tommie's terrific

Hi, my name is Tommie. Back in October, some nice folks showed up to see me at my foster home in Newport News, VA. They were all over me and I knew i had them at "woof" (hello). The poor folks had just lost their Basset Hound, Fred, who had to take a trip over the Rainbow Bridge. My new mom saw my picture on the BROOD Website and said it was love at first sight. After a nice visit with me and my foster parents, papers were signed and pretty soon I was sitting in the back seat of their SUV head'n for the mountains near Charlottesville, VA. I was a good boy in the car and in a few hours I was at my new Log Cabin home with four acres of land.

At first I did some serious investigating of the home as it has three different levels. I also found out I have a feathered brother, Zack, a conure parrot who yaps a lot. I had a few not-so-good episodes of relieving myself on the floor but my parents were understanding. As it turns out, I had a bad UTI and after 42 days of antibiotics it cleared up. 

My mom and dad also had an x-ray done to make sure there were no other causes for my UTI and I got a clean bill of health from my new vet, Dr. Grover. They did find out what I already knew though. Someone had shot me with pellets and there are a few under my skin but not harmful to my health.

I had a wonderful Christmas with lots of cuddle toys (my favorites) and bones. Mom's sister even bought me my own stocking with my picture on it ---cool beans.

My mom says I listen well but I still hate it when they go out and have trouble holding my bladder for more than a few hours. Other than that, life is great and I know they love me very much. I know I have found my "Forever" home.

 -- Tommie