Pics of Benji, on Gotcha day.

Kezzy&Snoops · 10-14-2006, 01:15 PM

As mentioned in previous topics, I've been wanting to adopt for a while, and was prepared to wait for a LONG time for someone to give up a young male hound.

I already have a basset hound, Snoopy, who is 2 years old (today!) and a springer spaniel.

Last night, I had a phone call to say one was available, but he'd been neglected, had an unhappy life etc.

So of course, I've brought him home.

In the pics, I think he's scarily skinny, it's worse in the flesh - nothing worse than seeing a hound with sticky out hip bones and ribs.

Below are some pics I've taken of him today, these are first day snaps and of course, I'll be posting more pics of him as he settles into his new forever home. He's come from a horrid first three years of his life, to a home where he'll have full time company, regular walks, and of course food. Surprisingly, he's a happy bouncy little thing. Snoopy is slightly put out, but he's been getting better over the past few hours.

The Canine Nicole Richie:

FEED ME!

Got to be food round here somewhere:

Some birthday present

:

X marks the treat:

GIMME!

GIMME GIMME!

First to fall asleep is a LOSER:

Scar tissue:

He has been fully vet checked and vaccinated and castrated, and other than being underweight, he has a clean bill of health. A lot of TLC & time & patience for both SkinnyPup and SulkyBoy will work wonders...

Betsy Iole · 10-14-2006, 01:25 PM

He's just darling! (BTW, I think his name is kind of humorous, especially if he's as wild as you mentioned in your other post.

) With a little TLC, he'll fatten up in no time and be a great play-buddy for Snoopy.

bjsibba · 10-14-2006, 01:31 PM

He's so handsome; I can't imagine how it must feel for him to be in such a good home after what he has been through. Snoopy's looks are hysterical; he does look like he's sulking. I'm sure after he stops sulking and feeling sorry for him self they'll be good friends.

houndie · 10-14-2006, 01:34 PM

He is so handsome, what stunning eyes he has! And the pictures of Snoopy looking rather miffed in the background are so funny! I am sure they will end up being great friends. Congratulations on your new addition!

murraysmom · 10-14-2006, 02:12 PM

I love the black/brown markings on his face- I think he'll be a real beauty once he fills out a little. I can't stop laughing at poor Snoopy's expression in those pictures!

!

Kezzy&Snoops · 10-14-2006, 02:31 PM

Ah, don't be fooled by Snoops. As some one said previously, he's a total ham.

Sandy and Bo · 10-14-2006, 02:42 PM

What a beautiful boy!!! He is going to forget all of his past very soon, and settle right in with his new family.

Snoopy looks less than thrilled.

I know Bo wishes everyday that Moose would just disappear!

Look forward to seeingmore pics of him as he fattens up!

Sandy

faysie · 10-14-2006, 03:07 PM

How wonderful!! He's beautiful ...and his eyes say a lot. He still has hope. He will be running with the pack in no time at all. And being a Basset, he'll put meat on those bones real quick! I rescued a skin-and-bones Basset and he gained the needed weight almost too quickly

We'll be looking forward to the photos of his progress. You did a great thing today. Give him lots of hugs.

Kezzy&Snoops · 10-14-2006, 03:20 PM

I just knew I had to take him home when I turned up at the rescue home, and he'd just been bathed and he came bounding over to the gate. He's so springy and energetic and... HAPPY.

I *actually* cried when he settled down in his new bed with his new blanket and the one toy he brought with him, and gave a huge contented sigh.

Snoopy just harumphed in the background.

I spent ages this afternoon just sitting on the floor cuddling all three of my babies. *sigh*

Valerie and George · 10-14-2006, 03:45 PM

Awww, he's a darling, and Snoops will adjust. George pouted for weeks after Gigi moved in but he's adjusted, too. And he was an only before, while Snoopy ought to be used to having a sibling. As for the weight, don't worry. He'll pack it on in no time. Gigi was skin and bones when we got her, too, and now she's just a PUDGE.

10-14-2006, 01:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
Betsy Iole Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1969 Posts: 4,901	He's just darling! (BTW, I think his name is kind of humorous, especially if he's as wild as you mentioned in your other post.) With a little TLC, he'll fatten up in no time and be a great play-buddy for Snoopy. __________________ Betsy, Mom to CH Bugle Bay's Sin City Caper UD RE TD BHCA-VC CH Bugle Bay's Sin City Cuppa Joe TD CH Bugle Bay's AllUCanEat Buffet CDX RN TDX NA CGC BHCA-VCX, 1996-2008 "Bugsie" UDX NA NAJ CGC, 1991-2006

10-14-2006, 02:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
Sandy and Bo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,687	What a beautiful boy!!! He is going to forget all of his past very soon, and settle right in with his new family. Snoopy looks less than thrilled. I know Bo wishes everyday that Moose would just disappear! Look forward to seeingmore pics of him as he fattens up! Sandy __________________ Sandy loves Bo and Moose

10-14-2006, 01:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kezzy&Snoops Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 196	As mentioned in previous topics, I've been wanting to adopt for a while, and was prepared to wait for a LONG time for someone to give up a young male hound. I already have a basset hound, Snoopy, who is 2 years old (today!) and a springer spaniel. Last night, I had a phone call to say one was available, but he'd been neglected, had an unhappy life etc. So of course, I've brought him home. In the pics, I think he's scarily skinny, it's worse in the flesh - nothing worse than seeing a hound with sticky out hip bones and ribs. Below are some pics I've taken of him today, these are first day snaps and of course, I'll be posting more pics of him as he settles into his new forever home. He's come from a horrid first three years of his life, to a home where he'll have full time company, regular walks, and of course food. Surprisingly, he's a happy bouncy little thing. Snoopy is slightly put out, but he's been getting better over the past few hours. The Canine Nicole Richie: FEED ME! Got to be food round here somewhere: Some birthday present : X marks the treat: GIMME! GIMME GIMME! First to fall asleep is a LOSER: Scar tissue: He has been fully vet checked and vaccinated and castrated, and other than being underweight, he has a clean bill of health. A lot of TLC & time & patience for both SkinnyPup and SulkyBoy will work wonders...

10-14-2006, 01:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
bjsibba Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sault Ste Marie, MI Posts: 535	He's so handsome; I can't imagine how it must feel for him to be in such a good home after what he has been through. Snoopy's looks are hysterical; he does look like he's sulking. I'm sure after he stops sulking and feeling sorry for him self they'll be good friends.

10-14-2006, 01:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
houndie Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 43	He is so handsome, what stunning eyes he has! And the pictures of Snoopy looking rather miffed in the background are so funny! I am sure they will end up being great friends. Congratulations on your new addition!

10-14-2006, 02:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
murraysmom Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: southcentral Pa. Posts: 2,236	I love the black/brown markings on his face- I think he'll be a real beauty once he fills out a little. I can't stop laughing at poor Snoopy's expression in those pictures! !

10-14-2006, 02:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
Kezzy&Snoops Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 196	Ah, don't be fooled by Snoops. As some one said previously, he's a total ham.

10-14-2006, 03:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
faysie Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 360	How wonderful!! He's beautiful ...and his eyes say a lot. He still has hope. He will be running with the pack in no time at all. And being a Basset, he'll put meat on those bones real quick! I rescued a skin-and-bones Basset and he gained the needed weight almost too quickly We'll be looking forward to the photos of his progress. You did a great thing today. Give him lots of hugs.

10-14-2006, 03:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
Kezzy&Snoops Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 196	I just knew I had to take him home when I turned up at the rescue home, and he'd just been bathed and he came bounding over to the gate. He's so springy and energetic and... HAPPY. I actually cried when he settled down in his new bed with his new blanket and the one toy he brought with him, and gave a huge contented sigh. Snoopy just harumphed in the background. I spent ages this afternoon just sitting on the floor cuddling all three of my babies. sigh

10-14-2006, 03:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
Valerie and George Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 813	Awww, he's a darling, and Snoops will adjust. George pouted for weeks after Gigi moved in but he's adjusted, too. And he was an only before, while Snoopy ought to be used to having a sibling. As for the weight, don't worry. He'll pack it on in no time. Gigi was skin and bones when we got her, too, and now she's just a PUDGE.

Remove Advertisements Sponsored Links
Basset.net Advertisement