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Dear Sadie:
I have a new Basset and I am not sure what I need
to be careful about during the holiday season. If I
set up a Christmas tree, will my dog get into it and
be hurt by it? Are there plants or other decorations
that I should keep out of the house? Thanks for
your help!
Signed, Decorating Doris
Dear Decorating,
Unless you are hanging a chicken on that tree, you
should be OK. Popcorn and cranberry garlands
should be kept off as well. Remember, we can smell
everything. So you should probably keep the candy
canes off now that I think about it. Out of sight out
of mind doesn’t mean anything with a nose like this.
Make sure the angel or the star does not smell like
roast beef or that tree is coming down.
Seriously though, if your hound is a puppy, the baby
could start to chew on ornaments that they can
reach. They don’t know yet that they should focus
on chicken. So keep ornaments out of reach.
Cords should be covered or secured just in case. If
it is a real tree, change the water often because we
might take a sip of the stagnant stuff and make
ourselves sick. No mistletoe or holly. The ASPCA
has a great article with more tips and details. http:
//www.aspca.org/pet-care/pet-care-tips/holiday-safety-
tips.html
The Virginia Beach SPCA has some great information
as well: http://vbspca.com/modules/vbspcainfo/item.
php?itemid=72
With a little planning (and a chicken in the oven), the
holidays can be a safe and happy time for all.
I have a new Basset and I am not sure what I need
to be careful about during the holiday season. If I
set up a Christmas tree, will my dog get into it and
be hurt by it? Are there plants or other decorations
that I should keep out of the house? Thanks for
your help!
Signed, Decorating Doris
Dear Decorating,
Unless you are hanging a chicken on that tree, you
should be OK. Popcorn and cranberry garlands
should be kept off as well. Remember, we can smell
everything. So you should probably keep the candy
canes off now that I think about it. Out of sight out
of mind doesn’t mean anything with a nose like this.
Make sure the angel or the star does not smell like
roast beef or that tree is coming down.
Seriously though, if your hound is a puppy, the baby
could start to chew on ornaments that they can
reach. They don’t know yet that they should focus
on chicken. So keep ornaments out of reach.
Cords should be covered or secured just in case. If
it is a real tree, change the water often because we
might take a sip of the stagnant stuff and make
ourselves sick. No mistletoe or holly. The ASPCA
has a great article with more tips and details. http:
//www.aspca.org/pet-care/pet-care-tips/holiday-safety-
tips.html
The Virginia Beach SPCA has some great information
as well: http://vbspca.com/modules/vbspcainfo/item.
php?itemid=72
With a little planning (and a chicken in the oven), the
holidays can be a safe and happy time for all.
| Success Story |
LOLA
A Beautiful Girl - A Beautiful Success Story
by Helen Seldon, President BassetcC.A.R.E., Inc.
Meet Lola – a beautiful young female basset. She is sweet
and loving – in fact, she loves everyone and everyone who
meets her loves her. When you hug or pet her, it feels as if
you’re touching velvet. Her eyes are full of joy and love.
She came to us and we wondered how her family could
possibly let her go. I fostered her temporarily and I hated to
let her go. So I found the perfect solution!
It was a few hours after Lola came to my house that my
grandchildren came to visit. They fell in love with Lola and
she with them. Their family had just suffered the loss of their
beloved “Charlie”, who died from a heart attack. He was
only 5 yrs. old and the family was devastated. Charlie was a
big boy – a golden mix and as sweet and loving as any dog I’
ve ever known. He was well-loved and the loss was
traumatic.
When Lola came along, it was obvious that fate had sent her
to love that family
and heal their hearts….. and that is exactly what she has
done. Reba, a black
lab/basset mix was lonely after Charlie died, but she perked
up when Lola arrived. Now Lola and Reba are new best
friends.
Lola is in her forever home. Now isn’t this a heartwarming
BassetC.A.R.E. success story?
A Beautiful Girl - A Beautiful Success Story
by Helen Seldon, President BassetcC.A.R.E., Inc.
Meet Lola – a beautiful young female basset. She is sweet
and loving – in fact, she loves everyone and everyone who
meets her loves her. When you hug or pet her, it feels as if
you’re touching velvet. Her eyes are full of joy and love.
She came to us and we wondered how her family could
possibly let her go. I fostered her temporarily and I hated to
let her go. So I found the perfect solution!
It was a few hours after Lola came to my house that my
grandchildren came to visit. They fell in love with Lola and
she with them. Their family had just suffered the loss of their
beloved “Charlie”, who died from a heart attack. He was
only 5 yrs. old and the family was devastated. Charlie was a
big boy – a golden mix and as sweet and loving as any dog I’
ve ever known. He was well-loved and the loss was
traumatic.
When Lola came along, it was obvious that fate had sent her
to love that family
and heal their hearts….. and that is exactly what she has
done. Reba, a black
lab/basset mix was lonely after Charlie died, but she perked
up when Lola arrived. Now Lola and Reba are new best
friends.
Lola is in her forever home. Now isn’t this a heartwarming
BassetC.A.R.E. success story?
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a special one-time contribution or on a monthly
basis. BassetCARE Angels can make donations “in
honor of” or “in memory of”, should they choose,
and their name and dedication will be posted with
the description of the basset they are sponsoring.
Watch this page for information on how to become
a BassetCARE Angel.
supporters out there who would like to help a
homeless or abandoned basset, but who presently
are not able to be a foster home or adopt a basset.
This program will make it possible for some of these
supporters to become an Angel for one – or more –
of our foster bassets. Support can be in the form of
a special one-time contribution or on a monthly
basis. BassetCARE Angels can make donations “in
honor of” or “in memory of”, should they choose,
and their name and dedication will be posted with
the description of the basset they are sponsoring.
Watch this page for information on how to become
a BassetCARE Angel.
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