B.H.R.Q. Saint Patrick's Day Waddle

... Attention basseteers everywhere.. BHRQ will be walking in Montreal's Saint Patrick's Day Parade March 14th.. If you'd like to bring your basset and join in the fun .. Please be in touch..

The No Name Basset..

... When I first saw her I was saddened.. here this lovely older girl was listed as an URGENT .. She is an older basset and why take up space for her... She wasn't even given a name.. it was " NONAME " .. Look at her did she deserve that..



I contacted a fellow basseteer to help me get her.. she agreed and then it was getting her vetted her eyes treated for infection and on a transport here.. I couldn't wait to see her.. Here she is leaving the shelter..



After about a week or so she came up.. Here she is in my van when I went to get a coffee at Timmy's..



Now here she is in my yard..



I think she's happier.. her tail is up.. Here she is with the others..



Yes I know I sound crazy..

Harley's Surgery Went Well

... Last night I went and picked up poor Harley.. the guy was soooooo tired... so I talked with the vet .. she told me about his dentistry.. he had to loose 4 teeth.. and another four had pockets.. she injected some antibiotics and sealer in them and hopefully they will be okay.. This is sad that a 5 year old basset who was a stud after being used .. and making money for the breeder (BYB) he was just left to rot .. His teeth were that of an OLD basset that was neglected.. So now he will need his canines brushed daily as he might loose them as well if not kept clean.. I have special food for him as well a brush and paste for this.. but first his mouth must heal and the stitches gone.. should be a week or so..

Then it was on to his two cysts.. they were removed successfully I HOPE.. but he certainly will have scars .. I'm giving him Medicam for the pain.. its helping.. he ate some wet food.. Now I need to find someone to take care of him for a while.. after all look what he has been through..

Right Side

Left Side

Then there was the BILL... I held my breath.. Yup $710.00 .. thats a big hit for me.. I'll definately have to supplement this one as the rescue really cannot afford it.. Oh well Harley will be okay and thats what counts..

I mean look at that face..

It Doesn't Rain but It Pours..

... That's how I've been feeling these last two days.. I ran my a$$ off all weekend getting dogs.. delivering dogs.. Then yesterday I took Harley to the vet to see about those cysts and a check-up.. well I was right.. his teeth have abscesses and his two cysts need to come off.. the estimate was $510.00 I booked it for wednesday morning.. when I was walking out with him I raised my eyes to the sky thinking " Oh c**p ..

Today it was my car that gave me grief.. the timing belt jumped and it stopped.. So called a tow ($55.00 ) to get it to the garage.. There they told me I'd have to change two belts and they will have to take the head off to be sure the valves are right.. whatever that means.. that estimate was about $400.00 I near flipped.. so here I sit.. rambling on just because I figure some of you out there have days like this when it just keeps going like the ever ready bunny..

On a better note.. the bloodhound Sienna finally has her spay date or next tuesday.. then she can be transported the 27/28th weekend here.. I'm excited about that she's sweet and won't be euthanized .. I'll find her a forever home.. that was about the only good news I received today..

Okay enough .. I'm going to go have a tea and watch 24..

Cheers

LadySadie Arrives

... Tonight I had a pleasant surprise.. Lady Sadie arrived.. she is a sweet gal 1.5 years old that had little chance of being adopted.. she has very striking markings.. All white except for her head.. a natural head turner for sure.. I know she will make a great addition to someone's home with her bubbly personality..



Also today Tellie's trial time came to an end with an adoption.. Her new family of 4 love her and during my home visit I felt she was exactly where she was supposed to be.. That is the feeling all rescuers want.. its a sigh of relief knowing that one of yours finally can call somewhere home instead of the insecurity of non-commitment .. This family is very pet oriented with finches and fish as well.. Its been a good day..

Leo Get's His Forever Home Today

... Well Leo is going to his forever home with a lovely couple that has a basset now.. I'm thrilled Leo won't be alone and she is almost the same age.. He has been being fostered with 2 beagles so he has had company there as well.. So I will go get him this morning for his journey to a new life.. I will post pictures of him and his new family once I return today..



A picture says a thousand words.. haha

Well actually I have a vet appointment for Harley this afternoon so I'll probably just pick him up and be off .. So after that.. as Harley needs that cyst and his teeth checked.

See you later.. Have a good day..

PEACEFUL DEMONSTRATION AGAINST GAS CHAMBERS APRIL 17, 2010 / MARCHE PACIFIQUE CONTRE LES CHAMBRES À GAZ LE 17 AVRIL 2010

"THE FIGHT AGAINST GAS CHAMBERS / LA LUTTE CONTRE LES CHAMBRES À GAZ .

Voir le français ci-dessous

PLEASE sign the petition to abolish gas chambers in Quebec and throughout Canada. Signatures from all over the world are welcome. Please forward to all your contacts and post to your web sites.

Please join us at our peaceful demonstration in Montreal, Saturday, April 17, 2010, leaving from Parc Lafontaine at 1:00 pm. Rain or shine, we will fight! Remember, animals don't suffer and die ONLY ON SUNNY DAYS! Invite your friends, neighbours, work colleagues and family members.

* Gas chambers are one of the most cruel and barbaric methods to euthanize animals.
* All the animals suffer from stress and trauma for days before they are thrown "live" into the gas chamber. They lay in cages for up to 56 hours, deprived of food for 3 days, prior to their insufferable death.
* It takes 15 to 25 minutes before these animals die in this chamber, as their lungs are literally burned and destroyed by carbon monoxide.
* Gas chambers in Quebec and throughout Canada must be out-lawed in Quebec and throughout Canada. THAT euthanasia by injection of barbiturates would be a distinct preferable resolution, as it would diminish the suffering to these animals.

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/out-law-gas-chambers-in-quebec-and-throughout-canada-rendre-illgales-les-chambres-a-gaz-au-qubec

Please forward this urgent message to all your contacts and post to your web sites.

In the name of all animals, those who are without neither voice nor choice, we thank you for joining us for this extremely important action for those who depend on us to speak for them. Together, we can give these innocent animals a second chance for a better life, a life they so deserve.
Organized by:
Canadian Volunteers for the Protection of Animals

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S'IL VOUS PLAÎT, signez la pétition pour abolir des chambres à gaz à Québec et partout dans le Canada. Les signatures de partout dans le monde sont appréciées. Veuillez envoyer à tous vos contacts et postez à vos sites.
Si c'est possible, s'il vous plaît, joignez-vous à nous dans notre marche pacifique à Montréal, samedi, le 17 avril 2010, en partant de Parc Lafontaine à 13h00. Beau temps, mauvais temps, nous nous batterons. Rappelez-vous que les animaux souffrent et meurent en tout temps, pas seulement durant les jours ensoleilles. Invitez vos amis, voisins, collègues de travail et membres de votre famille.

* Les chambres à gaz sont une des méthodes d’euthanasie les plus cruelles et barbares pour les animaux.
* Les animaux voués à la chambre à gaz souffrent de stress et de traumatisme durant des jours, avant d’être jetés sans anesthésiant dans la chambre à gaz. Ils attendent en cage jusqu’à 56 heures, privés de nourriture durant les 3 jours qu’il leur reste à vivre avant leurs intolérables souffrances dans la chambre à gaz.
* Ça prend environ 15 à 25 minutes avant que les animaux meurent dans la chambre à gaz, leurs poumons brûlés et détruits par le monoxyde de carbone.
* Les chambres à gaz doivent être rendues illégales au Québec et à travers le Canada.
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L’euthanasie par injection de barbituriques soit la méthode la plus humaine reconnue, ce qui diminuerait bien des souffrances pour les animaux.

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/out-law-gas-chambers-in-quebec-and-throughout-canada-rendre-illgales-les-chambres-a-gaz-au-qubec

Faites circuler ce message très urgent à tous vos contacts et veuillez poster sur vos sites.

Au nom de tous les animaux, ceux qui sont sans voix, ni choix, nous disons merci pour nous rejoindre pour cette action extrêmement importante pour ceux qui dépendent de nous pour parler pour eux. Ensemble, nous pouvons donner une deuxième chance à ces animaux innocents pour une meilleure vie, une vie qu'ils méritent.

Organisé par:
Bénévoles canadiens pour la protection des animaux