I know I said I would tell you all about the 80 pound Basset, but that will have to wait a little longer. First I have to rant.

We got a call from the rescue today asking if we would take in a Basset mix whose family has a toddler. The toddler pokes and kicks the dog, but the owners don't stop him. They're getting rid of the dog.

It drives me CRAZY when people get rid of their dogs because they have a baby. It's not fair to the dog! Maybe they should teach their bratty kids to respect the dog! I'm fairly certain that the dog would leave the kid alone if the kid would return the favor.

If you have a kid, please. Teach the kid how to be nice to animals. And NEVER leave a little kid and a dog alone.