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Quarantined with Duke

January 8, 2021 Elizabeth

That said, he's a fun dog to work from home with. He lazes around and prods you about twice a day to get up and go outside for a minute. He's the perfect work buddy. Not intrusive, but helpful. This year HAS been hard on the dogs in that they feel territorial and are a bit … [Read more...]

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Duke Fits Right In

January 8, 2020 Elizabeth

Duke has been with us for a full year now! It feels like Duke has just always been here. He fits right in. He's our whiniest basset ever, but also the snuggliest. He loves to sleep and to get belly rubs. Squeaker toys that fit right in his mouth are his favorite. He is EXCELLENT … [Read more...]

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We are foster failures

February 20, 2019 Elizabeth

Hey, just realized it's national love your pet day & I hadn't shared news of how Steve & I are foster failures! We love Duke & he's fit right into our family. His favorite things are carrots & belly rubs. He just flops down in your path for a belly rub anytime. … [Read more...]

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We foster Duke

January 8, 2019 Elizabeth

Duke with stuffed banana

Well, this is a thing that happened this week. Meet Duke. He's our foster basset. We are fostering thru Basset Hound Rescue of Michigan with an option to adopt. He's 8 years old, 73 pounds (Woah!), Pretty vocal, very snuggly, friendly with people & dogs, curious about cats, … [Read more...]

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