New Introductin - Miss Mayzie Belle

thequeenmom · 03-17-2009, 01:34 PM

Hello all, I've been lurking here for a few weeks now. What a great forum! I had basset hounds in the past, and never really got over my loss (I'm sure you all understand!). A few years ago we inherited an abused German Shepherd that we loved dearly, he came a long way with us, but we lost him last summer. My now 10 year old son was devastated by the loss of "his" best friend and started asking for a puppy at Christmas time. My initial reaction after we lost Major was that I would never have another dog (it hurts so much to see them go), over time I revised my stand to I will only ever have another Basset. I have been watching breeder and rescue sites for the last few months, but really hadn't made the leap.

About 6 weeks ago we were in the car and my son started to cry, he said that the song we were listening to made him miss Major (specifically the line "...and I see you, every time I turn around"). That broke my heart and pushed just the right buttons. I continued monitoring various sites, and then I spotted Mayzie. I made contact and was presented 3 options... 1 was ruled out right away (she was a beauty, but didn't speak to me), and I wavered over the other 2, but Mayzie just really called out to me!

I never told the kids I was even considering a puppy. I made the decision sent a down payment and made plans to drive the 9 hours with the family in 2 weeks. Well.....the stars aligned and my boss (a private charter pilot) ended up flying to the closes airport to Mayzie that weekend - and brought her home for us!!!

She was a wonderful surprise and we couldn't be happier!!!

Sorry for being so long winded in my story, and thank you all for sharing your stories and ideas!

Elvismom · 03-17-2009, 03:12 PM

Welcome! You're new baby is beuatiful. I can just picture her tripping over her big feet & ears!

Let us know how she adapts - we love stories & pics.

MissDaisyDog · 03-17-2009, 04:03 PM

Howls to you all !!! WELCOME !! You won't be sorry. The picture is fantastic. I know your son will be blessed.

Best wishes

Miss Daisy and her driver

BufordJGuss · 03-18-2009, 06:24 PM

Your story brought tears to my eyes. Miss Mayzie is a pretty little girl & will make a wonderful addition for sure. Can't wait to hear all about her.

LouieDog · 03-19-2009, 05:05 PM

Congrats on your little beauty!!! What a story!! Welcome a board!

Rubydoo · 03-19-2009, 08:43 PM

Welcome from Janice (servant) to little Ruby

03-17-2009, 01:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
thequeenmom Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kingsford, MI Posts: 6	Hello all, I've been lurking here for a few weeks now. What a great forum! I had basset hounds in the past, and never really got over my loss (I'm sure you all understand!). A few years ago we inherited an abused German Shepherd that we loved dearly, he came a long way with us, but we lost him last summer. My now 10 year old son was devastated by the loss of "his" best friend and started asking for a puppy at Christmas time. My initial reaction after we lost Major was that I would never have another dog (it hurts so much to see them go), over time I revised my stand to I will only ever have another Basset. I have been watching breeder and rescue sites for the last few months, but really hadn't made the leap. About 6 weeks ago we were in the car and my son started to cry, he said that the song we were listening to made him miss Major (specifically the line "...and I see you, every time I turn around"). That broke my heart and pushed just the right buttons. I continued monitoring various sites, and then I spotted Mayzie. I made contact and was presented 3 options... 1 was ruled out right away (she was a beauty, but didn't speak to me), and I wavered over the other 2, but Mayzie just really called out to me! I never told the kids I was even considering a puppy. I made the decision sent a down payment and made plans to drive the 9 hours with the family in 2 weeks. Well.....the stars aligned and my boss (a private charter pilot) ended up flying to the closes airport to Mayzie that weekend - and brought her home for us!!! She was a wonderful surprise and we couldn't be happier!!! Sorry for being so long winded in my story, and thank you all for sharing your stories and ideas! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Lora

03-17-2009, 03:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
Elvismom Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: new mexico Posts: 1,196	Welcome! You're new baby is beuatiful. I can just picture her tripping over her big feet & ears! Let us know how she adapts - we love stories & pics. __________________ Chris Foodslave, chauffer & doorperson to Elvis, Georgia, Ginger & Maggie, Crissy & Dart

03-19-2009, 08:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rubydoo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,681	Welcome from Janice (servant) to little Ruby __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...w/IMG_1340.jpg Take a basset hound to lunch today! --Bassets rule....and drool!

03-17-2009, 04:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
MissDaisyDog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 111	Howls to you all !!! WELCOME !! You won't be sorry. The picture is fantastic. I know your son will be blessed. Best wishes Miss Daisy and her driver

03-18-2009, 06:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
BufordJGuss Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 76	Your story brought tears to my eyes. Miss Mayzie is a pretty little girl & will make a wonderful addition for sure. Can't wait to hear all about her.

03-19-2009, 05:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
LouieDog Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Posts: 272	Congrats on your little beauty!!! What a story!! Welcome a board!

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