RIP Freckles - Basset Hound
Home: Indianapolis, IN
Birthday: Wed, October 07 1998
Gender: Female
Weight: 46 lbs
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. . .
Freckles: The Final Chapter
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!
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
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)
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
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
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
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
Mom just bought some extra strength Piddle Pads from Drsfostersmith.com. It seems that my bladder keeps giving and giving in th. . .
Busted.
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...
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
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
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!!
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
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.
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!!
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!
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.
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
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?
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!
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
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
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
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!
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.
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
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!
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
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.
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
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
Well, I've recovered from the poop stomping episode at brbp yesterday. This morning dad furminated me. Woohoo! The whole fami. . .
My Inner Diva
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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?
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??
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
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
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
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
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!!!!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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?
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
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?
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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?
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...
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
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!
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?
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!
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?
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!!!
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!
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?
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!
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
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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