Howllo Fellow Hound and news lovers: I have lot of updates, but I cannot blog right now. I have to help an artist friend drop off paintings for her show this morning and then I take Emma to the vet for her allergies. So, later today I will be updating you on:

1.) Buster, the local hound who needs a home. He should be here tonight!

2.) Chaps picks his next ABC auction item.

3.) Kinkaid auction in final days. No bids yet, but we will keep trying for the HOP!

Have a great day and More Later….Cat, Chaps and Emma

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Howllo Fellow Hound and Biscuit lovers. I just received an e-mail from the bassetabulous, Kerri Walsh!

Here it is:

Hi Everyone!

I wanted to send out an update on Biscuit to all of you concerned and caring hound lovers!

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First, let me briefly introduce myself.. I am Kerri Walsh and I serve as the shelter coordinator for Basset Rescue Network Inc (at Daphneyland). I check all of the southern California shelters on a daily basis for lost or abandoned basset hounds.

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Dawn of the West on left, Kerri on the right in red!

I was in the process of checking the shelters about two weeks ago when Biscuit’s photograph popped up. She was brought into the Riverside Shelter as a stray and immediately placed in isolation. I have a good relationship with this particular shelter so I was able to get a copy of the veterinarian’s evaluation which stated that the wounds on her back were caused by intentional skin trauma or burns. I went two days later to pick her up and take her to the ranch. Dawn was standing by and we put her in the tub immediately for a cool bath with aloe treatments (straight from the plant). She has some deep scarring all along her back and sides so who knows what this poor baby may have been subjected to. Her recovery will take some time and she is currently on a special diet to boost her immune system and heal her wounds as fast as possible. You will be happy to hear that she was sassy as all getup in the tub when she came in! That being said, it was discovered that Biscuit had pnemonia – but she is getting better everyday in the solace of a suite at the Daphneyland Rescue Ranch. (If only I could be so pampered! I will be collecting donations for my pedicure shortly! ha ha ha)

We are almost there guys! Only 300.00 more needed to get this doggie in beauty pagent shape! WE CAN DO IT!

*** About donating online ***

It’s very easy to support Kerri online – just go to their page at the following web address and click “Give Now”

Web Address: http://www.firstgiving.com/BiscuitatBarni

It takes a matter of minutes, is totally secure and you can leave a message with your donation too.

Keep her in your thoughts fellow hound lovers! AND don’t forget to order your healthy and wholesome home baked canine cookies from www.welcometodogcountry.com (the BARNI/Biscuits for bassets tab).

With love and drool,
Kerri

Kerri, I hope this blog posting will give you some more exposure. I also wanted everyone to know that Kerri’s website is on my blogroll. www.welcometodogcountry.com

Kerri also does experienced, loving pet care in your home or mine! Traveling for business or pleasure can be stressful for you and your pets. Let me help remove some of that stress. I have more than 10 years of experience in the animal services field and I am an active rescue volunteer. If you are looking for an experienced and loving pet sitter to watch over your extended fur-family while you are gone, look no further! Services available in the Inland Empire and extended distance upon request.

My goodness, if I lived near Kerri, I could actually take a vacation and feel good about it. More Later…Cat, Chaps and Emma

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Howllo Fellow Hound and Fall Lovers: Today is the Fall Equinox!

In the language of science, an equinox is either of two points on the celestial sphere where the ecliptic and the celestial equator intersect. For the rest of us, it’s one of two times a year when the sun crosses the equator, and the day and night are of approximately equal length.

At the autumna/fall equinox, (Sept. 23, 2007, 5:51 A.M. EDT), the sun appears to cross the celestial equator, from north to south; this marks the beginning of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere.

The vernal equinox, also known as “the first point of Aries,” is the point at which the sun appears to cross the celestial equator from south to north. This occurs about March 21, marking the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere.

On the date of either equinox, the sun is above the equator and night and day are of approximately equal length; the word equinox is often used to refer to either of these dates.

The equinoxes are not fixed points on the celestial sphere but move westward along the ecliptic, passing through all the constellations of the zodiacin 26,000 years. This motion is called the precession of the equinoxes. The vernal equinox is a reference point in the equatorial coordinate system.

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And there you have it, your science lesson for the day. OK, I am done, you can wake up now!

More Later…Cat, Chaps and Emma

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Howllo Fellow Hound and Guardian Angel Basset Rescue Lovers: Did you read this article on the internet yet?

I wonder when we find out who wins the snazzy red CORVETTE! I hope it’s my friend and graphic designer, Lisa!

More Later…Cat, Chaps and Emma

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Howllo Fellow Hound and Art World Lovers:

Currently there are no bids on the Thomas Kinkade Print. I would like to showcase it today so you can think if there is any one you know that might be interested. You can e-mail them this blog for their consideration. With the holidays coming up, it could be the perfect special gift for someone. Here is the link to the House of Puddles shop on my website.

HOP SHOP VIEW SPLIT ROCK LIGHTHOUSE

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More Later….Cat, Chaps and Emma

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Howllo fellow hound and basset event lovers! Yesterday my events page had 950 unique visitors. Do you have an event coming up? I can post it! Hounds need exposure. I want to post club and rescue events! Send them to me! Ahrooooooooooooooooo!

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More later…Cat, Chaps and Emma

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Back by popular demand!

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Howllo! How do you like me?

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Howllo Fellow YouTube lovers!

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Howllo Fellow Hound and Lily book lovers: We had so much fun today. Chaps, Lisa and I visited Wise Owl pre-school to read the Lily book.

Chaps was such a good boy and received an A+ on his report card. The children loved learning about basset hounds and dog safety.

We read the Lily book to 3 classes and Chaps was the best “Ambassetor” ever!

The children loved visiting with Chaps and also enjoyed the Lily book.

A very special moment occurred when a child asked about Chaps’s birthday. I told her that it is coming up, in October, and Cindy, the teacher suggested that the group sing him HAPPY BIRTHDAY. It was so touching. Lisa captured it on video. I will bring it to you very soon.

Chaps loved it, as he does visiting with children. The smiles on their faces were just so much fun to see. Each child got to pet Chaps. I had them do dog safety by presenting the back of their hands to his nose. He was so dejected. He thought they all had treats!

I love that guy so much.

Emma cannot visit schools. She is too wild. She loves children so much she goes crazy. I told Lisa today, that we would need a team of six wearing “Team Emma” shirts to bring her. Also, maybe a tiger cage.

More Later….Cat, Chaps (the A+ student) and Emma, the white tiger

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