The Daily Drool - Memorial Wall

We found you at the flea market when you were 10 weeks old with a sign around your neck, "Looking for a loving home". It was a match made in heaven. We know you have gone to the "Rainbow Bridge" and you are on a hill somewhere sharing a pound of Valentine's chocolate with your basset sister Daisy. You were taken from us too soon and we miss you terribly.
Love, Mom, Dad and basset sister Kerstie

My whole life I wanted a Basset Hound. I had stuffed Basset Hound animal toys long before Abby came into my life. Although I've loved all dogs I've had, I've always wondered why I had this fascination for Basset Hounds. My wonder was answered when the heavens above sent Abby to me-The fulfillment I found by the lovable, cuddly, gentle way of Abby is my answer. I miss her kisses and cuddling terribly and I know no matter how many other dogs I love in my life, Abby will stand apart from the rest.
Her Daddy & Labrador Brother, Murphy, miss her on their long walking adventures in the woods, playing in the yard as well as all of us just cuddling up in front of the TV together. Abby will always be loved, missed and, most of all, not forgotten.
Love,
Mommy, Daddy & Murphy

You came into my life when I heard that a red/white basset boy was abandoned in Texas and needed a forever home to call his own. You were relayed up here to Michigan and you were mine. You lived with at my mom's house until I got my own. You were my Love Bug, my Red Baron, and fellow Krispy Kreme fanatic. This house seems so empty without you. I still have the smell of your fur in my nose. Even though tears are running down my face as I write this, I know that somehow we'll meet again. When it's my time to go, I hope I see those soulful brown eyes and your "rump roast" shaking as you wag your tail. I love you Al and I'll never forget you. I promise....

Dear Albie
When I first met you I had a phobia of dogs , but with yours and daddys help we became best friends. You were always by my side. I would always tell you my problems and you rested your chin on my knee to tell me it would be o.k.
You will always be our little boy with your bursting personality and your long floppy ears.
We will always love you boy and miss feeding times when you used to sit and wait until we said go on then and you dived into your food bowl getting your dinner everywhere. We will continue to keep the scraps for you and Sam and Toots will thank you at last for not being there.
All our love
Mummy & Daddy xxxxx

To our "Weedles". If you only knew how much we all miss you. You were the constant in our lives. The first thing we saw in the morning and the last thing we saw at night. From the first day we brought you home until the day we had to put you to sleep to ease your suffering. We miss your wet nose and your slobbers. Hopefully, you are waiting for St. Peter to let you outside to go do your "duty". We will always miss you and we think of you
every day. Love Greg, Zach and Kyle

alexe you and i had quet an adventher that will never for gonten like the tim you stole my pizzea and and got sick inth pool and bit the maial man

You were our bud,our friend,JJ the bassetts companion.What did we do to deserve to lose you to kidney Failure?Why us?You were the best dog I the world.I remember when you were laying on the couch sick and unable to move,we let JJ in and he bounced off the walls doing three sixties just to see you.You should see JJ now.He is afraid of people because he thinks they are going to take him away just like they did to you.He digs up the places in the carpet where you were last laying all the time.How you died was sad..I was at school and the doctor said he had great news they were going to give you a cat scan to see what was rong and she was calling Richy at work to tell him the great news and you cralled to her feet,took your last breath and died just as Rich picked up the reciever.I hope they have your favorite food where you are;potato chips!You used to find a way into the cabnet to sneak your beloved chips,Ruffles.We miss you…you were the best dog in the world and I'll never EVER forget you,Big Al!

You didn't ask for much only a little love and attention. You obeyed almost all the time, the only time you strayed is when you followed your nose. You stole my heart, and there is a big hole in it now. The house just feels like it is so empty. I'm glad you are no longer in any pain or discomfort. There will never be another Alfred!!
Forever Love and Miss You Puppy!!

All-of-Her was completely incorrigible and immensely proud of it. She and I flunked out of obedience school; Don and she dropped out when he became too embarrassed to keep going back. There was the time she knocked a little boy down to get his ice-cream. There was the time she
snapped at the little girl who had put her hand through the fence to pet the pretty doggie. There was the time at the dog-park where she
scrapped with the big dog until the big dog drew blood. She was a tough chick.

All-of-Her had a special fondness for Christmas day; she loved to spend it at the emergency vet clinic. There was the urinary-tract infection; there was the slipped disk; there was the box of chocolate; and then there was the turkey bone incident.

She didn't seem to miss Edison when he went to the Bridge last October; she really always wanted to be an ‘only dog.' At the end, when she was very, very sick, she let us snuggle her. We were so grateful that she let us love on her before we had to let her go.

Our beautiful, evil child is gone.

Connie & Don

To Mack, our very first basset! Playful and happy, a perfect watch dog but friend to all! We miss you so!
Love, Mom, Dad, Amy & Kyle

Dear Sam: To our best girl! You are missed so very much. Your time with us was much too short. We miss the hugs and kisses, sharing snacks and all the love you gave in return. Augie keeps the couch covered for the both of you! Please look after your brother. Someday we'll be together again.
Love, Mom, Dad, Amy & Kyle

Annie was our first basset. We informally rescued her in response to an ad in the newspaper when she was a year old. She lived to be almost 16, and we treasured our years together. She loved going for a w-a-l-k and became famous for her basset taxi rides (going as far as she could in one direction and then having dad call home for a ride.) She attended the Illinois Waddle in 1998, and dad carried her the last few blocks. She taught us the joy of being owned by a basset. We miss her velvety ears, her sweet gray nose, her head resting on top of your foot while you worked in the kitchen, her helping daddy in the yard, and her snuggling with us on
the couch. She was our baby, and there will never be another girl quite like her. Three months after Annie went to the Bridge, we adopted Zoey from Guardian Angel Basset Rescue. And another love story began. Thanks, Annie, for showing us the basset way.
Lynn & Linda Ferrell

Please forgive us Archie, we did not know. Never in our wildest dreams did we think that this terrible thing could happen. We thought we had everything accounted for. The brand new fence around our big back yard, why didn't we remember about the pool? Why didn't we be sure the bottom gate was locked? You were only seven months old. You didn't deserve to die. We've owned half a dozen dogs over our lifetime, but you were by far the best. You made us happy, you made us laugh without even trying! We will always own bassets, and thanks to you they will always be safe! We've set a headstone on top of your ashes in the backyard. We will never ever forget you, you beautiful creature.
Until we meet again....
Love
Tim, Heidi, Dustin, Luke and Drew

Words cannot say how my heart broke on Christmas Day, when you had to leave us. You were the best of friends, and the most loyal family member. You never judged any of us, forgave us for everything, gave us your love and companionship, and never asked for anything in return. I'll never forget when we brought you home, and we all knew you just belonged with us. You had the kindest eyes, the best ears in the world, and the most sincere soul. I am so sorry we couldn't do more for you when you became ill. I know that one day, you will be waiting for me at the gates of heaven, and will give me the best Arthur-kiss ever. We all miss you so much.
Love, Angelica

ARTHUR (Ralphie)
12-27-88 - 5/17/99

You were the first dog i ever had, and though you have been gone nearly two years now, my
eyes have tears in them while i write this. It seems just like yesterday that i looked into those big brown eyes of yours and said goodbye for the last time, we all miss you very much and god willing we will meet again someday.
john, nancy, freddy and your little brother Barney.

Arthur, from the first moment we met you came running to me, only 5 weeks old. I had to wait another few weeks till I could take you home.
Even on your last day, struggling for breath you ran to me one last time to tell me how much you missed me that day and how glad you were that I was home...and then to say good-bye to me. Letting you go was the hardest thing I have ever done, my pwecious buddy. I hoped that holding you close to my heart would somehow make it easier for you to leave. But it didn't. Maggie misses you terribly, you who would run up to everyone to greet them and as if to say, it was okay for her to approach. She no
longer has you to and so now she just barks and cowers away. Kyle misses you jumping on his head while in bed and planting yourself on his feet as if to say I'm not moving so you can't either. I have a wonderful portrait of you and many photos around and when I see them I smile and then realize you are not in the next room and become sad
again. You were the greatest pal and I miss you every day. My love for you is forever and I will hold you in my heart until the day I join you.....Mummas' boy.
Love,
Mommy, Kyle, Dad and Maggie

To our sweetest Angel, we still miss you terribly. We will never forget all the love and good memories you have given us. You are forever in our hearts. Until we meet again...

Audrey my girl, I will really miss you. You loved your daily walks, even though you were so old. Every night you would come sleep in my room in your "bed".You had the best care even at the end. You were the best dog ever and you will be missed. I can not wait until I cross the rainbow bridge myself to be with you again. I miss you my Audrey baby.
Love Samantha and the rest of the family.

BJ-I can't believe you're gone. I love you so much and can't stop crying. It was so sudden and it hurts so much. The only comfort I have is knowing you and Baby are together again. I'm going to miss you and your "swimming", your flopping, your crossed eyes and your overbite. In spite of all that, you were perfect in3⁄4our eyes. I miss you so much already. I will think of you everyday.
We love you so much.
Love-Mom, Dad, Lori, Brandy and Bailey

We had to put down our Baby today. Your kidneys had been failing for awhile and you were in so much misery. We love you so much. I still remember the day when you and BJ came to live with us. Your little pink sweater barely fit you were so fat!! And how you cried and cried and cried (hence the name Baby). But you learned soon that your life of luxury was nothing to cry about. All the scraps you could have ever wanted (those eyes!! How could we say no?) Belly rubbers everywhere and always a lap to sit on. Kitties to chase....people to dance for. How your little fat fanny would jiggle when you would hop around. I've cried since the moment I found out and won't stop for awhile. We love you so much, Baby. We miss you so much, already. Love Mom, Dad, Lori and your sister BJ.

Baby Bonnie, I fell in love with you the first time I saw you at Melissa's home in Waterford. Jo said she could tell I was a dog person, all their bassets and Baby Bonnie came right to me, all wanting attention. Baby Bonnie, you wanted to come home with me that day! I knew then you had stolen my heart. You were my first basset and certainly not my last. You came into my life when I was diagnosed with depression, somehow you knew that "Mama", needed to focus on you and not herself. You made me think of other things, made me smile and laugh. Just this year, when I was recovering from surgery, you were my "homecare basset"! Oh, how I will miss you when the Red Wings play, your howls when the Wings scored. Miss you when I peel potatoes and how you managed to get a potato and eat it all...miss you during the summer, stealing green tomatoes out of Grampa's garden...miss you when I plant the flowers outside...just plain miss you Baby Bonnie. You are in a better place now, at the Rainbow Bridge, watching and waiting for me. I will be there someday, Baby Bonnie. The first thing I will do is hug you and give you an eternal belly rub!
Lovingly missed by, Moma Ruthie, Grampa Bill, and Aunt Meme

I know that I watched you being born on this glorious day. I had no clue that you would be taken away. I know in my heart to heaven you will go. You will be in the grandest dog show. Take care of yourselves for you will be missed. I am sitting here in sorrow and clinching my fists. I know deep down that you will be cared for. For God has a gate and his arms open wide, for you to come in, so take care my sweet angels and I will see you someday and I know this is true. For your with the others that have past before you. I will miss you dearly and I have a heavy heart, but deep in my soul we will never be apart.
Love Mom and Angela,
You will be missed dearly.

BAGGINS
2/1/93 - 3/10/04

You were our closest companion. We loved you no matter how many
times you pooped in your pants, and even knowing that you sometimes bit us or other people. We loved you and so did eveybody else. You were the cutest dog there ever was. And even when you were getting old, you always seemed like a puppy. We all loved going to the Bassett Hound picnics where all the dogs seemed like cousins or brothers and sisters.
You made our house a warmer place, and we wish we could have had you with us forever. But now you've got to go over the Rainbow Bridge.

Bob and Candy Lider

You were our first borne. You always gave Mom and Dad more love than we could ever imagine. I would do anything to hear your whinny cry again to tell mom it is time to get up. I loved to watch you play like you were a cat and try to sneak up on me when you thought I was not watching. I miss having you cuddle with me on the bed and keep me warm. I miss your big brown eyes and those beautiful velvet ears. You were the best friend anyone could ever have. I could never forget you!!! Please watch over Mom and Dad until we can join you in heaven one day.
Mom, Dad, and your sister Shelby

I always wanted a bassett hound. I finally got you. My life was fulfilled when I got you. You were a beautiful bassett hound. I really enjoyed your howling and your long floppy ears. I will always miss you. Hope to see you soon..
Mom

Your time with us was too short!!!! I miss your slobbering and the cuddles from you,I miss hearing your barks and howls,and I miss watching you trip on your ears and our games we played, but MOST OF ALL I MISS YOU!!!! WAIT FOR ME....WE WONT FORGET YOU!!!
WE LOVE YA SOOOOO MUCH!!!!! Forever, Mom, Lindsay,and Lauren

He had just turned 5 years old on July 25th, but had succumbed to a cancer called hemangiosarcoma. This is virtually unheard of in basset hounds but for some reason our Bailey was struck down with it.

We loved him from the first moment we saw him and cannot put into words how much we miss him.

We only noticed in July that there could be something wrong with him ˆ never in a hundred years thinking it would be something that would take him from us at such an early age and at such a rapid pace.

He had so many endearing qualities and he always knew when it was time to eat or his snack time and if we were busy he would surely remind us!

I miss the times when we walked together in the morning. I would meet my husband half way and hand him off and we would meet again on the way home. My husband would let Bailey off of his leash and he would run to me, tail wagging and roll over and give me sloppy kisses when we met.

I miss the times when we had family gatherings and if I was paying too much attention to my grandchildren Bailey would always come over and nudge me to let me know he was there too. I would always pet him and tell him he was still the best boy and my baby.

I miss the times when we would be watching television and Bailey would go back and forth between my husband and myself to have his back massaged, scratched and rubbed.

I miss the times when I would get out of the shower in the morning and he would be there waiting for me and when I went to bed at night he was on the bed before I could lie down.

I miss the times when I drove into the driveway and Bailey was sitting in the window waiting for me.

I miss everything about him.

He went everywhere with us ˆ church, work, weddings, Wendy‚s and even funerals.

We hope he is at Rainbow Ridge with Corey, Clancy and C.J. and that he is running and barking and not suffering any more and that some day we will meet again.

We miss you Bailey and hope that you know that we tried everything to make you well again but God had other plans for you.

Love, Mom and Dad

BANDIT
June 22, 1993 – December 22, 2006

I helped bring you into this world Bandit and we were together for 13 years, but that doesn’t make it any easier to lose you. As I waited for you to get up this morning it was with a heavy heart I realized that wasn’t going to happen. I know in my heart you are waiting at Rainbow Bridge with your Mom and Dad, Dollie and Guss, and that Ben is there with you also. I miss you all so much!!! I know that we will all be together again someday, but for now I have to stay here to take care of your other brothers and sisters. My heart is with you all and I love and miss you so much. Until we meet again, I love you all!!! XXXXXOOOOO

Bangles we loved you and miss you deeply. Have fun playing on the bridge with all the other puppies until we meet again!
Mariah

Barney, oh how wonderful you made our lives, you were the sweetest and most loving boy and we think of you daily, God Bless you my angel - we love you so.
Love, Mom,Dad,Bosley,Becky,Baxter & Brad

You were my best friend for the past 14 years. You have gotten me thru good times and bad. Baron, you never turned your back on me when some others did. I love you and miss you so very much. Nickye has a baby girl named Peighton, who would have just loved you to pieces. We have Stonye, who we love, but there will never be another Baron Von Wrinkle. Rest well my good friend and wait for me on "The Rainbow Bridge" I will be there someday and we will be together forever. I LOVE YOU BABY BEAR

For 4 longs years you waited. Abused, beaten and injured. Mommy is sorry that she did not find you and rescue you sooner my angel. By the time you came into my life the beautiful and bright boy that has once been was but a shell. I'm sorry that your last 8 months on earth were a blur of doctors and specialist as Mommy desperatly tried to repair your broken face and bruised brain.
Finally, there was nothing left for Mommy but to release you from the pain of this life. I told you then and I will tell you again. Wait for Mommy by the bridge. I will see you again and in the next life lavish you with all the love and attention you were denied in this one. I still cry for you, but understand that you are free now.
Love, Mommy.

We lost you within 6 months of each other, but will never lose you in our hearts and minds. Miss the way you could howl, greeted us at the door and your warmth at the foot of our beds. We will always love you both and know that you are looking out of us from above. Until we meet again---
Val, Kirk, Alexa, Lauren and Drew

We miss you so much Barney. I know that you and Daddy are together in Heaven and watching over us. We love you both.
Love,
Amy, Packy, Michael, and Mommy

Up to the point Barney was born he was small and weak; being the runt of the litter. Barney was special to me and my family because he was different from Slo Mo and other dogs that is hard for me to explain. I can say though, it felt as if when you talked to him he would listen and comprehend to what you were saying. When I was ever nervous about doing something or going somewhere , being around Barney somehow made me feel better. Barney, I hope you have fun with Beagie and Christle after you cross Rainbow Bridge. We will never forget about you Barney, Love, Mommy, Daddy, Slo Mo and Eric.

"Barney Basset (of Hedgehog) Gelston died yesterday, euthanised at twelve years, six months and two weeks after an acute illness indicative of irreversible kidney problems and, of course, aging. He was a dog of great dignity and gentleness, and he was sent into the world to take care of us as we grieved our previous basset. We did everything we could to provide him with a first class life and home, and we are pleased to say that he received first class medical care, with the emphasis on caring, caring for his physical health and his dignity. It is safe to say that his veterinarian and his staff quite loved Barney, too. We miss his presence and irresistable personality, his quiet dignity, and his gentleness, and we rejoice in having belonged to him for 12 1/2 years.
Karen and Jim Gelston
Bradford, Pennsylvania

Just the kindest, most understanding and sweet puppy of all times. No one could take your place. You remain our very best friend and the light of our lives.
Harriet, Jerry, Jeremy and Amy

Some friends gave us the pick of the litter, for me playing Santa for their family. Tanya and I picked you Barney, and you were the best. We'll never forget how you played soccer, with a ball bigger than you, all the unconditional love, trust, and companionship you gave, or the time you stole a hotdog from someones plate when you wrere 8 months old. I called you "My Boy" and you were the best when we took our walks in the mountains. Barney, you will always be in our hearts and minds. We don't know when, but look for us, because we will see you again on "Rainbow Bridge".
Miss and love you, Tanya, Mom and Dad

BARNEY & FRED
? - 11/98 and ? - 1/99

Fred, my first bassett. What a character you were. From your ability to open the fridge and clean off the bottom three shelves. To your love of bell peppers and apples (fresh off the bushes and trees of course).
Barney, my old man. I do not know what you life was like before you came to live with me. I suspect it was not very nice. You were the most trusting and protective soul.
You both had to leave much to soon. I know you are happy and free of pain and physical imperfections. Wait for me at the bridge.
Know that you are in my mind often, in my heart always.
Jill
Merlyn & Arthur (the boys) - Gwenevere & B.B. (the girls)

As a child the only thing that would calm me and give me piece of mind was a stuffed Basset toy. I would lay down and place him on my chest and stroke his ears..This was my only sanity. Not until I was an adult of 28 years did God bless me with my Soul mate and one true love.....Bart....He was God's and natures perfect creation.
From the moment our eyes locked it was true and instant love.. It reminded me of when a cartoon character floats on air towards the smell of a freshly baked pie, ( But in this scene the pie floated back) From that first day, we were inseperable..Bart and I did EVERYTHING together.
He traveled in the car with me ( the Bart mobile) and would sit with his front half on my lap as he would rest his head in my left hand..( I don't know who was more content him ,,or me,,), Bart was with me constantly. He even came to work with me. We were known as a pair by everyone.And of course,everone that came in contact with Bart fell instantly in love with him....His perfect deep brown eyes, his perfect Picaso markings, his exceptionally long ears, and the pure love that he possessed in that compact body..
Then last year on Memorial day weekend, at around 1:00 in the morning, he began to act strange.. on the way to the 24 hour vet emergency room, he died in my arms, as i cradled him and rocked him, and begged him not to leave me. when i arrived at the emergency room they asked how long it had been since he had stopped breathing, and even tried to resuscitate him, but it was to late..He was gone , as was a huge piece of my heart...Ill never forget the vet asking me if I wanted to view his body,and going in , and hitting my head against the wall refusing to believe it was real and hoping that I would wake up from this ultimate nightmare,,unfortunaltely neither one of us woke from this.. I spent the next three months in shock and crying, aching for him to be a part of me again..
I Love you with every ounce of my being Bart man.. You were my life, and my only sanity in this crazy world..i would sell my soul to have you back again. God , I miss you so much. I dream about you and think of you all the time.You were one special angel in my life, my soul mate, my love my constant companion.
Someday well be together again ....Until then,,,, I love you my Baby Angel
My little Swidgie.
Love always Daddy Bei

All of our friends thought we were crazy because of how we still feel about Basil, he has been gone for almost 7 years and both my mother and i still cry when we think of him. Basil was my best friend and everything he did made me laugh. He ruled our house with a velvet over-sized paw. He would demand food by banging around his dish, and insist upon having his rear-end lifted up onto whatever couch, bed or chair i was currently occupying. Basil was very special, he had epilepsy, and needed medication everyday to control his seizures, but it never stopped him from enjoying life. There are so many great memories that i have of him, and sometimes i can still hear the thump of his tail on the carpet when i come home from work. Basil was my best friend, and i will never forget him, i loved him with all my heart, and i still miss him.
I love you Baby bas...Danielle

Baxter, our first Basset. We miss your face, with the white stripe, waiting for us when we get home. We miss the way you used to sit in front of us and snort whenever you wanted attention. We miss the way you buried bones and milkbones in every corner of the house, and then push "imaginary" dirt over them. I know you no longer feel the pain of your cancer. We love and miss you terribly.
Love
Roger, Teresa, Tyler, & Logan

Our baby boy Baxter age 11 died today. He hurt his back and had back sugary Jan. 2001. He had 11 good months after that. Monday Dec, 17th he threw a disk out. He had a disk disease. We brought him home with medication to see what we could do for him. Surgery was not an option because it was to close to the other disk that was fixed. Tues. Dec. 18th he lost bladder control and looked so ashamed for wetting his bed. Wed. Dec. 19th out vet visited our home and he was put to sleep in his favorite spot in the house, in front of the fireplace. Baxter we love and miss you so much. The best Christmas present we ever gave you was to let you go. Baxter loved Christmas he opened his own gifts, he got to do that early this year. I will be lost without him, but his brother Sebastian 12 years old will help me fill some of the void, as I to will help Sebastian fill his void.
WE LOVE YOU BAXTER BOY!!!!!!!!

We love you so much, Puppy-Roni. We had so many silly nicknames for you and you answered to every one of them. You don't know how much we will miss going for walks, playing with the tennis ball, giving you treats, sharing tomatoes from the garden, hearing your nails on the floor in the middle of the night, cleaning your drool off the walls, your greetings when we come home from work, and most of all your undivided, unconditional love. It is so unfair that you had so many health problems and had to suffer so much in your short lifetime. We did our best to provide the best possible home and we know you appreciated it. You can't know how much we appreciated you and how much joy you brought to so many people in your 3 1/2 years. In the end, the lymphoma was too much for you. You were so strong for us - even in the last few hours. We are absolutely devastated that you are gone, but we know you are in a better place. Some day we will cross the Rainbow Bridge together. We will always love you!!!!!!

Love, Mama' and Papa'

He was the answer to the sad prayer; kept me company through my saddest days; shared his noble spirit and perfect friendship... Sleep on, my dearest BEANS. I thank God because He gave you to me...THANKS FOR PASSING THROUGH.
I'll always cherish your memory.
With love,
Aurora

born in New Hampshire 12/16/96. Brought home with us to Connecticut where she was dearly loved by her family, Boomer, Sally, Annie, Lucia and Nina. She warmed us, she teased us, she taught us. A blue ribbon wonder, at one. Killed in a hit and run accident New Year's eve, '97, while visitng her friends and "godmother basset" Lucy, back in New Hampshire. We miss you always.

Please add my boy who passed early this morning. He was a wonderful boy and a best friend to me. I got to help deliver him and blow in his face so he would take his first breath. He will be forever missed by all that got the privilege to know him.

Today had to be one of the saddest days of our life. We had to make the decision to ease your suffering. Rather then putting you through the agony of all kinds of tests and things that would have just made you more uncomfortable, we chose to send you to the Rainbow Bridge. We know you are happy and at rest now in heaven with Grandpa. We're sure he greeted you there with open arms. We miss you so much, sweetie. Til we're all together again, please know we love you more then anything. Be happy. Rest in peace, baby.
All our love, Dad Ronnie, Mom Joni and brother Bryan

how i suffered when i realized i had to put you down. you were so young. you went blind first and then we found that you had lymphosarcoma and there was nothing we could do to ease your suffering. i cried so much that i thought i would die too. i walked with your leash in my hand for a week before i realized i couldnt bare to be without you. i now have a new little pal. he is 4 months old and just as friendly and loving as you were. he will never take your place but he has made me feel happy again. i know you are waiting at the bridge but i hope you are not too lonesome with all your
playmates. i miss you forever my little bo.
mary casper

When you sat on my foot at the Humane Association, I was in love with you and your breed. You brought us such happiness in the time we had you. You fought a brave fight at the end, and we hope you are happy and at peace.
You were our constant protector, friend, and joy. We love you Beau Beau.
Always, Dad, Mom, Bailey, Dexter, and Sadie

To our gorgeous girl in heaven...we miss you and think of you still every day. You taught us so much about unconditional love and devotion, and we carry this with us every day as we go on about our lives without you.
Thanks to you and God for sending us a new special friend to share our lives with. When we look into her bright shining eyes, we see you and feel again your caring touch upon our lives. Thank you, Boo-Boo. Please watch over Wiggins until Carym gets there to keep all of you in
line. God will keep all of us safe until we can be together again.Love...from your family.

There are no words to capture how much we miss you. You came into our lives over 12 years ago and since then life has been much more rewarding and special. When we first got you, you were going to be "an outside dog". Needless to say, that was a joke. We had to lift you from your very own airbed on the day we had to let you go. You were as special to our family as any member and we will always remember your special quirks and amazing personality. I hope in heaven you are receiving the hershey kisses you always demanded after your dinner and every now and then an Arby's roast beef sandwich. You filled a void in all of our lives and you will never be forgotten. Someday when the tears stop falling, I will look tword the sky and smile remembering the wonderful time you gave us, but until then just know we love you and miss you dearly.

Mommy, Daddy and Rachel

Thank you, Belle, for being such a wonderful friend. We'll always remember our fun travels together...to the beach, on camping trips, and through all the states we lived in. Enjoy your many W-A-L-K-S in that big "neighborhood" in the sky. You were a good dog to the very end, sweeetie. We love you always.
Love,
Mommy, Daddy, and Erin

Ben, you came into our lives and hearts just like a baby does. We miss you so much. You were the best dog any owner could ask for! We miss your happy face when we come home. We expect you to come running to us to greet us at the back door. We miss your loving companionship, but most of all we miss YOU! We hope you're in a better place now without suffering. I will never forget as you looked at me one last time and died in my arms. You were the BEST, Ben! We love you!
Mom, Dad, Danny & Meggie

Dearest Bentley, we Miss you very much. Things are not the same around our home.
You were my Shadow, from the time I brought you home. You were different from
all the other Basset's we had, a True Gentleman, thats what you were. Quiet and calm, always layed back. Everyone loved you, we miss you ,until we meet again.
Missed and Loved
Rachelleann , Parkerwade & Preston

Bert came to Mid America Basset Rescue a very sick 12 year old in August 1999. He stayed at my house as a permament foster for a very brief 6 months. We were sure the old boy--quite spry for a senior basset--would outlive all of us! He loved to counter cruise and even tried to scale my son's desk to get a PopTart on the top bunkbed (hence his middle name, after Sir Edmund Hillary!)
We don't know his real birthday, but, through vet records, we could narrow it down to February, and chose the middle. I think he chose to leave us on the Leap Year Day so we wouldn't have an anniversary reminder every year that he is gone. I wish we could have known Bert a lot sooner, but I'm glad we were able to make his last 6 months his very best.
Susan and the rest of MABR

I miss you so much Betsy, what else can I say? So many wonderful years have gone by with you, and I'm mourning over the ones ahead without you. The first day I set eyes on you, through your droopy eyes, and lonely looking face, I knew you were the the sweetest, most caring doggy. I was right. I want you to know that I'm sorry for drifting away from you at the end...I regret it. I love you my Kentucky baby, my "Betsy Wetsy", my best friend. :*) Until we meet again
-Julia

Bentley went to the bridge on 3-18-97. He was 13 1/2. He was my baby and I really miss him.

I could not let his time on earth, and with me, pass without mention.
He was my perfect match - we even looked alike (or so people said).
He was loving, devoted, solitary, social, stubborn, and ate anything within smell and reach (which was frequently underestimated).
He was clumsy, yet distinguished.
Aloof at times, he feigned independence, but was not happy in my absence and
let it be known.
He did what he wanted, when he wanted, and did not take correction well.
He knew his place and that was anywhere he wanted to be.
And, from now on that will be... forever in my heart.He was and will always be the "Boober"
And... I loved him so
Marci

We said goodbye to our big dog Bert yesterday. He was almost 13, a big lovable softy and we miss him terribly. He's with his sister Queenie now and still probably eating too much, but thats OK its just one big tuckfest now. I love you Bert.
Mum and Dad.

It is very hard to say goodbye to you today. You have been a constant companion for almost 11 years and you will always be our handsome guy. There is a deep hole in our hearts that right now seems will never mend.
Love Mom, Dad Danielle and Lucee too

You were my first basset. A beautiful tri. You gave kisses and hand shakes and much more than that you had the sweetest spirit I ever knew. Rest peacefully baby you are now free of pain. We love you much.

I found you on a cold February day in 1995. You were sick, had heartworms, mange and intestinal parasites as well as a bad heart. I did not want to keep another dog, but try as I did, I could not find your owner or anyone who wanted you. We started calling you Birdie because you could make little bird sounds when you really wanted something. The vet said you were so sick and old you probably would not survive heartworm treatment. Were they ever wrong. In a matter of a week you had worked your way into my and my husbands hearts. We spend $$$$$ on you at the vet over the next few years, and you were worth every penny. You not only survived the heartworm treatment, but lived another 4 1/2 great years. You were the one great dog of my life, and although I will never be without a Basset Hound again, no dog will ever be able to take your place. You were the sweetest, funniest, stinkiest, most lovable, stubborn Basset that I think ever lived. We lost you on July 4 1999, and it has taken me this long to be able to write your tribute. Even though losing you broke my heart, if I could do it all over again I would still pick you up off the road, because you gave me and my husband a lifetime of good memories. We love you little Birdie. Rest in
Peace.

You were the best friend I ever had. Daddy is going to miss you, BooBoo. Trips to the lake will never be the same without you along to sniff out the catfish for me. Ralph and Little Loosey are lonely without you here to help whine for Milkbones and ice cream. Wait for me there at Rainbow Bridge, I will look for you on the picnic table in the sunshine.
Love, Daddy

We miss you terribly, Blue, but we are thankful for the time you were with us, short though it was. There was never a day you didn't bring joy and love into our lives. We know now that Heaven has rawhide chips to chew and snow to romp in.
Love,
Mom, Dad, Karl, Kari, Nana and Judy

My Beloved Bo-Forever to me you will be that silly puppy
Tripping over oversized ears...
You gave me great joy..and now tears.
But I know now...and I'll now then
You were indeed, my friend.

Bo,
When I found you on the morning of Nov 22, 1999, your were in such pain not being able to breathe, and I knew the time had come that the Vet had told me years eariler. I tried to save you but, your little heart just couldn't last anymore. Your daddy Fred misses you so much, he cries and looks for you everyday. He even sleeps in your house, hoping you will come home.
Bo, I remember when Kristy picked you after Casey gave you life with us. We know how your stuggled not being able to walk at first. The vet said you might, and you did, even though you walked like a bad drunk. It was great at feeding time when you would sit up on your funny hind legs and beg for your food. Feeding time was one of your favorite times. I remember the squirrel patrol, as you would chase and bay at them as they ran across the telephone lines, you were so funny.
I know that you are in a place where you have no more medical problems, and your on squirrel patrol all the time. Your there with your mother Casey, waiting for your daddy Fred, and all of us to be together again. Bo, we all miss you very much, and we love you, and just be watching for us at the rainbow bridge. You be good, and have fun and play hard, and we will see you
soon!!!
Love,
Rusty, Terry, Kristy, Trishia, and Fred

You came into our lives just last February, an old guy who was found wandering with no tags. We brought Baxter to meet you, and we knew it was a match. We loved everyday we had with you, the way you would ask for your cookies, how you would talk while rubbing your back on the carpet, and the way you would sleep on you back and run in your dreams.
Cancer took you from us too soon, but we know you are no longer in pain. We will see you again, soon. We love you, Bobodo.
Love, Mom, Dad and Baxter

We made a wish for a Basset Hound and there you were. We found you at a shelter in 1989. You were only 6 months old, sitting there in a corner of the kennel all by yourself. Our wish had come true! We were so excited the day we were able to take you home with us.
You were a celebrity for many years and will not be forgotten. Everyone enjoyed the way you sang with papa, on stage, and said "mama" when you wanted a cookie. You were on T.V. and had a write-up in the newspaper. We won't forget those many parades on the big 18 wheeler, that you loved riding and looking out to the crowds. You just loved being on stage with us. You always made us so proud. We miss you and will always love you.
Love,
Papa, Mama, Grandma, Aunty, JJ, Donnie, and your sister Ellie Mae Clampet

Bogie....what can we say? We've had many bassets, but you were the King of them all. Especially we miss the way you 'trained' any new puppy that we got as to the rules of the house and the way they should behave. And I miss you under the covers on cold nights to keep me warm, and the way you growled at Dad from under there whenever he touched you. And coming home from work to find you had "hooched" the house (gotten into everything). No dog has made us laugh quite as much, or made us so proud. Just don't get into too much trouble while you're waiting for us as at the Rainbow Bridge Bogie, because we'll be there looking for you before you know it. You have a piece of our hearts my man, and there will never be another who can take your place.
We miss you terribly - Bob & Mary

Bones was my very first Basset baby. She was supposed to be the family pet, but she ended up "adopting" me when I was 10 years old. She slept on the end of my bed, woke me in the mornings for school, and was my pal when I came home from school. We moved when I was 12, and I was painfully shy. Bones was my salvation during that time, and I can never repay her enough for her love! Bonesy, I hope you're getting your reward up there at Rainbows Bridge. I know Priss and Phoebe have found you, and I am so glad for that! I loved you bunches, and I still do! I'll be seeing you again soon, sweet slobberface!
Much love,
Mama and Bob, Piper & Wilson

WE MISS YOU OH SO MUCH.
I REMEMBER GETTING YOU AS THAT LITTLE PUP,LOOKING UP WITH THOSE SAD EYES.TAKING YOU HOME AND GIVING YOU YOUR FIRST BATH. PLAYING WITH YOUR BUDDYCLANCY,WHO WAS JUST A KITTEN HIMSELF.RIDDING IN THE BOAT,EATING AS MANY VEGGIES IN THE GARDEN THAT YOU COULD,AND BEING A PILLOW WHEN I NEEDED IT MOST, YOU NEVER MINDED.
NICK AND CLANCY ALWAYS LOOK WHERE YOU LAYED,EVEN WILSON WE ALL MISSYOU !
MAM,DAD,NEILL,CLANCY,NICK AND WILSON

Bonnie, I remember the time you ate my birthday cake. I turned three years old that day and thought my life was ruined.
When my mother baked a new cake, it still did not relieve the anger.
Now you have been gone for five years, and I can eat as much cake as I want.
Now I wish you were there to steal it from my plate. Birthdays aren't the same.
I miss you.
evan

One of Our Angels is Missing
Boots once told us that it was a tough job being a Basset . Constantly giving love, making us laugh,humbling us with her ability to make the worst day better, and that someday it might catch up to her. About five days ago it did. We brought her home last night to spend her last night with us. She whimpered some this morning and then we helped to cross the bridge. She is with the rest of the Angels now.
We were blessed to have her almost 16 years and we still have our girl Lilly and Al the cat. There will always be a void in our heart. We loved you as life itself.

My dear sweet Boo, after being rescued by Basset rescue, you came to us not knowing what a good belly rub was, but you soon learned. You taught us to wait on you hand and foot, and we loved every minite if it. Until we meet again at the Bridge, Sleep well my Baby, sleep well

Two and a half years ago, we met you. When we sat on your foster's sofa, you jumped up and laid your head on my lap. From that moment on, we were yours. We didn't know your past when we adopted you but we knew from your scars that your life was not easy. We named you Boscoe, but mostly called you "Boss." You ruled our home and our hearts. Our hearts ache now. We'll miss you on camping trips, going for car rides, and greeting us at the door. Now we have too much room on the bed and miss the competition for the pillows. The sofa is empty. Our hearts are aching. Zachery will miss his best friend. He was so proud when he made you sing. You were the most gentle, loyal creature with the baby boy and we thank you for that. You were so tolerant of the ear pulls and we watched the two of you drool and play together. Breanna misses lying next to you on the couch. Kayla misses greeting you in the kitchen every morning. We will all miss our loving, floppy friend. Our time was too short. We are glad you never had to know fear after coming to live with us. You gave your heart to us and us to you. You were our companion, as precious to us as a child. Your tragic unexpected loss to that speeding car is so hard. We expected you to be with us much longer. We know your sweet soul is in a safe place chasing rabbits and bounding after them with your "on the trail" bark and your lips and ears flopping as you run happily through the trees. We will see you on the other side dear friend.
With all our love, Mommy, Daddy, Kayla, Breanna, and Zachery.

Oh Boswell, we all miss you so very much. You brought such love and joy into all of our lives and we will never be the same without you. We can't remember a time when we couldn't come home to you wagging your tail and happily greeting us at the door. There's not a thing that any of us wouldn't have done for you, and we're sure that there's nothing that you wouldn't have done for us. Your death was so sudden and unexpected that we still can't believe it, but we can at least take some comfort that you were fit and active up until your very last day and didn't have to deteriorate and fall apart.
I'll see you on the bridge, Bos. You'll always be in our hearts and we will never ever forget you.
Love Jim, Koka, Mom, Dad, Elizabeth, and Grandma.

To My "Bowz"...who graciously "moved" with us seven times in his marvelous 11
years. Your "unconditional" love will last with me for an eternity...you never yelled at me, called me names, or "hit" me (in a doggy sense)........and one wonders why we can miss our pets more than humans. I'd give anything for one more day with you. I LOVE YOU

WOW....you brought us so much joy! Digging in the sand dunes, playing in mud, rolling around on your back, riding in the pickup, playing with your puppy friends all bring a smile and tear to me. Watching your brown head turn to white over the years was a special and honored treat. Thinking of you and the intense energy put into getting a bone chewed just right is priceless. The smiles and joy you brought to us are impossible to measure and we will and already miss you horribly! See you at the Rainbow Bridge my Angel Dog! We love you Bozey!
Love; Mommy, Daddy, and Dudley

Just today you left us, to join Boozer and Cocoa at the Bridge. We knew this day would come all too soon. Even as you fought the failing heart in your body, you managed to keep a smile, demand your nightly tummy rubs, ask for your special food, and always try to make our days a little brighter. Mommy and Daddy will not stop thinking or missing you ever! In your final sleep, you were so peaceful, the angel we knew you always were, through times both good and bad.
We both know you are in a far better place now, with your old friends. Remember always, that some day we will passing through the Rainbow Bridge also, and we will rejoice when our three children are reunited with us again. Without our children, there will be no heaven.
Susan, Timothy, Peanut, Samantha

We got Bridgett our first Bassett Hound when she was 4 years old.Bridgett was being mistreated when we rescued her.Through many surgeries a special diet and plenty of love and affection she turned out to be the best dog we could ask for.We had twin sons who played with her long ears would lift her lip and look in her mouth but she would always be gentle with them.Bridgett would love to go on her daily walk and greet anyone who would stop and tell her how pretty a girl she was.To me she was more than a dog she was my best friend who was always at the door wagging her tail and happy to see me when we got home.There is just so much to say about my Bridgett but not enough space.Bridgett you will be in my heart forever I will miss you more than I can say. Love Mom, Dad, Timmy, Alex and Chris

"All I ever wanted was a real dog." When we went to get that real dog from the Humane Society, you stuck your enormous paw through the fence. Without uttering a bark, you told us with your eyes, "Please, pick me." Well, weÊpicked you, and shared 13 wonderful years with you. Thank you Bozely for giving us so many laughs and so much love.
Love, Your Daddy, Momma, Andrea, Lyssee, and Ash

I said goodbye to you today and I already miss you so much. I still remember picking you up when I was sixteen. I had been asking Mother for so long if I could have a basset hound. When she finally agreed and I saw you for the first time, I knew you were the dog for me. You've become more than a pet. You're my best buddy, my little sweetie and it's going to be so hard not having you there when I come home everyday-watching you bury bones in the couch or clearing the coffee table with your tail of steel or spraying slobber when you shake your head or snoring on your back---You were quite the character, Bunie. You were the constant in my life. We left for college together. We moved to the big city together. Our time together passed by so quickly. Road trips will never be the same without you drooling all over my dashboard :) You and Mother take care of each other. I love you, Bruno.

How can I thank you for eleven years of unconditional love? You were with me through high school proms, laying in the sun to get a tan, then the stresses of college and shared with me the joy of my adulthood. You helped me celebrate my accomplishments and cried with me when life didn't go my way. You listened and never questioned. You never let me down, never had a rude comment, never broke my heart. No other friend could ever say that. I begged you for forgiveness all the way to the doctor today, and I know you gave me that when you wagged your tail and licked my face then laid your head in my lap and went to sleep. You can never be replaced. You will be forever missed. I promise a bench for you in my flower garden, and I promise to tell my children of you. I love you eternal.

Amanda "Mama"

We miss you mommy's girl.I'll be crying for you forever. Daddy's so sorry,it was an accident.You always loved to lay in the driveway.But that day was a freak accident .I visit your grave several times during the day and just hope you can hear me!I 'll love you 4-ever,Bubbles.You were my one and only true friend!You'll never be replaced! We all miss you terribly.I'll cry for you till my tears are all dried up! Mommy loves you "Bubbs"<3 I'll be with you again someday.I can't wait to see you!
Love you always,,,Mommy

You were the offspring of our Reppie and Maxie. Number 2 out of the 12. You weren't our first choice to keep but your spot in the head endeared us to you. You were always there beside us to keep us company. Sitting by our side while your parents roamed around.
We said goodbye to you today. It was really tough because you were our baby. You cuddled against our lap and wagged your tail a final time. Your eyes spoke to us and you seemed to say that "don't worry about me I'll be fine".
Thank you for all the good times. Thank you for your loyalty and friendship my dear Bucky!

I don't even know where to begin to explain the heartache we feel at the loss of the SWEETEST GIRL anyone could wish to have. JuJuBean you are missed more than ever by Mommy and JuJarryl, as well as, everyone that knew you. . .cause to know you was to love you! You were not ready to leave us and we know that. You were so full of life and had so much more life to live, but unfortunately, the nasty Cancer got the best of you. We think about you every day and always will! You will always be remembered as our JuJuBean, Bean Soup, Fatty Patty, Puppy and Sweetpea. "Is that you name?!" We'll never forget how you use to do yawnies in the morning when Mommy use to say to you, "Good Mornin' Puppy, Good Morning. . . Wake Up Groovy Puppy, Wake Up, Wake Up, Wake Up!" or how you use to yawn when we use to sing the, "Go to Sleepies" song to you. But the best was how we use to tell you that yawnies were contagious and then we would yawn and you fight it like heck but you couldn't resist and you would have to yawn! You were such an intelligent girl. You knew every single one of your toys by name and would go and get each one as we asked you to, by name. However, your favorite was your "Burger". I will never forget how we use to play "Shot . . .Score!" with your burger. We will miss telling you how you had to go sleepies, wake up and then we would go for a ride in the truck to the beach to see Queenie and take your "chain" and go for a walk to the crick. God how you loved going to the beach and loved Queenie! JuJarryl will miss the fact that you wouldn't even allow him to pick up his shoes or his slippers to put them on, without you, Miss Smarty-Pants, going crazy cause you thought he might be going somewhere and wanted to make sure he didn't forget you! JuJarryl will also miss how you use to say, "Holwo JuJarryl Holwo" every time he would come home. We will both miss how you would get done eating and then we would say, "Let Mommy feel your belly" and you would come over and line your belly up with my hand so that I could feel your full belly and then I would say, "Oh, your belly's full! Go let JuJarryl feel your belly" and you would go line your belly up with his hand so that he could feel your full belly and then he would say, "Oh, your belly's full!" And then you would know you were getting your doggy bones and treats! People who say you can't teach an old dog new tricks, didn't know you. You were still learning in your old age, like when you use to go out on your chain and would get all wound up around the tree and Mommy or JuJarryl would say, "Bean, Go around the tree, go around the tree." And after a few seconds of computing what we were saying, sure enough you would go around the tree the opposite way to unwind yourself. You sure were the Greatest! Loosing you just before Christmas time even made it harder, since you loved waking us up Christmas morning to go get all your treats in your stocking! We'll never forget your cocked head when we would say, "Who-ya-do-ya-wanna?" Didn't matter what we finished the sentence with, the who-ya-do-ya-wanna was enough to get you excited! Well Bean, you may be gone from this life, but you are alive and well in our Hearts and in our Memories every single moment. . . until we meet again!
With All Our Love. . . Mommy and JuJarryl

Now you are with daisy & ce-ce @ the rainbow bridge. our only hope is that they have plenty of cheeseburgers 4 the 3 of you there. you are missed very much. just the mention of your name saddens april still. we hope the 3 of you never grow impatient waiting 4 us there. someday we will come. 4 ever loved & missed...your families,
tammy,ryan,brandy,robert,april,milton, & missy..
(the mossburgs)....jody,john,ryan,josh,brittney, & boz (the smiths)

When my mother remarried in February I received the best present ever, a basset named Buford. Although you were only a puppy when we met I fell in love immediately, and I wasen't the only one. Soon our entire neighborhood would greet me and Buford on our occasional night walks. You truly were my best friend.

You were taken from us so suddenly on that cold night in October. But you will never be forgotten.
We ALL LOVE AND MISS YOU VERY MUCH!!!!

This is in loving memory of our beloved Basset Hound, Bullet. You gave us ten and a half years of love and laughter and we gave you the best life that a dog could wish for. We all love and miss you so much. The house is so quiet and empty without you. I will never forget the velvety feel of your beautiful ears or the way you would roll over for a belly rub. Christmas won't be the same this year without you here to steal ornaments off the bottom of the Christmas tree. You will be forever missed, forever loved, and forever mourned. Instead of lying in the Texas sun, you are now in eternal sun at the Rainbow Bridge. We will all see you there someday.
Love, Mommy, Daddy, and Christopher

It was August of 1992 when Mom saw the sign for basset hound puppies. We went to look and there were several. Many came up to us but all quickly lost interest, except you - Buster. You stayed with us, you picked us! You have made us so happy for the past twelve years. Even with all of your problems, we have never regretted having you as our son. You seemed to have problems from a very early age. They never could figure out why your blood pressure was high but the medicine kept it under control but not before it damaged your eyes. Between the detached retinas, glaucoma and cataracts, you eventually went totally blind about a year ago. It didn't slow you down though. You still went outside to play "dodge basset" with Alex and Rose and were able to find your "cave" under the coffee table by the air conditioning vent in the Summer. Your arthritis slowed you down too but we found Dr. Cox for acupuncture and it worked miracles for you. Our trips to K-State were frequent but you were always up for the ride. How you liked to travel. Who knows how much we spent over the years on your vet bills and medicines but we would do it all again if we had the chance. Dad and I both would have gotten second jobs to pay for your vet bill that Saturday but the vet told us there was nothing else that we could do. The fluid around your heart just looked massive on the x-ray and your heart was beating so hard we could almost see it. We couldn't let you suffer so we brought you home to say goodbye. Alex and Rose still don't quite understand but they just know your gone. We said our goodbyes before the vet arrived and then it was all over. It happened so fast - it is still hard to believe. Oh Buster we miss you so. We still go to the cemetary and visit you as often as possible. We'll never forget you. We know your at the Rainbow Bridge now. Wait for us - we'll be there sometime. Alex (your litter mate) and Rose (your adopted sister) miss you lots. Someday we'll all be together. Our only comfort is to know that you can see now and your arthritis is no more. Know that we love and miss you Big Guy.
Love Mom, Dad, Alex and Rose

To my "Babycakes" I miss you so much. I miss your big brown eyes that were so filled with love every time you looked at me or daddy. I miss seeing the expressions on your face when mommy and daddy came home from work. I miss holding you, your head on my chest laying on the couch at night watching TV. I miss everything about my Babycakes. Your life was to short, but you were stricken with your illness at 11 months old. You lived more then 3 years of your life sick. I noticed you were starting to get worse 3 to 4 weeks before you died. I would take you to the Vet hoping He could help you I stayed home from work I did everything I could to take care of you. Then one day the Vet told me a decision had to be made. I couldn't do it, I asked to have that weekend to think and spend time with you. Sunday was the best day of the whole weekend you were almost normal I thought we were making progress. Then Monday came you were very bad I couldn't believe this was happening. You were suffering that day ( I am so sorry for that) I knew if you lived through the night I would have to do what I was dreading to think about all weekend, But I knew I could not let you suffer anymore I love you to much. That night I prayed I asked God that if were not going
to get better if he would take you so he did while you laying in my arms. And Buster you or me would not of wanted it any other way. I LOVE YOU.
LOVE,
Mommy and Daddy

Buster you are truly missed. We had 11 1/2 wonderful year's with you and to lose you so quickly without any warning was such a blow to us. You will never be forgotten; your independence, your 'bossiness' your devotion to us. I think you knew something was wrong because you hung out with Mommy all day the 9th, until you just couldn't hide the pain you were in and I had to take you to the Trauma center. That was the hardest decision of my life to make, but one look into your eyes convinced me it was the right choice. We know you have crossed over the Rainbow Bridge and are better there than here in pain. We LOVE you and MISS you so very much.
Love and miss you,
Mommy, Daddy, Chris and Bryce

It was love at first sight when we saw you at the pound. We named you Butler because we thought you would bring our newspaper and slippers. Little did we know that we would be your slave to serve you day and night. You took over our bed, our chairs, and dinner table. But you were always there to greet us when we came home. I hope we made you as happy as you have made us. You've left us with so many wonderful memories in the short time we had you. We miss you.
Love Liz and Chris

You came to us like an angel. When we went down, you pulled us up, you always made us smile. When we came you ran and when we left you stayed, we know you loved us. You were taken at 8 months of age, but we know you were loved. We miss you with all our heart, have fun and let God take care of you. To Cali, who wont be forgoten. I will meet you at the rainbow bridge,
Your best friend, and human sister Zoe

Born may 2 1990, passed to the bridge March 17, 1998 : owner of Patricia and Edward, uncle of Beauregard, Calvin was a friend, a helper, and a bringer of love to all he met. 70 pounds of wattle and ears, he kept the yard safe from c@ts, and kept our home smelling like a barn at all times. may your new home be full of brussel sprouts, t-bones and cheese. we miss you every day

I miss your quiet bravery, I miss your sense of humor, I miss your toasty Frito smell. We
are joined at the heart, Casey red dog, and I know we will be together again someday at the Bridge. Wait for me there, my little boy in basset clothes. Oh, Casey, I love you so.
Love, your Mom forever

Cassie, you were a maniac. You destroyed everything you could reach. You were impossible to housebreak. You were on the table more than you were on the floor. You grabbed a lambchop right off daddy's plate the first night we had you here. How can we ever forget the night you ran down the hall, jumped up and skidded across the coffee table into Daddy's client's lap? You dug a hole in the door frame in the bathroom. You chewed up Robin's graduation picture. Oh the list goes on and on ... just like the pain in my heart from missing you.
I'll never forget the day you flipped onto your back so the mailman could give you a belly rub, or how you used to howl just for the pleasure of hearing yourself. The arm of the sofa is empty without you there to look out the window, checking for your friends on the beach. Chloe has been different since you've been gone. She seems to look for you still.
You have fun at the Rainbow Bridge. Play and eat and nap. I wish I had never let them take you, but no one can ever hurt you again Cass. You're surrounded by white light and love and you are missed more than you can ever know. I hope you have met Rover by now. She will take good care of you until we can be together again.
Love forever,
Mummy, Daddy, and Chloe

You were the last one born, second to leave, and first in our hearts. Daddy said you were ugly, but he never ment it. You lost your fight to parvo as did your sister Daisy. We hope you have found each other at the Bridge. We all miss you.
Love Always: Tammy, Ryan, Jessica, Brandy, Robert, April (mom), Missy (sister), and uncle Milton.

It was love at first sight when we saw you at the rescue. You brought us so much fun. There was never a dull moment . Remember when you chewed up my "Bass" penny loafers and every pair of garden gloves I owned. We never thought we would loose you so soon especially after eating all of the stuff you did like five pounds of bird seed, tree stake fertilizer and ant killer.
In fact there was nothing you didn't like to eat except for a strawberry or grape. We miss you. There will never be another Chance-er Boy. We will see you in heaven. No mischief until we get there. We love you very much.
Mommy, Daddy & Bear

In March we said goodbye to the family member with character enough to inspire Shakespeare. We miss your antics and trouble-making ways. Proof of which is in all the stories we recall: each time your obsession with food drove you to a sneak-attack on an unsuspecting victim with loosely held food; the "gifts" you left at night on the floor in retaliation for us not waking up at 3 am to let you out; and not least of which are the many times your basset stubbornness wore our patie