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... Well folks a new year is coming and I feel that I'd like to say Thank you to all who gave me encouragement throughout this tough year.. I won't be to sad to see it pass.. on the other hand I accomplished allot.. Its my birthday today so I probably will not be writing again until the first of the year.. as everyone is partying today.. I just hope everyone stays safe and see's this new year with great joy in their heart.. 2010 WOW its incredible.. its like the millennium just passed..
.. I've decided to set a few goals for this year that includes the Universe and I making it possible for me to have an opportunity to find a place more suited to rescue than my little residential house is.. I seriously cannot keep having this municipality after me for doing rescue..
.. Another goal is to help plan a nice celebration for my Dad's 100th birthday..
.. Another to add another challenge to my volunteer work.. there is such need out there..
.. Lastly to take better care of my health..
So folks I just want to wish You All The Best for this upcoming 2010.. May it bring to you a few new pleasures..
Oh and remember to do a few Random Acts of Kindness.. in 2010
Helen
... In the hopes of having some fun ectra.. I'm trying to get a chapter of Basset Hound Groups going.. These can be as fun as our bassets are.. I would like to meet up with other basseteers.. we could have some events this summer ectra.. so click the blue link and join in..
Montreal Basset Hound Guardians Group
... Well this little girl was left for dead .. unwanted and dumped.. luckily some good Samaritan called me to come get this little girl.. She was dehydrated.. emaciated.. and filthy.. her neck raw... her foot with and infection.. and all in just 4 months of life.. WOW how fair is that.. Geezzzz it's Christmas... Here she is after a bath and a BIG drink and food..
... As rescues we sometimes have to move bassets to get them to their forever homes or to another rescue that has space.. One of our problems is we have no one in the prairie provinces.. We can get them through Ontario and met in Alberta but no where in between.. If you know anyone in western Canada that might be willing to work with Dog Relays.. please let me know..
Thanks..
Cherish your new pet store pup -
Stand always by his side.
Mend his ills and give him hugs
and lots of fun car rides.
Feed him well and let him run
to build his body strong.
Play with him and give him treats.
Love him his whole life long.
You'll soon become his hero.
He will not ask you for much.
He'll trade his lifelong loyalty
for your kind word and touch.
Count him among your blessings,
as you are his blessing, too,
but then please do just one thing more,
When every day is through.
Take time to look into his eyes
each night you tuck him in.
I bet you'll see reflected there,
two other pups like him.
They've never had a family,
soft bed, good food, or fun.
They live life out in a wire box -
and never get to run.
They suffer searing heat at times,
at others freezing cold,
as weeks and months and years drag by
While they are growing old.
So think about his mom and dad
who shine there through his eyes,
and remember all the mill dogs
who are paying with their lives.
If they had ever had a chance,
they'd have grown up like him, too,
with years of love to give and get
before their lives were through.
You'll never see them face to face -
Such miracles are rare -
But pray for your pup's mom and dad,
'cause someone ought to care...
Here is a lucky one I just rescued..
.. It is a sad day for me as one of my rescues from Kentucky was lost in transit when he slipped his harness.. He is microchipped however that is all his harness stayed with the driver.. So barley the 8 month old 25 pound basset is somewhere in upstate New York.. this was my message yesterday morning before I left to go meet the relay in Cornwall..
MISSING IN THE COLDEN/BOSTON, NY
AREA:
Barley was on a transport from KY to Canada today and was at his overnight’s house and unfortunately, slipped out of his harness. He took off into the darkness. Margaret has called her neighbors, the state police as well as animal control. The area she is in is not well lit, but she is going with flashlights to see if she can spot him. If anyone is in the area of Boston/Colden, NY and can help go look for Barley, PLEASE DO! Please let’s help find this baby. It is VERY cold and is snowing. He might very well know his name, but might be too frightened to come when called.
AREA LAST SEEN:
“It looked like he was going into the horse pasture across the street but I think I caught a glimpse of him running down (south-east) on Lower East Hill Rd (town of Boston, NY). The bottom of the hill is 1 -1 1/2 miles down and it ends at State Road, Route 240. in Colden NY.”
BARLEY’S INFORMATION:
Approx 9 mo old basset hound mix. He is brown with white on his chest. Approximately 35 pounds . Does not have a collar on. He is microchipped and neutered.
Luckily I was able to get the mill dog Sally up here safely she is doing well..
^^^^ Sally..
If you are someone that prays.. say a small one for Barley's safe return..
Twas the night before Christmas and all was quiet and sound,
Not a creature was stirring not even my Hound.
She was snug in her bed all tucked in for the night,
Until she suddenly awoke when something gave her a fright.
It was the sound of some footsteps on the rooftop she heard,
Maybe it?s a possum, a squirrel, or a bird.
So she ran to the window not knowing what would appear,
And to her surprise she saw Santa with reindeer.
She waddled outside hoping Santa would play,
When she finally made it to him, she let out a great Hound bay.
Santa stepped to her and gave a soft pat on the head,
Hush now little Basset, I think everyone?s in bed.
But Santa, said the Basset, I?m so happy you?re here,
I want to go with you tonight and spread cheer.
Well then, my little Basset as he held her by the paw,
He said to her come and we will spread it to all.
As she leaped into the sleigh she saw a great bag of toys,
Is this what you bring to all the little Basset girls and boys?
Why yes, said Santa, I show everyone love,
Now hold on tight he said as they flew high above.
Up higher, up higher she flew in the sleigh without fears,
As Santa looked to her, he saw her great flapping ears.
It was quite the adventure for the Basset Hound that night,
She brought presents to a cat and they didn?t even fight.
And to a Hound family of ten, lots toys did they need,
Ten Bassets in one house is a lot of mouths to feed.
Worn out with so much fun the little Hound did tire,
So Santa brought her home and laid her down by the fire.
A wooden house she lived in and the wind made it creek,
Before Santa could leave he got a warm lick on the cheek.
Santa just smiled and with a glimmer in his eye,
He winked to her once and he said his goodbye.
As she lay there in her bed, she glanced at the Christmas tree,
Underneath was a giant bone labeled To: Houndie.
She listened to his sleigh bells as he took off for his flight,
Shouting, ?A Merry Christmas to all and to all a goodnight?.
.. Well the snow has slowed up the transport of my two rescues coming from Oklahoma.. but the relay drivers think they might be able to make up time in the am.. I guess I'll see.. I'll be patiently be waiting at my relay spot for them and welcome them to Canada.. I can't wait..
Oh and on another note wanted to Thank Maureen for the lovely Christmas card and update on JJ.. Its always great to get updates on how my adoptee's are doing..and in Maureens words JJ is doing wonderfully well.. and she loves him to bits..
... Here is Sally she's a used puppy mill dog.. finally out of that life but left with the reminders on her figure.. How sad a life this girl had.. caged and pregnant months on end.. give birth.. 6-8 weeks later her pups gone.. and another male to impregnate her.. this goes on and on for mill dogs until they burn out.. Alas she now has a chance at a life of leisure I hope.. many will overlook a girl like this for she isn't quite perfect.. but with the wisdom of the Universe I hope that the right someone steps up for this girl..
Then there is Barley.. just 8 months old and already dumped several times.. why .. well basically the people who have adopted him have expected him to live crated 8-10 hours a day so the shelter that had him needed the room and asked if I thought I could get him a home with a family that would let him have a life outside of a cage.. He basically grew up in one and now that he has his freedom he really doesn't want to go backwards.. He's a good guy just needs to be with his family.. He's a real cutie.. I hope someone gives him a good life.
.. BHRQ has joined up with a Pet Search Site.. I received my approval tonight.. They are asking me to post the address and ask for people to write comments.. So if you can please go to the site and put your opinion.. So I can find more Forever Homes and people can find me.. Click below on Right Pet ..
Right Pet
... Yesterday was definitely a day for that.. I received an email about Riley.. They said I hope we get him for free.. I was stunned.. You know people don't realize the expense with a rescue dog.. here is how most go..
Phone rings or email comes.. I have a basset I can no longer look after ( whatever lame reason I get ) .. well where are you.. usually its 60-100 miles away at the least I've picked up as far as Beaufort Quebec.. Almonte Ontario.. and all points in between.. So I say okay I'll come and get him/her .. thats gas both ways.. chances are they are not sterilized or vetted.. so a trip to the vet.. that can run $250.00 to $350.00 depending whats needed.. sometimes more.. then they need recovery time.. then they come here for who knows how long.. now all this time they are being cared for .. fed the best food to improve their health.. that can run $70.00 a bag.. then someone emails about fostering or adopting.. this means a home visit.. now some of my fosters are in Ottawa.. as are some of my adoptees.. So I run up and down the 417 frequently.. to show a dog or home visit.. Then if someone wants a " Trial " period.. again I must take the dog there.. more gas.. If it works out then its just a case of the final contract.. but if it doesn't I go back more gas.. this also may be in a time frame of weeks.. In the meantime I take out of my pocket to keep this rescue going.. Yes there are fees to adopt but rarely does it cover the costs.. I don't get many donations.. I cannot remember the last one.. No I'm not complaining.. it just BUGS me when people say " what he/she is not free " or " to expensive " If they feel that way then surely they cannot afford to keep that dog in good health as premium food and vetting yearly is not cheap.. and NOT doing it puts your pet in peril.. So I shake my head.. Sigh!!!!
End of rant..
'Tis the night before Christmas and all through the town,
every shelter is full - we are lost but not found,
Our numbers are hung on our kennels so bare,
we hope every minute that someone will care,
They'll come to adopt us and give us the call,
"Come here, Max and Sparkie - come fetch your new ball!!
But now we sit here and think of the days..
we were treated so fondly - we had cute, baby ways,
Once we were little, then we grew and we grew -
now we're no longer young and we're no longer new.
So out the back door we were thrown like the trash,
they reacted so quickly - why were they so rash?
We "jump on the children:, "don't come when they call",
we "bark when they leave us", climb over the wall.
We should have been neutered, we should have been spayed,
now we suffer the consequence of the errors THEY made.
If only they'd trained us, if only we knew...
we'd have done what they asked us and worshiped them, too.
We were left in the backyard, or worse - let to roam-
now we're tired and lonely and out of a home.
They dropped us off here and they kissed us good-bye...
"Maybe someone else will give you a try."
So now here we are, all confused and alone...
in a shelter with others who long for a home.
The kind workers come through with a meal and a pat,
with so many to care for, they can't stay to chat,
They move to the next kennel, giving each of us cheer...
we know that they wonder how long we'll be here.
We lay down to sleep and sweet dreams fill our heads..
of a home filled with love and our own cozy beds.
Then we wake to see sad eyes, brimming with tears --
our friends filled with emptiness, worry, and fear.
If you can't adopt us and there's no room at the Inn --
could you help with the bills and fill our food bin?
We count on your kindness each day of the year --
can you give more than hope to everyone here?
Please make a donation to pay for the heat...
and help get us something special to eat.
The shelter that cares for us wants us to live,
and more of us will, if more people will give.
.. Today we are experiencing our first snowstorm of the season.. so I thought I'd do a short video of the gang running around.. Even Darcy went out.. Click on Darcy having fun below vvv
Darcy having fun
Here is Max & Ginger
They also need a Forever Home..
.. The transport was on time.. both Katie and Darcy were pretty tired and anxious.. Luckily Katie had been adopted before her arrival by a sweet family in Saint Hilaire.. She is very lucky and happy there to be in the company of another basset .. It was great to deliver her yesterday.. ..
Darcy on the other hand was a very nervous wreck.. there was some abuse in her past as her tail was broken twice for fun.. She kept to herself once she arrived here.. however today she was out in the yard with the gang howling.. a good sign.. She still stays here in my home office as she seems more at ease and I don't mind.. She will come around with the others I'm very patient..
Brandy another basset came up with the transport but she too was adopted in Ottawa.. so this has been a successful run..
Now there are some seniors that are desperate to get out of the kennel they live in.. its rather grim but they are alive.. Its difficult to place seniors.. I really don't get that though.. They are so much easier to take care of.. they also so appreciate a second chance to have love and comfort in their lives.. I guess I'll have to put it out to the Universe to bring VERY special hearts to BHRQ for these seniors.. I put them on a special page on the website for all to see.. I hope not to have them there long.. they already have been waiting months for someone to step-up.. So I have my fingers crossed for them..
.. Today I'm off to Ontario to pick up some rescued bassets from a kill shelter in the USA.. I think their economy is causing allot of dogs to be turned in sadly.. However I am hopeful for these girls.. They have been on a very long trip.. so they will finally be able to take a breath once they are here.. with no fear of being euthanized because they were unwanted..
Yup BHRQ will help bassets from anywhere.. I'm off..
.. I'm thrilled once again.. Cooper has his forever home with a friend.. He is doing quite well.. Senior dogs are not always easy to place but I knew the Universe would find him a great home.. Thanks Craig..
YAYYYYYYYYYY
