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RIP Freckles - Basset Hound

Home: Indianapolis, IN Birthday: Wed, October 07 1998 Gender: Female Weight: 46 lbs
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I heard a Basset rumor...

Sun, May 27 2007
I overheard my mom talking to my dad this afternoon about some Basset Howl she's organizing with Flash's mom. Something about w. . .

No Way!??

Sat, June 30 2007
Mom's watching a documentary on Hogzilla (yeah, she has a life!) and they just said Pigs are the smartest of all domesticated an. . .

Mom's day off!

Mon, July 02 2007
Mom isn't working Tuesday or Wednesday and is going to be home with us! YaY!! I'm going to see if she will take us on a morning. . .

Mom says get a job

Wed, July 04 2007
Mom went to the vet to pick up another antibiotic for me this evening. $73 for a two week, twice-a-day supply of Clavamox (the . . .

Going to the groomer!

Wed, July 11 2007
Arooooh! I'm going to the groomer tomorrow morning! I'm excited because I haven't been there in a loooong time and I always li. . .

I feel like a new dog!

Thu, July 12 2007
I'm home from the groomer's. I am all fluffy and smell nice! I still have tons of fur that fly off me when I'm being petted, b. . .

Ode to Food

Fri, July 13 2007
Food is good, food is great I will eat off anyone's plate. Apples, peaches, carrots, cheese, Cheetos, jalapenos, more beans. . .

Does anyone howl?

Wed, July 25 2007
Thought this was a cute video. I only howl when there's food involved or company is over and they don't pay attention to me. A. . .

Dream Crusher Poem

Fri, August 03 2007
I rarely play but would rather sleep, Dreaming of pupcakes & cookies that one can reap For looking cute, sad, eyes all saggy.. . .

Walking at the JDRF event!

Wed, August 08 2007
Just overheard mom tell dad that this year they should consider taking me and Maggot er...I mean Maggie with them when they do t. . .

Plain Yogurt...off topic

Wed, August 08 2007
Okay, mama here: I may have been over-zealous with my purchase of plain low fat yogurt for Freckles. Since she only eats one t. . .

Like a bad college frat party...

Fri, August 10 2007
Just got back from the vet and happened to walk past the floor length mirror in the master bedroom. Horror of horrors!!! . . .

Cat Conspiracy at the Vet Poem

Fri, August 10 2007
"This is some juice, it might make you sleep." Who ever knew if the hooch was cheap? "Count backwards from ten" I heard th. . .

Where'd mommy go?

Tue, August 14 2007
Ok, so get this. Mommy and daddy made me get up super early this morning from my beauty sleep and then all of a sudden, they we. . .

Home Sweet Home

Wed, August 22 2007
Greetings friends! My mom and dad finally got home last night from visiting Grandpa! Aunt Julie let us stay with her the whole. . .

Feelin' like a pup again

Sat, September 01 2007
I'm not sure what mama has put in my food, but she calls it Science Diet Advanced Protection Senior food. It's put a spring. . .

ARPO lady disses mom at Petsmart

Sat, September 01 2007
Mom here: Please know that I just need to vent and get my thoughts out there. These are my thoughts and my experiences only, a. . .

Is there ham in Heaven?

Sun, September 09 2007
Oh boy Oh boy Oh boy Oh boy Oh boy!!! Mom made ham salad this afternoon to take to work this week. She got a mini food proce. . .

The Betrayal

Mon, September 10 2007
This new job mom's got has been weighing on my big head lately. She comes home and smells like all sorts of things! This a. . .

I'm just gonna put it out there.

Sat, September 15 2007
I may not be the brightest crayon in the box, but I do know cheatin' when I smell it! I admit I had a good time at the bark. . .

OK, That's It! Goin' to Grandma's!

Mon, September 17 2007
I'M CALLING CPS...Canine Protective Services!!!!!!!!!!!! Dad grilled pork chops out on the grill this evening. No biggie. . . .

Grammar School junkie

Wed, September 19 2007
Has anyone read the large Indiana Business College ad on this site for their Vet Tech program? Is it me, or is their first sente. . .

!!!GO COLTS!!!

Sun, September 23 2007
Alright, who's all geared up for watching some football today? The laundry's in the washer, dad's got his fantasy leagues p. . .

Parts is Parts

Wed, September 26 2007
Just another interesting poll to find out what part(s) your owners love about you. Mom loves my big Basset nose. It's all . . .

The Friday Poem from Me to You

Thu, October 04 2007
A week in review...News that is news to you. Ernest starved and almost died. But his mama saved him with a hot dog she had . . .

It's my Doggiversary!

Mon, October 08 2007
Hi everyone! Mom brought me home from HSI five years ago today!! I'm looking forward to five more years of hanging around here . . .

Halloween of '07 Song

Fri, October 19 2007
I apologize to Bryan Adams, but I thought, with all the costume talk, it'd be appropriate to write a song. Bam da Bam Bam *c. . .

Another lazy weekend

Sat, October 20 2007
Well, it's a beautiful day outside and we're not doing anything! Maggie and I spent a few hours outside in the backyard while m. . .

Day of the Wasset

Sat, October 27 2007
Since no one is listening to my howling, I thought I'd get online to share my day with you. Dayzee came over and we all too. . .

Boo Hiss! Mom works Friday!

Thu, November 22 2007
Well Mom just broke the news to Maggot and myself...she has to go to work tomorrow. We were hoping that she and Dad were going . . .

...No place like home...

Sat, November 24 2007
It's been a busy day already and it's just barely the afternoon! The 'rents took us to run errands and then we went to the BRBP. . .

A Bump in the Night

Mon, November 26 2007
Well, it seems to be that time of the year around the house. The big shadowy thing that lights up came out today. That only me. . .

Our Nation's First Dogs

Wed, December 12 2007
Just saw something on the news about Barney and Miss Beasley's White House Christmas preparations. Did you know you can follow . . .

A Poem to my Schmoopie

Thu, January 24 2008
Oh Kirby, you are my dreamboat. Being your girl, I have to gloat! Your smile, it makes my heart a-flutter. Just like that. . .

Valentine wishes

Wed, February 13 2008
Just thought I'd send a shout out to my IP pals. Grandpa got home late last night and I've been busy following him around. He . . .

Another Lazy Day.

Sun, February 24 2008
This will be a short one since I snuck out of the laundry room to post. Dad's friend is over and they're playing Guitar Hero. . . .

It's depressing around here.

Sun, March 02 2008
I hope everyone had a good weekend. The weather was great! We had the sliding glass door open partway so I could go out whenev. . .

Basset Ears

Wed, April 16 2008
Okay, Basset friends, My mom was wondering how clean are your ear flaps? During my impromptu bath, Mom cleaned my big floppy ea. . .

Mother's Day is coming up...

Fri, April 18 2008
Hi everyone. Just wondering if you have thought about what to get your Mamas and Grandmas for Mother's Day? I'm not so much co. . .

The Freckles Chronicles

Fri, April 25 2008
Hello my good IP friends and their Mamas/Papas. I'm feeling a little more like my lazy self today. First and foremost, I have . . .

Orrrder Up! (*ding ding*)

Sat, April 26 2008
Mom and Dad have decided that they're going to be a little more lax with my dietary restrictions. They're not taking my hints t. . .
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Freckles: The Final Chapter

Posted in Grief on May 05 (1 comment)
Rose here: I just wanted to share with all our friends on IP that Brian and I had Freckles euthanized this evening. Freckles h. . .

Squirrel Spy...Beware!

Posted in Activities on May 03 (1 comment)
Mama got this email from someone about Finnegan the Squirrel. He was a baby squirrel that was abandoned and injured in 2005. H. . .

The Freckles Chronicles continued

Posted in Health on Apr 29 (1 comment)
Good morning everyone! Just thought I'd let you guys know that your puppy prayers must be working because I've been feeling a l. . .

FrankenFreckles (it's long)

Posted in Health on Apr 21 (1 comment)
Hi Gang, Sorry it's taken a while to get back with you about the Vet. I've been hiding and resting in the bathroom. We saw Dr.. . .

From the closet to the Vet

Posted in Health on Apr 21 (1 comment)
Hi guys. Mom's taking me to the vet this morning. Apparently she thinks it is very unusual for me to be shivering and hiding i. . .

RAIN DANCE NEEDED

Posted in Activities on Apr 16 (1 comment)
My life depends on it. I overheard that mom is planning on bathing me Thursday late morning early afternoon. She said if it's . . .

Grooming Reality Show

Posted in Grooming on Apr 12 (1 comment)
Just saw a commercial on Animal Planet for a reality show called "Groomer Has It." It premieres tonight at 9pm. Here's the det. . .

Puttin' on my Big Girl Pants

Posted in Health on Mar 18 (1 comment)
Mom just bought some extra strength Piddle Pads from Drsfostersmith.com. It seems that my bladder keeps giving and giving in th. . .

Busted.

Posted in Health on Mar 08 (1 comment)
As you all know, Grandpa has been on a vacation from us for about one week now. There's a little hallway that leads to his bedr. . .

Madeleine is gonna need therapy...

Posted in Breeds on Mar 01 (1 comment)
Hey, Maddie, are we related in some long lost way?? Look what my mom found. I wonder if these were intentional breeding experi. . .

The Blahs

Posted in Health on Feb 29 (1 comment)
Mom's staying home with us today. We should all be excited and thrilled, but I'm just a little leery. I overheard her saying s. . .

Super Bowl Sunday

Posted in Activities on Feb 02 (1 comment)
Is anyone having a Super Bowl party? We're supposed to have my aunts and cousins over in the afternoon to hang with Grandpa. H. . .

YooHoo, Beverly!!

Posted in Breeds on Jan 30 (1 comment)
I was just crusing the Pet Profiles and it appears there's a handsome Shar Pei named Rocky that just joined. Quite a wrinkley l. . .

Attention Low-riders and Big ears

Posted in Shopping on Jan 28 (1 comment)
Mom's thinking of buying me a raised dog dish. I currently eat out of an old Pyrex narrow mixing bowl. It's sturdy it keeps my. . .

Mom's easily amused.

Posted in Behavior on Jan 27 (1 comment)
She's browsing for a prelit topiary for indoor use and she runs across this... http://cgi.ebay.com/CANINE-DOG-TOILET-BOWL-WAT. . .

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ETB!!

Posted in Activities on Jan 26 (1 comment)
It's ETB's 3rd birthday today! I bet he's busy riding around town getting treats and toys from everyone. We can't wait to hear. . .

Just doggone wrong!

Posted in Breeds on Jan 24 (1 comment)
I overheard my mama talking about her day this evening. She was driving home from work and she saw this Basset hound roaming ar. . .

Thanks Kirby and Co.

Posted in Grooming on Jan 13 (1 comment)
Uh, yea. I was napping ever so quietly on the big bed when suddenly I was lifted out of it and placed into the tub. At least t. . .

Another Seminar for Grandparents

Posted in Behavior on Jan 11 (1 comment)
Maggie and I think it might be time to hold another seminar to help out some of our IP friends humans. Seems like ETBs Grandma . . .

Another UTI...What next?

Posted in Health on Jan 09 (1 comment)
Mama speaking here: Alright PawPeeps, I need some advice. As you know, Freckles has quite a history of UTIs and was recently d. . .

Shout Out to Elvis!

Posted in Breeds on Jan 05 (1 comment)
Let's give a big Arroooh to our new IndyPaws Basset Hound friend from Greenwood, ELVIS! Mom saw his picture last night and kept. . .

Hiding under the bed

Posted in Behavior on Dec 29 (1 comment)
It's been a week since I've started to hide underneath the beds and in corners like the bathroom or laundry room. I shake every. . .

Back from the Vet

Posted in Health on Dec 25 (1 comment)
Hello friends. I'm back from the vet. We were lucky to see Dr. Banta who used to be our regular vet before he went on to be an. . .

We're going to the ER vet

Posted in Health on Dec 25 (1 comment)
Mom and Dad have been worried about me for the past 24 hours or so. I've been acting very scared and hiding under the bed and i. . .

We cashed in!

Posted in Behavior on Dec 23 (1 comment)
Santa Paws arrived early to our house!! Grandma said he has to come from up north, so I guess it was logical that he followed m. . .

I'm so tired.

Posted in Grooming on Dec 20 (1 comment)
Wow, I've had a busy day today. I woke up at the usual time around 5am and spent some time whining and ringing the bell to go o. . .

Another Training Session

Posted in Behavior on Dec 17 (1 comment)
I was sniffing around Grandpa's room today and it appears he's packing his small travel bag. Rumor around here is that he's goi. . .

It's Shake N Bake & I helped!

Posted in Behavior on Dec 14 (1 comment)
Mom says I have this annoying habit of being right under her feet when she's working in the kitchen. I follow very closely and . . .

Do You Hear What I Hear - A Song

Posted in Behavior on Dec 13 (1 comment)
With Santa Paws only 12 days away, let's all keep our Christmas spirits up by singing Christmas songs! My dad says he loved it . . .

What a rip-off.

Posted in Shopping on Dec 08 (1 comment)
So Maggie and I had our howliday photo shoot this afternoon. I sat like a pretty dog. I didn't drool and I didn't howl. Maggo. . .

My Holiday Song

Posted in Grooming on Dec 06 (1 comment)
Oh man! I had to write a song about what happened! I certainly hope that Santa Paws brings me some good stuff to make up for m. . .

Recovered

Posted in Behavior on Nov 18 (1 comment)
Well, I've recovered from the poop stomping episode at brbp yesterday. This morning dad furminated me. Woohoo! The whole fami. . .

My Inner Diva

Posted in Grooming on Nov 11 (1 comment)
I just got Furminated. I hate to say it but I enjoyed it. I stood there in the kitchen while mom and dad each took a side of m. . .

What a busy day

Posted in Behavior on Nov 10 (1 comment)
I thought it was going to be like any other Saturday this morning when we all got out of bed. But mom and dad left home early a. . .

Halloween of '07 Song

Posted in Activities on Oct 19 (1 comment)
I apologize to Bryan Adams, but I thought, with all the costume talk, it'd be appropriate to write a song. Bam da Bam Bam *c. . .

The treat buffet

Posted in Activities on Oct 06 (1 comment)
Mom and dad took us girls to this awesome place today with all sorts of smells and people. Mom said we were going to visit Dayz. . .

The Friday Poem from Me to You

Posted in My Blog on Oct 04 (1 comment)
A week in review...News that is news to you. Ernest starved and almost died. But his mama saved him with a hot dog she had . . .

Bags of Wags dog treats

Posted in Shopping on Oct 01 (1 comment)
Mom and dad went to the Fishers Farmer's Market Saturday and bought us some dog treats. MMMMMM. They're little peanut butt. . .

Maggie attacked my Grrrraffe

Posted in Behavior on Sep 27 (1 comment)
Mom bought me this cool puppet toy. It's super durable, fits on her arm, and is a giraffe with a squeaky in its head. I like t. . .

Pea-Nut Butter Cups Song

Posted in Nutrition on Sep 26 (1 comment)
An ode to that sweet nectar peanut butter. This is from The Foundations song "Build Me Up Buttercup". Also inspired by ETB's m. . .

Your office is my Master Bath

Posted in Behavior on Sep 25 (1 comment)
There's a saying around this house...when it's announced that "Freckles gave at the office" it usually means whoever found "it" . . .

Good eatin' in Irvington

Posted in Nutrition on Sep 20 (1 comment)
This is off topic and geared for humans: I was working out on the east side of town today and went to the Starbuck's at E. W. . .

Who feels like dancing?

Posted in Behavior on Sep 19 (1 comment)
Mom gets a big kick out of my dancing ritual. When I know she's in the pantry to get our food, I bark a few times and then star. . .

Urinary diet food, anyone?

Posted in Nutrition on Sep 13 (1 comment)
Hi guys, I'm back from my procedure to the bladder. I'm tired but glad to be back home. Can you believe they filled up my blad. . .

Did anyone see the BLUE chihuahua??

Posted in Grooming on Sep 13 (1 comment)
I was searching for Lola doxie's profile on here to check out her new photos. First of all, there's a lot of animals named Lola. . .

Good news from the vet

Posted in Health on Sep 07 (1 comment)
Hi guys. I'm still a little groggy from the anesthesia for this afternoon's bladder ultrasound. I got my belly shaved again! . . .

In the Kitchen Song

Posted in Nutrition on Sep 07 (1 comment)
How we all doin' tonight? My homage to Guns 'N' Roses. Do you know where you are? You're in our kitchen baby. Wake up! Ti. . .

Pierson Dog Park

Posted in Activities on Sep 02 (1 comment)
Mom and dad drove by the Pierson Dog Park in Fishers this evening and got some paper info on it. From the looks of it, it s. . .

No more passes for BRBP

Posted in Activities on Sep 01 (1 comment)
Mom went to the park office around 12:20pm to get my day pass for Monday's romp and the lady told her they were sold out. I . . .

Maggie ruins everything!!!!

Posted in Activities on Aug 25 (1 comment)
Maggie made me out to look like a liar on this site. I had been excited all week about going to the Johnson Co. Humane Society . . .

Please don't poop in our yard

Posted in Activities on Aug 24 (1 comment)
Dad's getting pretty ticked about other dogs pooping in our front yard. There's different sizes, ranging from medium sized to l. . .

The half-bath

Posted in Grooming on Aug 11 (1 comment)
Mom decided to give me an outdoor bath this afternoon since it was nice and hot outside. It was a nice short bath because t. . .

Dog food and Containers

Posted in Shopping on Aug 09 (1 comment)
Just curious how much dog food you guys have around...and how you store it? In the bag, in an airtight container, in a trash-ca. . .

Science Diet Advanced Protection

Posted in Nutrition on Aug 09 (1 comment)
Mom and Dad bought just started me on SD's Advanced Protection Senior dog food. There's a 2 week money back guarantee on the si. . .

Question about Ritter's

Posted in Activities on Aug 07 (1 comment)
Is it a Universal Dog's night out every Tuesday at all the Ritter's, or does each franchise have it's own schedule? We have two. . .

Heart Murmur

Posted in Health on Aug 04 (1 comment)
Went to the vet today so they could take some Xrays of my abdomen to see if I had kidney or bladder stones. I still have that n. . .

All these breed days!

Posted in Breeds on Aug 04 (1 comment)
Well, Bassets, almost every breed seems to have claimed a day to brag about themselves. Since we haven't assigned ourselves a d. . .

World's Cheapest Dog Toy

Posted in Behavior on Aug 03 (1 comment)
Mom likes to taunt us with the Claw Hand. It drives us K-arazy! It comes from outside our field of vision and it looms above u. . .

Plain Yogurt for Yeast Infections

Posted in Nutrition on Jul 26 (1 comment)
I recall reading somewhere on here about putting yogurt in your dog's food to help with yeast infections/ear infections. Can so. . .

How many toes do you have?

Posted in Breeds on Jul 22 (1 comment)
This may be a stupid question, but since my mom's never had a dog before, she is curious...how many toes do you have on your fro. . .

Attn: Big Red the Hermie

Posted in Breeds on Jul 18 (1 comment)
Why don't you tell us about yourself?? I've never owned a Hermit Crab before but my doctor's office used to have one. Is it eas. . .

Who snores?

Posted in Behavior on Jul 16 (1 comment)
Who on this site snores? I am a deep breather and I end up snoring when I'm completely asleep. Sometimes I wake my mom up with. . .

New Collar and Leash

Posted in Behavior on Jul 14 (1 comment)
Mom came home from a short trip in Zionsville and surprised me with a new collar and leash! I've always had practical wear, lik. . .

If only I had a thumb

Posted in Behavior on Jul 13 (1 comment)
If only I had a thumb I would drive to the store And buy us some gum. If only I had a thumb I would learn how To play . . .

Harness or No Harness?

Posted in Activities on Jun 30 (1 comment)
Who here wears a harness when they go out? Do you find it's comfy? I have one, and should really wear it when we go out becaus. . .

Cow hooves

Posted in Nutrition on Jun 29 (1 comment)
I carried a cow hoof in my mouth at PetSmart. Not sure what it is, but I licked it and sniffed it in the car. Are these really. . .

Dog Psychic

Posted in Behavior on Jun 29 (1 comment)
What do you all think about animal communicators? At Purrs and Gurrs they have a sign-up sheet for customers to sign up for a 1. . .

I pigged out

Posted in Activities on Jun 29 (1 comment)
My mom and dad took us out today. I met a very nice lady at Purrs and Gurrs. She let us pick out a few sample cookies from a l. . .

Best or favorite trick?

Posted in Behavior on Jun 24 (1 comment)
Just wondering what sorts of talented animals are out there! When I came to live with my mom, she taught this old dog a few new. . .

About that Basset rumor...

Posted in Activities on Jun 24 (1 comment)
I overheard my mom saying that the Basset Howl that she and Flash's mom were planning is going to be postponed until the Fall se. . .

Dog food for aging dogs

Posted in Behavior on Jun 19 (1 comment)
Mom thinks I may have some Canine Alzheimer's going on...I have quite a few symptoms of it. I think I've seen some dog foods ou. . .

Nice photo, Jersey Joe!

Posted in Behavior on Jun 18 (1 comment)
Just saw the new photos of you up-close! Nice slobber chain; I'm jealous. I used to slobber a lot but now only when I'm about . . .

PERL!!! Where are you?

Posted in Behavior on Jun 01 (1 comment)
Hey, we haven't heard much from Perl or her sidekick Beau in a little while...just wondering what the bipeds are up to at your h. . .

Bark Park info please!

Posted in Activities on May 27 (1 comment)
My sister and I have been bugging my parents about getting a membership to the park so we can sniff around with others. I would. . .

Can you tell time, too?

Posted in Behavior on May 19 (1 comment)
Does anyone out there know how to tell time? I know exactly when it's time to eat, especially on weekends when the human's alar. . .

It's mulch (buffet) season!!!

Posted in Behavior on May 18 (0 comments)
My mom and dad are trying to figure out what it is about mulch that my sister and I cannot resist. They put fresh mulch in the . . .

Just got a new bed!

Posted in Shopping on May 11 (1 comment)
My humans went to Costco to do some shopping (I'd been nagging that I'm running low on dog food). They not only came home with . . .

Who do you sound like?

Posted in Behavior on May 03 (1 comment)
If you were human, who would you sound like?? My humans like to speak for me, or try to put a voice to my thoughts. They th. . .

That smells deeelightful!

Posted in Behavior on May 02 (1 comment)
Okay, let's all admit it. You know you've done it, after all, you are a dog! What is the most um, interesting thing you hav. . .

Bladder and the Bell

Posted in Behavior on May 01 (1 comment)
I have this bell that I ring to let the family know I need to go outside. Sometimes I need to, sometimes I want to. Either way. . .
Owner: B&R
About Me: I was adopted from the Humane Society of Indianapolis in 2002 and live with Maggie, a Mini-Dachshund.
Nicknames: Stinky, Sweet Pea, Puddles
My Motto: Life is short. Nap often.
Likes: Riding in the car, going to see my Fan Club at the Vet
Pet-peeves: Being awakened while sleeping, ear cleanings
Best Tricks: Cracking open the window in the car so I can stick my head out, knowing it's mealtime
Favorite Activities: Sniffing out the yard, sleeping on the couch
Favorite Food: Peanut Butter, Cheese, Popcorn, Carrots
Favorite Toy: Squeeky Ball
Favorite Walk: The neighborhood on the eve of trash day.

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