Oliver Twist 's New Mission

.. Oliver Twist went to his new Forever Home.. its with a lovely couple who loved him before even meeting him.. in their case a picture spoke volumes to their heart.. Their basset had passed away and left a gap in their lives.. till they saw Oliver.. After undergoing cancer treatments and in recovery.. Oliver's new Dad will not be alone any more while he battles this dreaded disease.. There was a twinkle in his eye when he saw Oliver come in as well Oliver seemed immediately to know this man was going to love him for all he is worth.. He smiled even though I knew or sensed he felt lousy from the treatments.. but Oliver went over put his paws on his lap and.. Well You look..



.. Yes Oliver Twist and Roch.. make a good looking team.. Thanks Universe for getting them together..

My Fancy Gurl HaHa

.. This is Micky Mouse.. she came from a Montreal rescue called Sophie's.. I was shocked when I went to get her.. I hadn't seen her when I told Sophie.. I'd take her or any basset you get.. at that time I didn't have my BHRQ running I was only helping then.. She is such a good little girl.. I say little because she is an Normand Artesian Basset .. most folks don't know that there are a few types of bassets.. their are the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen too that have curly coarse hair.. None the less bassets.. but different characters..I'm glad I didn't care what Micky was I just saw her as another basset needing rescuing.. Isn't she a Lady..

Not for the Faint of Heart.. Dog Breeding EXPOSED on You Tube

It begins with this one..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1LyjlX4Mp8&NR=1

the others are beside it.. just follow..

SHAMEFUL.. How this is perpetrated


"If you aren't aware of it or dig far enough you'll never know what goes on in a breeder's house, or a puppy mill, or what the rules and codes say about these animals. Most people just want the instant satisfaction of owning a pure breed puppy but don't stop and think about where it really came from or why it's the 'standard' it is or how the breed got to that point." by KD.

and I really agree with this.. Please RESCUE a Dog.. Cat.. Pet of ANY kind.. Leave Pet shops sell food & accessories ONLY .. Every animal has a rescue site.. Explore.. Find the one You want.. Do your homework PLEASE

I Hope The Universe Hears Me..

.. I recently asked to join a group .. called CBDR.. little did I realize how eye opening and heart breaking this was going to be.. It is a group like myself that rescues dogs.. but they rescue dogs in general.. not necessarily specific breeds.. They try to find specific dog breed rescues so they can try to help as many find those elusive " Forever Homes " every dog needs.. The benefit for them is they then know that there is someone to help.. that specific breed..

.. C.B.D.R. stands for Cross Boarder Dog Rescue.. Its Canadians helping out American pounds and shelters that presently are being overwhelmed with dogs due to the slump in their economy.. Dogs of every kind are being dumped and abandoned wholesale.. the staff at these pounds are beside themselves as they feel like they are just killing machines.. yet the breeders just keep pumping out dogs for the mighty dollar instead of backing off a little.. but its a commodity to some..

.. Now .. why my title says.. " I hope the Universe is Listening " well just today I was sent a myriad of emails from the CBDR.. with several basset that here earmarked to die within 24-48 hours if they could not be pulled from various shelters in the USA.. With every email I opened I was shocked with the numbers of innocent dogs.. bassets included.. in need.. My heart was sinking.. How can all this be.. No I am not naive.. I know the same nonsense goes on in some shelters here sadly.. but I'm not privy to those.. These were names and faces I saw.. pups to senior dogs.. being gassed often as that seems to be the choice down there.. Less expensive I guess.. I don't know.. but one thing I do know that if I had more than my house to work out of like a facility.. less bassets would be in those kill shelters and would have the " Forever Homes " that they deserve.. as I know if the Universe steps in.. ALL things are possible.. for within this world lies an ABUNDANCE like no other..

So Universe if Your listening.. I'm asking.. Help me to get a Sanctuary going where I can do what needs doing and rescue more cases of neglect and abuse ..

Only 6 weeks old.. Dam Pet Shops

.. I am so fed up of pet shops selling puppies.. Yesterdays rescue was bought at 6 weeks old.. can you imagine.. bassets are supposed to remain with their Mom's for 12 weeks minimum.. so they are well developed and have better health and outlook on life.. but NO.. between the Back Yard Breeders and the lousy pet shops this keeps going on.. This pup was bought in Thetford Mines Quebec at a pet shop.. only 6 weeks old.. She is cute but on the thin side right now but I'll work on that.. some separation anxiety.. now thats expected .. But it just burns me up her formative beginnings were robbed.. Its a shame.. for both parties.. but thats what BUSINESS is all about.. MONEY.. and breeding dogs is about MONEY.. EASY MONEY.. earning off the backs of dogs.. I wish some people would just " GET A LIFE " of their own..

.. This little girl will have what she needs.. sterilizing included with her vaccinations.. Yes a better healthier day will be hers.

Friday Night Blues

.. Wow its been an odd day of up and down emotions.. I'm getting things done around here with some of the dogs placed I have time to look after house stuff that I had put off.. I ripped up the carpet in the living room.. Far too many piddles on it lately that even the steam cleaner couldn't fix.. So its going to have an easy clean floating PVC flooring.. but thats not it..

I had to dismantle the living room.. which meant moving out book cases ectra.. well I turned looked straight ahead and there it was.. a small wine colored silk bag with a ribbon on it.. It was Billy The Kid's ashes.. I had put them beside an angel I received from a friend for my birthday last year.. As I wasn't quite ready to deal with his passing.. Here their is always so much going on that I don't get much quiet time persay to think about matters of the heart like these... but today was different.. I looked at the shelf.. shook my head.. yup a tear down my cheek..



This boy I only had received a short time ago in rescue that had traveled all the way from Alberta.. had succumbed to cancer.. Robbed of a chance of a better life.. I just had had a request about him for adoption.. Yes my mind has been all over the board today.. remembering that puppy Sherlock that won my heart so deeply.. even with the stains on the floor and other odds and sods..

.. However I know I have to decide what to do with Billy's ashes.. and I will.. I love to start trees from seeds and I experiment with hard to grow ones.. I received two southern black walnut tree seeds 2 years back from an online friend who said " Give them a try ".. I planted them with TLC.. in hope of them growing and the squirrels not getting them.. Well two of them have grown..


I think one will be moved and named/grown for Billy and I'll place his ashes with the tree.. hence his life will go on in a different form.. Oh I do ramble on at times.. I'll stop.. Go make a tea.. and walk the dogs.. its almost 10pm.

Yet Another Victim

.. This poor girl is another victim scandalous conditions of a NON caring owner.. looking to MAKE MONEY..


See the flies all over her and the pups.. the dirty conditions they are in.. Yet this person ( I say this loosely ) will charge $250. a pup.. How healthy.. well thats another story.. coming out of that.. How VERY sad..

We are going to TRY to rescue her out of these conditions.. She deserves better.. than to be a working breeder to someone who hasn't a clue.. keeping a Mom and puppies like that.. SHAME on them..

Paws crossed we can help her..

WooHoo.. Charlotte Has A Forever Home

.. Well my girl Charlotte has won the heart of a new family and Mom.. as well she has a younger sister Poppy a basset/beagle 18 months.. I knew she had the character but I worried many would be taken aback by her pregnancy figure.. as a basset just used for breeding she rarely had a minute to recover before she was with pups again.. so her nipples hung real low..



But low and behold.. the Powers that Be.. sent a wonderful lady " Aurore " to see her with her daughter.. I felt it was love at first site.. when she saw her live and in person.. pictures are never like the "real" thing.. Charlotte is a beauty thats why the breeder tried to cash in on her..
.. Anyways this story ended well Charlotte's HOME..

Thanks Universe..

Little Alyson

.. My little friend Alyson is back in hospital .. her last chemo treatments have made her sick enough that she cannot even eat.. So she will be there for a while.. She misses Betty terribly and asks her Dad all the time to hug her and give kisses.. She worry's more about Betty than herself..

Shortly after I delivered her gift of Betty.. their home computer broke.. now this family is constantly struggling to make ends meet as Alyson needs 24/7 care with her very rare leukemia.. Dad cannot afford a new one that so there is no way for Alyson to see her Betty remotely.. I was sad hearing that news as I know how much better she does with Betty in her life.. I pray she gets well and gets back home to Betty .. for this is the one thing Alyson thrives with.. Betty is her constant companion.. She cannot go to school.. or play with other kids.. Her immune system is so compromised..
If You are reading this.. PLEASE add Alyson to your thoughts and prayers..

Blessings
Nut

Percy

.. Well let me tell you a little about my Percy.. I loved him the minute I saw him at the rescue.. He was very handsome I could not understand WHY he was there.. I mean look at this boy..



He has grown so deep in my heart.. He has quite a character.. His favorite food is chicken legs


dessert he likes Mr.Wiggins cookies.. he got a package of them in the mail one day..

They were gone in no time..


Percy is also quite a ham.. he likes to look at himself.. he thinks no one sees him..



He was quiet content when it was just him and I.. but then one day last November.. Hoover came along.. Percy's life would never be the same.. I mean look at this face..how could I resist when the rescue called me yet again



Prior he just slept with ..



Then February Micky Mouse came along .. and Hoover told her stories about Percy he was in love with this little girl from day one..



about his antics and hamming it up in the mirror.. How he didn't share cookies.. She really didn't care though.. as she just wanted to FIT IN.. and that she did..



Making it into the bed with us was a great stride.. for Percy really needs room.. but Micky found a little space to fit.. as you see.. and outside in winter well they are buddies too.. butt bonding and all..




Snow was deep last year they went out on teathers often to be safe.. It didn't matter they were happy together..



Yup Percy has come along way since that first day I got him.. As have I..



He turns 13 this November 4th.. still handsome as ever..



and enjoying life..



Oh YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

Charlotte Her New Lease On Life

.. Charlotte came from lousy beginnings as a BYB ( back yard breeders ) dog.. who after years of service.. pumping out puppies for profit was cast out.. However she has come along way.. from this shy little girl (Momma )



.. Where she wasn't sure of anything.. was suffering from an internal infection that was found during her spay surgery.. that required 10 days of antibiotics to heal.. She blossomed .. began to play.. and enjoy her new health and freedom from the chains of a puppy mill life.. She could run a little.. do stairs.. go for a short walk without getting to tired.. Yes this little girl paid her dues in those three to four years of breeding ..

.. Today you can see Charlotte like this.. Happy as a clam



.. She'll have her Forever Home.. and live the rest of her days with her BIG SMILE..



Yes Charlotte one fine day.. I promise




Update Aug. 22/08.. Charlotte has her Forever Home thanks to Aurore and Family.. Here is her playing with her new kid sister Poppy
and a loving glance.. Then she also has a BIG sister.. How great is that..

Updated today ( Sept 3 /08 ) to add Charlotte has gained 10 pounds.. Yay Charlotte..

My PBGV Wilson

.. What can I say about funny Wilson.. a picture can't say.. this 10 month old has a personality all his own.. yes a basset hound but with different traits.. his scenting is above and beyond.. but its his character that stood out here at the rescue.. He has a cuddle bug side.. loves to give kisses and get hugs.. I mean look at this guy..



is he cute or what.. most thought this PBGV was a mutt.. as he doesn't resemble the " norm " for a basset.. Anyways he too has a wonderful loving " Forever Home " with a step sister Jackie.. and a step brother LouLou ( An Irish Wolf Hound )





Yes the small and the tall of things.. haha.. Wilson fits in very well with these two as well their human family.. The Universe knew again to bring a wonderful home to BHRQ..

Thanks.. Universe & Andree & Richard

A Quiet Night

.. Its pretty quiet around here tonight.. I'm down to 5 dogs.. my three and just two rescues.. from 8 a few days back.. Its amazing to me how things have worked out these last few days.. Forever Homes were found.. my rescues hit the jackpot with each and everyone.. I feel so blessed .. these little lost Spirits showed up here .. not knowing why or what their fate might be.. nor did I to be honest.. but I am aware that everything has a reason.. these little ones were meant to play some kind of roll in my life as well where they came from and have gone.. The circle of life on life's terms I guess.. How lucky are we to be a part of it.. I know my life is richer for it..

Hark.. I hear them shuffling around.. guess I best go check..

Later..

Sherlock's Turn Today

.. This is Sherlock.. ( I call him Wigglie Worm HaHa ) he was turned in at 12 weeks.. from Levi Quebec.. He was a real sweetie.. shy with the other ones I had here as he was small.. but that changed .. They love him as he is quite a character..



.. As luck would have it.. a " Forever Home " presented itself.. My little Sherlock will have a big step sister a basset called Gracie.. she's 8 months old and needs a buddy to grow with and to play with.. The Mom is a stay at home Mom.. with two boys 10 and 12.. So this will be a wonderful situation for this guy..

I would have loved to keep him as two months with him has left quite an impression on my heart.. as well my personal bassets.. Hoover and Micky Mouse..

Sherlock with Hoover..



His death grip haha..



Hay wait..



His attention goes to Micky Mouse chewing a bone..



They will be sad to have him gone.. but I know in my heart as well he will be WELL taken care of.. and as this is my plan for all the bassets that Grace my house/rescue.. I could not ask for more..

Aaarrrooooo's To My Wiggly Worm Sherlock

Codder's Turn

.. Today is Codder's turn to meet a new prospective Mom in Ontario.. just outside of Ottawa.. She saw him on the website and found him delightful looking .. Her and hubby are retired so Codder won't be alone.. and thats the best for a basset as they LOVE their family.. and want/need to be with them.. at least till they mature around 2 .. they are more secure then but still want the company.. I hope this sad look turns into those wonderful smiles bassets have that are most expressive ..

.. So I'll be driving up to Ontario today.. in hopes of another successful placement.. its the goal of all rescues to secure their dogs with " Forever Homes " and stop the shuffling of these little Spirits..

.. Fingers crossed..

Edited To say.. He has his Forever Home.. Thanks Penny..

Lucky Has His Forever Home

.. Well the Lady just loved him.. She has a wonderful life to offer him in the country with her dogs Bouvier des Flandres.. He will have all the time in the world to play outside in and enclosed safe area.. as well a lovely home to stay warm at night.. a loving Mom .. What more could I ask for.. I'm happy for my boy Lucky..

Aaarrroooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Lucky

.. Today Lucky might have his " Forever Home " .. I hope so .. His life was nothing short of abuse.. He spent months locked in a garage.. in a crate muzzled .. only let out on newspaper in the garage to eat.. drink and do his business.. then back muzzled in the crate for hours on end.. The muzzle so small it grew into his face.. the owners showed no mercy to this boy.. he will bear the scars forever.. as well the abuse.. Why you might wonder.. well they lived on / beside the golf course so no yellow stains on the grass.. and he could not understand being away from family that " loved/wanted him " so he began to whine solution.. muzzle said the pet shop owner.. " Hey its a sale eh one muzzle not even sized " .. All Lucky wanted was to be with his family .. how silly was that..

.. Once here he has enjoyed the freedom NO MORE CRATING.. NO MORE MUZZLE.. he has found his voice and character.. he bears no malice where one would think he might after this long ordeal.. but doesn't.. He loves to play with the others.. and is gentle with the younger ones.. even protective at times if he sees things getting to rough and tumble.. Here he sometimes forgets his size and used Mozart as a bridge to follow another buddy in the yard..



Then he is very Welcoming when a new basset arrives..



.. I truly hope this Lady that is coming to meet him in the dog park just loves him as I do.. for he deserves nothing less in his life from now on..

Fingers & Toes Crossed

Lucky does have his " Forever Home " with lots of company.. and a great new Mom.. Bravo My Boy..

Shelter From A Storm

.. Some storms engage wind .. some rain.. even sand.. but the bassets that through the Universe's gentle wisdom has lead them here.. There storms are not so visible.. it might be no time.. it might be a girl friend.. it might be an allergy.. that sends them packing .. I'll never quite understand any of it.. I guess because I live my life with two feet engaged .. I can change my mind about a bedspread.. a color.. a car.. but never about my commitment to the little Spirits that Grace My house.. These little travelers through no fault of their own are castaway's .. like old jeans or shoes..

.. Bassets are resilient thank goodness.. they always have that heart beating in them.. their eyes tell their stories because they are so soulful .. I often stop to watch them rest.. twitch even smile in their sleep and I wonder what mischief they are up to. As I type 5 of them are here just napping.. Its raining outside so no fun out there.. The Basset 500 will have to be somewhat shorter today.. Its often funny when a newbie comes that has never engaged the 500.. they first seem guarded against it.. but once the game begins.. it isn't long before its full out .. I'll grab my empty paper towel roll and join in the howling.. they love that and stop momentarily to see if someone else has come.. To see its just me and carry on..

.. Yes these little travelers although come from various back grounds .. ages.. colors.. They all have that good nature in common... When they finally relax and realize things will be okay.. My heart sings.. for I know this port in the storm works for the best interest of these wonderful 4 leggers..

.. I know I can't save them all.. but those that I can.. You bet your cookies I will..

Aaarrrooooooooooooooooo

Billy The Kid.. Crossed The Bridge..

.. What a day this has been.. heart wrenching to say the least.. Billy was out of sorts last night he seemed real quiet.. did not want to eat.. I figured he was just having a hard day.. This morning I fed everyone as usual and Billy again left his food.. this wasn't good.. but I had an appointment with little Charlotte to see a possible " Forever Home " .. I left there made a quick pit stop to pick up some more Quilted Wall Hangings for a Charity Fundraisor then came home..

.. Billy was drooling and coughing.. I felt his throat I thought maybe he ate something while I was out and it was stuck.. No I felt lumps.. my heart sank.. I knew these .. I had had a weimaraner several years back that had something similar.. I called the vet for an appointment ASAP.. they fit me in today at 6:15 .. as I sat in the waiting room Billy of course attracted attention as all bassets do.. but he just wagged his tail a bit and laid on the cool floor as its quite humid here today. Well we were called in.. The vet asked so whats up with Billy.. I said I'm not sure he has swollen glands I think.. she felt them then felt him all over.. and I saw " THAT LOOK " the one every pet owner dreads .. Helen.. he has lymph node cancer all over him.. feel here and here.. My eyes welled up .. there was nothing to be done .. He needed to be put to sleep.. I was shaking.. how could this be.. he finally had a chance at a " good life " to only be robbed.. She said your doing the right thing.. anything less wouldn't be .. I looked at her and said okay.. Do you want to stay.. I said of course I owe him that.. It was done..

.. I said I'll be back for the ashes to bury him properly.. and left.. I stopped at the desk.. paid the bill .. went to my van and wept all the way home..

.. No one said it was going to be easy.. Rest In Peace Billy..

Anticipation

.. The gang is readying themselves.. there is a newbie coming



.. They cannot wait to see who it is.. a girl.. a boy.. old.. young.. There he is



He is cute and young just 6 months.. called Codder.. The gang loves him already.. Sherlock sees a new young buddy as he is only 4 months.. WooHoo.. The games are afoot..







Yup happy boys.. gnawing on each other all in fun..