Howllo Fellow Hound and Road Trip Lovers: The OMBR “bassengers” took off this morning from Wedington Animal Hospital in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Relay kicked off early as 5 of the 24 x-mill hounds are being shepherded to two different rescue groups with one goal! FOREVER HOMES! and all that that entails. The two groups are New England Basset Hound Rescue and Mid-Atlantic Basset Hound Rescue.

Sherry of OMBR saw off the 5 bassengers this morning and states,
“We got all the dogs off safely this morning and they were so cute! They were happy and healthy and certainly not the same dogs we picked up 3 weeks ago. These dogs were enjoying life, and better yet, have discovered the joys of the belly rub and how nice people can be!”

Sherry, you and the folks of OMBR do great work! What is also truly amazing is the work that Tanya does orchestrating the massive 22 leg journey. It is just so touching. Well, here are the 3 I will meet tomorrow morning in Springfield, OH, just outside of Dayton.

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Jessie, Cindy and Bill

Have basset hauling vehicle, will haul! This journey is dedicated to the memory of Sarah, who passed away due to complications from her spay surgery this week. She is our travel angel. I love you Sarah. God Speed sweet girl.

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More later…Cat, Chaps and Emma

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Howllo Fellow Hound and Elvis Lovers: Here is the YouTube video of Elvis singing to the basset hound. It is about at 4 minutes 30 seconds into the recording. That basset did so good. I wonder who that was? I wonder if it was Cleo from the TV series that was popular around that time, called “The People’s Choice”?

(A bit about Cleo’s TV show)

Jackie Cooper stars as New City councilman Socrates “Sock” Miller. Patricia Breslin plays Mandy Peoples, daughter of New City’s Mayor, who has her eyes set romantically on Sock. Her father is very much against this relationship as he believes Sock is a bit too unstable to provide Mandy a decent future. Sock lives in a trailer court with his Aunt Gus who supports the relationship with Mandy. Other regulars characters include Sock’s mooching service buddy Rollo and Crutcher, the former councilman and rival for Mandy that Sock beat in the election. The writing is clever, the cast is very good and it’s all given a little extra craziness as the audience is allowed to hear what Sock’s basset Cleo is thinking in relation to the action. Eventually Sock and Mandy get married but keep it a secret as long as they can. This show is more then just inventing the secret marriage ploy. It is genuinely funny. If you like the era it may be for you. If not or if you can’t stand black and white (too bad because you miss out on many good programs)then avoid this. However, if you don’t mind black and white and enjoy dialog that isn’t one continuous sexual innuendo please take a look. Cleo is a great!

Well folks, there you have it, our own little tribute to Elvis in bassethoundtown.com. Who of our residents have seen him perform live?

More Later…Cat, Chaps and Emma

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Howllo Fellow Hound and Lily’s Basset Bucks Lovers: I would like to present the 9 rescues who signed up to receive Lily’s Basset Bucks on 6-15-08.

http://www.suncoastbassetrescue.org/
http://www.nybasset.org/
http://www.houseofpuddles.org/
http://www.ggbassetrescue.com/
http://www.azbassetrescue.com/
http://www.bassetrescuedfw.org/
Golden Empire Basset Rescue (checking for website coming soon)
http://midatlanticbassets.com/
http://www.bluegrassbasset.com/

I will connect the links later today. Thank you all so much reading my blog and signing up. This is bassethoundtown.com’s first official fund-raiser in our name. I hope to have many more.

So, in honor of these rescues you are sending bucks in Lily’s name. Will you send us one today? Here is the address:

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Lily’s Basset Bucks, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Thomas, KY 41075

If you send a check, please make it payable to Basset Hound Town Enterprises! Slurp

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Howllo Fellow Hound and Sun Lovers: These are YouTube Basset Stars. Roscoe and Rufus. They live large in the Cali Sun!

Ben is their Dad and he has a Vlog called TGIF Hounds

More Later…Cat, Chaps and Emma

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Howllo Fellow Hound and rolling lovers! Here is Speedy, loving himself. That is what I call it when Chaps performs this same ritual. Slurp!

More Later…Cat, Chaps (who loves himself) and Emma

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Howllo Fellow hound and You can’t hurry love lovers! Here is another vid for your viewing pleasure. Who knew, that Tuesday night was vid night? Slurp

More Later…Cat, Chaps and Emma

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Howllo Fellow Hound and newspaper lovers: I cannot believe this. My Dad always jokes about how Chaps and Emma can learn a new word for treat in a nano second. For example I just got a new treat I call apple cookie. All I had to do is say it once. Anyway, he said, “If you tried to train them to get the paper, it would take a life time.” Well maybe not, if you use a treat! Tehehehehehehehehe!

May I present Maxine adopted from Las Vegas Basset Hound Rescue! What a good girl. A girl after my Dad’s heart! Slurp!

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Howllo Fellow Bassenger lovers: 5:21 pm KY time

I just got word that only 4 legs remain of the 22 legs. This will happen. I will update the run below so everyone can see it. Please look to see what is remaining and if you know anyone in these areas that can help. The runs are really short.

Hello Fellow Hound and Tanya Kittrell Lovers: Many of you have seen this cross posting over the last week but it cannot be re-posted enough. This is a run sheet for the cordination of 6 of the 24 Ozark Mountain Basset Rescue Mill Hounds that need rides to two different rescue groups.

Folks, I spent several hours yesterday reading and trying to understand how Tanya does this. She is a saint. This is a massive blog posting, but please take the time to see the work involved to help these six hounds get to a better place.

TOTAL BASSENGERS SIX (6)

BASSENGER #1

Name: SARAH, ID Tag #8
Destination: MABHR Washington, NJ
Reason for transport: puppy mill to rescue
Breed/Description: Basset Hound
Age: 4-5 years
Gender: F
Spayed/Neutered: yes
Size/Weight: 55 lbs
UTD on vaccs: yes
Rabies vaccs & tag/certificate: yes
HWT: neg
General health: good
OK with kids, if known: unknown
OK with dogs, if known: yes
OK with cats, if known: unknown
Housebroken: unknown
Crate trained: unknown
Walks well on leash: yes
Travels well in vehicle: yes
Temperament: sweet but very shy
Special needs/behavioral problems, if any: May be stressed during transport, but will travel well. DRIVERS: Remember, soft, reassuring voices and gentle touches go a long way.
Traveling crated or uncrated: uncrated, driver to provide if so desired
Items traveling with: health certificate, vet/vaccination records, collar, leash
To be provided by driver: fresh water, water bowl, crate if so desired

BASSENGER #2

Name: FANNIE MAE, ID Tag #6
Destination: MABHR Washington, NJ
Reason for transport: puppy mill to rescue
Breed/Description: Basset Hound
Age: 4-5 years
Gender: F
Spayed/Neutered: yes
Size/Weight: 50 lbs
UTD on vaccs: yes
Rabies vaccs & tag/certificate: yes
HWT: neg
General health: good
OK with kids, if known: unknown
OK with dogs, if known: yes
OK with cats, if known: unknown
Housebroken: unknown
Crate trained: unknown
Walks well on leash: does okay
Travels well in vehicle: yes
Temperament: very sweet
Special needs/behavioral problems, if any: May show signs of stress. DRIVERS: Remember, soft, reassuring voices and gentle touches go a long way.Traveling crated or uncrated: uncrated, driver to provide if so desired
Items traveling with: health certificate, vet/vaccination records, collar, leash
To be provided by driver: fresh water, water bowl, crate if so desired

BASSENGER #3

Name: FRED, ID Tag #12
Destination: MABHR Washington, NJ
Reason for transport: puppy mill to rescue
Breed/Description: Basset Hound
Age: 3-4 years
Gender: M
Spayed/Neutered: yes
Size/Weight: 45-50 lbs
UTD on vaccs: yes
Rabies vaccs & tag/certificate: yes
HWT: neg
General health: good
OK with kids, if known: unknown
OK with dogs, if known: yes
OK with cats, if known: unknown
Housebroken: unknown
Crate trained: unknown
Walks well on leash: yes
Travels well in vehicle: yes
Temperament: very friendly
Special needs/behavioral problems, if any: none known
Traveling crated or uncrated: uncrated, driver to provide if so desired
Items traveling with: health certificate, vet/vaccination records, collar, leash
To be provided by driver: fresh water, water bowl, crate if so desired

BASSENGER #4

Name: JESSIE, ID Tag #5
Destination: NEBHR Deerfield, NH
Reason for transport: puppy mill to rescue
Breed/Description: Basset Hound
Age: 3 years
Gender: F
Spayed/Neutered: yes
Size/Weight: 40 lbs
UTD on vaccs: yes
Rabies vaccs & tag/certificate: yes
HWT: neg
General health: good
OK with kids, if known: unknown
OK with dogs, if known: yes
OK with cats, if known: unknown
Housebroken: unknown
Crate trained: unknown
Walks well on leash: does okay
Travels well in vehicle: yes
Temperament: sweet, will quickly give up belly for a belly rub!
Special needs/behavioral problems, if any: none known
Traveling crated or uncrated: uncrated, driver to provide if so desired
Items traveling with: health certificate, vet/vaccination records, collar, leash
To be provided by driver: fresh water, water bowl, crate if so desired

BASSENGER #5

Name: CINDY, ID Tag #11
Destination: NEBHR Deerfield, NH
Reason for transport: puppy mill to rescue
Breed/Description: Basset Hound
Age: 3-4 years
Gender: F
Spayed/Neutered: yes
Size/Weight: 45 lbs
UTD on vaccs: yes
Rabies vaccs & tag/certificate: yes
HWT: neg
General health: good
OK with kids, if known: unknown
OK with dogs, if known: yes
OK with cats, if known: unknown
Housebroken: unknown
Crate trained: unknown
Walks well on leash: yes
Travels well in vehicle: yes
Temperament: very shy
Special needs/behavioral problems, if any: May be fearful in stressful surroundings. DRIVERS: Take your time with this girl. Soft, reassuring voices and gentle touches go a long way.
Traveling crated or uncrated: uncrated, driver to provide if so desired
Items traveling with: health certificate, vet/vaccination records, collar, leash
To be provided by driver: fresh water, water bowl, crate if so desired

BASSENGER #6

Name: BILL, ID Tag #9
Destination: NEBHR Deerfield, NH
Reason for transport: puppy mill to rescue
Breed/Description: Basset Hound
Age: 3-4 years
Gender: M
Spayed/Neutered: yes
Size/Weight: 50 lbs
UTD on vaccs: yes
Rabies vaccs & tag/certificate: yes
HWT: neg
General health: good
OK with kids, if known: unknown
OK with dogs, if known: yes
OK with cats, if known: unknown
Housebroken: unknown
Crate trained: unknown
Walks well on leash: yes
Travels well in vehicle: yes
Temperament: good, nice boy
Special needs/behavioral problems, if any: none known
Traveling crated or uncrated: uncrated, driver to provide if so desired
Items traveling with: health certificate, vet/vaccination records, collar, leash
To be provided by driver: fresh water, water bowl, crate if so desired

***CROSSPOSTING ALLOWED & APPRECIATED!!***

The passengers on this transport have a very special rescue story. Please visit http://www.ombr.org/milldogs.htm to read about the rescue effort made on their behalf. Sarah, Fannie Mae, Fred, Jessie, Cindy, and Bill were six of the lucky few that found refuge and rescue from this heartless puppy-miller. Please help these six “Bassengers” to their respective rescues so they can finally know what it feels like to be in a kind and loving home!!!

If you’re able to assist with this transport, please email me at pupsavr4life@cox.net (@cox.net) with the following information:
Leg willing to drive:
First/Last name:
Location:
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Email:
Home:
Cell:
Vehicle description (include color):
Tag (state & #):

Thank you in advance!

Tanya Kittrell
NE Oklahoma
Independent Rescue Animal Transport Coordinator/Driver
OTRA Verified

TRANSPORT SUMMARY
Date: Friday, August 17 – Sunday, August 19 (or 24-26Aug)
Start/End: Fayetteville, AR to Washington, NJ / Deerfield, NH
Routes: [MABHR] AR MO IL IN OH PA NJ (US-71/I-44/I-70/I-76/I-81/I-78)
[NEBHR] AR MO IL IN OH PA NY MA NH (US-71/I-44/I-70/I-71/I-90/I-290/I-495/I-93)

TRANSPORT COORDINATOR
Name: Tanya Kittrell
Email: pupsavr4life@cox.net
Phone: 918-671-0123

***THIS IS A MONITORED TRANSPORT***
Transport Coordinator to be called after each leg has been completed and/or if going to be 10 or more minutes late for the relay.

TRANSPORTING FROM
Name: Wedington Animal Hospital
Location: Fayetteville, AR
Contact: Linda, Amanda, or Robin
Phone: 479-444-6600

TRANSPORTING TO AND RESPONSIBLE FOR SARAH, FANNIE MAE, FRED
Name: Mid-Atlantic Basset Hound Rescue
Location: Washington, NJ (Warren Co.)
Website: www.west.petfinder.com/shelters/NJ495.html
Contact: Suzanne Fitch
Email: adopt4paws@yahoo.com
Home: 908-689-3867
Work: 908-218-2164
Cell: 908-256-0598

TRANSPORTING TO AND RESPONSIBLE FOR JESSIE, CINDY, BILL
Name: New England Basset Hound Rescue
Location: Deerfield, NH
Website: www.nebhr.org
Contact: Karen Fortier
Email: nebhr@earthlink.net
Phone: 603-463-5610

NOTE: Bassenger info included in Reply below.

***START OF TRANSPORT***

***ALL LEGS ARE FLEXIBLE AND CAN BE SPLIT IF NECESSARY!!***
**15 minutes have been added between each leg to include a potty/water break.**
FRIDAY, AUGUST 17

* * * * LEGS 1-10, ALL 6 DOGS * * * *

Leg 1 FAYETTEVILLE, AR to JOPLIN, MO
(1hr 31mins, 88 miles) 8:00am 9:30am
DRIVER #1: **FILLED – Thanks Nancy B.!!**
DRIVER #2: **FILLED – Thanks Jason!!**

Leg 2 JOPLIN, MO to SPRINGFIELD, MO
(1hr 9mins, 70 miles) 9:45am 10:55am
DRIVER #1: **FILLED – Thanks Susan!!**
DRIVER #2: **FILLED – Thanks Nancy K.!!**

Leg 3 SPRINGFIELD, MO to ROLLA, MO
(1hr 45mins, 112 miles) 11:10am 12:55pm
<<and>>
Leg 4 ROLLA, MO to O’FALLON, IL
(1hr 59mins, 123 miles) 1:10pm 3:10pm
**FILLED – Thanks Dennis!!**

Leg 5 O’FALLON, IL to EFFINGHAM, IL
(1hr 36mns, 93 miles) 3:25pm 5:00pm
**FILLED – Thanks Gail M. and Sandra!!**

Leg 6 EFFINGHAM, IL to TERRE HAUTE, IN
**Note time change at IL/IN state line from Central to Eastern Daylight Time**
(1hr 11mins, 68 miles) 5:15pm 6:25pm <<< CDT
6:15pm 7:25pm <<< EDT
**FILLED – Thanks Jonni & Cliff!!**

Leg 7 TERRE HAUTE, IN to INDIANAPOLIS, IN
(1hr 18mins, 77 miles) 7:40pm 9:00pm
DRIVER #1: **FILLED – Thanks Connie!!**
DRIVER #2: **FILLED – Thanks Kathy!!**

OVERNIGHT #1 INDIANAPOLIS, IN **FILLED – Thanks Connie!!**
OVERNIGHT #2 INDIANAPOLIS, IN **FILLED – Thanks Susan K.!!**

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18

Leg 8 INDIANAPOLIS, IN to RICHMOND, IN
(1hr 14mins, 73 miles) 7:00am 8:15am
DRIVER #1: **FILLED – Thanks Connie!!**
DRIVER #2: **NEEDED!!**

Leg 9 RICHMOND, IN to SPRINGFIELD, OH
(1hr 5mins, 60 miles) 8:30am 9:35am
DRIVER #1: **FILLED – Thanks Linda!!**
DRIVER #2: **FILLED – Thanks Marnee!!**

Leg 10 SPRINGFIELD, OH to COLUMBUS, OH
(51mins, 46miles) 9:50am 10:40am
DRIVER #1: **FILLED – Thanks Mary O. & Mary H.!!**
DRIVER #2: **FILLED – Thanks Cat!!**

~ ~ ~ Sarah, Fannie Mae, Fred split off and head east to NJ ~ ~ ~

Leg 11a COLUMBUS, OH to CAMBRIDGE, OH
(1hr 19mins, 80 miles) 10:55am 12:15pm
**FILLED – Thanks Cathy C.!!**

Leg 12a CAMBRIDGE, OH to WASHINGTON, PA
(1hr 22mins, 80 miles) 12:30pm 1:50pm
**NEEDED!!**

Leg 13a WASHINGTON, PA to SOMERSET, PA
(1hr 25mins, 77 miles) 2:05pm 3:30pm
**FILLED – Thanks Mercie & Pedro!!**

Leg 14a SOMERSET, PA to FORT LITTLETON, PA
(1hr 11mins, 72 miles) 3:45pm 4:55pm
**NEEDED!!**

Leg 15a FORT LITTLETON, PA to HAMBURG, PA
(1hr 59mins, 118 miles) 5:10pm 7:10pm
**FILLED by Receiving Rescue – Thanks Vickie!!**

Leg 16a HAMBURG, PA to BETHLEHEM, PA
(45mins, 35 miles) 7:25pm 8:10pm
**FILLED by Receiving Rescue!!**

Leg 17a BETHLEHEM, PA to WASHINGTON, NJ (Warren Co.)
(45mins, 32 miles) 8:25pm ???pm
**FILLED by Receiving Rescue Thanks Suzanne!!**

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* * * Jessie, Cindy, Bill head northeast to NH * * *

Leg 11 COLUMBUS, OH to ASHLAND, OH
(1hr 24mins, 82 miles) 10:55am 12:20pm
**FILLED – Thanks Beth!!**

Leg 12 ASHLAND, OH to MENTOR, OH
(1hr 28mins, 86 miles) 12:35pm 2:05pm
**FILLED – Thanks Sharon!!**

Leg 13 MENTOR, OH to ERIE, PA
(1hr 23mins, 81 miles) 2:20pm 3:45pm
**NEEDED!!**

Leg 14 ERIE, PA to BUFFALO, NY
(1hr 39mins, 94 miles) 4:00pm 5:40pm
**FILLED – Thank you Loretta & Mark!!**

OVERNIGHT BUFFALO, NY **FILLED – Thanks Marti & Dennis!!**

SUNDAY, AUGUST 19

Leg 15 BUFFALO, NY to VICTOR, NY
(1hr 26mins, 83 miles) 8:00am 9:25am
**FILLED – Thanks Ellen & Lois!!**

Leg 16 VICTOR, NY to SYRACUSE, NY
(1hr 13mins, 72 miles) 9:40am 10:55am
**FILLED – Thanks Gail C.!!**

Leg 17 SYRACUSE, NY to UTICA, NY
(57mins, 55 miles) 11:10pm 12:05pm
**FILLED – Thanks Jim!!**

Leg 18 UTICA, NY to ALBANY, NY
(1hr 34mins, 94 miles) 12:20pm 1:55pm
**FILLED – Thanks Marci!!**

Leg 19 ALBANY, NY to CHICOPEE, MA
(1hr 26mins, 86 miles) 2:10pm 3:35pm
**FILLED by Receiving Rescue – Thanks Stacey!!**

Leg 20 CHICOPEE, MA to MARLBOROUGH, MA
(1hr 12mins, 68 miles) 3:50pm 5:00pm
**FILLED by Receiving Rescue – Thanks Eileen!!**

Leg 21 MARLBOROUGH, MA to LONDONDERRY, NH
(1hr, 56 miles) 5:15pm 6:15pm
**FILLED – Thanks Synthia!!**

Leg 22 LONDONDERRY, NH to DEERFIELD, NH
(42mins, 28 miles) 6:30pm 7:10pm[/color]
**FILLED by Receiving Rescue – Thanks Karen!!**

***END OF TRANSPORT***

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Hellow Fellow Hound and House of Puddles lovers. Marilyn and the residents of the HOP are holding the, DOG DAYS RAFFLE

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This event is so much fun. Marilyn makes videos of the HOP houndies pulling raffle tickets from the bag and the winners are announced for each particular prize. What a great way to support this wonderful retirement community. It must take a lot of cleaning supplies to wipe up those puddles! Thank you Marilyn for all you do. Also another thank you to Melynda who helps out alot.

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Hey! Thanks for buying some tickets! More Later…Cat, Chaps and Emma

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Howllo Fellow Hound and newspaper lovers: Joyce Rosencrans of the Cincinnati Post called me a few days ago because she heard I lived with my parents in a two family home that I own. She was doing a story on this topic. She had also heard that I wrote a Children’s book about my rescued basset hound name Lily. So, here is the article. We hope you enjoy it.

Tales from two-family houses
Different generations adopt the duplex lifestyle

Cincinnati Post Article 8-11-07

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Two generations and two dogs coexist happily in a Fort Thomas house with duplicate room arrangements on two floors. Cathy Rudert and her basset hounds, Emma, left, and Chaps, are glad to share an address with Cathy’s parents, J.W. and Hilda Rudert.

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