Just wanted to let
you know that Ellie-May, the basset I adopted from you guys on the
weekend, is doing super. My other two dogs didn't bat an eye
when they first saw her in the backyard, and the two bassets are so
cute to watch when they start playing together. Slowly she's
learning about living in a house and every day I can see her relax
just a little more. At night she sleeps on the bed with me and
my other two, with her head on my leg. She's also doing OK with
being crated during the day, after not being too keen on it at first.
Hopefully soon she can graduate to having the run of the house!
She loves our walks
and going to the dog park and, after being a bit shy and overwhelmed,
has got to the point of wagging her tail and going to greet new people
and other dogs. She gobbles down her kibble, and is learning
about biscuits and other treats. She goes to the vet on Saturday
for a once-over and to have the stitches out.
Thanks for such a
great pet! I hope Jethro finds a good home, too.
Anne
Update May '11 ...
Thought I would send this pic of two of your "graduates" of a few
years ago who now live with me: Ellie-Mae and
Cheerios (formerly
Barkley). Both continue to do very well. Cheery has proven
to be a real character. From having patchy hair with rough red
spots, his coat has recovered to be beautifully long and lush (for a
basset) with a funny big brown spot on his tummy. Super dogs
both - thank you!
Sadly, Ellie-May has passed away and she is now remembered
on our Rainbow Bridge page.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Ellie-May's family.
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