Howllo Fellow Hound Lovers:

This video was just uploaded to YouTube. I was cracking up!

How about that raising ear feature?

More Later…Cat, Chaps and Emma

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Howllo Fellow Hound and shoe wearing hound lovers:

How about this pretty girl and her new red shoes, not to mention that totally pawsome coat?

Her Mom states, “We gave in and bought Aimee some shoes. They are absolutely required for the winters in Chicago, since everyone throws done salt like there’s no tomorrow. It’s sheer torture for Aimee to walk on. We tried various rubs and creams on her feet, but she can’t walk more than 12 feet before sticking her paws in the air like one of those desert geckos when the sand is too hot.”

Makes perfect sense to Chaps, Emma and I!

This hound looks so loved!

More Later…Cat, Chaps and Emma

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Howllo Fellow Hound and Photo Contest Lovers! Devon has entered her Sr. Baby Cha Cha in a photo contest sponsored by WE: Women’s Entertainment LLC, 200 Jericho Quadrangle, Jericho, NY 11753.

Here is Devon’s e-mail plea!

1-22-08 E-mail from Devon:

PRETTY PLEASE

Please take one moment to go to this link and rate Cha Cha (10 please which is the highest rating), one of my senior rescued hounds, and help me win $5,000 for House of Puddles – a non-profit organization that rescues SENIOR hounds ( www.houseofpuddles.org ).

I believe you can vote 1x per day.

THANKS SO MUCH!!

VOTE FOR CHA CHA!

PLEASE FORWARD TO AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE!

OK folks this is totally pawsome! We need you to help us out and vote, vote, vote!
The contest ends on Feb 26, 2008. Cha Cha is already in the top 20 list. You go old girl!

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Cha Cha on right with halo! Sweet

Here are some more pics of Cha Cha that I have. Is she not the cutest hound around?

More Later from the bassetabulous Devon! Cat, Chaps and Emma

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Howllo Fellow Hound and link lovers:

The BHCA now has a page on it’s website for Basset Hound Rescue. Larry Little of Guardian Angel Basset Rescue, Inc., is the BHCA Rescue Committee Chair. You can submit your basset hound rescue to be included on this page pending his approval. Larry states,

“The links provided on this website are provided for information purposes only. Our inclusion of these links is not a recommendation and is not intended to replace your own independent evaluation of any rescue organization, group or individual. The BHCA is not responsible for the groups listed. If you are a basset rescue group, and you are supportive of our efforts to promote ethical practices in basset rescue, and you would like us to include your link on this website, please contact: larry@larrylittle.net “

This is a great opportunity to be listed on probably the internet’s most visited site for people interested in adopting a basset hound.

This is great news!

More Later…Cat, Chaps and Emma

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Howllow Fellow Hound and BHCA lovers:

I was just reading the January/February issue of the Tally-Ho. From now on, all issues are going to be in color which will be great because the Tally-Ho has fantastic pictures of basset hounds from some of the top breeders in the world.

I have been a member since I rescued Natalie from the pound in 1994. Anything basset hound and I am all over it. At that time the publication, well….was not very good. So, after awhile I let my membership lapse. Then, I wanted to re-join and have been a member ever since.

I found the following motion very interesting. I was very pleased that the board has decided to donate to these grants that will better our beloved-ed breed. So many of us have hounds or have had hounds who have suffered through these types of medical issues. Anything to better our breed’s health is well worth the money spent!

Motion #07-08
I move, “That the BHCA partially support the following grant requests out of the AKC/CHF Basset Hound Donor Advised Fund”:

Pending Grant No. 747: The Mapping and Characterization of Mutations Responsible for Canine Glaucoma
Principal Investigator(s): Elizabeth Giuliano, DVM, MS, DACVO, University of Missouri, Columbia
Sponsor(s): No Sponsors
Grant Amount: $82,080.00 (half paid by AKC/CHF)
Start Date: 10/1/2007 Duration (in yrs): 2
BHCA Amount: $20,000 (BH breed specific)

Pending Grant No. 919: Molecular Genetic Characterization of Canine Cystinuria for the Development of Carrier Tests
Principal Investigator(s): Paula S. Henthorn, PhD, University of Pennsylvania
Sponsor(s): No Sponsors
Grant Amount: $48,924.00 (half paid by AKC/CHF)
Anticipated Start Date: 1/1/2008 Duration (in yrs): 1
BHCA Amount: $2,000 (BH breed specific)

Pending Grant No. 1028-A: Genetics of Gastric Dilatation Volvulus in the Great Dane
Principal Investigator(s): Mathew Pletcher, Florida Atlantic University
Sponsor(s): No Sponsors
Grant Amount: $10,800.00 (half paid by AKC/CHF)
Start Date: 9/1/2007 Duration (in yrs): 1
BHCA Amount Required: $1,000 (generally applicable to BH breed)
Motion: Brian Pechtold
Second: Gene McDonald
Voting Yes: (9) Brandt, Engle, Ferguson, Kintner, Lane, McDonald, Pechtold, Rush, Williams
Voting No:
Abstain:
Vote not received: Opeka,
Motion passed and is resolved

I think it is great that our club will be apart of researching these very important heath issues. I will keep everyone updated.

A healthy hound makes for a happy family.

More Later…Cat, Chaps and Emma

and thought that this was very interesting!

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Howllo Fellow Hound and around the world basset lovers:

I love YouTube! It is so much fun to see other countries enjoying waddles with their basset hounds. This is a great video!

Don’t forget folks tomorrow is the DooDah Parade! It will be Wendell’s first ever waddle. I cannot wait to see pictures on his blog.

Please, feel free to send me some and I will post them as well.

Have fun and remember….Waddles make the world go round! Slurp

More Later…Cat, Chaps and Emma

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Howllo Fellow Hound and Devon’s Dream Necklace Lovers:

Devon is introducing a new necklace for your shopping pleasure! The best part is,
100% of your purchase will go to House of Puddles!

Here it is folks!

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You must go to our Firstgiving page and donate 20.00 or more to receive this petite sweet gem of a dream!

This item is limited! As you can see it is a bit smaller than the original DREAM necklace. The smaller one is pink and the original is blue.
Keep in mind, you can pick from either one.

Devon needs your orders in by 2-4-08 at the latest to ensure your gift gets to your intended sweetheart by Valentine’s day!

These necklaces come in a delicious pink tulle bag with information about your donation to the House of Puddles in the name of your intended!

This is a gift that also receives. How unique is that? Don’t forget all of the birthday presents you have coming up!

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Lucy wants you to know that hounds can sport this tag as well!

What a delightful gal our Devon is. I am honored to support her and be her fund-raising friend!

More Later…Cat, Chaps and Emma

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Howllo Fellow Hound and Devon lovers:

Devon will be unveiling her new dream necklace today on my blog. As many of my readers recall, Devon and I have a goal of raising 10,000 for the HOP in 2008 via our Firstgiving page!

With Valentine’s day right around the corner, you can shop with Devon and I and 100% of all sales will be donated to the House of Puddles.

Buy for your sweetheart or yourself! Help the elders!

KISS ME YOU FOOL!

Get ready to donate to our Firstgiving page after you see this delicious new dream necklace!

More, Later Today…Cat, Chaps and Emma

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Howllo Fellow Hound and Wendell Lovers:

Today, January the 14th, 2008 and every January the 14th will be Wendell U. Flopbottom day in bassethoundtown. Please mark you calendars so you will remember this joyous occasion.

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To mark this special day, Chaps has given Mr. Flopbottom the key to the town!

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And a membership to Chaps and Emma’s Fanny Club!

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Wendell will wear these with pride as he waddles for Sr. Hounds at the Doo Dah Parade this coming Sunday.

He is now begging for donations on his first giving page: Click here

Wendell will have another first giving page soon with donations going to Sr. Hound’s Abound! So, keep checking Wendell’s blog for more fun updates!

Wendell is now in a UPS truck heading for Cali! Have fun at the Doo Dah Parade this Sunday, and remember, we love you little buddy!

More Later…Cat, Chaps and Emma

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UPDATE!!!!!!!!!! GOOD NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BONNIE HAS A NEW HOME AND IT IS NONE OTHER THAN OUR SITE FAVORITE!

KIP AND GUS MASSETT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You all know much more will follow on this one. I think we may have a pick up date as of this Saturday, 1-26-08! I am so excited I can hardly stand it! Slurp!

Much more later…Cat, Chaps and Emma

THIS IS THE CORRECTED POSTING FOR THE ELDERLY LADY IN NEED!

Howllo Fellow Hound and Bonnie lovers!

Bonnie, age 11 (approx) is in a desperate situation. She is part of a trio that need homes. The other two have found their way into the loving care of:
House of Puddles and Sr. Hounds Abound.

These 3 were living together but due to a health emergency, the foster mother has with her daughter, they have to be placed urgently.

The reason Bonnie is harder to place is because she is an Alpha Female. She gets along great with the males in the home but she wants to rule the roost as the only gal! My goodness, give the girl what she wants! To be the only gal in the pack, or just an only hound!

Bonnie is currently in foster care with 4 the Hounds Basset Rescue Inc.

They are located in Reed Spring, MO

Here is her Petfinder page. Click here to see Bonnie and how sweet she is!

She is so cute, just look at her!

Can you love this older gal? I bet she will make you smile all day long.

Click on the Petfinder link right above for all of the contact information. Or e-mail me:

Cat Rudert

More Later about Bonnie and the transport for the other two hounds.

Cat, Chaps, and Emma

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