The Premiere Meet & Greet A Success..

... Well BHRQ's first Meet & Greet was a success with 30 basseteers and 25 bassets.. I posted the pictures on the Meet-Up site.. and also did this video short Click the link to view...

Meet & Greet

Thanks All For Coming Out I really enjoyed meeting you again..

Today We Meet..

Well today is our first Meet & Greet.. Its a very cold day but I'm hoping it doesn't keep anyone away.. after all we will be inside.. and I'll have the coffee on and sweets waiting.. As well 4 of my bassets will attend.. I can't wait to see some of my adoptions now especially the puppies.. I've had some updates but its still not the same as seeing them in person.. As well my dear friend Angela and Jacques the biggest basseteers I know.. will be there I'm sure dawning their basset garb..

I'll take my camera and snap pictures to commemorate this day as it might be the coldest one of the year at -31 today.. See you all later..

Bailey

Well I picked him up.. now he can be evaluated and worked with to get rid of his aggression and about 15 pounds or more..

Is He Really Aggressive

.. Today I am going to pick up a basset on the south shore.. his owners say he is aggressive therefore spends most of his time crated as not to scrap with his fellow basset.. I think it might be a ALPHA problem but I'll have to wait and see.. also being crated means little exercise to burn off his energy and allot of time to become hostile .. hard to imagine though an aggressive basset.. I can only pick him up after 12:30.. He's a big boy apparently so all the family is afraid of him.. It should be interesting with him.. Alas I will have to write more once I can evaluate him..

Long Day

.. Well sunday was a long day.. the dogs were on the relay finally on their way here.. I knew they were leaving at 7:30 am.. and should be in by 4:00.. Well you know what they say about the best laid plans.. As it turned out they didn't arrive until 7:00 pm.. I had missed my foster connection that I was supposed to meet over an hour earlier.. So in the freezing rain I had to head up to Ottawa.. deliver the dog.. drive back .. go over to Lapraire to deliver Lena.. by this time it was after 11:00 pm. I got home around midnight.. It was tiring but fruitful.. the rescues were safe and sound with their foster Mom's.. I could put my head down on the pillow knowing all was right..

She Is Safe..

.. Well that senior basset.. now called Lena is safe.. I was able to get her out of the kill shelter and to a vet for boarding until she could be transported up here.. It was quite a relief tell you.. Seniors are so much easier to look after than young ones it just amazes me that they are unwanted.. I guess its like senior people they get warehoused in places too .. She deserves so much better so I'm hoping that the Universe finds time to help me in the quest to find Lena a home with the love and understanding for this senior basset.. She should be on the transport this weekend.. I can't wait to see her.. I know she'll be confused ectra from all she's been through but she will be going to a very good foster of mine.. who also has adopted one of my bassets.. Thanks Aurore.. she'll be well treated and hopefully all the drama in her life will be a distant memory as she begins a new chapter with BHRQ.

Its Been A Busy Week

.. Well between adoptions.. and rescues my numbers have increased.. the need out there is awesome .. Just saturday I picked up three bassets.. one pure breed.. two basset/weimaraner mixes.. I mean isn't he handsome ..



He has the basset build and the weimar coat.. traits from both I see its interesting to watch him while under observation.. mind you he is only 8 months old so full of beans for sure.. Loves the outdoors and snow.. and its soooooooooo easy to spot him.. haha..

This guy came in too.. Pistol Pete.. he's 2.5 years so past the puppy nonsense.. and cute.. Needless to say they all need vetting.. So that will be done and they all will be up for adoption.. Stay tuned..

3 Days Until Euthanized

.. This girl is sitting in another rescue.. unfortunately they are pretty full and she is older (5) and asked if I could take her or commit to her by Jan. 16th. so she can live.. I am pretty full myself so if she interests you or you'd be willing to foster her PLEASE email me..

My Barn Girl Paisley

.. That girl I got out of the barn was spayed this week.. as it turns out her immune system was severely compromised trying to survive her ordeal.. she has demodectic mange.. This means that I could not get her vaccinated as her system is weakened .. she will be on antibiotics and ivermectin for at least a month.. I shake my head .. this little four month old girl has to go through this because of some fool out there.. Well thankfully the Universe got her to me and she will survive this ordeal and make a wonderful family companion .. She is a sweet little girl with great spirit.. now I just need the Universe to bring forth a great home for her.. Stay tuned.. Paisley's story continues..

BHRQ Meet Up Group Is Growing.. 15 Members Already

... Well I guess I'm not the only one that thinks this is a good idea.. I'm shocked that 15 folks have signed up.. I hope to see it grow and grow..

.. The Auction is coming along some donations have come in for the silent auction.. then the Montreal Canadians will donate signed pieces for the regular auction.. some artists are doing pieces of original art.. as well odds and sods.. I do hope that stuff does keep coming .. Gift certificates for dinners would be nice.. whatever you think people would bid on is welcome.. Just email me..

Thanks For Reading This

Crazy few Days

... Well tuesday I was off to Albany NY to deliver Basil to his new Forever Mom... It took me 4.5 hours to get there by 2:15.. her hubby was pacing the sidewalk she waiting patiently inside the Dunkin Donut shop.. for they had driven up from Connecticut to get him.. Well even in the blustery cold she gave me a great big hug.. and just LOVED Basil he looks better in person.. she said.. Hubby took the leach and went for a walk as he had been in the car sleeping the last 2 hours.. We went inside.. She went for coffee's but before that she presented me with a basket of baked goodies from her son's bakery.. unnecessary but boy oh boy did they look yummy.. So we chatted over coffee about her new charge.. she mentioned how he had 4 beds at home to choose from one in each room and one for the car.. Yes this boy will be spoiled for sure.. She purchased health insurance.. enrolled him in classes to be a therapy dog.. with the mentally challenged.. He will have a great time doing that as he loves people.. I could't ask for more.. The Universe came through once again for one of the bassets.. After eating at a local restaurant it was back in the car for the long ride home.. by this time it was dark.. freezing rain slowed the traffic a couple of times through the mountains.. then the border was a 25 minute wait.. I got home around 10:00 beat.. but totally satisfied and grateful for a good day..

Today I received an update.. He has settled in wonderfully and is loved by those who meet him.. He has done the Basset 500 a few times and flown around the snow filled yard. Yes he's going to be alright.. Phew..

January 1 2010 .. It Begins

.. Well it didn't take long.. two bassets need rescue tomorrow and sunday.. one 8 months one 1.10 months.. The 8 month old was an easter present.. but the children are bored of him now and won't take care of him.. So again someone made a choice to give a basset as a present and once the thrill is gone he/it gets pushed aside like a stuffed toy.. Unfortunately they are living little spirits that deserve better.. So I guess thats where I come in..

This little guy of course once he is vaccinated and neutered will be up for adoption.. but first I must go get him.. he will then be safe and loved..