Needing a new home

Ok here's what I have done folks. Two days ago I phoned a pet store in the next small town to see if I could leave my name in finding a home for Ruby. The clerk said there was already a woman who has left her name in finding a home for her Basset. I did leave a msg. on her machine and said to give me a call. Well, I got a call from her husband who told me that he and his wife were separating and they need a home for their dog. Within the hour I was at their house. There was Paisley, a beautiful young Basset ! All her belongings were outside the front door. The fellows wee daughter was outside for a few moments as we discussed Paisley. She is unneutered which will be the first thing done. I left my Ruby in the car while we all made introductions. I did mention how sad I felt for his family breaking up. He said his wife didn't want to come outside she was too upset. I told the fellow that he could call me anytime to find out how Paisley and he said he wouldn't be.

I put Paisley in the back seat Ruby in the front and we headed for the nearest park to get acquainted. No problems, lots of peeing, sniffing the grass and just trotting along. Another half hour in the truck and we are home. The two of the girls have been doing the Basset 500 around the fenced yard. Lots of humping on Ruby's part whether it be Paisley's head or rear. No agression yet, and I can only hope it stays that way with two females. The two have played for the past hour and my 9yr. old is tired. Paisley keep going to the gate and whining with a really high pitch. It is a huge separation from her family, and will just shower her with love to maybe finally feel at home. It's like I've played enough now and I want to go home now.

For the past few years I have contemplated getting a second Basset for company for Ruby too. So many of my cooworker said I was plane nuts, and I bought into that. Well, I believe I have made the right decision. Ruby has been pooping in a couple of rooms continually when I am out and so, what I have decided is to learn to live with it. I shall have all my rugs ripped out and put laminate down. Secondly I will install a doggy door. Here's a photo I too a couple of min ago. Paisley has much shorter legs than Ruby, shoulders like Zena, and a face a little like a Beagle. She is 2 years old. Not sure on her immunizations but the Vet has a practice in both towns I will phone him. I like the one photo of Paisley she lays with her back feet out the side when lying something Ruby can't do. I will take a photo of her face when ever Paisley stays still. Thank you so much everyone for listening and caring.

I'm glad it's all worked out...from the other Ruby!

janice