Howllo Fellow Basset Hound and Senior Hounds Abound Calendar Contest Voters! Don’t forget that our Mayor is in the running for his picture to be featured for a month! So far he is looking good but we only have 2 more days to vote. Things get a bit frantic in the final hours! OMG!

The Mayor has 133 votes. Each vote costs one dollar. Grandma and Grandpa each cast 5 votes a piece today and I cast another 40. The Mayor is up to 133 votes. Here is the link so you can look at how he is doing!

SENIOR HOUNDS ABOUND CALENDAR CONTEST

I am hoping that he gets to be the October boy! However, I just learned that the top vote winners get to pick their own months. I really want him to be October, the month of his dear birth! He is going to be 9 on 10-17-09! Our Mayor is the best Mayor ever! So, can you donate a few bucks to a really great retirement home for Sr. basset hounds? This is their major fund raiser of the year. Also, this calendar could be your major holiday gift of the year! I buy them for all of my family. Easy to ship and tax deducible! You really cannot go wrong!

VOTE FOR THE MAYOR! HELPING SENIOR HOUNDS ACROSS THE USA!
(it only costs a dollar)

More loving the seniors later…..Love Cat, Chaps and Emma

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Howllo Fellow Basset Hound and visiting Lily and Chloe’s bench lovers!

This is a huge event in basset hound town and we are just jumping for joy! Back when I started this website I wanted to showcase Chloe and Lily’s bench and ask people to visit it. Well, 3 years later we have have our first visitors!

From Left to Right!

BUMPER, DAVIS, KENNEDY AND ABBY!

Amazingly, Bumper and Abby look very similar to Lily and Chloe! This is just the cutest picture ever! Thank you Davis and Kennedy soooooo much!!!!!!!

Davis and Kennedy’s Grandma sent me the picture along with an e-mail that said,

“Today we took a walk to see the bench in memory of Chloe and Lily in front of Highlands. I took a picture of my 5 year old grandchildren Kennedy and Davis sitting with my basset hounds Bumper and Abby. Bumper is my baby – he is a large 70 pound red and white guy who has enough extra skin on him to create another basset. He loves the kids and is just a wonderful dog – he lives up to the reputation basset hounds have as he is a true couch potato. Bumper is 7 years old and we got him from a breeder at the age of 5 weeks.

Mr. Delicious will melt your heart in Northern, KY!

Bumper poses for the camera looking so cute!

Abby is my husband Rick’s sweet little girl. We call her sweet pea because she is so adorable. Unlike her cousin Bumper – Abby is tri color and smaller weighing only about 40 pounds. Abby is also 7 years old and loves to lay in Rick’s lap to watch TV.

Is it time for TV Daddy?

Scoot over, here I come Daddy!

They both love food and cannot wait until 4:15 when “daddy” comes home from work. BASSET HOUNDS ARE THE BEST !!!!”

I could not agree with you more Judy! I was shocked and amazed that basset hound town finally received a picture of our beloved bench honoring my very special girls. And, as promised on the website, we delivered your precious grand children a Lily book!

Here is the link on my website so you can see all of the details!

CHLOE AND LILY’S BENCH!

We not only received bassetabulous pictures but we made new friends right here in our home town! Judy is the best and has alerted me to several other bassets in our area. I was hoping we could do a mini waddle back at the park and get to know each other. Bassets are the best because the bassets that own us make sure of it! SLURP!

More loving bench photos later…..Cat, Chaps and Emma

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Howllo Fellow Basset Hound and it’s been real lovers….Well, I am heading home today which ends my fun with Julian and his dogs. We had such a good time. It is so much fun to see an English Mastiff puppy grow before your very eyes! LOL

What a good boy. We also had fun walking up to the bus stop to greet our other good boy! JULIAN!

But now it is time to go home to my own kids. I just got off the phone with Grandma and she said that last night we had a storm that really scared the Mayor. We have tried everything and nothing works. Grandma had to come down stairs at 10:00 and she had to sit with him until midnight. By the time she got downstairs he had taken all of the pillows off of the couch and the he had the blankets all over the place. I have to come up with something to help him. There has to be something.

More looking forward to seeing the kids later…Love, Cat, Chaps and Emma

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Howllo Fellow Basset Hound and Kinda Cool Lovers! Right now I am at my sister’s house and I am on my computer at my house. HUH? I am remotely controlling my computer from my sister’s computer. It is called logmein.com. It is really great. I don’t have a lap top, so this is the next best thing.

I am having fun with Julian and all of the dogs, especially Romeo. It’s a puppy thing…..hehehe! There is also a lot of excitement in the house because tonight is Julian’s first school dance. He is in the 6th grade now! I remember this picture like it was yesterday, but it was probably 4 years ago or so….

OMG they Mayor lives for overnights with his cousin.

Something tells me I am not going to get any pictures of him dancing tonight. Sigh….

More they grow up too fast, later…..Love, Cat, Chaps and Emma and the other mutts that I love!

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Howllo Fellow Basset Hound and taking your camera with you lovers: Well, as many of my dear readers know I am going between my nephews and my house for a few days. This morning I was getting ready to leave and my camera was laying on the counter. I thought to myself, “self”, should I take my camera? I am only running home to work for a few hours. Self said, “you never leave your camera behind you silly girl.”

As I was heading home the first thought that crossed my mind was, “this is why you never leave your camera behind.”

At 9:00am you have to capture that bald headed guy, covered in orange and black tattoos, with huge earrings, riding a bike that is about 8′ high. How could you not know you would have to do that?

OK, you are going to have to believe my description because you cannot really see all of the details.

Ahhhhhh…….Cincinnati in the morning!

OK, here is the real reason not to leave your camera behind!

MOMMY IS HOME, MOMMY IS HOME!

“You smell funny Mommy….not bad, just funny! Like a puplicious”!

More capturing great moments later….Love, Cat, Chaps and Emma

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Howllo Fellow Basset Hound and pictures of the baby lovers! By baby, I mean our newest family addition, Romeo the English Mastiff! He is a really good puppy. Very laid back but very funny. I just love him. It’s so cute how he follows me everywhere and then just plops down at my feet!

He really likes to lay next to this odd looking bird sculpture that my sister has. She actually has a few others in different positions. I thought it was cute!

Then I had to run home to check on the kids so I told him. You be a good boy behind the puppy gate!

Such a cutie!

More pictures later..gotta run! Love, Cat, Chaps and Emma

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Howllo Fellow Basset Hound and wondering why the hounds are not happy lovers! Well, today I am in charge of my sister’s most treasured loved ones. Her son and her dogs. Her and her dear hubby are going away for a few days and therefore, the hounds are not happy. My Mom will be in charge of my most treasured loved ones…..Chaps and Emma!

I will be coming back and forth because my sweet nephew is in school all day, so it’s not as bad as it sounds dear hounds!

So, this morning I was cleaning the kitchen and this is what I saw. A real sad sack….

Oh Burger Boy don’t worry. Mommy be home tomorrow to check on you and Grandma….

More Sad Sack Stories Later…Love, Cat, Chaps and Emma

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Howllo Fellow Basset Hound and remembering what it was like to look out the window lovers!

Close you eyes for a few moments. No, a few more moments. Walk around with your eyes closed. I can not do it for more than a few seconds…..I know, most people say it’s different for a dog. But I wonder how much? I see Chaps laying by the window every day looking out. It’s actually a big part of what he loves to do.

Emma still goes to the window when she hears a sound because she remembers how she could see…..

Times like these are a bit hard, but I get over it. She is my child and I have every right to feel a bit sorry for her as she stumbles toward the window.

More closing my eyes and trying to see what she sees later…Cat, Chaps and Emma

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Howllo Fellow Basset Hound and Olden Time Picture lovers: Well, yesterday when I was looking for a picture of our family at a National park I stumbled upon this picture of Grandpa as a boy. Nothing too special, just a kid clowning around at first glance. Then I showed it to Grandpa and asked him about it. He pointed out what I did not see. A puppy…

He was on his way back from the general store and had his bibbed overalls stuffed with what he was sent for. As he turned the corner, in his path was a puppy. Ever being the dog lover, Grandpa ditched his bike so as not to hit the young pup. When I first saw this picture I did not even see the pup. Grandpa had to point it out to me. As we looked closer the pup appeared to be a basset hound? Could it be? It looks like Emma!!!! Grandpa could not remember but agreed that it looked like Emma!

It kind of freaked me out! Look at how Grandpa is smiling at the pup after he basically hit the dirt!

He thinks that he was almost to the campsite and that is why someone had a camera. My Dad was a huge photographer from a very early age. So, could it be? That this connection of my Dad reaching for a hound is a connection that he passed on to me?

Oh it just makes me smile. We think he is about 12ish in this picture. He cannot remember much about it.

This small grainy photo means the world to me. I took pictures of the picture so I could show my dear readers more detail.

More wondering about the Emma look a like later….What do you think? Love, Cat, Chaps and Emma

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Howllo Fellow Basset Hound and Needing to Transport two lucky hounds to HOP this weekend lovers:

OK – This transport has been a long time in them making for Jiminy & Cricket! Here is a picture of lucky boy Jiminy:

And now for the lucky lady, Cricket:

***CROSSPOSTING WELCOME & APPRECIATED!!***

For most recent version of run sheet, please visit:
http://www.acmepettransport.com/forum/index.php?topic=22327.0

THE PINOCCHIO PASSAGE!!
Saturday, September 26 Sunday, September 27, 2009
Clanton, AL to Frederick, MD
Route: AL GA TN VA WV MD (I-65, I-59, I-75, I-24, I-40, I-81, US-340)

These 2 senior Bassets were surrended out of desperation by their owner to a “kill” shelter. Their beloved daddy was going through a nasty divorce, had nowhere suitable to live, and the soon-to-be ex-wife was threatening to kill them. Please help Jiminy and Cricket to rescue where they will get to live the life of Basset luxury for the rest of their natural lives!

TRANSPORT COORDINATOR
Tanya Kittrell
pupsavr4life@cox.net (cox.net)
918-671-0123

If you’re able to assist with this transport, please do NOT respond to me on-list as I would hate to miss your offer. Instead, please email me directly at pupsavr4life@cox.net (@cox.net) with the following information:
Leg willing to drive:
Overnight in Roanoke?
First/Last name:
Your location (city/state):
Coordinators you’ve driven for:
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Email:
Is email accessible at both work and home?
Cell #:
Home or Alternate #, if cell not accessible at all times:
Vehicle description (color/make/model):
License Plate (state & number):

NOTE: All volunteers unfamiliar to me may be asked to complete a driver verification form.

**This is a quarantined transport. Any additional passengers must have been quarantined or away from a shelter environment for a minimum of 2 weeks.**

Thank you in advance for your generous offers of help!

Tanya Kittrell
NE Oklahoma
Rescued Dog Transport Coordinator
Independent Volunteer

***THIS IS A MONITORED TRANSPORT***

NOTE: Passenger Information at bottom.

***START OF TRANSPORT***
Times are approximate and reflect drive time only. 10 minutes have been added between each leg for break and handoff.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

LEG A **FILLED by Sending Party – Thank you Robbie!!**
CLANTON, AL to ATTALLA, AL (I-65, I-59)
(1hr 38mins, 100 miles) 7:30am 9:10am

LEG 2 **NEEDED!!**
**Time zone change at AL/GA state line from Central to Eastern Daylight Time**
ATTALLA, AL to CHATTANOOGA, TN (I-59, I-24, I-75)
(1hr 29mins, 97 miles) 9:20am 10:50am <<< CDT
10:20am 11:50am <<< EDT

LEG 3 **FILLED – Thank you JoAnne!!**
CHATTANOOGA, TN to KNOXVILLE, TN (I-75)
(1hr 38mins, 101 miles) 12:00pm 1:40pm

LEG 4 **FILLED – Thank you Teresa!!**
KNOXVILLE, TN to KINGSPORT, TN (I-40, I-81)
(1hr 38mins, 101 miles) 1:50pm 3:30pm

LEGS 5 & 6 **FILLED Thank you Loni!!**
KINGSPORT, TN to ROANOKE, VA (I-81)
(2hrs 43mins, 168 miles) 3:40pm 6:25pm

OVERNIGHT ROANOKE, VA **NEEDED!!**

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

LEG 7 **NEEDED!!**
ROANOKE, VA to STAUNTON, VA (I-81)
(1hr 13mins, 76 miles) 9:00am 10:15am

LEG 8 **NEEDED!!**
STAUNTON, VA to STRASBURG, VA (I-81)
(1hr 11mins, 73 miles) 10:25am 11:35am

LEG 9 **FILLED – Thank you Frankie!!**
STRASBURG, VA to FREDERICK, MD (I-81, US-340)
(1hr 20mins, 70 miles) 11:45am 1:05pm

***END OF TRANSPORT***

PASSENGER INFORMATION
TOTAL PASSENGERS TWO (2)

PASSENGERS 1 & 2 JIMINY & CRICKET

SENDING PARTY
Temporary Foster Home
Location: Clanton, AL
**Contact info provided to drivers only**

RECEIVING PARTY / RESPONSIBLE FOR DOGS
Rescue: House of Puddles
Website: http://www.houseofpuddles.org/
Location: Frederick, MD
Contact: Marilyn Brazzle
Email: mbrazzle@gmail.com
Phone: 703-201-4029
Verified: YES
Ownership Transferred: YES

GENERAL INFO – JIMINY
Reason for transport: owner surrender/shelter to sanctuary
Breed/Description: Basset Hound
Gender: male
Age: 10 years
Size/Weight: medium, 50 lbs
Spayed/Neutered: no, will be done at rescue
UTD on vaccs: yes
Rabies vaccs, tag/certificate: yes
General health: good
CVI (“health certificate”): yes
Flea/Tick free: yes
OK with kids: unknown
OK with dogs: yes
OK with cats: unknown, but has no problems with pot bellied pigs!
Temperament: sweet and loving
Special needs/instructions: none
Housebroken: were at one time, currently living outside
Crate trained: unknown
Travels well in vehicle: yes
Walks on leash: yes
Crate provided: no
Items traveling with: CVI, rabies certificate, collar, leash
Drivers to provide: fresh water, water bowl, crate if so desired

GENERAL INFO – CRICKET
Reason for transport: owner surrender/shelter to sanctuary
Breed/Description: Basset Hound
Gender: female
Age: 10 years
Size/Weight: medium, 50 lbs
Spayed/Neutered: no, will be done at rescue
UTD on vaccs: yes
Rabies vaccs, tag/certificate: yes
General health: has lump/growth on rectum, HW positive
CVI (“health certificate”): yes
Flea/Tick free: yes
OK with kids: unknown
OK with dogs: yes
OK with cats: unknown, but has no problems with pot bellied pigs!
Temperament: sweet and loving
Special needs/instructions: none
Housebroken: were at one time, currently living outside
Crate trained: unknown
Travels well in vehicle: yes
Walks on leash: yes
Crate provided: no
Items traveling with: CVI, rabies certificate, collar, leash
Drivers to provide: fresh water, water bowl, crate if so desired

End of transport information….
Wow! I have been a part of this transport news for a few weeks now. There is so much that goes into one of these. Tanya does a spectacular job. I cannot thank her enough. Please pass this along if you know anyone along the legs that need filling. Also keep clicking the link to see how we are doing.

Folks, if you have not been on a basset hound transport in your life you have not lived! LOL!

More keeping you posted later….Love, Cat, Chaps and Emma

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