An Obituary - Rufus 2000 - 2008
8 years ago, I bought a house
So, of course I wanted a dog
the two go hand in hand
There were just two rules:
the dog had to be a Basset Hound (we grew up with them)
and NO puppies!
who in their right mind brings home puppies?
They don't know the rules on pooping and peeing
They put anything in their mouths
NO puppies!
There was a problem with that
I volunteered at the local humane society
in the cat room
definitely no puppies there
but
one Sunday, when I was bringing a load of cat room trash to the back
someone did a nefarious thing
they put a puppy in the back room while they cleaned its pen
a Basset puppy
the worlds cutest breed of puppy
Squirmy, big feet, big ears
This is Boris, chilies dog via Flickr
who can resist that?
not me!
He was two months old
with an awful name of Max
His original owners bought him at a pet store
Likely he was a mill dog
After three weeks, they realized they couldn't handle a puppy
Well he became mine, and got a real Basset name, Rufus
He was happy to be in my home
For a day or twothus began his burden of perpetual Basset Angst
An angst that continued throughout his life
relentless
angst
Labels:
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My name is Rufus. 
8 comments:
He certainly did look happy as a baby. Those ears are just something.
love & wags,
River
w00f's, dont blame u, mama wooda fallen in love wiff dat face too..watt a wonderful tribute to ur best friend...my mama still hasnt been about to do that fur my angel sissy lacylulu...and its been a little over 3mts...u r still in my thoughts and prayers, its soo hard losing them...
b safe,
rocky
bear
angel lacylulu
and their mama...
We are so sorry for the loss of Rufus! Godspeed Rufus... wear your silver harness with pride and run free of pain at the Rainbow Bridge.
Hugs,
Sitka and Tia
We're so Sorry...
We came late this time...
GOD blessed Rufus & everyone at home. You will always have a special place in all of our hearts.
May you have Shalom,
Rudolf & Goofy
+ Mummy.
Rufus, RIP. You'll be missed.
We went out to the park on Canada Day and the only one there was a Basset Hound, Lucky and we thought of Rufus. Come see the photo.
XOX
I suw couldn't have wesisted Rufus..I loved him and his name..I hope his angst didn't go to heaven wif him
smoochie kisses
missing Rufus
Asta
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, and we are wooing at the heavens for your loss.
Luv C$
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