THE BUMPASS HOUNDS (and Kitties): BEST WESTERN (NOT THE MOTEL)

Saturday, April 21, 2012

BEST WESTERN (NOT THE MOTEL)

Howdy Pardners,
It's your ole sidekicks Booggers Boru and Big Al. We had a hanker'n to grab some grub and settle down to watch one of our favorite TV western history shows and are hanker'n to have y'all pull up a cactus and watch along with us. Kinda like seeing how life in Tucson AZ really is.
TBH+K

3 comments:

JackDaddy said...: Yep, that's exactly how Tucson is. With more heat! :); April 21, 2012 at 2:21 AM
Gus said...: Yup...looks like Azrizona to us. Some days we miss it. But not many.

Thanks for the update.

gussie n teka; April 21, 2012 at 7:52 AM
Sheila and Bob said...: Move along little dogg....er kitties; April 21, 2012 at 1:59 PM

STEP UP TO ADOPT A PET

If you can, please consider opening your home to a homeless animal, preferably a dog or cat or other domesticated animal; livestock does better on farms and wild animals do better in zoos and parks. Your local Humane Society or SPCA or Animal Shelter has a wide selection of could be, should be, pets looking for new homes. If you can't adopt, perhaps you can at least become a sponsor. We'll show you how to help out Almost Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue and Sanctuary (AHGRRS) on our blog page, but you can help out any organization of your choice, but please help; contribute or volunteer.
- The Bumpass Hounds and Kitties

PLEASE HELP SPONSOR A SENIOR OR SPECIAL NEEDS GOLDEN

CAN'T ADOPT; BECOME AN ANGEL.
So many Senior and Special Needs Goldens do not find "forever homes". Many of these dogs have above average medical needs and costs, are maintained on "special" diets, or have other extraordinary needs. Your donations can be targeted towards a particular Senior or Special needs Golden Retriever. As a sponsor, you will receive updates about your "special" Golden, and will be mentioned in our quarterly newsletter as the dog's sponsor. We also accept Paypal donations. Please keep in mind that we are a non-profit organization and that your donation is fully tax-deductible. Please just write the Golden's name in the memo line of your check or Paypal submission when sponsoring a Golden Retriever.

THE BUMPASS HOUNDS AND KITTIES

Welcome to our blog.
In memory of our bestest blog buddy Spencer who has taken the journey to The Rainbow Bridge; and to our good friends Golden Honey, Chandler, Cowboy, Maquir, The Luke, The Bleu MaxDog and so many more who have all gone to join him. They are much loved dogs and are terribly missed by those of us who knew them. Please, don't forget to remember them all today and smile; they'd like that.
Scroll down a bit for the daily blog posting. Spend some time browsing around; have some fun. We've got lots of interesting things to check out (we think).
TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES? If you encounter a problem with our blog page we'd like you to email us about it if you have the time at bumpasshounds@hughes.net

WE ARE THE BUMPASS HOUNDS AND CATS FROM BUMPASS, VIRGINIA.

Our thundering herd is currently comprised of 8 dogs and 5 kitties; 4 Golden Retrievers (2 Rescues), 1 Yellow Labrador Retriever (Rescue), 1 Golden Aussie (Australian Shepherd/Golden Retriever mix - Rescue) 1 Landseer Newfoundland Dog, 1 Black Coated Retriever (Rescue), 2 Maine Coon Cats, 1 American Tortie "Ragamuffin" Cat (Rescue ), 1 gray Asian cat (Rescue), and 1 Siamese Blue Point cat (Rescue); all trying to get along together and make it through another day. A testimonial to love freely given and graciously shared among us all. In September 2012 we all moved from Bumpass, VA to Lake Wales, FL but we're still the Bumpass Hounds (and Kitties).

THE BUMPASS HOUNDS and KITTIES (TBH&K)

These postings are about the life and times of a group of cats and dogs living in the bustling metropolis of beautiful downtown Bumpass, Virginia, along scenic Lake Anna. Their origins and the relationships among themselves and their human custodians. Sometimes happy, often hysterical, and sometimes sad; just as life can be.
You can help save a life at Almost Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue.
http://www.almostheaven-golden-retriever-rescue.org/
They saved Gordie, Abby, Homer, Sophie, Radar, Charlie ,and Patti, who all came to be Bumpass Hounds. Please "click" on the AHGRR Website in our Link List in the right margin just below. You can click on this site to see some of the dogs waiting at AHGRR for somebody just like you to take them to their happily furever home. http://www.almostheaven-golden-retriever-rescue.org/doglist.html. Shiloh will kiss you if you do. It's our "lick for a click" gimmick. Drool's cool.
- Jubal - J.E.B. - Sophie - Shelby - Abby - Jack - Max - Shiloh - Radar - Patti - Charlie (Woof!)
Boru - Alex - Jenny - Gracie - Lily (Meow!)

GORDON - A GREAT RESCUE

Gordon was abandoned by his "life long" owner at about age 7 when he was found to be going blind. He was rescued from an Atlanta area shelter by Carol and Skip at Almost Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue & Sanctuary. He joined our pack as a "special needs" dog, totally blind with two detached retinas, but it turned out his only real need was a loving home. He thrived within the pack and lived 15+ years. He was a beloved "Bumpass Hound." We lost Gordie, very unexpectedly, to cancer in January '08. We all miss him terribly, especially the girls, Shelby and Abby, by whom he was fussed over much like a grandfather. We were truly blessed and priviledged to be allowed to have Gordon live with us as a Bumpass Hound.

POPLAR SPRINGS ANIMAL SANCTUARY

Poplar Springs, a 501(c)3 charitabil organization, provides a safe, loving home for neglected, qbused or abandoned farm animals. Animals are referred to the sanctuary by humane societies who have confiscated them from cruelty cases or have rescued them from abandonment. Aftern their arrival they are provided with veterinary care, nourishing food and a warm shelter. All sanctuary animals are permanent residents who are allowed to live out their natural lives in peace. www.animalsanctuary.org