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Looziana Basset Rescue, Inc. Corporation Officers:Volume 7, Issue 1 Leslie Wallace, President and FounderMarch 15, 2008 Ed Wallace, Vice PresidentJean Harvill, Newsletter EditorJohn Harvill, Chief FundraiserApril Reeves, Webmaster Barbara McDonald, Secretary Donie Senac, TreasurerBayou Basset BulletinLOOZIANA BASSET RESCUE, INC.A 501(C)3 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONPUPDATE: Cooper,adopted by John & JeanHarvill on 1/08. His legsurgery was a success &he’s now undergoingphysical therapy. Thankyou to all who helpedwith his support!FROM THE DOG HOUSELooziana Basset Rescue is going green. Now, instead of receiving your newsletter by mail, you can request an emailed version. In this way, we are doing ourpart to help the environment and lessen our carbon footprint.In our continued effort to rehome abandoned and neglected animals, we alsofeel that we are doing our best to recycle other people’s perfectly good throwaways.in this case, their throwaway animals. What is one person’s trash is someone else’s treasure. Our bassets, beagles, and other animals are wonderful treasures who, through no fault of their own, are dumped out like yesterday’s garbage.Adoption of our animals is the same as the recycling of a renewable resource.The only way that we can continue in our recycling efforts, though, is by havingenough money to continue our program, as well as enough foster homes to housethese wonderful dogs while they are awaiting their forever homes.The Fifth Annual Bayou Basset Boogie is our biggest and best fundraiser of theyear. Please come to Audubon Park, Shelter #10 on Sunday, April 20, 2008 from10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. All dog breeds are welcome. Please support us in our recycling efforts.Leslie WallacePresident and FounderLooziana Basset RescueFRONT DOOR DOGSLBR currently has 9 dogs boarding at Metairie SmallAnimal Hospital while they go through heartwormtreatment. The staged series of shots the dogs receiverequire that they be kept crated and calm for twomonths to reduce the chance of serious side effects(including possible death) from the treatment.Several of these dogs already have homes waiting forthem when they complete treatment. We are desperately seeking volunteers who will agree to foster one ofthese dogs until it can be released to its new family.All of these dogs are extremely easy to care for sincethey cannot be given exercise or let loose in the houseor yard. We find that putting them in a crate by thefront door, providing them with food and water, andwalking them slowly on a leash several times a day forpotty breaks works best for the dog and is minimaleffort for the foster family.If you can help, please call Leslie at 884-7488.WE’RE GOING GREEN!Please help LBR become moreenvironmentally friendly by letting us send you our periodicnewsletters and updates throughemail. By switching to email,you’ll help us save not only treesbut also printing and postagecosts, which can then be applieddirectly to our animal care expenses.To make this change, pleasesend your name and email addressfor all future correspondence to:bayoubassets@bellsouth.net .

Page 2B A Y O U B AS S E T B U L L E T I N2008 BAYOU BASSET BOOGIEENTERTAINMENTCALL FOR VOLUNTEERSLooziana Basset Rescue’s 5th ANNUAL BAYOU BASSETBOOGIE will take place on Sunday, April 20, 2008 atShelter #10 in Audubon Park in New Orleans. The funbegins at 10 a.m. and goes until 2 p.m. All dog breedsand companions are welcome. Boogie entertainment willinclude: Costume contest for the hounds. This year’s theme:“Bassetball!” Raffles & silent auction 2.5 mile walk/waddle/drag around the park, withprizes going to the fastest dog and also to the fastest basset Music by the Bayou Basset Boogie Band from BatonRougeWe are always looking for volunteers tohelp with the setup, cleanup, auctionand raffle tables and food booths. Wealso need raffle and auction items andbaked goods for the dessert table. Ifyou can help out, please call Leslie at884-7488 or email QueenB534@aol.com2008 BBB limited edition t-shirt, designedby Nicholas Crowell. 15 5 shipping.TICKET INFORMATIONTickets may be purchased in advance for 25 per person,which includes a Boogie t-shirt (Deluxe Package). Advancetickets without the t-shirt are also available for 10 per person(Standard Package). Advance tickets & t-shirts will be availableat the Registration table at the Boogie on April 20.For your convenience, advance tickets may be purchasedthrough Pay-Pal (from our website or through www.paypal.com)or by check or VISA mailed to LBR, PO Box 1315, Harvey LA70059-1315. We accept VISA credit cards on our website andat the Boogie!Tickets will be available at the door for 15 per person, including 3 concession tickets. Boogie t-shirts will be available for 15.ADVANCE TICKET ORDER:Standard Package— 10.00,including admission & 3concession tickets5th ANNUAL BAYOU BASSET BOOGIE TICKET ORDERQty.Item DescriptionShirt SizePriceNameAddressDeluxe Package— 25.00,includes admission, t-shirt, & 3concession ticketsPhoneT-Shirt Only- 15.00, plus 5.00shipping (S, M, L, XL, XXL,XXXL)Method of PaymentOrderCheck* VISA Card Number* SIGNATURE REQUIRED FOR VISAMoney Order* VISA exp.VISA ** VISASecurity CodeShipping:Total:Subtotal

VOLUME 7, ISSUE 1Page 3WORKING WITH RESCUE DOGSAfter losing Abby, my basset of 14 years, I found there was a big void in my life. It was toosoon to have another dog or to foster one, so I decided to volunteer with Looziana Basset Rescue.Each day I walk the LBR dogs boarding at Metairie Small Animal Hospital or just spend timevisiting with them. No two dogs are the same and each has its own personality. It is great therapy for me and it helps Leslie Wallace, along with the staff at MSAH.These animals enjoy their daily walks since they like to sniff at all the interesting scents, watchthe children play in the school yard or even chase lizards in gardens. They crave my attention aswell as the love that I give to them. Most of them are pretty content just being outside or rollingover on their backs in the cool clover for a good scratch.It is truly rewarding when Leslie finds loving homes for these dogs, knowing that they are beinggiven a second chance at life. Volunteering even a few minutes a day or a week makes a big difference with these dogs.Contributed by LBR volunteer, Robert FullmerLBR is in constant need of additional volunteers. Not only do the dogs enjoy the exercise and thecompanionship that the volunteer walkers provide, but LBR gets the added benefit of learningmore about each dog’s personality and physical needs & limitations which are so important toknow when screening potential adopters. If you have any spare time in your week, please consider volunteering to help with the hounds. In addition to walkers, we need help with our website,clerical work, newsletters, mailing lists, etc. Call Leslie at 884-7488 if you can help.Running a rescue well takes a great deal of time and is an expensive proposition.Our work could not be done without the caring financial support of our coregroup of BAYOU BASSET BACKERS. Membership fees in this program help coverthe expenses of providing medical care and housing for our rescues until permanent homes can be found. By choosing one of the levels of support on theBacker form, you are ensuring that funds will be available to save even more ofthose bayou bassets!FALL 2007 BAYOU BASSET BACKERS:BE A BAYOU BASSET BACKERNAME:ADDRESS/PHONE:Benefactor:: Mike and Vickie Jeansonne, Jerry Martin, Robert and NormaMcGlothlin, Lance and Paula Panepinto, Lorelle ReeseSwamp King: Lorraine Bowes, John and Heather Chapman, Susan Goodwin,Sherrie Hoot, Mary and William Kohlmann, Rose Martinez, Virginia Richard, AnneBENEFACTOR ( 100 )Skidmore, Jim and Sue Wheeler(T-shirt size: )Bayou Queen: Kay McArdle, Barbara and Mike RocheleauSWAMP KING ( 100)Princely Pelican: Ray and Gerry Dugas, Kelly Dussel, Edmond Larose, Jr., JeanSimmons, Sheryl Title(T-shirt size: )Big, huge LBR thanks to all of you for your support!!!BAYOU QUEEN ( 50)Looziana Basset Rescue is registered with the IRS as a 501c(3) nonprofit. Donations to PRINCELY PELICAN ( 25)the Rescue may be tax exempt.

Page 4B A Y O U B AS S E T B U L L E T I NUpdated Canine Nutrition Information for 2008Already Tested & ScoredThe Whole Dog Journal recently published its top rated dogfoods, which we're copying for your benefit. This is canine dryfood only - and does not include raw food or canned food.Feeding quality food makes all the difference in your dog'slife - energy, health, coat, behavior. It also makes a differencein how many times a week you need to scoop the yard andhow much vacuuming you do in the house.Authority Harvest Baked / Score 116 A Bil-Jac Select / Score 68 FCanidae / Score 112 A Chicken Soup Senior / Score 115 A Diamond Maintenance / Score 64 FDiamond Lamb Meal & Rice / Score 92 BDiamond Lg Breed 60 Formula/Score 99 ADick Van Patten's Natl Balance Ultra Prem / 122A Dick Van Patten's Duck and Potato / 106 A Foundations / Score 106 A Hund-n-Flocken Adult Dog(lamb)-SolidGold/93BThe Best Premium Dog FoodFrom the "Whole Dog Journal." Currently the WDJ has decided that it is unable to rank these in order but has listed thebrands in alphabetical order as the best premium pet foods.(The location of the manufacturer is also included, yet thesepremium pet foods can be found all across the country.)Artemis (Artemis Pet Foods- CA)Azmira (Azmira Holistic Animal Care -AZ)Back to Basics (Beowulf Natural Foods - Syracuse NY)Bench & Field (Bench & Filed Pet Foods - IN)Blue Buffalo (The Blue Buffalo Company -CT)Burns (Burns Pet Nutrition - IN)California Natural (Natura Pet Products - CA)Canidae (Canidae Corp. -CA)Chicken Soup for Pet Lover's Soul (Diamond Pet Products-MO)Drs. Foster & Smith (Dr Foster & Smith - WI)Eagle Pack Holistic Select (Eagle Pet Products, Inc.- IN)Flint River (Flint River Ranch - CA)Fromm 4 Star Nutritionals (Fromm Family Foods - WI)Hund-N-Flocken (Solid Gold Health Products - CA)Innova (Natura Pet Products - CA)Karma (Natura Pet Products - CA)Lifespan (Petguard - FL)Limited Diets (Innovative Veterinary Diets - PA)Millennia (Solid Gold Health Products - CA)Natural Balance Ultra Prem (Dick Van Patten's Nat’l Balance- CA)Newman's Own (Newman's Own Organics - CA)PHD (Perfect Health Diet Products - White Plains, NY)Organix (Castor & Pollux Pet Works - OR)Pinnacle (Breeder's Choice Pet Foods - CA)Prairie (Nature's Variety - NE)Prime Life (Owen & Mandeville Pet Products - CT)Royal Canin Natural Blend (Royal Canin USA Inc. - MO)Showbound Naturals (Integrated Pet Products - PA)Timberwolf Organics (Yukon Nutritional Corp. - FL)Verus (VeRus Pet Foods, Inc. - MD)Wellness (Old Mother Hubbard -MA)Wysong (Wysong Corporation - MI)Iams Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Premium/73DInnova Dog / Score 114 A Innova Evo / Score 114 A Kirkland Signature Ckn,Rice,& Vegetables/Score 110 A (sold only at Costco)Nutrisource Lamb and Rice / Score 87 BNutro Natl Choice Lg Breed Puppy/Score 87 BPet Gold Adult with Lamb & Rice/Score 23 FProPlan Natl Turkey & Barley/Score 103 A Purina Beneful / Score 17 FPurina Dog / Score 62 FPurina Come-n-Get It / Score 16 FRoyal Canin Bulldog / Score 100 A Royal Canin Natl Blend Adult/Score 106 A Sensible Choice Chicken & Rice/Score 97 AScience Diet Advncd Protein Sr 7 /Score 63 FScience Diet Lg Breed Puppies/Score 69 FWellness Super5 Mix Chicken / Score 110 A Wolfking Adult Dog (bison) by Solid Gold/97APlease call your local pet or feed store to see what premiumpet foods they carry. Please note: grocery stores and mostlarge pet store chains carry no premium pet foods.Martin, dressed up for a snow day byhis new adopter, Melissa Linstruth ofMassachusetts.