Howllo Fellow Hound and Ryder lovers! This is Devon’s little boy enjoying a visit with Santa on his first Christmas. How cute. Devon said that he is her little basset hound rescuer in training! How much fun is little Ryder going to have with Devon and his Daddy, Todd?

Devon and I have been working hard on House of Puddles Gold Rush. We are going to roll out a new theme in January! With the help of many bassethoundtown residents we have raised over 6,000.00 towards our goal of 10,000.00 by June of 2009!

Now that is something to howl about!

More news later……Cat, Chaps and Emma

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Howllo Fellow Hound and 4 Kings of Christmas Lovers: The Mayor has self proclaimed himself as one of the Kings of Christmas! Who am I to stop him? He could care less about

MYRRH AND FRANKINCENSE

Not to mention gold, unless you are donating it to the
House of puddles!

Give him treats any day!

Wow, he does look good in a crown! Lead the way, bassethoundtown.com King!
Slurp!

More following the King later…….Love, Cat, King Chaps and Emma

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Howllo Fellow Hound and buying raffle ticket lovers! Some of my readers may remember that I am helping Susan Randolph with her fundraiser for House of Puddles. It ends tomorrow! It is an art show! Here is the link to the art show that I am featuring on my website in the HOP boutique section!

ART SHOW

The esteemed (or is that ahroooed?) Barkwork Randolph Gallery is proud to debut the “Senior Droolers Are Cooler” art exhibition, benefiting House of Puddles (HOP). This extraordinary event represents the first-ever public showing of so many pup pawtraits in one location. For years, these up-and-coming canine artists have displayed their masterworks only in small, elite galleries (the home fridge) for the enjoyment of the richest and most powerful collectors (their moms and dads). Now they join forces to honor and aid HOP, dedicated to helping senior hounds who ask only for a warm bed and loving lap where they can enjoy their golden years.

Of course, as an Aunt, I am partial to my Julian’s rendition of Rudolph! I can brag can’t I?

That is one of the perks of having a website and a blog! PAWSOME INDEED!

I have to tell you guys that this is my pencil set from 1963. I still had it in my basement. Can you believe it? Can you say, “pack rat”?

How could you not want this master piece hanging on your wall? Good luck dear readers, good luck!

More master pieces later………Cat, Chaps and Emma

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Howllo Fellow Hound lovers but not loving the holiday season coming up lovers!!!!!! OMG! Reports on the Today show this morning said that this will be the most dismal holiday season for retailers in 25 years. I thought that was a bit generous, I bet it is more like 50. Anyway, something I found totally interesting was the added report that luxury items like JEWELERY were going to fair even worse!

Do not fear my jewelery loving and buying readers!!!! You are privy to the best priced jewelery on the internet! (I really don’t know if that is the case, but it sounds good) hehehehe

I am talking about the House of Puddles Jewelery store!

CLICK HERE TO TAKE A LQQK

I just added this item last night!

So shop away my dear dazzling, waiting to bejeweled friends. No need to fear luxury items, especially when you are helping the elders at the HOP! Each one a diamond to be treasured.

More Jewelry later…Cat, Chaps and Emma

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Howllo Fellow Hound and nice surprise lovers! I checked my PO box today and found a bassetabulous letter from Sue! What was so cool, is that Sue and her husband live one town over from me. It is actually the town that my Mom grew up in! Covington, Kentucky.

Sue and her hubby sent a check to the House of Puddles for 50.00 dollars!!!!!!!
They found the HOP through my website and that makes me so PROUD!

They also had really nice things to say about bassethoundtown.com! (shucks)

Sue and her hubby have a special needs basset hound named Sportster who has seizures.
Sportster has had seizures since he was 2, he his now 8.
Sue states,
“He will have one and then gets up as if nothing has happened.”

Sue also states,
“His sister basset will bark a certain way to let us know her brother is having an attack.
They look out for each other just like Chaps and Emma.”

OK – how weepy was I in the Post Office?

I e-mailed her to see if her kids could meet my kids for a walk on the Purple People Bridge? It is about half way between our homes!!!!!!!!!

Here is a video I did about a year ago of Chaps and Emma walking on the bridge. It is totally cute!

Finally, I find bassets in my area! Sue, I love you.

More videos later……..Cat, Chaps and Emma

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Howllo Fellow Hound and Gold Rush Lovers: Yes, I am still holding the gold rush! You know why? The Gold is still coming in for the Golden Oldies at the House of Puddles.

Jenny, Miss Kitty, Abby and Diva Angel Penny sent in their stash over a week ago. I had to close the trading post for a bit due to our Emma’s surgery, but it was back open today and I galloped off to the Jewelry store to get some loot! Yee Haw!

Here is what Jenny and her kids donated and the HopPers cannot thank you enough. Times are ruff and it is folks like this that keep the wagon wheels turning at the HOP!

Here is what the 10K and 14K haul brought in: 186.90!!!!!!!!!

Here are the stones that were extracted from the bracelets. The large citrine Jen sent loose. I am going to use all of the loose stones in different ways to make more money for the HOP. I have some really cute ideas and I will have some of the new items listed in the HOP boutique section very shortly for your holiday shopping pleasure. Please feel free to browse around anytime. We are open 24/7!

CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE HOP BOUTIQUE

Here is a link to the Gold Rush Firstgiving page is you want to see all of the bassetabulous donations!

GOLD RUSH FIRSTGIVING PAGE CLICK HERE

More fun later…….Cat, Chaps and Emma

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Howllo Fellow hound and 50% lovers!

Devon and I reached our 50% goal today on our Firstgiving Fund Raiser for the House of Puddles. Our goal is 10,000 dollars! Today we reached 5,000.00.

We want to thank each and every one of you who donated to our Firstgiving page. We are overwhelmed and over the moon. Over the moon!

Beyond belief!

Crazy happy!

Can you believe it!

More later, OK?

Cat, Chaps and Emma

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Howllo Fellow Hound and Past, Present, and Future Puddles Lovers! hehehehehe!

I just wanted to update everyone on the Gold Rush. I have been extremely busy loading jewelery into the HOP Main Street Boutique.

Last night I had so much fun playing with the Past, Present and Future Puddles ring donated by Holly Simpson. Look at this stunner!

Click HERE to get more pictures, details and the price. Remember, 100% of this sale will go directly into the House of Puddles Paypal account. What a way to shop!

Start your holiday shopping early, before the sky falls! LOL

More shopping tips later…Cat, Chaps and Emma

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Howllo Fellow Hound and Marilyn lovers: OK, I am one of both. Marilyn Monroe and Marilyn Brazzle of the House of Puddles.

Did you know that Ms. Monroe had a basset hound? Well she did. His name was Hugo. Hugo was Marilyn’s hound when she was married to Arthur Miller.

The following excerpt is from the book “Marilyn Among Friends” by Sam Shaw:

It may have seemed like Beauty and the Beast to some, but Marilyn and Hugo loved one another deeply. She worried about her basset hound, especially by Hugo’s peculiar doggie hazards, such as, for instance, how to put it…the basset, as you many know, is a low-slung animal, moving close to the ground. Marilyn was anxious (she confided to me) that in hurrying over the rocky terrain of their farm. Hugo’s low penis might possibly strike a stone. She’d cry out merrily, ‘Be careful, Hugo!’.

……………………………….End of excerpt.

How cool is it that Marilyn Monroe had a basset hound? She knew what was cool!

So in honor of Hugo I have added a diamond bracelet into the HOP boutique. Want to see it?

MARILYN MONROE 14K DIAMOND BRACELET

This diamond bracelet was donated by Holly Simpson along with a huge amount of other jewels that will be displayed soon.

More joy later. Just look at the joy on her face. I know how she feels.

Cat, Chaps and Emma

One more picture for you!

I am so thrilled that Marilyn had a basset hound in her life. By the look on her face, Hugo brought her so much fun.

Joy, Joy, Joy – Joy is a Boy!

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Howllo Fellow Hound and Shopping Lovers: Did you know that bassethoundtown has a boutique for the House of Puddles? Here is the link so you can look around.

HOP BOUTIQUE

You might also want to book mark it. We all know the holidays will be here before you know it! 100% of every sale made in this boutique goes to the House of Puddles via their paypal account. The items in this boutique were donated by HOP lovers from all over the nation.

I have more items to add over the next several weeks. Guess what I was working on last night? Give up?

Quarter Caret Diamond Stud Earrings! They are not listed yet. Want a sneak peek? Go ahead, DROOL!

These are just one of the stunning items donated recently by Holly of Maryland. The HOP boutique is going to get a whole lot juicer very shortly! Slurp!

More bling later….Cat, Chaps and Emma

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