Are Your Bassett Hounds Prepared for an Emergency?
I was reading an emergency preparedness article recently in the newspaper while enjoying a Sunday morning cup of coffee with my Bassett Hounds at my feet and it got me to thinking what would happen if there was a disaster. Would I be prepared to care for my dogs?
I decided to right then and there write a list of what I need to get this week so I will be ready. As it turned out it wasn’t a very long list for you see Bassett Hounds don’t really require a lot beyond love and attention.
Below is the short list, only 6 things, that I wrote that day and I can even give you an update as of the writing of this post. I have all the things on this list prepared and in my garage ready for the day that we all hope never comes and to be honest it is a relief almost on the same level as the time I decided to get my family’s preparedness kit and supplies together. One less thing I need to worry about. Ahhh…
Alright finally and without further banter on my part, here is the list:
1) Food and Water, yes this is more than obvious but fortunately for Bassett Hounds and for us this is an easy one. Most dry dog foods (kibble) will last a year in the original bag making it an easy thing to store and you can rotate it every time you get a new bag meaning you never have to through out anything. You can keep the water fresh by replacing it at the same time as you rotate the food. That can serve as your reminder to update what needs to be updated.
2) On the opposite end of having the food prepared you will need to prepare for having proper supplies to deal with elimination. This can include gloves, bags, newspapers and trash bags.
3) A Leash and collar are required to control your dog as needed as well as a crate for him to sleep in and travel in if necessary.
4) A few toys, chews, and maybe even a ball to entertain your dog and possible you in a less than ideal situation.
5) Any required medicines need to be stored. Please talk to your vet and see if he can suggest more shelf stable varieties of your dog’s medicine and about the possibility of rotating your supply similar to the suggested way to rotate your dog food in item one above. Also add generic first aid supplies to your human first aid kit in sufficient amounts to cover your Bassett Hounds too.
6) Identification, ID tags and paperwork all copied and stored in weather proof protection. This is in case you get separated from your dog and need to provide proof of ownership. A great way to do so beyond the paperwork is to have photo’s of you and your dog together.
This is not an exhaustive list but it will go a long way in time of need when you will want to be prepared to care for all those you love including your Bassett Hounds.
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A Bassett Hounds Life Gives Free Stuff
We have some very exciting news for all the Bassett Hounds lovers that are our regular readers and even those of you that have just stopped by. We have created some gifts for you. The movie below showcases these two freebies. We have a Toolbar with a myriad of features and we also have a screensaver that is simply amazing if you love these dogs like we do. Check out the video and if you want either of the things that we offer just click on the links at the bottom of the post.
If for any reason there is trouble seeing the video, here is the information that is contained in it. Highlighting our Toolbar and our Screensaver
First the Bassett Hounds Life Toolbar. We have customized it for either Internet Explorer or for Firefox. It offers several rich features that you will find useful everyday as you work and relax. There is a search bar of course along with a listing of many useful websites, feeds, articles, videos and pictures. There is a customizable radio player, a weather monitor that you will find very useful for a quick check of the temperature. You can even add shortcuts to some of your favorite Microsoft programs like Excel, Word, Notepad and Calculator to make it even more useful. Probably most useful addon is the email notifier that is available on the right end of the bar. It keeps you constantly aware of unread emails without checking. It integrates with most popular email providers and you can customize it by clickig the down arrow next to the radio. All the rest of the toolbar options are also housed here.
Second and the most straightforward of the freebies is the screensaver where we have taken some unique and beautiful pictures of Bassett Hounds and compiled them together to make a very interesting display when your computer is setting idle.
We hope you enjoy these free gifts as much as we enjoyed making them for you. If you love this breed as much as we do then you will find both of these gifts useful and fun.
Download the Firefox Toolbar here
This is a zip file, just download, unzip and drag the unzipped file into your Firefox Browser. There is also an instruction file contained in the zip file.
Download the Internet Explorer Toolbar here
This is an installer. You just download it and double click it, run the installer and your toolbar will be installed into Internet Explorer.
Download the Screensaver here
This is an installer. You just download it, double click it, run the installer and your screensaver will be installed and activated in your computer.
We proudly assure you that these files have been tested many times and are virus, Trojan and spyware free. You can download The Bassett Hounds Life tools with confidence. They will keep you busy, informed and entertained without a worry.
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Bassett Hounds are Funny
I was contemplating what to write about Bassett Hounds and considering the serious nature of this blog, I thought it could use an injection of humor. I began to search for ideas about what was funny about this breed that isn’t already overly familiar.
Although I didn’t find anything new that was specifically funny about the breed, I did find some things that were quite unique and humorous.
The first is a site that uses a rapping / scratching / barking dog of the kind we all love except this one you are totally in control of, unlike that lovable lazy blob that lays at you feet most nights, sleeps most days and has a mind of his own.
Go on over to the site but be forewarned isn’t even in English. I think they are selling something to do with communications. Cell phones, internet etc. and I really am not sure how the rapping dog plays into it. If any of you know this language maybe you could leave a comment and explain what the dog has to do with cell phones and internet service and I will update the post.
The other unique and funny thing that I found was about the cartoon character Droopy Dog, created in the early 40s as a slow speaking sad faced Basset Hound who could out maneuver all his rivals. The funny thing was he was nominated for an Academy Award in 1957. Now from the perspective of this century that is funny in my book. Here is what Wikipedia says about Droopy Dog:
Droopy is an animated cartoon character, an anthropomorphic dog (a basset hound), created by Tex Avery for theatrical cartoon shorts produced by the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer cartoon studio in 1943. Essentially the polar opposite of Avery’s other famous MGM character, the loud and wacky Screwy Squirrel, Droopy moved slowly and lethargically, spoke in a jowly monotone, and, though he didn’t look like much, was shrewd enough to outwit his enemies.
Can you imagine in an age of smart-y pants Bart Simpson and the edgy adult humor of today’s cartoons, a character even loosely based on the wholesome pranks and mental agility of dim witted Bassett Hounds being nominated for an Academy Award? I mean what commercial value does he have anyway? Times have changed! Or have we changed into a species with a callused sense of humor in need of more and more stimulation to be put us into a comatose state we interrupt as entertainment? Sorry, now I’m moving from humor into commentary.
Hopefully you will find these things a little funny or at least cause you to take pause from your hectic day and maybe sport a smile next time you glance at your unique and humorous Bassett Hounds.
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A Bassett Hounds Buyer Nightmare
Get it? “Hammy and Cheese”, the perfect pair!
Looking back on the meeting she had with him. She thinks he was very anxious for her to take the dog but she and the kids had been so excited that she didn’t really pay attention. She was too busy looking and playing with all the beautiful babies he had for sale. There was nothing in writing either so she had no way of recovering from what appeared to be a scam. At least it felt like that to her.
Holly had spent $1350 on vet bills and the initial purchase so what started as an exciting adventure had now turned into a nightmare now that Cheese Whiz was gone. It is no surprise to anyone that Holly could be blinded by those sad eyes and floppy ears but one has to ask, what do those of us that love Bassett Hounds need to do differently?
Here is a list of 6 suggestions for the time you are looking for a puppy.
1.) We have to keep ourselves from getting caught up in the moment while we are “shopping” for a puppy. You know “puppy love” is very strong.
2.) Second, you should permanently record the breeder’s information including phone number, address and maybe even a driver’s license or ID.
3.) Fortunately in some states there are now “lemon laws” covering the sale of puppies. The following states have some form of these laws:
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Each state is different in what it covers and what recourse a buyer has and for how long. For instance one major difference is the length of time a buyer is covered. It can range from 7 days to one year depending on the state.
4.) Deal only with reputable breeders. They will always provide a health warrantee and you need to get it in writing and pictures would be best for proof.
5.) Take pictures. Take a picture with the breeder and the two of you holding his puppies. It can be for “your album”. This is a good record of the person and the time of purchase. Make sure the date stamp is turned on when you take the shot. Most cameras have the ability to do that and it will be one more piece of proof if you need it.
6.) Meet at their residence or business so you have an address to tie into the transaction. If they insist on meeting you in a public place take a picture of their car and license plate. That will serve as additional ID if necessary.
Once you have your puppy at home it is naturally your responsibility to take care of the dog as well as possible. It is not uncommon for lack of exercise, grooming and cheap or unhealthy dog food to be the cause of health problems. It is your job to get educated for your dog’s sake. These things and others topics about Bassett Hounds will be covered in other posts for other days.
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