not built for snow

I try not to remember much about my life before my forever family, because I only want happy thoughts.  What I do remember is all of the wonderful children at the Human Society summer camp who made me their “project” and named me Barney.  Once summer was over, I went to live with a great foster family.  However, they already had two bassets and although they loved me dearly, didn’t feel that they could keep me permanently.  

Then entered my family.  They drove all the way from Delaware to Virginia to meet me – yes me.  They also were looking at another basset who was a female and very young so I thought I had no chance.  However, my handsome looks and great personality won them over.  Most people seem to want the younger dogs, but there is something to be said about a mature fellow like myself.  See I was through with all of that puppy nonsense, I didn’t chew on things and I was housetrained.  There are times when age does have its advantages.

So now six months later, I have finally settled in and I have two children, Tyler age 9 and Taylor age 6, who adore me as much as I do them.  I must say that this winter’s snow almost did me and my entire family in -- being low to the ground, it is difficult to maneuver in two feet of snow!  But now with Spring finally here, I am able to run outside and play with my kids and take walks.  At 8 years old, I can still romp and play and I love every minute of it!  Of course, afterwards I come inside and take a nice long nap on my comfy bed.  

Thanks BROOD (and my family thanks you too)!!!!!
Barney