Our new dog Jade

José · 10-06-2007, 11:50 AM

Hi everyone, I have been on this board since 2001 (contrary to what my profile says - had to re-register..grrrr) when I got my basset José. Many of you may remember we lost José to cancer in March, when he was only 5 years old. That was very heartbreaking for us. Quite unexpected and quicker than I thought possible. One day he was throwing up, a week later we had to put him down. After 6 months I finally got the urge to think about a dog. There were actually two bassets down the street that needed a home (long story that I will save for another post!) but we ended up with a loveable mutt with the shortest ears ever for a dog!! I guess I won't need to wipe them off after eating or drinking. We found Jade on petfinder at a local stray rescue organization. She needed a home and seemed perfect for us. They say she is a year old, 1/2 shar pei and 1/2 german shepherd... but she is only 43 lbs. So I am not sure what she is?? She is darling though, and after two weeks with us, is realizing that we are her family.

I still look on this board pretty regularly. It's hard to shake the basset addiction! Here is a picture of our Jade:

murraysmom · 10-06-2007, 12:34 PM

What beautiful, soulful eyes!!

Maybe she would enjoy a basset companion?

Elvismom · 10-06-2007, 12:35 PM

Lisa I'm so glad you have opened your heart and home to another 4-legger! Even if the ears AREN'T the right length!

Jade looks like a beautiful girl and I hope you have many wonderful years with her. Of course, I am thrilled she came from rescue!

Give her a big smoochy kiss and tell her Welcome to her FOREVER HOME!

Daisy'sLady · 10-06-2007, 02:14 PM

Congrats on your new addition! She is quite pretty

Louise · 10-06-2007, 07:45 PM

Congrats on your new dog! I have a mutt myself as well as Lea the basset.
May you two have a wonderful long life together, she's a beautiful gal.

Lou

Basset Momma · 10-06-2007, 08:42 PM

What a pretty girl! Congratulations!

Beverly Anne · 10-07-2007, 03:30 AM

She's an honorary basset and she's so sweet looking. Yeah, you couldn't have turned those eyes down!

Maggie's Mommy · 10-07-2007, 07:31 AM

Congratulations on the new addition to your family!

Rubydoo · 10-07-2007, 08:30 AM

Welcome again from another Jewel: RUBY

Janice and little Ruby

Sabian's mom · 10-07-2007, 08:46 PM

Looks like a very tall very short eared basset! A very sweet girl!

10-06-2007, 11:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
José Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 118	Hi everyone, I have been on this board since 2001 (contrary to what my profile says - had to re-register..grrrr) when I got my basset José. Many of you may remember we lost José to cancer in March, when he was only 5 years old. That was very heartbreaking for us. Quite unexpected and quicker than I thought possible. One day he was throwing up, a week later we had to put him down. After 6 months I finally got the urge to think about a dog. There were actually two bassets down the street that needed a home (long story that I will save for another post!) but we ended up with a loveable mutt with the shortest ears ever for a dog!! I guess I won't need to wipe them off after eating or drinking. We found Jade on petfinder at a local stray rescue organization. She needed a home and seemed perfect for us. They say she is a year old, 1/2 shar pei and 1/2 german shepherd... but she is only 43 lbs. So I am not sure what she is?? She is darling though, and after two weeks with us, is realizing that we are her family. I still look on this board pretty regularly. It's hard to shake the basset addiction! Here is a picture of our Jade: __________________ Lisa Remembering José 2001-2007

10-06-2007, 12:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
Elvismom Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: new mexico Posts: 1,196	Lisa I'm so glad you have opened your heart and home to another 4-legger! Even if the ears AREN'T the right length! Jade looks like a beautiful girl and I hope you have many wonderful years with her. Of course, I am thrilled she came from rescue! Give her a big smoochy kiss and tell her Welcome to her FOREVER HOME! __________________ Chris Foodslave, chauffer & doorperson to Elvis, Georgia, Ginger & Maggie, Crissy & Dart

10-06-2007, 08:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
Basset Momma Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: West Texas Posts: 2,305	What a pretty girl! Congratulations! __________________ -Wendy Mom to Samantha, Jake, Cuddy, Frodo, & Indy

10-07-2007, 03:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
Beverly Anne Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Boston MA Posts: 737	She's an honorary basset and she's so sweet looking. Yeah, you couldn't have turned those eyes down! __________________ Francis's Bevy

10-07-2007, 08:30 AM	#9 (permalink)
Rubydoo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,681	Welcome again from another Jewel: RUBY Janice and little Ruby __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...w/IMG_1340.jpg Take a basset hound to lunch today! --Bassets rule....and drool!

10-06-2007, 12:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
murraysmom Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: southcentral Pa. Posts: 2,235	What beautiful, soulful eyes!! Maybe she would enjoy a basset companion?

10-06-2007, 02:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
Daisy'sLady Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 76	Congrats on your new addition! She is quite pretty

10-06-2007, 07:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
Louise Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 284	Congrats on your new dog! I have a mutt myself as well as Lea the basset. May you two have a wonderful long life together, she's a beautiful gal. Lou

10-07-2007, 07:31 AM	#8 (permalink)
Maggie's Mommy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 775	Congratulations on the new addition to your family!

10-07-2007, 08:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
Sabian's mom Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 219	Looks like a very tall very short eared basset! A very sweet girl!

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