In Memory of Toby

In the Spring of 2000 Lance and I bought our first house. And then of course we started searching for a pet. But, not just any pet....a Basset Hound. Lance had always wanted a Basset Hound. So the search began. I found a lady in Arkansas that had 3 Basset Hounds. Sadie would be giving birth to puppies sometime in October. We were put on a list for a puppy. On October 13th Sadie gave birth. This is the picture the owner sent to us. Toby is the puppy on the far left.

We made the trip from Memphis to Arkansas to see which puppy we would chose. We wanted a male Basset Hound. And Lance really loved the tri-colored Basset Hounds. So if you look at the picture that narrows down the choices pretty much. So we chose Toby. We named Toby for the Basset Hound in the Disney movie "The Great Mouse Detectives". A few weeks later this is a picture that the owner sent me. We were in love.



So 6 weeks after Toby was born we made another trip to Arkansas to pick him up. The weather was horrible. It stormed the entire trip. The traffic was backed up almost our entire trip home. But, we finally made it back home. Below is a picture of Toby's first night with us.



Of course Toby didn't want to sleep in his crate. We persisted until he was potty trained. Then as all puppies do Toby would sleep and then want to play. But, of course he wanted to play at 5:00 in the morning. So I started letting Toby sleep with me after he woke up at 5:00.



At 2 1/2 years old Toby was joined by a sister.



Toby is a part of all of our memories.

Then in 2006 Toby was joined by a second sister. I really don't think he was all that impressed.

Then we moved Toby and the girls to Florida. Here are some pictures of Toby at his new home.











At the beginning of November Toby couldn't raise his head. So off to vet he went. Then he went to see a specialist. Toby was diagnosed with Degenerative Disk Disease and Degenerative Joint Disease. Toby took medication which seemed to make him better. Then one morning he coudn't eat his food because of the pain. Lance took Toby to Dr. Andy. And he helped Toby make his journey to the bridge. Now he is living a pain free existence.

Rest in Peace our Sweet Cranky Boy
October 13, 2000 to November 17, 2008

You will be missed...............

A special Thanks to all my friends who are helping me through this difficult time.

Thank You

Thank you so very much for all those who participated in the auction. From the totals $225 was raised. This money will help ease the burden of the recent vet bills.

I couldn't have done it without my friends.

Toby the Basset Hound

I am starting this blog in order to raise some money for Toby's recent Vet Care. Earlier last week Toby could not pick up his head. Then he began to drag his face on the floor. So my husband took him to our vet Dr. Andy. Dr. Andy kept Toby over night and ran many test. The next day we took Toby to a specialist at AVS. Toby has degenerative Disk Disease. In one days time we spent over $800. So to help aleviate some of the stress from those bills I am auctioning off the rest of my Basset Hound Book Collection.

Each book will have a seperate post.

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All auctions will end on November 10th at 9:00 PM Eastern Time.

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Please tell all your friends about my auction.

Thanks
Toby's Mom

Fred Basset Cards ~ Set of 4

Fred Basset Cards ~ Set of 4






You will get two of each card.

Cards are in excellent condition.

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Starting bid $5.00

Basset Hounds Magazine

Basset Hounds ~ All About America's Favorite Dogs
From Popular Dog Series
Published 2003



Magazine is in excellent condition.

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The Last Basselope

The Last Basselope ~ One Ferocious Story by Berkeley Breathed
Hardcover with Dustjacket (Dustjacket shows some wear)
Copyright 1992



Come, then, and join the Great Basselpe Expeditionary Force as it sets out to discover the secrets of the world's most elusive beast. In a story of adventure and revelation, Opus leads a reluctant crew of Great and Famous Discoverers in pursuit of the final descendant of an ancient, ferocious race. They trek deep into the forest behind their backyard and come face-to-slobbery-fanged-face with a real discovery: things are never exactly what we think.

Book in excellent condition other than the little wear shown on the dustjacket.

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Claude Has A Picnic

Claude Has A Picnic by Dick Gackenbach
Hardcover with Dust Jacket (ex library book)
Copyright 1993



Each of Claude's Neighbors is in a fix. Mickey is tired of his old ball, and Buddy is tired of his Frisbee. Mrs. Shane has no one to kiss and cudle, and Mrs. McDonald has some kittens that need homes. Mrs. Bunker has more corn on the cob than she knows what to do with, and Mrs. Duncan bought too many hot dogs. What's the solution? Have a picnic, of course!

Book has a tear on the copyright page. And there is a tear on the last page of the story. Can easily be fixed with tape.

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Claude and Pepper

Claude and Pepper by Dick Gackenbach
Hardcover with Dust Jacket (ex library book)
Copyright 1976



Claude the Dog is back, this time with Pepper, the dachshund pup. Pepper packs some bones, leaves home and sets off to see the great wide world. Claude doesn't try to stop him, but ask if he can walk down the road with his friend. As they go along, they meet Lila the Goose, Nora the Goat, and Helen the Chicken, all with their growing families. And Claude gently nudges Pepper into realizing that it's nice to love someone, and be loved in return.

Book is in excellent condition.

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Sasha The Silly

Sasha The Silly by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
Hardcover with Dustjacket (ex library book)
Copyright 1984



Sasha Basset Hound looks in the mirror everyday, admiring her "red, red eyes, her drooping ears, her fantastically long nails, and her outstanding wet nose." One day Sasha grows bored with her drooping ears and goes to the Classy Canine Salon to have them styled. Her friends think she looks ridiculous when she emerges with "stuck-up" ears, but Sasha's happy with her "new look." Then, when she hears her parents are coming to visit, she decides to change her appearance even more. What Sasha learns during her parents' visit is hilariously depicted in this new collaboration by a winning author-and-illustrator team.

Book is in excellent condition.

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Going To The Dogs

Going To The Dogs by Eileen Schroeder
Hardcover with Dust Jacket
Copyright 1980 First Edition



Eileen Schroeder shares with us the trials and tribulations of the dog show, from her first experience when she walked her dog in the wrong direction around the ring to that most glorious moment when she finally savored the joy of showing a champion.

Book is in excellent condition.

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The Bishop's Basset

The Bishop's Basset by Jessie O'Connell Gibbs
Hardcover with Dust Jacket
Copyright 1970




This is a story of a soulful dog who is crusading for love and human understanding.

Readers in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina, may well recognize the Bishop, the Basset Hound, and the church, for they are as real as the message contained in these pages. You don't have to be a doglover to enjoy this tale, but it will add to your enjoyment if you are. If you want an answer to religion or simply to a less complicated life, read on. A warm heart and a wagging tail speak out fervently on loneliness, floundering, security, fulfillment, heartbreak, and finally, lasting peace of mind.

Book shows wear to bookcover and one portion of the cover of the book. Which you can see in the picture. Other wise the book is in fantastic condition.

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The Basset Hound ~ Owner's Survival Guide

The Basset Hound ~ Owner's Survival Guide by Diane Morgan
Hardcover
Copyright 1998 with illustrations by Pam Posey-Tanzey



This book will delight every Basset Hound aficionado with its light-hearted look at this quirky breed of dog. Filled with charming stories, photos and drawings of Bassets, this book also provides the reader with Basset care essentials and a history of the breed. A must have for every lover of the inscrutable Basset.

Book is in excellent condition.

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Cleo ~ A Little Golden Book

Cleo
A Little Golden Book
Published in 1957 Letter A edition



This book is in excellent condition.

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Claude The Dog ~ A Christmas Story

Claude The Dog ~ A Christmas Story by Dick Gackenbach
Paperback/Softcover



Claude got many nice Christms present from his family: a blanket, a pillow, and a toy mouse. Then along cmae his dog friend, Bummer. He didn't have a home. "You're a lucky dog," Bummer told Claude. "I never saw a pillow. I sleep on the hard ground."
"The story is minimal in words, maximal in the holiday spirit. The big, droll pictures are love made visible."

Book is in excellent condition.

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Fred Basset 2003

Fred Basset 2003 40 Years and still going strong
Cartoons from the Daily Mail
Paperback/Softcover



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The Very Very Very Long Dog

The Very Very Very Long Dog by H.E. Todd
Paperback/Softcover



This book has been signed by H.E. Todd and the illustrator Val Biro. I have no way to athenticate the signatures. But, this is the way I bought the book.

Hubphrey (called Humph for short) was never a very short dog, but before his accident he wasn't very long either. Then one day, and all of a sudden, he became a very very very long dog indeed! As you read you will see the words stretching up and down and round about Humph, and you will understand how very very long poor Humph felt!

Book first published in Great Britain in 1978. Copyright 1978

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The Dog Who Had Kittens

The Dog Who Had Kittens by Polly M. Robertus
Paperback/Softcover



This is a very sweet book about Baxter the Basset Hound comes to the aid of some kittens when their mother disappears one afternoon.

This book is in excellent condition

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Maggie's Way

Maggie's Way by Bill Stanton
Paperback/Softcover




See life from a different viewpoint--just inches from the ground. In this heartwarming and hilarious collection, photographer Bill Stanton combines his two passions in life: photography and his basset hound, Maggie.

This is a lovely book full of photographs and little sayings. Book is in excellent condition. Copyright 2001.

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Always Ernest

Always Ernest by Peggy Elliott Ransom
Paperback/Softcover




Ernest is a lovable pup who's proving to be rather a slow learner when it comes to training. On the contrary, the Dog Next Door can do no wrong. Peggy Elliott Ransom's charming verse and cartoons document Earnest's first year, through trials and mishaps to final triumph.

This is a super cute read. The book is paperback and in excellent condition. Published 1996 First Edition

I have not seen this book surface on ebay since I purchased mine several years ago.

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Starting bid $10.00