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Friday, March 11, 2011

Rescue Updates About Ed, The Basset Hound


Do you remember Ed, the Basset Hound, who followed me and my 4 doggy clients from his feces covered yard to my car on December 21, 2010? If  not, please click on Ed's name in the sentence above for an update but as a quick reminder, Ed was found to be in severely bad shape; for example, he was underweight at a mere 33 pounds, he was peeing blood, his inner ears were infected, and his nails were overgrown. 


Once Ed arrived at the vet's office it was discovered that the reason why Ed was peeing blood was because of painful bladder stones and he underwent bladder surgery immediately. 

In less than one month, the staff at Northside Animal Hospital saw Ed change from a gloomy basset to a basset who was the life of the party, especially when newcomers walked into the waiting room!

Ed stayed at the veterinary hospital for several months until the staff felt he was strong enough to take a ride to New England Basset Hound Rescue, Inc., where he will live with foster parents until he is placed in his forever home. From what I've heard, the founder of NEBHR has already fallen head over paw in love with Ed and will most likely adopt him! Yeah for Ed!


And just when I wondered why Ed's owner hadn't been officially charged for criminal neglect, a subpoena arrived at my home on Tuesday and I will be going to court on March 30th! 

I've never been to court before so I hope to make Ed proud when I take the stand! Tracy Frankenberger still thinks he was not to blame for Ed's poor health but there will be plenty of witnesses to refute his claims. Let's hope justice will be served, for Ed's sake!

29 comments:

  1. What an idiot dat man is...of course he was to blame.
    I am so proud of you fur helpin' Ed when he needed it and you will do him proud when you goes to courst to be his voice!

    Puddles

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  2. Sorry...not courst...menat to say court.

    Puddles

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  3. Daaaaaang I can't type today!

    Puddles

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  4. I hope they do make the irresponsible owner pay for his neglect of Ed.

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  5. Paws crossed for justice to be served in the name of Ed.

    Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara

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  6. Thanks for the update! I've been wondering about that little guy. So glad to hear he's doing great!

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  7. Of course that idiot is to blame. Ed didn't do this to himself. Happy to hear that he may be in his forever home now.

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  8. O hai! I am so happy for Ed. Waggin mah tail!! :)

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  9. mom is saying bad words
    Benny & Lily

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  10. Thank you so much for the update of adorable gorgeous and lovely Ed!!! We are so glad to hear he's thriving and getting better!!! Yay for you and the animal hospital for helping Ed!!!!! Good luck with the court case!! I hope for justice for Ed - booooooo to his former owner!!!! Take care
    x

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  11. We remember Ed and how brave your mom was to rescue him! We are thrilled that he has recovered enough to look for a forever home!

    Good Job and Well Done!
    We'll cross our paws for your visit to court. It's great that pets are more protected now.

    Drools and licks,
    Minnie and Mack

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  12. I am so happy for sweet little Ed and I'm thrilled that your taking a stand for him...literally! Bravo!

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  13. Oh Bless Ed for recovery and for finding someone who will love him forever...I am livid at the owner and he NEEDS to pay for his cruelty. I am so glad you will be there to testify. You'll do great because you'll speak from the heart!

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  14. Thanks for helping Ed! I sure hope his former owner is punished.

    Your pal,Pip

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  15. we hewe in the pibble woggie house willbe rooting for u and justice for ed!!!we are so beyond happish to hear he is all the btterments

    pibble wiggles
    the pittie pack

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  16. How great for Ed, and was he lucky to follow someone as concerned as you :)

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  17. Great news for Ed! Our paws and fingers are crossed that the court will find in his favour!

    Certainly was Ed's lucky day, when he decided to follow you.

    XXXOOO Daisy, kendra & Bella

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  18. I appreciate all of your kind words towards me and the not-so-kind words directed towards Ed's former owner! I have never been asked to take the stand before so I am glad I've been a frequent "Law and Order" watcher because thankfully I will know what to do once I swear in!
    I forgot to mention that Tracy (Ed's original owner) lost all privileges of ever owning Ed again! Bravo!

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  19. We hope everything goes well and we are so happy Ed is getting the better life that he deserves!
    ~Milly and Shelby

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  20. Wow, it is so wonderful that you helped Ed and now will be working to punish that bad person. Dogs have no thumbs...so of course the man is to blame!!! Ed couldn't open his own can of kibble and drive himself to the vet! Go get that guy!! I hope the judge throws the whole book at him..really hard...hit him in the head with it!
    Grr and Woof,
    Sarge, COP

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  21. That is a good thing you have done...go get em!

    Wyatt and Stanzie

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  22. Wow, you are a miracle worker! You saved Ed and he's going to have the chance at a lifetime of love. I cannot imagine a better thing for you to have done.

    I'm glad that the case is going to court. I hope that the former owner gets nailed to the maximum extent possible.

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  23. Glad to hear that Ed is doing so much better!! We also hope you do him proud in court! The only times I've ever been to court is when I was 16 to get my first driver's license and then when I had to serve on the jury a few years ago...not fun.

    Elyse and Riley

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  24. Well done! You're our hero!

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  25. Great job! We are so glad that Ed is doing so much better (and that he's away from that idiot ex-owner).

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  26. Poor Ed! I can't imagine how painful it was for him to urinate each time. OW!!! I'm glad to know he's a lot better today. And I really hope his owner gets heavily fined and/or jailed.

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  27. Good for you. Ed is going to get a whole new life.

    Slobbers,
    Mango

    P.S. About that whole court thing... momma has been in the witness box and she reports that it is difficult to remain clear headed and not say the wrong thing so if you can practice with a lawyer beforehand, please do.

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  28. April: My name is Sheila Junk, and I believe the man who abused Ed is now my neighbor here in Pennsylvania. I would appreciate you contacting me via Facebook, if possible, as I would like to discuss this case with Ed. We have animals and are concerned about some of them.

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