Howllo Fellow Hound and Bob the DOg lovers: You have to check out
Bob’s new website. Here Bob sells all of his fund-raising items. We have been a huge fan of the Butts and Bellies calendar for years so this year we donated and bought our very own month! We are very proud!

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We also bought some way cool playing cards with the face of the drool hounds! What a great stocking stuffer! Order your stuff soon, because these items are limited!

I think the gals at my next bridge game will be totally impressed with the face of the drool cards!

I am adding Bob’s site to my great links and blog roll.

Bob, keep us posted on your all of your endevors!

More Later…Cat, Chaps and Emma

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Howllo Fellow Hound and Black Rino Lovers!

I just think that Rinos are soooooo Cute! Look at those rumps! I am a big fan of Lewa, a wild life conservancy in Africa.

I just got this update from them on Mawingo: That is her smelling in the direction of her two babies. Mommy is blind!

Last Friday afternoon Mawingo, the blind female black rhino on Lewa, was spotted well away from her normal area around Anna’s house. She had moved some distance and travelled close to the Lewa swamp. This was surprising due to the fact that Mawingo has never moved this far from her home range before. We watch Mawingo very carefully as she has a tendency to lose her calves shortly after birth (as she has done without fail, on many previous occasions). To date we have had to step in and recover four calves and handrear them. At the moment we are looking after Tula, Elvis and Lola. Previous to this she had two calves killed by lion and leopard respectively. Mawingo is Lewa’s best breeding black rhino.

When Mawingo was seen near Ian’s Bridge she came across two of her children – Tula (three and a half years old) and Elvis (18 months) whom she had not seen since they were recovered after she had lost them. The rhinos approached each other and it did appear that Mawingo recognised the calves! The family was together for a couple of minutes before the children got bored and moved off. Mawingo spent some time smelling the footprints and area before returning home herself. It will be interesting to see if Mawingo turns up so far out of her range again to see her children.

Stipin Kisio
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy

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Howllo Fellow Hound and Holiday card lovers:

We hope you enjoy this fun card and keep warm. To our residents on the West Coast. We can send you some ice and snow if you want!

Robins visit Mr. Snowman!

More Later…Cat, Chaps and Emma

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UPDATE – UPDATE! DAWG finds a forever home! Yes, folks this boy was too cute for words and it paid off big time. Yesterday, at closing time a nice lady came to the shelter to get tags for her Great Perinease. She left with tags and DAWG the basset hound! What a happy beginning for DAWG! I can only imagine the shedding that will take place this Spring in that house! LOL!

What a great happy holiday story!

More Later…Cat, Chaps and Emma

Howllo Fellow Hound and Dawg Lovers: I got a phone call yesterday from Boone County Animal Care and Control.

They are trying to get DAWG, a five year old neutered male, into a basset hound rescue. Bluegrass is busting at the seams. Foster homes are few and far between in this neck of the woods. They really need foster homes in the Louisville area.

Can you e-mail this blog posting to anyone you think can help DAWG? The shelter and I are exchanging phone calls right now, but I will update everyone about DAWG soon. Please put your thinking caps on for this fine fellow.

More Later…Cat, Chaps and Emma

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Howllo Fellow Hound and Secret Santa Lovers: We have just discovered who our Secret Santa is!

Her name is Dona and she is the famous maker of hats, snoods, and embroidered items for basset hounds. Her website is full of fun items for all. We were so thrilled with our gifts that we made a video! Please, get a cup of egg nog, put the tree trimming on hold and enjoy!

I really want to feature some exclusive items in the bassethoundtown boutique from Dona. We are working on this as I type.

Who would not want to cuddle up with the Mayor? Slurp! Drool included and appreciated!

More Later…Cat, Chaps and Emma

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Howllo Fellow Hound and sleigh ride lovers:

We had so much fun yesterday on the sleigh ride. Both boys were so excited. Sporting new collars and freshly bathed we made our way to Columbus.

We are so happy for them. Marilyn checked in last night and said, ” They’re here. They’ve been exploring the far corners of the yard and house. I just fed them dinner, had a little quiet time with them in my bedroom, and now they are off exploring again. Rudolph, Gus & Ricky have been doing the little getting to know you dance in the kitchen, ears pricked up, tails wagging. Hermey has come back to stay by my side. I think Hermey could easily win the longest ears contest. They’ve both been trying to mark all over the house. Guess they’re not used to being inside. They’re both also sneezing, must have a little kennel cough. It’s been a big day for them. I bet they sleep good.”

Thank you all for your help!
Marilyn

NO! THANK YOU MARILYN!

More Later…Cat, Chaps and Emma

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Howllo Fellow Hound and miracle lovers: Julian and I are hopping into the sled. We want to thank all of the miracle workers who made Rudolph and Hermey’s dream come true.

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We will be updating everyone soon

More Later…Cat, Julian, Chaps and Emma

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Howllo fellow hound and Howliday card lovers! Wow, the cards are rolling in and I am a bit behind on updating the 2007 album. I will work on it tonight along with pictures and video of our transport.

I have officially been named DoG Mother for Rudolph and Hermey by Marilyn of the House of Puddles. I wear my badge of honor with pride. My Mom officially announced that she is their DoG Grandma! Lucky Hounds!

My Mom, Dad, and Julian each gave 15.00 last night for the Boys. Ah! The milk of human kindness. Gotta love it!

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Hermey and Rudolph heading for the HOP!

More Later….Cat, Chaps and Emma

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Howllo Fellow Hound and Santa Helper’s lovers!

Julian and I are totally thrilled to take Rudolph and Hermey towards the North Pole tomorrow, Saturday 12-8-07. We will be assisting them in the journey of a life time to the House of Puddles.

These boys are the best and we are honored to be able to get them to their forever home.

We will be taking many pictures and videos!

So dear friends check back often.

More Later…Cat, Chaps and Emma

P.S. I am starting a jingle bell ball fund for the boys. I will have all of the details very soon.

Snip, snip!

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Howllo Fellow Hound and Old Hound Lovers: Please take a look at the official run sheet for this Saturday’s transport to the House of Puddles. We really need to get these guys up to Maryland. It is costing 40.00 a day to keep Rudolph and Hermey at my vet’s office. They have waited so long for a real home, way too long. Can you please help us? I am begging you.

OFFICIAL RUN SHEET FOR RUDOLPH AND HERMEY TRANSPORT TO HOP

Do you live near Cambridge OH, Washington PA, or Morgantown, WV? If so you can really help. Even if you live several hours away you can really help.

I promise they will have a bath! LOL!

Please pass this to anyone and every one you know. This transport has to happen on Saturday.

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Thank you, Love Rudolph and Hermey!

More Later…Cat, Chaps and Emma

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