I want to give a giant thank you to my friend, neighbor and hero to Bassett hounds…..Jo and her husband Dave

Jo and Dave are foster parents with the Bassett Hound Rescue Orange County. Jo looks at applications, home inspections, picks up released dogs and fosters others that find their forever home.

But her and Dave’s super hero ability is being a dogs final foster family to the older and sick dogs. It’s difficult to make the decision to show our animals the ultimate show of love. This is what Jo does. During their time with her they get full medical attention, daily walks and lots of love.

I have learned so much about Bassett Hounds and fallen in love with some. Some of the dogs like Lovie you have met through Rudy’s blog. She crossed the rainbow a few months ago. Currently, I’ll add photos later, is Sam. It is amazing how Sam and Rudy build their bond. Lots of play tug-o-war, running around and play. Sam is 11 and has cancer. He is currently very playful, energetic and if you massage his ears he will be yours forever.

When I was a pet sitter I wasn’t in the inner circle of a rescue. I would rescue a dog from their situation or running on the street and contact the appropriate rescue. The volunteers who makeup a rescue are amazing, strong and selfless. Yes, selfless putting this unknown dog First. No vacations, going out with friends, giving up their lives for the lives of the dog, cat, or whatever they rescue.

At this time we are giving our frontline responders our gratitude. My daughter-in-law is one of them and I can’t say enough about how great she is. On that same level, our frontline responders are our rescues, shelters, vets etc that are taking care of our four legged fur babies.

With gratitude from pet parents and the all to many animals you help.