The Great Hound Hunt is over - Meet Clifford

AmyB · 07-07-2011, 08:02 PM

Hello all,
Some of you probably remember I started my search for a new friend a few months ago. Spencer went to the Bridge in August, 2010 & I felt the time was right to add a new dog to my life. The search took many unexpected twists & turns & had a few ups & several downs. Honestly, I was getting ready to stop actively looking. I'm glad I decided to make the last visit I made, because it ended with me adding this guy to my home. Meet Clifford:

I adopted Clifford from Ohio Basset Rescue (a big shout out to them for all they do for Bassets & making this experience good for me). Clifford was found as a stray & except for a few weeks, he has been living in a kennel environment for about 7 months. He was placed in 2 different foster homes who returned him because they had cats & he hates cats. Other than that, he is a great dog. He came into my home & settled in as though he's always been here. It took him about 2 seconds to find my bed & about another 2 seconds to figure out the steps:

It didn't take long to find the futon either:

He does have some goofy Basset behavior, like carrying his food bowl to a different location from where I put it down:

He had his first vet visit today & got a good report. He does need his teeth cleaned & a minor gum problem taken care of. Both his ears are mildly infected, but other than that, the vet says he's in great shape. He is estimated to be about 6 years old.

My nephew, who was close to Spencer approves also. I think we're all in love.

CatherineM · 07-07-2011, 08:14 PM

They never seem to have to be trained on how to climb onto couches.

mhvonalmen8908 · 07-07-2011, 08:29 PM

Yay!!! Glad you found another wonderful basset to take care of! He's such a good looking fellow! He looks so huggable and cuddly! And Clifford definitely fits him! Did he come with that name or did you name him that? Congratulations on your new addition. Here's to many years of happiness for the both of you.

P.S.-the picture of him carrying his bowl around is hilarious! Neither of mine can pick their bowls up thank goodness.

dhatt · 07-07-2011, 08:31 PM

Amy, I'm so happy for both you and Clifford. He looks like a great guy and I see he's already mastered "couch with pillow," a very important Basset skill.

Princess Buttercup · 07-07-2011, 08:54 PM

Oh he knows he hit the jackpot!! He looks so happy to be home. Enjoy!!

Boomer's Mom · 07-07-2011, 08:54 PM

What a big, handsome fellow! Congrats on giving him a forever home, and may you be blessed with many years together!

He looks so happy and content; bless you!

Mr. Woofus · 07-07-2011, 08:55 PM

First off thanks for adopting, it's such a great feeling. He's a great looking boy, and looks like a real goofball

Annie714 · 07-07-2011, 09:57 PM

Love the name Clifford! Such a handsome guy

That last picture made me tear up a little, really cute.

paisleysmom · 07-07-2011, 10:06 PM

Congratulations!!! Clifford is such a handsome boy. He looks like he is smiling in every picture -- well except in the one with his food bowl. Maybe he is used to take out food. Clifford seems to be saying --- I'm HOME!!!!!!!

klm42005 · 07-07-2011, 11:15 PM

Amy, congratulations..and Welcome Clifford you adorable, lucky boy you.....I am so glad you two found each other.

And I completely agree about OBSR...they are definetly angels on earth....

Can't wait to see more picts of Clifford...many happy belly rubs

Kristi and Woody Hayes

PS...I will be making the treck down to Cincinnati in a week or so....Woody and I will look at every basset we see hoping to catch a glimpse of Clifford

07-07-2011, 08:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
AmyB Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,855	The Great Hound Hunt is over - Meet Clifford Hello all, Some of you probably remember I started my search for a new friend a few months ago. Spencer went to the Bridge in August, 2010 & I felt the time was right to add a new dog to my life. The search took many unexpected twists & turns & had a few ups & several downs. Honestly, I was getting ready to stop actively looking. I'm glad I decided to make the last visit I made, because it ended with me adding this guy to my home. Meet Clifford: I adopted Clifford from Ohio Basset Rescue (a big shout out to them for all they do for Bassets & making this experience good for me). Clifford was found as a stray & except for a few weeks, he has been living in a kennel environment for about 7 months. He was placed in 2 different foster homes who returned him because they had cats & he hates cats. Other than that, he is a great dog. He came into my home & settled in as though he's always been here. It took him about 2 seconds to find my bed & about another 2 seconds to figure out the steps: It didn't take long to find the futon either: He does have some goofy Basset behavior, like carrying his food bowl to a different location from where I put it down: He had his first vet visit today & got a good report. He does need his teeth cleaned & a minor gum problem taken care of. Both his ears are mildly infected, but other than that, the vet says he's in great shape. He is estimated to be about 6 years old. My nephew, who was close to Spencer approves also. I think we're all in love. __________________ Amy, mom to Sadie (ATB, 6/9/06) & Spencer (ATB, 8/19/10) - always in my heart and Clifford (gotcha date 7/2/11).

07-07-2011, 08:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
mhvonalmen8908 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Sumter, SC Posts: 671	Yay!!! Glad you found another wonderful basset to take care of! He's such a good looking fellow! He looks so huggable and cuddly! And Clifford definitely fits him! Did he come with that name or did you name him that? Congratulations on your new addition. Here's to many years of happiness for the both of you. P.S.-the picture of him carrying his bowl around is hilarious! Neither of mine can pick their bowls up thank goodness. __________________ Megan & Chris -Mom & Dad to Doppler (2 year old Basset/Redbone/Golden mix) and Virga (1 year old Basset) Last edited by mhvonalmen8908; 07-07-2011 at 08:31 PM.

07-07-2011, 08:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
dhatt Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 73	Amy, I'm so happy for both you and Clifford. He looks like a great guy and I see he's already mastered "couch with pillow," a very important Basset skill. __________________ Debbie Hatt, Joey, Dash Ch. Classic GTO UCDX Braveheart's Ready Set Go!, UD RE AUD Ch. Craigwood's Hidden Agenda, CD, NAP, UCD (Rebel, AT UCDX, Boomer, UDX-ATB

07-07-2011, 08:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
Boomer's Mom Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,736	What a big, handsome fellow! Congrats on giving him a forever home, and may you be blessed with many years together! He looks so happy and content; bless you! __________________ Boomer: Born 4/18/2010 Biscuit: Rescued 1/26/12, approx. 2 yo Chez Basset: Come for the kibble, stay for the belly rubs.

07-07-2011, 09:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
Annie714 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 1,164	Love the name Clifford! Such a handsome guy That last picture made me tear up a little, really cute. __________________ Blog about the antics of Annie and I. http://thechickandthehound.blogspot.com

07-07-2011, 08:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
CatherineM Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 692	They never seem to have to be trained on how to climb onto couches.

07-07-2011, 08:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
Princess Buttercup Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 364	Oh he knows he hit the jackpot!! He looks so happy to be home. Enjoy!!

07-07-2011, 08:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mr. Woofus Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 146	First off thanks for adopting, it's such a great feeling. He's a great looking boy, and looks like a real goofball

07-07-2011, 10:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
paisleysmom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Posts: 507	Congratulations!!! Clifford is such a handsome boy. He looks like he is smiling in every picture -- well except in the one with his food bowl. Maybe he is used to take out food. Clifford seems to be saying --- I'm HOME!!!!!!!

07-07-2011, 11:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
klm42005 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Port Clinton, Ohio Posts: 437	Amy, congratulations..and Welcome Clifford you adorable, lucky boy you.....I am so glad you two found each other. And I completely agree about OBSR...they are definetly angels on earth.... Can't wait to see more picts of Clifford...many happy belly rubs Kristi and Woody Hayes PS...I will be making the treck down to Cincinnati in a week or so....Woody and I will look at every basset we see hoping to catch a glimpse of Clifford

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