Not only is it Yarndale this weekend (which, by the way, is only three sleeps away!) It is also the twelve month anniversary of basset ownership. It's not been without teething problems, possibly because he is a grabber and often leads with his teeth. He came to our house with lots of baggage poor boy which is always a risk when getting a preowned dog. I would say preloved but I'm not sure that he was totally. He was frightened of men, frightened of loud noises, frightened of cars, probably frightened of his own shadow. A frightened dog can be an unpredictable one and at times he has been. I have asked myself many times 'what was I thinking?' Also, when his stress levels are too high he also has seizures.
Slowly but surely he is realising that he is safe here. That he is in a family that love him and he without doubt loves us. He is still a little bit uncertain of situations but these are less frequent. He still steals food and trust me for a short dog his long body ensures quite a reach on any kitchen surface!
Some people would say that he has fallen on his feet. Maybe he has, although he might need to stand on them first!
Aw, he is absolutely gorgeous xx
ReplyDeleteaw, he looks so sweet sleeping
ReplyDeleteYou are so kind to have taken in a fur baby that needed kindness. My cousin's Basset was also a thief :0) And could reach places that one would not imagine. And he had been loved from a pup. My Lurcher, Twink, is also a rescue, a thief and shouts a lot because she is frightened . It probably stems from their past.
ReplyDeleteLove and hugs xx
Just too Sweet!
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OMG.Good on you for taking him on,he is adorable and probably so grateful to have found you.Loving the blog.
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