Spencer

Hi Anne, I thought that I would send you a little update on our sweet Spencer. Life with Spencer has been full of laughs, lots of doggie cuddles, and time spent playing with our new family member in the backyard. Not only have we gained a new family member, but my kiddos have also gained a new best friend. Spencer is the last one they want to see before going to bed, and the first one they want to love on in the morning. The kids have taught Spencer how to play fetch and they are now working on teaching him how to play soccer…I guess anything is possible. Their favorite thing to do with Spencer though is to give him belly rubs. I think it might be one of Spencer’s favorite things too. If Spencer isn’t inside taking a nap you can find him out in our backyard, nose to the ground, searching for a new critter. In the three short months he has been here, Spencer has learned about cats, squirrels, moles, and baby skunks (luckily for us the skunk was too young to spray). He really gets to put his Hound skills to the test around here. We truly love Spencer, and I want to thank you for allowing him to become a part of our family. Spencer has brought so much joy and happiness to us all. All My Best, Karen Hull

Dixie

My family and I are so thankful for Dixie. She gets along wonderfully with my kids and really has adapted to her new home very well. She loves her crate and her big backyard and loves to curl up with anyone who will give her a good belly rub. She is really taking to the housetraining.

Roscoe

Roscoe is such a wonderful dog. My two little boys love him so much. They all chase each other , play tug-a-war, and then collapse. They all three will lie on the living room floor curled up together and snooze away. Roscoe is such a good baby sitter! I just adore him and cannot imagine our life without him. When we lost our other dog, Regal, we were so glad we still had Roscoe. He sensed our grief and helped all three of us through it. Thank you again! Debbie

Ruby

Aren't Joe and I lucky that you were there just when we needed you?. We continue to love our little Ruby more and more each day. I think training her has helped me bond to her. We still have a long way to go, but she has settled down a lot. The hardest command for her to accept is the "down" command where she is to lay down (any position) and stay until I release her. This morning she got up and ran from me! I am also working diligently on making her wait until invited to go out instead of bolting out the door. A normal, well trained dog will not go outside even when the doors are left open and unguarded (but we both know Bassets are not "normal", don't we). Ruby, like all bassets, is very hard headed and we continue to work on the same commands week after week. Oh well... We love her anyway and want to thank BRAT again!

Chip

Chip (nka Trooper) is doing quite well. He and Ranger love each other. It took Ranger a little while to get used to sharing his home with another dog. Now, that he's adjusted, he's acting like the older brother and showing Trooper the ropes. At the dog park, if another dog is bullying Trooper, Ranger will swoop in and take care of the situation. They are definitely brothers in every sense of the word. Thank you for bringing him into our lives. Chris & Brittany