Bassethoundtown.com & Devon are fundraising for the HOP!
Page Creator: Cathy Rudert
Page Closes: Dec 31, 2009
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House of Puddles Basset Retirement Home
About my nonprofit:
House of Puddles, Inc.
House of Puddles is a retirement home for homeless basset hounds, operated by Marilyn Brazzle. Since 2002, Marilyn has provided a home for 40 senior or special needs hounds, accepted at the request or...
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Fundraising target: $10,000
Total raised so far: $9,188.65
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THE GOLD RUSH IS OVER BUT THE GOLD RUSH BOUTIQUE WILL NEVER END! GO TO THE LINK RIGHT BELOW AND SEE WHAT WE HAVE!  BEAUTIFUL PIECES AT GREAT DEALS! 
We won a fun award from firstgiving:  Click here!
CLICK HERE FOR HOP, MAIN STREET JEWELRY BOUTIQUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 

 Bassethoundtown.com and Devon are thrilled to bring you information regarding the House of Puddles.  
The HoPpers are ready to steal your heart as they drool and slobber for you while they sit and lay in the town Saloon waiting for their dinner. 

YouTube:  Is Dinner Ready?

  Our goal (10,000) will be about one third of what is needed for the year! It takes about 2,500 dollars a month to run HOP and that is a good month.

I asked Marilyn why she has devoted herself to the elder basset hounds and she said,
"I was inspired by a friend who had started a basset rescue in the Midwest. They rescued all bassets but she always used to talk about all the seniors she kept in her home because they never got adopted. I decided I wanted to give a home to as many seniors as I could.

Since my husband had passed away early in 2002, there was nothing keeping me in the townhouse we had in Alexandria, VA. So I went in search of a home suitable for a herd of senior hounds, something out in the country on a few acres so we wouldn't disturb the neighbors or violate any housing zones or city ordinances.

I got very lucky and found the perfect house in Frederick, MD. I just had to add a fence and install some doggy doors and we were good to go. Of course, it wasn't long before I also had the carpeting replaced with laminate flooring.

Initially, I didn't think I'd have more than about 8-9 seniors. I figured that would be all I could handle. But they just kept coming. And after going through a huge chunk of my savings and refinancing the house, I realized I couldn't afford to do this by myself anymore. That's when I incorporated in January, 2005 and applied for tax exempt status. And that's how I got where I am. :-)

I have the feeling this has always been my calling. Ever since I was a little girl, I've dreamed of living on a farm with a bunch of animals. Well, I got close...kinda. LOL!"

I know her dream has inspired others and I asked her about it. She said, "I do see the idea of retirement homes for senior dogs catching on. Many people have told me I've inspired them and they hope to do the same thing I do one day. That's why Wendie Prince started Senior HoundsAbound in Orlando, FL."



http://www.houseofpuddles.org/

If you want to make a donation not using Firstgiving you have options! 
Here is the link to the HOP paypal information and their snail mail address.  
Click here for other donation options

Here are our offline doners! 
I'm donating this money in memory of my dear Lafayette. Keep up the great work :) Robyn - 25.00

Happy New Year from Wendy - 25.00

Good Luck from Val - 30.00

Merry Christmas Marilyn and the Hoppers from Devon and Todd Smith - 200.00

Jeffrey Enslow - 20.00

Joni Brooks - 100.00

Sherrie Strachan - 45.00

Mattie Mullenix - .05  (My 5 year old good friend)

Julian Wayne Lee - 15.00 in honor of Rudolph and Hermey

Douglas Dropp - 20.00

Cathy Larsen - 5.00 from the Cuddle with the Mayor Blanket

Kelly Cuppoletti - 110.00.  Bassethoundtown.com will send the HOP a check for this amount.  Included in this amount is 50.00 for the sale of the beautiful ring that Kelly donated and my parents bought for me for my 51st birthday.  Kelly, I love this ring and I will always think of you and the HoPpers when I look at it.

Here is my blog posting about this donation!
Kelly's donation!  Please read!

Ellen Brown - 50.00 for 10K lucky 5 diamond channel band!  Hey it really was a lucky ring for the HoPpers!  Ellen rocks with her pawsome donation!

Annika Francis - 381.90!  This is the gold rush record for highest donation and it does not stop here!  Annika donated several other pieces that are now in the HOP boutique!  Here are the links:  ANNIKA'S DONATION COULD REACH AS HIGH AS 600.00 WHEN HER OTHER ITEMS SELL IN THE HOP BOUTIQUE!  THIS IS JUST PAWSOME!  ANNIKA YOU ROCK!

Beri Hartwell - Purchased 18K gold bracelet and 14K gold life is a swirl pin from the
HOP Main Street Boutique! - 160.00

 

Fleur, Monty and Helen - 35.00 from gold items. We love the HopPers and want to help any way we can!   Also, we have some additional items in the HOP Main Steet Boutique! 

 

Virginia Oliveira - 83.00 from 14K gold items. Helping old basset hounds is what we love to do!  Go HOP!

 

Devon Leigh Smith - 94.00 from 14K gold and 21 point diamond.  I am thrilled to be a part of this Gold Rush.  Cat and I will help old hounds at the HOP forever! 

 

Holly Simpson- 8.70 from a pair of 14K gold earrings.  Holly sent a huge donation probably worth over 1000.00 when all of her cool items sell in the HOP boutique.  This pair of earrings was scrapped due to a breakage near the pearl.  Holly states, "Every little bit helps!  I am glad my items are helping the elders so much". 

Melanie Hildebrand - 100.00 - I love Lucy 14K diamond earrings shaped like basset hound ears!  "OMG, I love those, they will be a great addition to my jewelry collection!" (donated by Holly Simpson)

Roxanne K. Dizon - 25.00 - I love having the honor to support HOP. This is a great organization that keeps giving the gift of life to our precious hound dogs. I pray that HOP will always have everything they need  to continue doing a fantastic job. Give all the furry babies a hug  and kiss for me. Thanks for all you do!

Jenny, Miss Kitty, Abby, Shadow and Da Diva Angel Penny (proud furever furend uv da hop'ers) - 186.90  "We're thrilled to help Marilyn and the Hop'ers, and are constantly in awe of their accomplishments.
We offer up that thar gold wif loads uv luv!

Sue and Roger - 50.00 - In honor of Sportster and Dyna.  Our sweet hounds!

Therese M. Francin - 100.00 - Circle the Wagons 14K diamond earrings. (donated by Holly Simpson)

Money to be sent at end of Lily book offer via USPS to HOP. 

Arlene Downey - 5.00 - Special offer from sale of 1 Lily book!

Jamie Shimp - 5.00 - Special offer from sale of 1 Lily book!

Joseph Ireland - 200.00 - 1/4C diamond stud earrings for his wife Kathy.  Donation from Holly Simpson!

Emma Thompson - 50.00 - Sterling Sapphire Treasure ring! Donation from Marie Paul

Candace Wilson - 5.00 Lily book special

George Manson - 5.00 Lily book special

Cathy Rudert - 10.00 for Chaps's new shirt

Cathy Rudert - 15.00 for flower pin

Therese in NC - 100.00 for diamond ring donated by Holly Simpson

Martha Jacobs - 10.00 for sale of Lily book

Tina Davidson - 5.00 for sale of Lily book

Joanne Yenkevich - 5.00 for sale of Lily book

Joanne Rogers - 80.00 for the purchase of 2 chains from the HOP boutique

J. Page Lindsey - 20.00 for the Jenny Standridge earrings.

Carol Anderson - 280.00 for the purchase of Purple Puddle Necklace, Oui Oui Oui braclet and sapphire and Diamond Sr. Tennis bracelet. 

Carol Anderson - 150.00 for tear drop turned to hope necklace

Cathy Hileman - (actually Mike Hileman) - 150.00 - who bought this stunning piece for his wife for Valentine's day!  Ahhhh!

Anne Ferguson-Rohrer - Hearts of puddles swarovski charms (pair) - 25.00

Jenny Standridge - 10K and 14K gold worth 110.00 check mailed to HOP 2-26-09

Patrick Pasquinelli - 5.00 from the Lily book, special offer!

C. Shreiner - 25.00 from 10K gold sent to BHT.  I mailed it to HOP today, 4-17-09.

Chaps Rudert - 1000.00 - Photo contest winner for Northern KY Yellow pages.  He will be on the cover!

Virginia Oliveira - 100.00 from 14K and 18K rings for Ricky's teeth cleaning!

Carol Anderson - 100.00 from Shopping in the HOP BOUTIQUE

Beverly Burkholder - 15.00!

Candy Wilson - 15.00, for the frame that Peter Roebuck donated! 

Debbie Wood - 15.00, for the frame that Peter Roebuck donated!

Terry Marshall - 146.00, for gold!

Grandpa Rudert - 40.00, Gold cross for Chaps and Emma to share.  Donation from Ginny Tata-Phillips

Trisha Canaday - 5.00, cc of yellow pages signed by Chaps

Wanda Richlen - 10.00, cc of yellow page

Mary Tipping - 10.00, cc of yellow pages

Ginny Tata-Phillips - scrap gold for 2 chains and a garnet setting - 27.00

Jenny Standrige - 33.00 scrap gold for 1 chain

Chaps and Emma Rudert 20.00 cash

Cat, Grandma and Grandpa 95.00 for 14K Teddy Bear Charm, donated by Annika

Santa Letters 7.00 x 4 letters 28.00

2 frames donated by Peter Roebuck 30.00

Boswell Book donated by BHT bought by Barbara Baumann - 90.00

Stephanie Van Daele 21.00

Jackie Mullenix - 14.00

Kip Masset - 15.00 bought frame donated by Peter Roebuck 

Peter Roebuck - 2 Santa letters - 14.00

Devon Smith - 1 Santa letter - 7.00

Darlene Curtis - 1 Santa letter - 7.00

Debbie Woods - 3 Santa letters - 21.00

Cat, Chaps and Emma - 10K J ring - 30.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 



 

 

 

Online Donors to date:
Display Name Date Amount  Comment
BJ Porter 7/6/2009 $55.00 Cans & bottles...= Green $$$ Save the seniors and save our earth$$$.. 
Murphy & Polly Francis 6/22/2009 $25.00 Some treat money for the new HOPpers! 
Devon Leigh Smith 4/30/2009 $30.00 For the cute basset tee!! :)) 
Ryder Smith 4/30/2009 $20.00 In honor of Emma Rudert's birthday! :) 
Trisha Canaday Havandjian 3/23/2009 $50.00 Brutus made me do it.....He can't see but he senses so much kindness 
Bill & Dotti 3/13/2009 $30.00 in honor of Willie's 10th Birthday 
Devon & Todd Smith 3/12/2009 $25.00 In Memory of Coco Smith, our senior hound girl ATB 03/11/09 
Trisha and her bassets 3/6/2009 $30.00 Brutus is on a diet, so there was a little extra in the budget with less treat purchases! 
Cat, Chaps, and Emma Rudert 2/10/2009 $20.00 Thanks Jenny Standridge for donating this bracelet. I am giving it as a birthday present to Audra!  
Trisha Havandjian 12/30/2008 $50.00 My Brutus loves old hounds, they don't bother him like the young basset pups! 
BJ Porter 10/26/2008 $73.00 More Green $$$$ to save the senior and plant Earth. Reclying cans and bottles 
Cher, Moe & Lucy 9/28/2008 $30.00 In memory of Murraydog 
Christine, Niles & Hercules Covie 9/20/2008 $40.00 We love mature hounds! Shop the HOP boutique to see the special ring we donated in honor of Dad. 
Holly Simpson 9/7/2008 $337.00 Through the efforts of many, more hounds are safe and sleeping in warm beds tonight. 
Tom from WI 8/22/2008 $70.00 For the Houndies!!! 
BJ Porter 7/21/2008 $55.00 Think Green!! Save the Earth and The Senior Hounds....$$$$ from cans and bottles!!! 
Mary Tipping, Harley, Biggs, Leo and Kitties 7/14/2008 $49.00 Hope these bits of gold help the HoPpers! Lots of love to you all 
Beverly Burkholder 7/1/2008 $60.00 I foster for AZBHR and have 2 Sr hounds now who love a soft bed and plenty to eat. We love the HOP! 
Mary Clark 6/17/2008 $115.00 BROOD and HOP are great rescues. Please check them out! I am thrilled to help! 
Todd & Devon Smith & Their Senior Hounds 6/15/2008 $53.00 Cat - Happy Birthday to one of the most special ladies on earth to hounds & humans alike! We love u! 
Chaps and Emma's Grandma and Grandpa 6/11/2008 $95.00 Merry early Christmas Cat! All bassets know that you have a golden heart! Enjoy the 14K basset charm 
Sharyn Bellafiore 5/28/2008 $33.10 Go HoPpers! 2 of my items are now in the HOP boutique on bassethoundtown.com! 
Kacy & Cowboy 5/28/2008 $22.00 We love helping the golden oldies at the HOP!  
Lynda Seal 5/20/2008 $26.00 I am happy the golden watches brought in some cash for the golden HoPpers! 
Lynda Seal, it is my pleasure to help old hounds. 5/13/2008 $50.00 I foster for Arizona Basset Hound Rescue and have some aged "forever fosters" myself. 
Lynne's sister 5/10/2008 $50.00 for my sister Lynne, I love you lady... 
Lynne & Huckleberry 5/10/2008 $50.00 How beautiful is this group of friends? May each & everyone of you live each day to the fullest. 
LYNN LINDA FERRELL 5/9/2008 $14.00 I have a soft spot for those gray faces. Our Zoey will be 9 in June! 
Jaclyn Whitehorn 5/8/2008 $30.00 To the senior hounds at the HOP. You all shine like Gold. I know the stones will help also. Jaclyn 
Kip and Lisa Massett 5/6/2008 $45.00 We love the Golden Hounds at the House of Puddles!  
Devon & Todd Smith & their senior hounds 5/3/2008 $5.00 We love Emma in her snood too! :) 
Kip, Gus and Bonnie 5/3/2008 $20.00 Emmers is so pretty in snood. She must keep it. 
Sharyn Bellafiore 4/29/2008 $57.00 What a great fundraiser. I look forward to the bracelet selling on your site for HOP. Sharyn 
Kip, Gus and Bonnie 4/27/2008 $5.00 We saw Gus 
Kip, Gus and Bonnie 4/26/2008 $10.00 For Bonnie's and Gus' Goodnight kiss from Marilyn 
Angelika & Ms. Brandy Hastings 4/24/2008 $75.00 What a great idea for the HOP! Brandy and I are glad to help! 
Love, Lisa, Tom, Brandon & Chico 4/24/2008 $20.00 To our sweet baby Emma, happy 4th birthday! We love you so much! 
Marie Paul 4/22/2008 $21.00 I am happy to donate. I hope the rings bring in a good amount. Marie, Samatha & Stonewall 
Cathy Larsen 4/22/2008 $130.00 I will encourage others to give gold as well! Cathy from New York 
BJ Porter 4/21/2008 $30.00 With much love to the HOP! BJ, Gary, Charlie, Otis, and Sadie 
Devon & Todd Smith 4/21/2008 $25.00 HAPPY BIRTHDAY EMMA! WE LOVE YOU & YOUR MOM! LOVE, AUNTIE DEVON & UNCLE TODD 
Halle Amick 4/18/2008 $19.00 It's an honor to support the HOP, especially since I've seen Marilyn's amazing efforts firsthand.  
Kip, Gus and Bonnie 4/12/2008 $10.00 In Memoty Of Fred 
Diane Glass 4/4/2008 $76.00 The HOP is golden, for hounds in their golden years!  
Kelly Blixen and Winston 4/3/2008 $157.00 The elders at the HOP are golden. We are thrilled to give! 
Kip,Gusand Bonnie 4/2/2008 $10.00 In Memory of Rudolph 
Cathy Rudert 3/30/2008 $105.00 Gold from Audra, Marilyn, Linda and Brandon - Every piece counts, please keep sending your gold! 
Lisa, Tom, Brandon and Chico 3/28/2008 $60.00 We are proud to be the 1st ones to support the Gold Rush! We love the HOP! 
BJ Porter 3/27/2008 $25.00 Love from a senior (human) to all the Seniors at HOP!!! 
Phil Guinn 3/21/2008 $25.00 From Founder of Ozark Mtn. Basset Rescue 
Joe Hall 3/8/2008 $50.00  
Aunt Lisa, Tom, Brandon & Chico 2/15/2008 $20.00 Valentine wishes for the Hoppers! We love each and everyone of them. Thank you Marilyn! 
William and Allie Coleman 2/15/2008 $25.00 Happy Valentine's Day Hoppers and thank you Mom for teaching us about giving. We love you! 
Janie Benton Coleman 2/14/2008 $25.00 I have known Cat since kindergarten. I love her and I love the HOP! Hoppie Valentine's Day! 
Dawn Jameson 2/6/2008 $10.00 We're gonna guess 65 candy hearts  
reenie grant 2/4/2008 $25.00  
Karen Hagen and the Georgia Bassets 2/3/2008 $20.00 We love you Billy!! Hope you feel better soon 
Caryn Lee 2/2/2008 $100.00 Those are some lucky old ladies and old men to have found the House of Puddles!!  
Kim Bruck, Pres AZ Basset Rescue Love that Drool 1/22/2008 $25.00 In memory of my sweet old lady Beatrice who I rescued me at age 9 and went to the bridge at age 12 
Gail Sutton 1/21/2008 $60.00 For Burke, Billy and Bonnie!  
Robin Tepool 1/20/2008 $25.00 Rock on, HOP!!  
'Ears To You 1/6/2008 $25.00 Rock on Chaps! Good luck in your endeavors. Hattie wants Devon's necklace. 
Dawn Jameson 1/4/2008 $50.00 House of Puddles Rocks!!  
Wayne Rudert 1/3/2008 $15.00 I am donating for Rudolph. From one Grumpy man to another. I love you. Wayne Rudert. Cat's Dad! 
Hilda Rudert - Chaps and Emma's Grandma 1/3/2008 $15.00 Marilyn, I am in awe of your work. My daughter has opened my eyes to so many wonders, such as you!  
Karen Hagen 1/2/2008 $20.00 Karen and the Hagen Hounds. Georgia Bassets love HOP!!!  
Joni & the C-Man 1/1/2008 $25.00 In loving memory of my angels ATB, Beauregard & JAMES 
noelle debruhl and Sanford 1/1/2008 $50.00 happy new year to all hounds 
wen 1/1/2008 $25.00 Wishing all the Hoppers a wonderful New Year and success with your fund raiser! 
Marty Mays 1/1/2008 $25.00 For My Tommie!!! Love ya!!! 
Nancy 1/1/2008 $50.00 In honor of Weesa (now Louisa) & Victoria. Thank you, Marilyn!  
Scully & Mary 1/1/2008 $50.00 We love the HOPpers!!! 
Jackie, Maddie and Trista 1/1/2008 $50.00 We love Chloe, Lily and the House of Puddles! 
Ladybug and Ingrid 1/1/2008 $25.00 Pawty on Hoppers! 
msrandolph 1/1/2008 $25.00 Great idea -- Love the HOPpers! 
Nin Rudert - Sister of Cat - bassethoundtown.com 1/1/2008 $50.00 I am donating in honor of Kip and Gus Massett. They inspire me to help old hounds!  
Diane and The Girls 1/1/2008 $25.00 Go HOP Go! 
Debbie 12/31/2007 $50.00 In memory of my sweet Sadie Mae 
Diane, Alice Anne and Tyler 12/31/2007 $50.00 In Memory of Georgia 
Kip and Gus 12/31/2007 $40.00 We love ya Marilyn, Cat, Devon and all the Hoppers 
Chico (the Chihuahua) Riggs 12/31/2007 $20.00 To my dear departed friends, Chloé and Lily Rudert 
Lila Wells aka Delilah Delight 12/31/2007 $100.00 Thank you Auntie Marilyn for helping me find my way home! Give Gus a kiss for me :) 
Ken J 12/31/2007 $15.00 HOP ROCKS, GOOD LUCK 
Steven & Dianna 12/31/2007 $100.00 From our Alaska seniors, Betty, John Henry, Titus and Harley(only 6) to your house of hounds! 
Greg, Robin, Maggie, RooRoo, & Charlie 12/31/2007 $20.00 We love and support all the HOPpers..PAWTY ON! 
Mary W. 12/31/2007 $25.00 In memory of Billy Basset, who never got a chance to be a senior hound. 
Gail Cook, Daisy & Dolly (Bassetdiva) 12/31/2007 $20.00 Kentucky Divas are happy to support HOP!!! 
Charlie Smith 12/31/2007 $25.00 In Memory of 3 special senior hounds - Brandie, Elvis & Lady 
Melynda Majors 12/31/2007 $100.00 From Lucien & Lilly & Mom in honor of Becky, Norman, Auntie Marilyn and all the HOPpers! We love ya! 
tinaherb 12/31/2007 $25.00 HOP rules!! 
Pam Watkins 12/31/2007 $100.00 The seniors at HOP are great! 
Devon & Todd Smith 12/23/2007 $15.00 We LOVE the senior hounds and H.O.P.! 
Cat, Chaps and Emma 12/23/2007 $15.00 We want to be first in an effort to make our goal! 
* Total raised online: $4,147.10
Amount raised offline: $5,041.55
Grand Total: $9,188.65
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