Howllo Fellow Basset Hound and BHCA lovers.  I know some of you are.  I am certainly a lover of the hounds that work so hard to please the members of the club.  They are such sweet darling souls.

Wow, it hardly seems like it was a year ago when Grandma and I were at the BHCA Nationals with our vendor booths.  One was for bassethoundtown.com and one was for House of Puddles.  That part was fun.

ANYWAY…I want to stay focused on the hounds!

And Best in Show goes to…

GCH CH Blossomhill’s Hello Dolly!

Good Girl!

Here is the complete line up,

BOB (Best of Breed) – GCH blossomhil’s hello dolly
BOW (Best of Winners) – Darwin’s dream v grunsven
BOS (Best of Opposite Sex)- GCH bay wind-craigwood smokin in Havana

Selects

Ch birnam’s Killian of kaizen

GCH Barnyard 3 oaks spark of hope

Awards of Merit

Ch fort Merrill Brunswick
Ch hullabaloo’s breath of spring
Gch ingram’s Martha
Gch topsfield- sanchu bib idly bobidy boo
Ch cheers lullaby of broadway

More keeping the residents posted later.  Love, Cat, Champion Chaps and Emma who never cared much for dog shows…

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Howllo Fellow Basset Hound and updates about our Mayor Lovers…

I am trying Chaps out a few new things and I thought I would share with the residents.  The first thing we are trying is Adequan. This link is a really good article about it. What I liked was the second to the last paragraph…

“When coupled with acupuncture and chiropractic, I’ve observed that the benefit of Adequan is greatly increased, so if those therapies are available, they are also well worth seeking out. You can also continue the oral glucosamine supplementation with a high-quality supplement such as Cosequin; I know owners of large dogs who say they have been able to extend the symptom-free period between Adequan injections to as much as six months by starting out aggressively, and tapering off while giving oral glucosamine supplements at the highest recommended dose.”

Of course we are doing the acupuncture and chiropractic treatment as well.  I will keep everyone posted.  The loading dose for Chaps is 2 injections per week for 4 weeks.  He had his 4th injection today and I have noticed a difference, not huge…but we are only half way through.  I thought some of you with older hounds would find this information useful.  It is expensive at about 30 bucks per shot. I will keep the residents posted.

Also, I ordered some new food from Mr. Chewy for Chaps.  (Not a paid advertisement)

The food choices are a combination of what Dr. Leick suggested and what I am adding.  When I asked Dr. Leick what the best dog food is on the market he immediately said, “Honest Kitchen”.  It is a a dehydrated mix that you add water to and it becomes a kind of mush.  I have not tried it yet but I will within a few days.  Mr. Chewy really has great service.  I placed my order and it came the next day.  Howl is that possible?  If you order at least 49 dollars worth of stuff you get free shipping so I had to add a few bucks.  See those calming treats?  hehehe – I will try those after I show them to Dr. Leick next week.  I hope they work!

I am going to mix in some Wellness for Seniors to add crunch and of course his low salt Premium Selection Turkey which I get at the Kroger Deli counter.  I love the stuff and now we both eat it.  If you try it make sure the person shaves it.  Delicious, I tell you and not salty at all.

This is the turkey which I add the low salt chicken broth to.  It is murder trying to find things that are low salt and it drives us crazy.  I found the broth in the health food section of Krogers not in the regular aisle of soups and broths.  It is made by Imagine – Organic free range chicken broth LOW SODIUM!  I love it and use it all the time now in dishes that require broth.  They have great soups in that section  that are low salt as well.

It was so funny.  The day I ordered the special food I gave Chaps a fortune cookie.  His fortune said, “You will receive a package of goodies soon.”  Can you believe that?  Too funny.  The Mayor loves fortune cookies.

We have decided not to address his diagnosis of cancer for now.  I have consulted with the expert (Marilyn at House of Puddles) and she confirmed that chemo would not be an option for Chaps at his age.  Of course that was Grandma and my initial impression anyway.

For now our Mayor is in tip top shape for an elderly gentle hound and we will carry on with all of these tasty healthy and holistic options.

Oh and one more thing….We did his 12 year old birthday photo shoot today.  I will be posting a few of the shots for your viewing pleasure later.  We did get the “Money Shot” that will be presented on his birthday, October 17, 2012.  Himz will be 12!

More loving a healthy and happy Mayor later….Cat, Chaps and Emma ATB and feasting on as much turkey as she wants, shaved of course!

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Howllo Fellow Basset Hound and soaking wet lovers….OMDawg….

Colby Chaps Mom sent me these pictures this morning.

Oh I bet himz smells so good today!

I just had to share with the residents!

Grandma and I have been threatening to give Chaps a bath soon;)

Thanks for sharing Audra.

More loving bath day later….Cat, Chaps and Emma ATB and smelling like an angel.

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Howllo Fellow Basset Hound and Sr. Hounds Abound 2013 Calendar Lovers!  Yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!

Our very own Bumper and resident of Bassethoundtown won a month and will be featured in the bassetabulous 2013 Sr. Hounds Abound Calendar.

He could have never done it without all of our votes!

I can speak from experience that the final hours of this contest are worthy of a blood pressure pill!  Judy (Bumper’s Mom) and I texted for about 2 hours as we monitored the votes.

Both Bumper and Chaps were sleeping hard through the whole thing.

Judy woke him up for a congratulatory cookie!

What a good boy!

Now for your 2013 winners!

Don’t forget to buy your calendars!  They make great holiday gifts!  They only print orders so keep that in mind!

Order your calendars here!

THANK YOU TO THE BASSETHOUNDTOWN RESIDENTS!  SR. HOUNDS ABOUND IS A GREAT WAY TO DONATE YOUR DOLLARS!

More Loving this contest later….Cat, Chaps and Emma ATB and 2012 April Calendar Girl!

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Howllo Fellow Basset Hound and transport lovers…

RUN SHEET AND TRANSPORT WENT OFF.  ALL BASSETS WENT ON THEIR WAY TO A NEW FOREVER HOME…

Thanks for helping!

More Later…Love Cat, Chaps and Emma ATB and the wonder gal…

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UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE

BUMPER WON A MONTH!  THANK YOU TO ALL OF THE RESIDENTS WHO VOTED FOR HIMZ!  MORE ABOUT THIS LATER!

Howllo fellow basset hound and time running out lovers….

We only have 30 minutes left!

PLEASE VOTE NOW! BUMPER IS IN THE RUNNING AND CLOSE TO GETTING MONTH!

We really hope that he gets a month in the senior calendar.  That would mean so much to all of us.  We love our dogs so much and would appreciate all the votes he can get.  February he will turn 11 an that would be a great month for him to be  featured if we should be so blessed to get a month.

Love, Judy, Mommy to Bumper!

ENTER THE VOTING BOOTH NOW!

Every vote you cast is 1.00.  100% of this money goes to the elders at Senior Hounds Abound.  Also, on this link you can purchase the actual calendars.  Wendie (house mother) will only print what we buy so there will be no extra at the end.  These are great Holiday gifts that will make you smile every day!  So, vote and order away!

GO BUMMPER!

More reminding you vote NOW….Love, Cat, Chaps and Emma ATB

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Howllo Fellow Basset Hound and items of beauty lovers…

I love finding these little treasure stories to report to the residents.

Woodinville’s Basset Hound Sculpture to be Dedicated Next Friday

The newly installed art sculpture known as Bleudog and Pup, made possible by a donation from the late Malka Fricks, will be dedicated at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5 in Woodinville, Washington.

A 2-foot tall bronze basset hound mom and pup statue is visible to motorists and pedestrians as they pass the corner of 133rd Avenue NE.

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Howllo Fellow Basset Hound and keeping up with the run lovers…

I put the updated run sheet in the original blog posting 2 blogs down so I could keep them together.  I also added a picture of KoKo after her eye removal surgery.  (enucleation)

She looks pretty good to me and I know she must be in so much less pain.

I hope they all find great homes but of course I have a soft spot for dear KoKo.  I sure hope to keep up with her.

Wish I was going on the transport so I could offer her some kind words.

Good luck and dog speed to all of them…

More keeping up with the run later….Love, Cat, Chaps and Emma riding shot gun later….

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9-28-12 UPDATED RUN SHEET FOR 6 BASSETS NEEDING A RIDE! ALL CONTACT INFORMATION LISTED BELOW.  I AM JUST POSTING THE RUN SHEET WITH UPDATES AND THE NEW PICTURE OF KOKO….

PLUS PICTURE OF KOKO AFTER EYE SURGERY.  YEP, I REMEMBER THAT VERY WELL…
TRANSPORT ROUTE – Carthage, MO to Buffalo, NY & Columbia, PA – Sat-Sun, Sept 29-30

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

Leg 1
Carthage, MO to Springfield, MO
1 hour, 7 minutes – 58 mile
7:25 am – 8:30 am
FILLED by sending shelter

Leg 2
Springfield, MO to Rolla, MO
1 hour, 45 minutes – 110 miles
8:45 am – 10:30 am
FILLED by sending shelter

Leg 3
Rolla, MO to St. Louis, MO
1 hour, 45 minutes – 104 miles
10:45 am – 12:30 pm
FILLED – Thanks, Carol!!

Leg 4
St. Louis, MO to Effingham, IL
1 hour, 35 minutes – 100 miles
12:45 pm – 2:20 pm
FILLED for 3 dogs – Thanks, Melissa!!
FILLED for 3 dogs – Thanks, Madonna!!

Leg 5
Effingham, IL to Terre Haute, IN
1 hour – 60 miles
2:35 pm CDT – 4:35 pm EDT  (NOTE TIME ZONE CHANGE)
FILLED for all 6 dogs – Thanks, Leslie & Patrick!!

Leg 6
Terre Haute, IN to Greenfield (Indy), IN
1 hour, 35 minutes – 96 miles
4:50 pm – 6:25 pm
FILLED for 4 dogs – Thanks, Gina!!
NEEDED for 2 dogs

Leg 7
Greenfield (Indy), IN to Huber Heights, OH
1 hour, 25 minutes – 84 miles
5:55 pm – 7:20 pm
FILLED for 3 dogs – Thanks, Shelly!!
NEEDED for 3 dogs

Leg 8
Huber Heights, OH to Columbus, OH
1 hour, 5 minutes – 63 miles
8:20 pm – 9:25 pm
FILLED – Thanks, D!!

***OVERNIGHT FILLED IN COLUMBUS AREA ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 FOR 6 DOGS – Thanks, Gayle!!***

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

Lugnut, Thelma and Louise head to PA.

Leg 8A
Columbus, OH to Cambridge, OH
1 hour, 20 minutes – 80 miles
7:00 am – 8:20 am
FILLED – Thanks, Gayle!!

Leg 9A
Cambridge, OH to Washington, PA
1 hour, 15 minutes – 77 miles
8:30 am – 9:45 am
NEEDED

Leg 10A
Washington, PA to Somerset, PA
1 hour, 20 minutes – 78 miles
9:55 am – 11:15 am
FILLED – Thanks, Donna!!

Leg 11A
Somerset, PA to Willow Hill, PA
1 hour, 27 minutes – 82 miles
11:25 am – 12:50 pm
FILLED – Thanks, Teresa!!
FILLED – Thanks, Megan!!

Leg 12
Willow Hill, PA to Carlisle, PA
49 minutes – 43 miles
12:50 pm – 1:40 pm
FILLED – Thanks, Megan!!
NEEDED for 3 dogs

Leg 13
Carlisle, PA to Columbia, PA
1 hour, 2 minutes – 52 miles
1:50 pm – 2:50 pm
FILLED by receiving rescue

*     *     *     *     *     *    *    *     *     *     *    *

Saddlebags, Harley & Koko head toward NY.

Leg 8B
Columbus, OH to Ashland, OH
1 hour, 15 minutes – 77 miles
7:00 am – 8:15 am
FILLED – Thanks, Gary!!

Leg 9B
Ashland, OH to Willoughby Hills, OH
1 hour, 15 minutes – 74 miles
8:25 am – 9:10 am
FILLED – Thanks, Pat!!

Leg 10B
Willoughby HIlls, OH to Erie, PA
1 hour, 15 minutes – 77 miles
10:20 am – 11:35 am
NEEDED

Leg 11B
Erie, PA to Buffalo, NY
1 hour, 35 minutes – 93 miles
11:45 am – 1:20 pm
FILLED – Thanks, Angelika!!

END OF TRANSPORT!!  Thank you for helping these dogs on their road to a new life!!

Again, wish they were coming through my neck of the woods because I would have been ready ina heart beat.  I enjoy the transports.

END OF UPDATE…..

Howllo Fellow Basset Hound and moving hounds across state line lovers.

We have a pack of hounds that need to move this weekend to their allotted basset hound rescues and I was wondering if any one is willing to pick up a leg or two if you are in the geographic area.  I have posted the run sheet below.

#3 KoKo is especially close to my heart because she just had her eyes removed due to glaucoma.  She has been blind for awhile so the removal did not affect her that much.

I actually blurred the eyes in this picture because it was hard to look at.  Poor thing must have been in pain but that is all different now.  She was rescued by Helena Poist and networked into ABC rescue up in New York.  Nice work guys!

From: Joan Nickum [mailto:dogcopilot@msn.com]
Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2012 10:19 AM
Subject: Update 2 – TRANS: Carthage, MO to Columbia, PA & Buffalo, NY – Sat-Sun, Sept 29-30

We really need to turn up the gas on this one – it’s Wednesday already and we have a LOT left to do.  Please crosspost like crazy so we can get these dogs moved to make room for more at the shelter!!

PERMISSION TO CROSSPOST TO TRUSTED CONTACTS – NO CRAIGSLIST OR FACEBOOK, PLEASE!!

Here’s an opportunity to help some mill dogs find happiness for the first time in their lives.  These 6 were either released from mills or saved at auction and are now on their way to wonderful rescues in NY and PA.

As always, the legs are flexible – let me know what you can do and I’ll see if I can adjust.  I am assuming I’ll need 2 drivers for most legs, but if you can take them all, that would be awesome!  🙂  And if you’re driving for the Brittany transport and can fit one of these guys on, let me know.  I’ll be syncing my times up with Nancy’s.

Please crosspost so we can get these sweeties started on their new lives and open up some space for other dogs at the Carthage shelter.

Thanks so much –

Joan  Nickum
Kansas City

“It only takes one person to throw an animal away
but it takes a whole team to find it a new home!”

Carthage, MO to Buffalo, NY & Columbia, PA – Sat-Sun, Sept 29-30
Saddlebags, Harley & Koko coming from:  the Carthage Humane Society in Carthage, MO;  http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/MO80.html
Going to:  ABC Basset Hound Rescue, a licensed, nonprofit rescue organization in New York; http://www.nybasset.org

Lugnut, Thelma & Louise coming from:  the Carthage Humane Society in Carthage, MO; http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/MO80.html
Going to:  Tri State Basset Hound Rescue, Inc., a 501(c)(3) rescue organization in Columbia, PA; http://www.tristatebassets.org/

Transport coordinator:  Joan Nickum; dogcopilot@msn.com; 913-909-6496

This transport will be monitored.  Ten minutes has been added to each leg for water and bathroom breaks.

Passenger Details
1)  Saddlebags
Breed:                                  Basset Hound
Age:                                      3 years
Gender:                               Female
Size/weight:                        60#
Vaccinations UTD?           Yes
H/W Test:                            Negative
Spayed/neutered:              Yes
Behavior w/ other dogs:   Fine
Health:                                 Good but she was a mill dog and quite overbred, so her belly touches the ground
Traveling with:                    Vaccination records, health certificate, collar and lead

2)  Harley
Breed:                                  Basset Hound
Age:                                      4 years
Gender:                               Male
Size/weight:                        49#
Vaccinations UTD?           Yes
H/W Test:                            Negative
Spayed/neutered:              Yes
Behavior w/ other dogs:   Fine
Health:                                 Good
Traveling with:                    Vaccination records, health certificate, collar and lead

3)  Koko
Breed:                                  Basset Hound
Age:                                      9 years
Gender:                               Female
Size/weight:                        66#
Vaccinations UTD?           Yes
H/W Test:                            Negative
Spayed/neutered:              Yes
Behavior w/ other dogs:   Fine
Health:                                 Good but she is blind
Traveling with:                    Vaccination records, health certificate, collar and lead

4)  Lugnut
Breed:                                  Basset Hound
Age:                                      4 years
Gender:                               Female
Size/weight:                        40#
Vaccinations UTD?           Yes
H/W Test:                            Negative
Spayed/neutered:              Yes
Behavior w/ other dogs:   Fine
Health:                                 Good
Traveling with:                    Vaccination records, health certificate, collar and lead

5)  Thelma
Breed:                                  Basset Hound
Age:                                      6 years
Gender:                               Female
Size/weight:                        42#
Vaccinations UTD?           Yes
H/W Test:                            Negative
Spayed/neutered:              Yes
Behavior w/ other dogs:   Fine
Health:                                 Good
Traveling with:                    Vaccination records, health certificate, collar and lead

6)  Louise
Breed:                                  Basset Hound
Age:                                      6 years
Gender:                               Female
Size/weight:                        37#
Vaccinations UTD?           Yes
H/W Test:                            Negative
Spayed/neutered:              Yes
Behavior w/ other dogs:   Fine
Health:                                 Good
Traveling with:                    Vaccination records, health certificate, collar and lead

TRANSPORT ROUTE – Carthage, MO to Buffalo, NY & Columbia, PA – Sat-Sun, Sept 29-30

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

Leg 1
Carthage, MO to Springfield, MO
1 hour, 7 minutes – 58 mile
7:25 am – 8:30 am
FILLED by sending shelter

Leg 2
Springfield, MO to Rolla, MO
1 hour, 45 minutes – 110 miles
8:45 am – 10:30 am
NEEDED

Leg 3
Rolla, MO to St. Louis, MO
1 hour, 45 minutes – 104 miles
10:45 am – 12:30 pm
NEEDED

Leg 4
St. Louis, MO to Effingham, IL
1 hour, 35 minutes – 100 miles
12:45 pm – 2:20 pm
FILLED for 3 dogs – Thanks, Melissa!!
NEEDED for 3 dogs

Leg 5
Effingham, IL to Terre Haute, IN
1 hour – 60 miles
2:35 pm CDT – 4:35 pm EDT  (NOTE TIME ZONE CHANGE)
FILLED for all 6 dogs – Thanks, Leslie & Patrick!!

Leg 6
Terre Haute, IN to Greenfield (Indy), IN
1 hour, 35 minutes – 96 miles
4:50 pm – 6:25 pm
NEEDED

Leg 7
Greenfield (Indy), IN to Huber Heights, OH
1 hour, 25 minutes – 84 miles
6:40 pm – 8:05 pm
NEEDED

Leg 8
Huber Heights, OH to Columbus, OH
1 hour, 5 minutes – 63 miles
8:20 pm – 9:25 pm
NEEDED

***OVERNIGHT FILLED IN COLUMBUS AREA ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 FOR 6 DOGS – Thanks, Gayle!!***

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

Lugnut, Thelma and Louise head to PA.

Leg 8A
Columbus, OH to Cambridge, OH
1 hour, 20 minutes – 80 miles
7:00 am – 8:20 am
FILLED – Thanks, Gayle!!

Leg 9A
Cambridge, OH to Washington, PA
1 hour, 15 minutes – 77 miles
8:30 am – 9:45 am
NEEDED

Leg 10A
Washington, PA to Somerset, PA
1 hour, 20 minutes – 78 miles
9:55 am – 11:15 am
NEEDED

Leg 11A
Somerset, PA to Willow Hill, PA
1 hour, 27 minutes – 82 miles
11:25 am – 12:50 pm
NEEDED

Leg 12
Willow Hill, PA to Harrisburg, PA
1 hour, 2 minutes – 58 miles
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
NEEDED

Leg 13
Harrisburg, PA to Columbia, PA
43 minutes – 36 miles
2:10 pm – 2:55 pm
FILLED by receiving rescue

*     *     *     *     *     *    *    *     *     *     *    *

Saddlebags, Harley & Koko head toward NY.

Leg 8B
Columbus, OH to Ashland, OH
1 hour, 15 minutes – 77 miles
7:00 am – 8:15 am
FILLED – Thanks, Gary!!

Leg 9B
Ashland, OH to Willoughby Hills, OH
1 hour, 15 minutes – 74 miles
8:25 am – 9:10 am
NEEDED

Leg 10B
Willoughby HIlls, OH to Erie, PA
1 hour, 15 minutes – 77 miles
10:20 am – 11:35 am
NEEDED

Leg 11B
Erie, PA to Buffalo, NY
1 hour, 35 minutes – 93 miles
11:45 am – 1:20 pm
FILLED – Thanks, Angelika!!

END OF TRANSPORT!!  Thank you for helping these dogs on their road to a new life!!

Well, I hope some bassethoundtown resident reading this can fill a leg.  If so, contact the transport coordinator as listed above.  (Joan Nickum), wow I don’t know howl these gals get all of this together.  I have been on my fair share and they run like clock work.  I sure wish they were coming through my neck of the woods because I would have signed up in a heart beat.

Good luck KoKo with your new life.  I will try to keep up with you.

More runsheet updates later….Love, Cat, Chaps and Emma ATB (KoKo’s co-pilot)

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Howllo Fellow Basset Hound and Beach lovers…What a cute video.

I guess this is someone with hound in France.  I pulled the YouTube information over into Google Translate to see what it said.  My many years of french is not fully paying off.  Go down a bit to see what it says.  I had to laugh at a few parts.

Ce basset serait issu de croisements entre de vieilles races françaises, notamment le basset d’Artois (race aujourd’hui disparue) et le Saint-Hubert. En tant que chien de chasse il est adapté au petit et moyen gibier et à la chasse en meute. Il s’y révèle endurant, entêté. Il possède un bon flair et une voix grave. Il est également de plus en plus recherché comme chien de compagnie car il est considéré comme une race très conviviale. Son air mélancolique cache en effet un animal affectueux, espiègle, placide et doux avec les enfants. Têtu, il nécessite une éducation ferme. Il doit être tenu en laisse lors de ses promenades car son flair lui donne une certaine tendance à errer lorsqu’il sent une piste. Il n’entend plus alors la voix de son maître. Le Basset a tendance à hurler lorsqu’il sent que quelque chose ne va pas (une tempête à venir, par exemple). Il se lamente souvent quelque peu lorsqu’il cherche à attirer l’attention. Il se fait entendre surtout lorsqu’il mendie de la nourriture ou des caresses.

TRANSLATION….

The basset is derived from crosses between ancient French breeds, including Basset d’Artois (now extinct breed) and Saint-Hubert. As a hunting dog is suited to small and medium game and hunt in packs. It reveals tough, stubborn. He has a good nose and a deep voice. It is also increasingly sought after as a pet because it is considered a very friendly race. Hide his melancholy indeed a loving pet, playful, placid and gentle with children. Stubborn, it requires a firm education. It must be kept on a leash when walking because his flair gives it a tendency to wander when he feels a track. It then no longer hear his master’s voice. The Basset has a tendency to scream when he feels that something is wrong (a storm coming, for example). He laments often somewhat when trying to attract attention. It is heard especially when begging for food or caresses.

End of translation…

More loving finds of the day later….Cat, Chaps and Emma ATB and maybe at the beach?

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