Buddy came to live with us in 2005. He was a Farm stray that wandered up while I was outside with our sick pup. Fearing that this new dog would attack, I picked up a mop to move him along...however, he just rolled over and wanted his belly rubbed. (Yes, he got his belly rub.)
He stayed outside and "protected" us for the bathroom breaks we took during the end of life of our treasured Basset, and when the time came to say good bye, Buddy, as we started calling him, was there for us. He helped to bridge the difficult transition from having to say good by to newly adopted Pup parents.
He stayed outside and "protected" us for the bathroom breaks we took during the end of life of our treasured Basset, and when the time came to say good bye, Buddy, as we started calling him, was there for us. He helped to bridge the difficult transition from having to say good by to newly adopted Pup parents.
Ace came to live with us in 2007...a real surprise! My son was in college and wanted a dog. We told him it wasn't a good idea because, at some point, he would move back to an apartment and a dog would probably not be allowed. Like all good sons...he did not listen. I'm glad he didn't because he got him from a family that kept him in a yard. Labs are people pups and need a family. Ace is a very social dog and is always in the thick of things.
So, when the time came for son to move into an apartment...we took Ace into our home. What a lively character he was! The first thing I did was make an appointment with a dog trainer...one of us needed lessons on how to behave! Such a smart Pup, he graduated at the top of his class! A Proud Pup Parent Moment. Fast Forward...son has graduated, wanted him back...Mom says NO! He's ours now.
So, when the time came for son to move into an apartment...we took Ace into our home. What a lively character he was! The first thing I did was make an appointment with a dog trainer...one of us needed lessons on how to behave! Such a smart Pup, he graduated at the top of his class! A Proud Pup Parent Moment. Fast Forward...son has graduated, wanted him back...Mom says NO! He's ours now.
McKenzie is our Princess and came to us in 2009..this is her baby picture. It has taken us 4 years to be able to think about adopting another Basset. What a bundle of happiness! She rules us and the boys!
She cuddles and loves freely...but some days I firmly believes she belongs in a black and white ref shirt because she barks and howls when she believes the other 2 are out of line.
She favors her Dad over me, but I guess that's why they call them Daddy's Little Girls...when he comes home, she runs to him with helicopter tail, and you can not separate the two. So sweet!! Her favorite toy is a Mallard Duck that she proudly carries to him, and they will play fetch for the longest!
She cuddles and loves freely...but some days I firmly believes she belongs in a black and white ref shirt because she barks and howls when she believes the other 2 are out of line.
She favors her Dad over me, but I guess that's why they call them Daddy's Little Girls...when he comes home, she runs to him with helicopter tail, and you can not separate the two. So sweet!! Her favorite toy is a Mallard Duck that she proudly carries to him, and they will play fetch for the longest!
Abby (black nose) and Hannah (white nose) the Dynamic Duo. Both came to us in 2001. Abby, from a No Kill shelter in Nashville and Hannah from a friend.
They keep to themselves during the day, napping, but venture to the den in the evening to socialize with us and the Pups. The "getting to know you" phase was dicey, but they have made friends and all is now well, peaceful and calm, except for the occasional spat for some odd reason known only to them. We have a 4:00 a.m. wake up call by Abby that I wish I could find a snooze button for, but for now, there's comfort in routine, and it's her routine.
We feel blessed to call this Fabulous 5 ours....
They keep to themselves during the day, napping, but venture to the den in the evening to socialize with us and the Pups. The "getting to know you" phase was dicey, but they have made friends and all is now well, peaceful and calm, except for the occasional spat for some odd reason known only to them. We have a 4:00 a.m. wake up call by Abby that I wish I could find a snooze button for, but for now, there's comfort in routine, and it's her routine.
We feel blessed to call this Fabulous 5 ours....
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