Have you ever seen a hound skip? Frank did today;)
Howllo Fellow Basset and hounds that skip lovers…..
Yes, it appeared to me that Frankie was skipping as we left the pound. When I went in to get him he was laying towards the back of his kennel looking out the dog door. Then he turned his head, saw me and went totally ballistic. It was the cutest, sweetest thing I think I have ever seen. He was so excited. We did the 50 yard dash out of there. He won!
I wanted to stop and get a picture of him leaving the pound.
There was no light growling today! Just a lot of jumping, howling, and skipping!
We could not ditch the pound quick enough!
Hurry up, floor this Basset Hauling Vehicle and let’s make tracks!
We headed right to Mr. Vet Man. I didn’t care. I got my very first ear rubs! As you can tell, I really enjoyed that!
I never left my Aunt Cat’s side. I made sure I sat on her foot so she could not leave.
This head rub almost put me to sleep at her feet!
This is just me sitting pretty. I do not take a bad picture and I have more expressions than a hollywood movie actor, (remember Grandma thinks I look like a matinee idol)!
Just look at this face!
I had no idea where I even was. I was never at a vet before! Dr. Doan was very nice and gave mez tweets! He also told me I was heart worm negative! More good news!
Frankie had more affection today than he had his entire life.
AND GUESS WHAT? Frank the fantastic has a place to go!
Suzanne Fitch of
Mid-Atlantic Basset Hound Rescue is taking himz!
She was thrilled that the residents of basset hound town are chipping in to vet, neuter and board himz. I told her that I thought that most if not all of his expenses will be covered by donations that we are pulling together. As we all know, times are ruff and we all helped, if only, by networking, to get Frankie a forever home.
So far, we have raised about 200 dollars that will go to pay his bill at the vet office. He will be neutered on Monday along with, anal gland expression, deep ear cleaning, toe nail clipping, home again chip, vaccinations, and a bath! He will also get his first heart worm treatment and his first ever frontline flea treatment.
Boarding is 18 dollars per day so we are working to keep that cost down. Suzanne has already put Frank into the Pilots for Paws to see if we can get him airborne! Howl cool is that?
If you want to send a small donation you can paypal me at:
bassethoundtown@fuse.net
Just go to Paypal (if you have an account) and send money to that address. Put Frank’s name in the comment section.
Or you can send me a check made out to:
Basset Hound Town Enterprises, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Thomas, KY 41075
(put Frank’s name in the memo section)
Thank you bassethoundtown residents……
I am excited about starting a new life in New Jersey. I think I should have my own reality show!
The Real Hounds Dawgs of NJ! Ahrooooooooooooooooo I bet I can flip a table!
Oh, and Aunt Cat will have a total accounting of all money received and what my bill is for all of the residents to see. Remember Aunt Cat is not a 501(c)3 so your donations will not be tax deductible.
More about Frank the Fantastic very soon! Love, Cat, Chaps, Emma and Mr. Skipping with joy!
Comments(24)
What a happy day for the many Frankie the Fantastic lovers. Finally, the life a sweet hound should have.
We are so very thankful that there is a Cat in the Basset Hound world.
The happiest life to you Frankie. We love you !!!
Cat and Grandma, you are two unbelievable Ladies that we cherish. Suzanne, THANKYOU!
Big Hugs,
Kip, Gus, Bonnie and Charlie Bear
So glad you sprung this boy from the pound, he is one of the most smiley bassets I have ever seen!
Cat this is the Best News:):) I really needed a happy ending to my day. We look forward to more wonderful pup dates on Frankie. He is such a wonderful hound. God Bless all those who are helping with Frankie. Our Miss Riley asks that you give him a cuddle for her, she loves the smile:)
We are SO happy that Aunt Suzanne is taking in Frank!! She’s the one who got us from the OMBR 24 to our mom in NJ!!! -Annie and Fred
Cat, I just sent a donation via Pay Pal, but it seemed a little different than when I usually use Pay Pal. Can you let me know that you got it??
Thanks,
Rose
We got it Rose! Thanks so much. Every cent will go to Frankie! I really appreciate it.
Cat
Kip, got yours too! Thank you!
Kerry! Thanks so much for the doe! Frankie will really need every penny.
Cindy, Rugs, Jethro, Ozzie and Harriet – thanks for the donation. Our Frankie needs every cent he can get. He is on his way to being spit shined and on his way!
Hey, Hey!
Maureen we will look for your check! Thank you! Frankie thanks you! (snip snip)! hehehehe
Everything is looking up Frank. You need to learn that old Sinatra song about “high hopes …”.
Thanks Cat, Grandma, Dr. Doan, Suzanne … we love you bunches and bunches for helping Frank. I want to thank the folks at the pound there for alerting Cat that a basset had come in and giving him the few extra days he needed to get his plans all put together.
Just sent mine. I sooo wish it could be more. He sure is handsome.
Candy and Bailey
Candy – thank you so much! Frank is so happy that his friends are helping himz. We all know howl much he smiles!
Cat
thanks so much for helping frank out!
& the evil foster lady strikes again!!!!!!
you guys do good work!!!
& frank is a good jersey name…very fitting…i see a cheesesteak in his future (altho i ain’t answering MY phone when i see that ## on caller id!!!)
Lois – Fudgetaboutit……
Love Frankie the cheesesteak……..
Frank’s Jersey Shore name would be Frank “the smiler”.
Thank you Candy! Got your donation! Love Frank, “the smiler”! Yes!
Thank you Cat for all you do!! You are just PAWSOME and we love you. Frankie enjoy your new life….check in the mail!!
Oh boy, oh boy!!! He’s on his way to find a new home! Thank you so much Suzanne. And good luck Frankie! You’ll be just fine.
Aunt Cat, let me know if you need more donations. We’ll dig deep in our piggy bank.
Thanks again for all your doing for our Frank.
Thank you BJ. Frankie really loves living in this town!
Thank you Sandy! You are very sweet to help our Frankie! Snip, Snip!
Thank you so very much for helping to organize the springing of Frank and getting him to the vet. I have a special place in mind for him………….hehehehehehe…… Ssshhhh. It’s a secret……
Suzanne, I bet he could learn a trick in a heart beat! If you know what I mean???? hehehehe
I guess we will all just have to wait and seehehehe
Thank you Trisha! Frankie will sure put your donation to good use!
Cat
I am so proud to be able to join all of you in helping Frank the Fantastic. You all make the world a better place to live in.
I still don’t understand, why, why, why, anyone that has had a dog and unable to keep the animal would drop them off at a pound. There are so many rescues out there, and if you didn’t know of any a vet could let you know.
In the future, I only plan to deal with rescues instead of puppies or Bassets from a breeder. When you deal with a rescue you seem to get and give more love all around.