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[Roxyluvsme13]

Well, as I mentioned on Facebook in our PT group, I had a surprise that I had to post about later...

I wasn't expecting to get another dog anytime soon at all, but SURPRISE!

His name is Duke.

He's around 5-6 according to his previous owners... He looks skinny, but trust me, he eats like a horse. His new nickname since being with us is "Garbage Disposal" LOL. I'm going to get him on a higher quality food in the very near future, he's gotta get on some flea meds and get a nail clip, and he's also got to be neutered veeery soon since his previous owners hadn't done that yet either... From the looks of things, he's been passed around a lot and not given the best of care, but now that he's here, that's definitely going to change.

But anyway, meet Duke!

[luvofallhorses]

He is cute. How are his eyes? They look very red in the bottom which is common in hounds but have your vet check them out.

[Freedom]

A Bassett! How nice of you to open your home to Duke. Hey, Duke, I think your life is about to change for the better. Welcome to PT!

[cassiesmom]

Hey, Duke, I think your life is about to change for the better. Welcome to PT!

I think so too! Hello, Duke! How nice to meet you today!

[Sowa]

Aww he is precious! I love his droopy eyes!

[Roxyluvsme13]

Thank y'all! I'm really glad I got him out of where he was... I mean, they obviously loved him and everything, but he just wasn't being taken very good care of... He has fleas SO bad. I've washed him in Dawn dishwashing liquid twice and there's STILL fleas. Definitely gotta get him something to get those suckers out of there. Probably the reason why he's so skinny .

He is cute. How are his eyes? They look very red in the bottom which is common in hounds but have your vet check them out.

His eyes seem to be fine, they don't seem to bother him or anything, but I'll get them looked at just to make sure .

[luvofallhorses]

Poor guy. I hope his eyes check out ok! I am just curious how was he a surprise? Also if you can't get rid of his fleas, your vet can do it. He probably needs a vet check up anyways as I am sure they didn't take him.

[Roxyluvsme13]

Poor guy. I hope his eyes check out ok! I am just curious how was he a surprise? Also if you can't get rid of his fleas, your vet can do it. He probably needs a vet check up anyways as I am sure they didn't take him.

My mom just randomly agreed "Okay, you can have another dog!" since I'd been asking for one for a while now. So it was kind of a surprise to me that she finally agreed.

Yeah, he definitely does. Will have to add that to the "things to do for Duke" list .

[prechrswife]

He is adorable! So glad he is with you now.

[Suki Wingy]

If he's still got fleas they're probably in your sofa now!

[chocolatepuppy]

Welcome to Pet Talk Duke!!!

[kaycountrygal]

Your Duke looks right at home on the couch, so relaxed. I am sure he will have a good home and you'll take great care of him. I'll be glad for you and Duke when you get rid of the fleas.

[Crayons09]

He is too cute!! Ain't nothing like a hound dog By the looks of the bottom of his ears he just visited the water bowl Basset hounds are very loving dogs, but boy are they stubborn!! Ole's nickname around my house is "hoover" he is like having a furry little vacuum around the house. I expect tons of pictures of this little cutie!

[happylabs]

Oh awww awww awww !!!!! Love Bassets! What a handsome lad. Look at that freckly nose. I am so in

[Taz_Zoee]

Awwww, what a cutie!! So what does Lily think of her new brother? And what does Duke think of his new sister? LOL