Hollow Fellow Basset Hound and Frankie Update Lovers!

A few days ago I contacted Suzanne for a pupdate on our Frankie! It is just amazing to me howl rescue folks are so dedicated. This is a perfect example of howl long it takes to get the right hound into the right home if they are one of the lucky ones. There is so much dedication, care, work, money, effort and the list of words goes on and on!

Subject: Frank
From: Cathy Rudert <cat@bassethoundtown.com>
Date: June 17, 2010 9:16:41 PM EDT
To: Suzanne Fitch <adopt4paws@yahoo.com>Hi Suzanne!

Just wondering about Frankie! Any update?

Cat

I just love keeping up with our residents…….Then Suzanne sent this e-mail to the Foster Family….

From: Suzanne Fitch <adopt4paws@yahoo.com>
Subject: How is Frankie?
To: “Richard”
Date: Friday, June 18, 2010, 4:48 PM

I’ll see you tomorrow at 10am, correct? McDonald’s in Clinton.

Cat Rudert, who helped instrument the rescue of Frankie was asking about him.
Any update for us all?

Then the Foster Dad sent this…….

From: richard
Subject: Re: How is Frankie?
To: “Suzanne Fitch” <adopt4paws@yahoo.com>
Date: Friday, June 18, 2010, 6:38 PM

yes, see you tomorrow….

frankie is a handful, but improves a bit every day in his socialization and training…he is certainly learning the meaning of “off”, as he is a counter and table surfer…he is still a very aggressive eater, and we have gotten one of those “slow eater” dog food bowls, which seems to help, but he is always looking for food….as you know, he is (was) only 36 pounds, and needs to put on a few pounds, so we are doing our part to put some weight on him without too much at once…looks like he may have added a pound or two…he is also learning to walk on a leash better, but still has a tendency to pull as he is easily distracted….we have not had a housebreaking accident in a couple of days, take him out a lot, and think he is ok in this respect…sometimes he chases the cats, sometimes he doesn’t, (if they dont run, he doesn’t)….he loves people, loves attention, like seamus, loves couches, annoys our old lab, but she is teaching him not to, and we think he is a bright dog and once the food aggression thing dies down a bit, will make a perfect pet….

Then Suzanne replies back………..

Thank you so much for a very thorough and extremely helpful report!
I sent home a new collar and leash for Frankie, along with a MidABHR tag. Richard also was given some Inteceptor and Frontline. Let me know if you need anything.

Appreciate all you do to help the hounds!
Suzanne

Then I chime in! hehehe

From: Cathy Rudert <bassethoundtown@fuse.net>
Subject: Re: frankie
To: “Suzanne Fitch” <adopt4paws@yahoo.com>
Cc: “ginger”
Date: Saturday, June 19, 2010, 12:22 PM

Hi everyone! Cat here! I really enjoyed reading the update on Frankie. Wow, I am impressed he is doing so good coming from the environment he did! It really sounds like he is getting all of the special attention he needs!

Suzanne – KY hounds cannot praise you and your rescue enough. The Reynauds are a blessing indeed!

That Frank is one lucky hound and smart as a whip!

Have fun Frank! Glad you got out of KY!

Thanks again everyone!

Cat

Then Suzanne says….

Thank you for all of your help, too. I got the books this morning from Richard.

They are amazing people – truly love the hounds. They have adopted (and two are flunkafosters) three bassets from MidABHR. I would trust them with my bassets.

Suzanne

Then the Foster Mom checks in with her assessment! Wow, Frankie was evaluated so thoroughly!

From: ginger
Subject: frankie
To: adopt4paws@yahoo.com
Date: Saturday, June 19, 2010, 7:22 AM

Good morning Suzanne. Like Rich said, Frankie is a handful, but keep in mind we are generally used to dealing with older dogs, not energetic, spirited 2 year olds. Frankie is a happy boy who loves people. We continue to work on his training. Housebreaking is going well, with no mistakes for the last few days; but he is taken out frequently. (By the way, Jackie said Frankie is not amenable to being crated.)

He is still a rather aggressive eater, and we now have one of those “slow eater” food bowls for him. He will now sit when told, but “off” needs more work. While he still counter and table surfs, this too shows improvement, and he no longer jumps on the refrigerator whenever the door is opened. I believe he will demonstrate further improvement as he gains weight.

Walking on lead has improved also; but he will pull whenever his interest is peaked–he is rather easily distracted, intensely curious, and has an incredible sense of smell. Based on our walk last evening, Frankie may want to be a car chaser. We’ll see. He is also doing better with the cats, and more or less leaves them alone. However, its tough not to pursue a running cat. And he still bugs our old lab, but she is trying to break him of this habit.

Frankie has not chewed anything in the house or yard. He likes to play with the dog toys, and will readily chase and retrieve. Like Seamus, Frankie finds the couch is the best place to be.

Overall, I think Frankie will continue to improve as he gains weight and feels increasingly secure and trusting. I for one am quite surprised that he is as people oriented and companionable as he is after the way he was previously treated. Frankie seems eager to please, and is on his way to becoming a very desirable family member.

End of e-mail chain………

I just love getting pupdates about our homeless now not homeless residents. It sounds like Frankie could not be in a better place. He is so lucky he made it out of KY. He came this close to not making it.

Now he is one of the lucky ones, exploring a new world, (and counter). I know what the foster family means about that counter cruising. Here we are at the vets.

Man, that guy is spry! Just look at that haunch area!

I know you all enjoy a great pupdate. I sure hope that Frankie keeps up with us. I will make sure to keep checking…..

More winning the life lottery later….Love, Cat, Chaps and Emma

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Howllo Fellow Basset Hound and just wondering what our Frankie is doing lovers…….

This morning I contacted Erica to check on Frank. Frank spent the night with her and her husband last night after the hand off from Connie. I did a mini interview with Erica to see howl our boy was doing…..

Erica responded…..

“Frankie is going to stay overnight on Friday with my friend in NJ (the
one fostering Sweetie, the other dog Connie transported). Then his
foster is picking him up Saturday morning at my friend’s house. So I
guess we give the books to the foster and tell him they are to go to
Suzanne?”

(Cat here, I sent a case of Lily books with Frankie so he could help some of the other hounds at Mid-Atlantic Basset Hound Rescue. I wanted him to make a good first impression and it is always good to come baring gifts. I told Erica I wanted to do a blog posting about her responses.)

“Ooooh, we can an official blog! I’m so excited! “

“Attached is a pic we took in the car. Not the best as it is a cell
phone pic, but you are welcome to use it (and crop my husband out if you
want..lol).”

(Cat here…why in the world would I crop out a cute hubby? Neva!)

“We picked him up in VA at 7:45. Then we had a 2 hour drive back to our
home in central Delaware. He had some food and water, and played in our
backyard. He likes his toys. He climbed on the back of the couch and
was playing with toys inside too. Hard to keep a hound still! And I’m
not positive, but I’m pretty sure he was routing for the Philadelphia
Flyers…lol. He likes his travel buddy, Sweetie, though she’s not into
playing yet. Still too shy. But he met my senior pit Dolly and they
were good together too. No playing with her either. He does want to
play though, you can tell. I just don’t tend to put myself or my guys
through the stress of intros if they aren’t staying all that long. But
my husband played with his and he was having fun. He was mouthing
gently like he would play with another dog. It was kinda funny. He
fell asleep across the back floor of my car. How that is comfortable
with the hump in the middle, I have no clue, but he was enjoying
himself…lol. He is very observant. Whenever Frankie would see
anything, he’d go running toward it to see what it was. There was a
frog in our yard, but thankfully Frankie didn’t see him…lol.

He slept on a bunch of blankets in our half bath with window open for
some fresh air- would love him in the bed, but no room (my husband and I
and 6 dogs…lol) and no time for intros 🙁

He slept well. He was quiet at first and then he barked a little bit
cause he wanted to be with us, but within a few minutes, he quieted down
and had a nice night’s sleep.

And, yes, he did get half a pain pill. He didn’t seem like he needed
it…lol…but I gave it to him anyway.

Animal people are just incredible, how we all come together to make
things happen. It really is inspiring and amazing! Thank you so much.
That really means a lot. Thank YOU for all you do! I love the
houndies!! Erica.”

(Cat here….Erica was the gal that e-mailed me to see if Frankie needed a ride! I told her when I opened her e-mail I was so excited I cried! What luck!”

More Frankie pupdates later……Love, Cat, Chaps and Emma

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Howllo Fellow Basset Hound and Tropper Lovers! The boy that stole all of our hearts!

Trooper states,

“Saturday was a wonderful day! Basset Buddies had their first benefit auction – and they honored me and dogs like me who need a great deal of expensive medical care. I had so much fun! I met some new friends but I was especially happy that I got to visit with Michele and Randy Beauchamp who picked me up from the animal shelter and brought me to my Foster Mom and Dad. I feel so much better now than the first time that I met them – and that would not have been possible if they had not cared about me – so I gave them sweet kisses to thank them for taking me away from that terrible and scary place.

Michele and Niki Schroeder surprised me with a beautiful and soft quilt with my name in big red letters across the middle of it. I just had to try it out right away – and, oh MY, it felt REALLY good!

Then to top it off, my Foster Mom gave me the special flossie that Maureen sent for me. Remember Maureen?…the one to enjoy all by myself? Well, I did!…and once again, I can report that it was de-licious! Yum-aroooooo!!!! I wore my beautiful designer collar that Mama Cat Rudert sent to me – and it made me feel very handsome all day. My foster Mom says that it is my “Sunday-go-to-meet’in-collar” and so I wear it only when I go to special events.

I stayed on my new bed for most of the auction – except for the time when I went to give love to people to make sure that they were having a good time – and to thank them for coming to honor me and to help many other Basset Hounds who will come to Basset Buddies Rescue of Texas.

There was a really nice, genuine auctioneer there who could talk really fast. Most of the 85 items were sold and it brought in $2,329.50 that can be used for medical care for many Basset Hounds. Also, I received the First Annual Trooper Award – that will be given every year to a dog who has been very brave and beaten the odds to survive like I did. Hopefully I will be there to help give them the award for many years to come. I want people and other Basset Hounds to know that miracles are possible and that hope abounds at Basset Buddies Rescue of Texas.

Thank you again for all of your love, kindness, and support! I love arrooooooo!!!!

Your Trooper”

Wow, my jaw dropped when I saw that picture of Trooper! Can you even believe it? He looks like a basset hound now and not an armadillo! I swear he was so covered in mange he looked like a hard shelled armadillo to me.

Wow! Trooper! You are one handsome hound! Please wear your collar more! Every day is Sunday go to meetin’ day when you are as special as Trooper!

More meetin’ days later….Love, Cat, Chaps and Emma

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FRANK IS PAID IN FULL WITH A

LITTLE BIT EXTRA!

SEE TALLY BELOW!!!!

Howllo Fellow Basset Hound and Frank cannot thank you enough lovers. I am all about full disclosure and I insist on posting our homeless hound’s bills so all of the town can see where their money and efforts go. Some of the residents donate and others network. All together we get the hounds we agree upon out of a Kentucky POUND!

Here is the first bill for Frankie after I picked him up from the pound and took him to my vet.

Here is a jpeg of the full bill and then I will do a closer up jpeg.

Here is the closer up jpeg of his “well pet” check on that same day. It is probably easier to look at but I wanted to photograph the entire bill in the first picture.

Then here is the second bill for his neuter and boarding plus various other things that Frank needed.

Here is the close up of that bill so you can see it better.

So, the total for our Frank is 446.77. This amount is basically right in line with the other homeless hounds we have agreed to pull. We all do this together!

This is what the town has raised so far! We should all be very proud. Please keep in mind that others networked, transported and helped with well wishes. We all do what we can when we can.

Cindy 60.00
Kerry, OneMom 40.00
Rose 36.00
Rose’s daughter 36.00
Candy 10.00 (I totally spaced out and forgot to add this! Frankie spent every cent of it!)
Kip 25.00
Trisha 10.00
Maureen 20.00
Bruce 20.00
Charlene 25.00
Debbie 40.00
BJ 25.00
Grandma 10.00
Chaps and Emma 50.00
Candy and Bailey 20.00
Kerry, OneMom 5.00
Kip 5.00
Wanda 20.00
Judy 10.00

TOTAL SO FAR…467.00

PAID IN FULL WITH A LITTLE EXTRA! ALL EXTRA WILL BE PUT INTO OUR NEXT HOMELESS HOUND ACCOUNT! I WILL BE SETTING UP THAT AREA SOON!

Frankie is so proud. This is just fantastic. Look howl homeless residents in our town can get the best of care. We should all be so proud. Can you imagine what 450 dollars can do? Just stunning!

Thank you Mary for getting Frank a ride to Mid-Atlanta Basset Hound Rescue. Thank you so much Suzanne for taking Frankie! You are the best! We cannot wait to hear from his foster home!

Here is Frank jumping on me last night!

I am proud to serve as a half way house in our town.

I am even more proud that our town has a huge heart and we give, network, and care!

This young boy now has a new life right in front of him, off of a tree. THANK YOU FROM FRANK!

More full disclosure always! Love, Cat, Chaps and Emma!

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Howllo Fellow Basset Hound and Frankie on his way lovers…….

Well, the transport to Louisville went without a hitch! I tucked in our boy about 9:00 last night. He whimpered himself to sleep about 20 minutes later and slept through the night. Not a sound!

This morning at 5:15 he was up and Adam, ate a small bit of kibble, went potty, was loaded in the Basset Hauling Vehicle at approximately 5:27 when we pulled out of the drive way.

Despite the blinding, sideways rain with thunder and lighting we made it to our meeting spot right on time!

Frankie jumped out of the BHV, went potty…….

took a brisk 10 minute walk and then I hooked him up to the BHV……

And his ride drove up……

He even had a traveling companion named Sweetie. She was pulled from a KY pound deep in Western KY by Connie the driver. Frank’s kennel is right next to hers!

And off they went, within in minutes of pulling up….

Have a great life Frankie! Keep in touch Frankie. We love you Frankie!

Mission Smiley Frankie Accomplished!!!!

It takes a Town to help a homeless hound!

More Smiles all around later….Love, Cat, Chaps and Emma

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Howllo Fellow Basset Hound and Backyard Photo Shoot Lovers: Well, the ole camera was all charged up and right before we lost the light Frank wanted to show you howl he explores, all on his own!

Here is Frank actually skipping!

Then a pensive Frank shows his good side!

Now for a little bite to eat and a few slurps of H2O!

Come on, howl can one hound get so picture perfect?

And then he does!

Then, right before I tucked him in I got the money shot!

So many changes so fast for such a good boy. Sleep tight Sunshine…..

More loving Frank later…..Cat, Chaps, Emma and Sunshine….

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Howllo Fellow Basset Hound and Frankie Fan Lovers……

We are leaving Basset Hound Town tomorrow at about 5:30am for Frankie’s connection in Louisville. So, guess what? I had to bring him to my house. Oh dear me…….

So far it is not too bad. I have him in the basement, in an area that I have set up with a large kennel (Chaps’ traveling kennel) for sleeping and a play pen area for lounging around until bed time.

Grandma and I are going back and forth, taking turns spending time with him until beddy by time. We are doing laundry and playing toss out back. I think this is the first time he has ever run off leash. If not, it is one of the few times. Grandma said, “look, his eyes are as big as saucers!”

Frankie also got the famous french fry trip after leaving the vet! Himz really could get used to that!

He looks great and is on a bit of pain medicine for his neuter surgery.

Chaps seems to be OK with the whole thing so far. I think he can get through the next 11 hours just fine.

Oh, and I could kick my own rear end. My camera was not charged for the big off leash play time. I am charging it right now. Lotta good that does my dear readers right now.

Wow our Frankie can really go! He loves life so much.

More about our overnight guest later……with pictures! Love, Cat, Chaps, Emma and Eyes Big as Saucers Frankie! YES!

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Howllo Fellow Basset Hound and Frankie’s Big Smiley Adventure Lovers……

Our Boy is doing GREAT after his neuter surgery. He also had some other maintenance done. He was up, wagging his tail with his E-collar on in no time. I could not go see him today which was a good thing. I didn’t want him getting to excited……..BECAUSE……….
WE HAVE A TRANSPORT SET UP FOR WEDNESDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am so excited I can barely stand it. Transports rarely happen during the week. Here is howl it all went down today.

I hung up the phone from the vet checking on Frankster. I wanted to see what time his neuter was and just doing my basic hovering maneuvers. As I hung up I heard, “ding” (e-mail alert)!

From:
Erica Bruno <EBruno@cblh.com>
Subject:
Do you need a ride for Frank???FW: Frank the basset hound has been rescued from the pound!:)
Date:
June 7, 2010 9:06:34 AM EDT
To:
Cathy Rudert <cat@bassethoundtown.com>

I would have to ask the woman, but she is a huge dog lover. She is bringing a dog from a shelter in Hardinsburg, KY (west KY) all the way to Alexandria, VA this Wednesday. I am meeting her in Alexandria on Wednesday night and overnighting the dog until her foster mom (in Trenton, NJ) can pick her up on Friday night. What part of NJ does she have to go to? Maybe her rescue/foster can meet up with my friend/foster on Friday night? And I can put you in touch with the driver from KY to see if she can help and where you’d have to meet her and what time. Not sure how close by Fort Thomas she is going. Seems like she is going straight east through West Virginia and Virginia, but hopefully something can be done?!!!

End of e-mail

Picture my face as I reply……

Erica ! YES! We needs to get Frank all the way to NJ. I am copying Suzanne Fitch of Mid-Atlantic Basset Hound Rescue so she can get in on this. I would love to have him in route by Wednesday.

Suzanne – can you analyze Erica’s message and see if you think this could work for Frank? He is getting his neuter surgery today and will be ready to hit the road by Wednesday.

Erica – you are so kind to think of Frank in his time of need.

I will be waiting for Suzanne comments on this. Suzanne please reply to all. Thanks!!!!

Cat

End of my e-mail back to Erica

Erica: I HOPE WE CAN MAKE THIS WORK!!! It’s such a phenomenal opportunity! I already emailed the KY driver to see if she might be able to help us. I can also overnight/temp foster him til we can figure out how to get him from my house in DE to wherever he needs to go in NJ. So don’t worry about that part of the transport. The important part is getting him from Fort Thomas to meet with the driver.

Cat: Yes, I totally agree with you Erica! I would love to know howl she is traveling. I looked at the map and it appears that she will be very close, if not going through Lexington. I live north of Lexington by about 2 hours. I would love to get Frankie on that transport and he is a really good boy. He is so excited to be off of that dang tree. You just cannot wipe the smile off this boy’s face!

Erica: LOL, that smile made me laugh! i LOVE hounds, and i would LOVE to meet him!!! i hope, i hope, i hope this works! So is frank in fort thomas or somewhere else? are you pretty open tomorrow (all day) and wednesday morning to meet up with her? should i put her in touch with you when i hear from her?

Cat: Yes, I am open all day tomorrow and all day Wednesday. I have to wait to hear from Suzanne because she is the receiving rescue. She should be checking in very soon. Frank is in Ft. Thomas about 2 minutes south of Cincinnati. Yes, please put her in touch with me and we can hopefully make this happen. Again, I have to defer to Suzanne. I hope, hope, hope as well we can make this work. THANK YOU!

Suzanne checks in!

THIS WOULD BE PERFECT!!!

Cat: OK – I am officially on call for operation Smiley Frankie. I guess our next step is to see what the woman in Hardinsburg KY is willing to do for us. I cannot tell everyone howl excited I am. You are right Suzanne! PERFECT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Suzanne: Either I or the foster home could meet someone in the Trenton area. THIS WOULD BE PERFECT!!!

Thank you! Let me know details.
Suzanne Fitch
Mid-Atlantic Basset Hound Rescue
cell 908-256-0598

Erica: LOL, “operation Smiley Frankie”…lol. I have copied in Connie. She is the Kentucky driver. She just emailed me that she can help my girl Sweetie AND our basset boy Frankie. THANK YOU, CONNIE!

CAT AND CONNIE, please be in touch as far as a meeting time and place. Frankie, the basset, is in Fort Thomas, KY, 2 minutes south of Cincinatti, OH. Cat will get him to you, Connie. Just need a time and place. Connie is leaving first thing Wednesday morning, so I’m not sure if she’d prefer to have Frankie Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning?

So Frankie will officially be at his rescue come Friday night :-). I am getting an address to meet in Trenton on Friday night.

Do we know what he is eating so that a few days of it can be sent with him soas not to upset his belly? I feed my guys Purina One. I’d be happy to feed him some Weds-Fri. Just trying to avoid a potential tummy upset.

Cat: Connie – thank you so much for helping our Frankie! ((((((((Connie))))))))) Wow the ball is certainly rolling. Connie what time will you be leaving Hardinsburg, KY, Wed Morning? Can you e-mail me your route so I can see the best place to meet you.

Cat

Erica: Suzanne, the meeting place for Friday night will be at Jackee’s house, the foster (my great friend) for the other pup travelling

Cat: Hey Connie!
Can you give me a location you like off 1-64 east and I can MapQuest it. I am about 2 hours away from Louisville. I cannot thank you enough for this. I just spoke with Frankie’s doctor and his neuter went great and he is already awake and smiling again. His Doctor said he is fine to travel as early as tomorrow. I am sooooooooooooooooooo excited for Frankie!

Cat

Connie: I will be in the Louisville area around 8 Eastern time on Wed morning. I will need Frankie there (anyplace right outside Louisville off I-64 (east) would be good). Just let me know and I will get him and take his little fat butt east!! Thanks. Connie

Connie: How about at exit 2 (Zorn Ave) off I-71 at the gas station. I think it is either a BP or Chevron. When you get to the end of the exit ramp, I believe you will turn left and the station should be right there. As I am coming north and get to the bottom of the exit ramp, I turn left. We can meet there and that way you won’t have to go too far on I-64. Does that work for you? What are you driving? Eight o’clock is about when I will get there and I will get little Frankie on his way. So cool that he gets to come with us. Connie

Cat: This is perfect (the gas station)! I figured you knew the area better than us. I am driving a black honda element with basset hound pictures all over it. I think you might notice me! hehehehe

I will e-mail you back after my meeting with cell number etc.
Connie you are a Dog Send

THOSE ARE JUST SOME OF THE E-MAILS THAT WERE FLYING FOR HOURS TODAY!

Can you believe it? Frankie’s Big Smiley Adventure has been one wild ride. Can you imagine being tied to a tree for 2 years and then the flurry of activity that ensues when basset hound town residents come together? Just amazing……

Brings some tears to the ole eyes……

Neck scratches for life are right around the corner or down the 1-71 corridor! Ahhhhhhhhh, that feels good!

More updates on our Big Adventure later….Love, Cat, Chaps, Emma and Frank!

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Howllo Fellow Basset Hound and our baby boy Frank getting his neuter today lovers! Well, I just got off the phone with the vet and he is going to be doing surgery between 10:00 and 1:00 today. Frank is on the schedule of course!

I will update everyone as soon as I hear from the vet and I will also have a tab of his bill to show the residents.

I just cannot believe howl much this guy smiles. His nickname should be Smiley Face!

More later today about our Smiley Face….Love, Cat, Chaps, Emma and Frankie

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Howllo Fellow Basset Hound and Fields of Gold and Clover Lovers……

Today I took our Frank on a Fields of Clover walk.

Everything is so new to himz. Even a small clover.

After he explored every inch of the park I laid down with himz and tried to find a 4 leaf clover. It was pretty perfect when I spotted one. This was the song I was listening to…..

I holding my price possession, enjoying the moment when I looked at Frank. In one fell swoop he ate my 4 leaf clover!

This is the picture I would have taken. But I was not quick enough!

Gotta love our Frank!

More good luck for himz later! Love Cat, Chaps, Emma, and Frank the 4 leaf clover eater!

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