Poppy, as I recall, didn’t work out as a children’s toy. It’s great to see she works out as a dog. 😊

She has stolen my heart just by watching her with you.

I remember the video from the day Poppy was adopted and what a traumatized puppy she was. It is such a joy to see what a happy dog she is becoming with the love she enjoys from Lee, the pack and the environment provided within the sanctuary.

AND... she is the CUTEST little pup! Truly!!! She is just absolutely ADORABLE!!! 💕X🥰O💕X🥰O💕X🥰O💕X🥰O💕X🥰O💕

She is such a happy little girl....living and thriving amongst the pack 🙏🙌❤️

Poppy is so adorable. Another thing you need to know about Bassets is they are prone to skin problems. So, just look her over regularly. She’s a beautiful tri-color Basset. So glad you rescued her from that horrid family. I love the work you do. ❤️

Poppy is so well loved by the pack Such a transformation from that scared crying puppy She loves you Lee Clyde was protecting her at the begining bless him

Just from your video you can tell how well accepted she is, she’s either sleeping beside a different dog or playing with a different dog all the way through! She has more moms and dads than any dog could ever have!

I've rescued several bassets. One never barked, one had been "de-barked" (so cruel), but tried sometimes. One was very talkative, but not barky so much, especially when she was scolding me. The one I have now cries all the time still, but that's how she got attention in the puppy mill and I haven't been able to break her of it. They all like to cuddle. Basset intelligence is measured by how well they get you to do exactly what they want you to do, when they want you to do it. Enjoy your baby. You have to have a good sense of humor to be owned by a basset.

My heart broke when I saw how traumatized she was, and just the love and care you gave her made all the difference. She is a beautiful dog and she’s loving life now.❤️

Poppy is a hound and a pack dog. She is in the absolute perfect place. She is striving, thanks to The Asher House and its pack!!!

The body language of dogs when they feel safe is so fabulous. Well done!

Look how far she has come in such a short time! It shows how great and knowledgeable you are about dogs.

I ALWAYS look for Poppy in the videos. She's the limousine version of what my Willow girl (beagle) looked like when she when she was alive. So sassy!♡ I love the hound breed, the bark, howling, the cuddles! Keep up the amazing work

I don't think we ever get over loss no matter how many pass away. Each one is so special with their own unique personality that endears them to us...they occupy a place in our heart that's left empty and aching when they pass away.

We have had two Basset Hounds. Currently, Emily is nearly 8 years old. Hands down the most affections breed I have ever experienced. VERY motivated by food for sure. Also, the most verbal/vocal breed. She "talks" a lot. Has many different vocalization with different meanings. Both of our Bassets have been the kindest, gentlest, people loving dogs we've had in our family. The ear situation improves with age, but the bottoms of the ears do continue to get pretty dirty lol. Great dogs. Excellent with all ages. Can be pretty darn stubborn but easily swayed with "snacks" lol.

I just love this little dog. Maybe because I take care of newborn infants as nurse, my heart just goes out to her. So glad she is doing well.

"Poppy is thriving in the Pack" tells me Poppy will be staying with Lee ♥♥

Miss Poppy has come so far from the crying little puppy with markers colored on her that you rescued! I am thrilled for her... and for you! Opening your life and your heart to these animals that you save is so beautiful to watch! Yay for Poppy that she is getting to live such an awesome life! And... I say it all the time... but Lee, you are an awesome dog-dad! 😊👍

Thank you for saving Poppy and giving her the loving home she deserves! God bless you.

That shot of her napping with Butters... omg 🥰

That shot of the 2 of them paw to paw sleeping is far too adorable!

She's a beautiful baby girl 😍

Lucky Poppy! Wish I was there to help you with your efforts. Kiss them all for us!

The Asher house love you so much ❤❤❤

she was crying all the time from being torture by that toddler, so happy for Poppy, she is adorable.

She loves her Daddy! You are raising her right! She has all of your loving qualities! Big hearts always feel love and pain stronger! Not sure if that is a blessing or a curse. Sometimes both. Sending love and blessings your way!

Thanks for the update on sweet Poppy! She's a LOVE! Thank you for rescuing her and making her a part of the family! Each and every member of the Pack is a unique gift in your life, and to one another. God Bless you, Lee. You're a gift, and you make the world a better place everyday!

Bassets are low to the ground, but they grow to be a larger dog. what a cute puppy.

What yet another amazing transformation with Lee and the Pack! Enjoy this life you so deserve, Poppy!

I love the frames with Poppy sleeping face to face, touching front paws with another of the pack. So sweet. 💕

I remember when you brought her home and how sad she was. She was crying and it just broke my heart. I thought she was going to be fostered but I'm happy to know you're keeping her. She looks like she's loving life now. It's wonderful to see.

I had a beautiful Basset hound when my girls were little and he made our lives so much happier!

Why do you think I inmidiatly felt in love with Poppy? First, listening his crys and seeing her afraidness so inusual in this breed, had broken and stolen my heart with the needing of protection and love. Bassethounds are so socially, playfully, full of good vibes with every dog (they adore to be part of a pack) and human, also a nap lover. Sometimes grumpy if they want more cuddles or barking if they want a treat (they also adore to eat a bit to much) or they stay alone, they don't like to be alone. They are tracking followers, like the Bloodhounds, and the long ears helps them to remove the smell from earth direct to their nose. They are stubborns if they find a smell to follow and shows his independent side as a hunting dog, but also are very dependent from his human. They needed to be cleaned ears and the wrinkles of his double chin because they usually get dirty, like with an oiled smelly greasy, easy to clean with a damp cloth or towel (very often). But their character is so wonderful, so sweet that everyone get enloved with them when they know them. Poppy seams so happy in your pack, a lot of friends to play with, nice walks with smells being part of the pack, a lot of love, cuddles and kisses from you, she is in paradise !!!! (It's obvious that I am a Bassethound lover 💘, and this growing salami had seduced you, too, 🤭). Carefully with long stairs with steps to protect her back and spine 🙏. 😘 for Poppys wet nose and for you. Love u Poppy 💘

She's so adorable. She seems to be the social butterfly of the pack because she seems to hang out with everyone. I'm laughing while watching this because everything you're saying about Poppy, applies to my beagle, Jolene. From the ears to the super sniffer. She does something every day that cracks me up. Poppy seems to have the same temperament as Jolene. I've already decided that when the grieving for my cat lessens, I will adopt another cat and name her Poppy. With luck, she'll be as sweet as your Poppy.

My heart was crushed when I saw how badly she feared and introverted she was out of fear from her first home. Now she’s happy and extroverted loving towards others 🥰

Poppy is so sweet I love the part of the video she’s lying on her baca and pops out from under the couch lol She is doing great!! And looks so happy!!! Thank you for sharing Lee. It’s great to see you with a smile!!

I love you and Poppy what a couple you make. ,❣️❣️❣️❣️

I've had Bassets for 50 years and am associated with Basset Rescue of Southern California. My current three Basset girls are 3 years old, 14 years old and will be 15 years old the end of this month. They are very different from other dog breeds, and incredibly loving and adorable as you are discovering with Poppy. Even my husband, who always had large breed dogs , fell in love with them when he met me and he now treats them as doggie daughters. I admire the time and work you put into all these dogs, there are so many that are unloved, it breaks my heart. Thank you on behalf of all those precious souls just waiting to be loved and wanted.

How could you NOT love Poppy? That sweet face is irresistble. It's so wonderful that the whole pack has embraced her, too, but then again, they always do.

So good to see her happy and part of the pack 💗💗💗 she's definitely part of the family, did I mention how Cute she is??!! 💗💗💗 Love, patience and caring is so Huge and we know you have tons of all that Lee, you are the bestest!!❤️

Poppy is really growing fast! To see her like this is more joyful than words can express! Lee, with the help of God, has created another miracle!

Poppy is such a blessing. Lee you are such a hero to animals. We love you sooo much!

What a little sweetie, she's come into her own under your care. Wonderful to see her interacting with the pack and just being a happy dog!

Way to go Poppy! ❤️💗

She is so amazing and I love to see her play with Penny, and that she will go right up to one of the big dogs and just start wrestling like they are her size. I love her all the way around a beautiful addition to the pack,have a beautiful day love ya!!💗💗🥰💗💗

Poppy is a delight. I'm sure there is sadness with loss. But , with that comes much joy . You have not only saved dogs but have given those at the sanctuary heaven on earth.

There is nothing better in this world than a puppy! Ok maybe air but a puppy can make anyone with a soul smile.

I love Poppy and her sweetness. Her transformation is amazing to see. She is such a joyful little soul and those playful little spins are adorable. The whole Pack is just so full of love and that is all because of you Lee. Love you all ❤️❤️❤️❤️

My mom fostered one of the 2,000 dogs that came from a lab, can confirm she cried a lot. Obviously through all the trauma she had. But still cried more than normal. She was an amazing dog glad she found a good family

Poppy , now a peppy hound-dog; Loves her life & blesses the day you found her! Thank God ,She is No longer a drawing board/entertainment center for a toddler.

Poppy hit the jackpot going to you and your pack! She's such a BEAUTIFUL LITTLE ANGEL 🐕❤️ May God be with you all 🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐈💋❤️🌹

Lee, you are one of the rare and exceptional human beings in this world. I can just imagine the mammoth task you took on to start Asher House and I am sure there are days you don’t want to put the sanctuary hat on. You have done an amazing job of transforming the Asher House from when you first moved to your current location. I am sure you have a good support network when things get tough, especially when you lose one of your babies. Poppy is adorable and it is deplorable that grown adults who got her thought it acceptable to allow their children to cover her in marker pen and then have the cheek to say she was too much to handle. 🤬. Well it was fated for you to be her dad and in the videos I watch on Instagram, she is thriving. Sending love and light xx

I know that you walk a hard road at times. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you do for your pack, and taking the time for sharing the experience with us. Your videos truly make my day a bit sweeter (even the sad ones).

Yay for Poppy. She deserves to be happy. I remember the first time we saw her she looked so sad and lost. The light from her eyes was gone and she was only a puppy

she is so cute i love her ears they are so floppy and she is so lucky to have all of her new pack family they are teaching her.

I am a veteran Bassett Hound mommy and I am sooo grateful you rescued her ... ❤️

What a transformation, from that poor little dejected, sad, shell shocked pup. So wonderful...she now experiences everything a dog should.

I have 3 basset hounds. They are angels and the big floppy ears gives it away, they are angel wings. Embrace the noise. Basset hounds are truly empathic creatures.

She’s so precious and beautiful🥺😍❤️

Thank you for showing how much Poppy has grown and changed. From being mistreated and miserable to having a home surrounded by such amazing dogs and the most wonderful, loving dad, a home where she goes for long, happy walks in the woods with her pack everyday and all her needs are taken care of. What a difference her life is now. Is it any wonder that she herself has changed so incredibly?

I’m glad you got a Basset Hound to help you through the rough times. Poppy will be there for you like no other.

I love Bassett hounds, I’ve had two, they definitely will talk to you. My Archie died at 13, kidney failure. My Alli was killed at 10 by a vet that overdosed her on meds. Tore my heart out, she was a healthy 65 lb. girl, full of spunk. She was my baby, scared of storms. Wanted me to cover her head during storms so she couldn’t see the lightening, that first storm without her was so hard. It’s hard enough to lose them to sickness but when it shouldn’t of happened it makes it harder. I love watching your pack, they get along so well. My Alli was queen of the house. ❤

Awww, Poppy’s such a cutie!

I’m loving all the pack but Poppy makes me smile so much! ☺️

I was so concerned about this baby when you first got her. But, with your love and attention, it looks like she’s really thriving! Thank you for who you are. ~Cathy

She’s loving her life ! You rescued her and now she so happy 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻❤️❤️❤️

I’m so happy for Poppy! You rock, Lee! 💜💜💜

I’m so glad you finally did a video on Poppy. My heart broke for her in the beginning even though it ended with a shot of her sleeping with another dog. She’s still sleeping paw-to-paw with the same dog, so, I’m glad she is so happy. Thank you for giving Poppy a loving home. It’s clear she is happy now.

We rescued a Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen from a centre when she was 14. She had skin problems, grubby ears, deaf and nearly blind. It was hard work but she was so much fun too. She was an old lady in her retirement years, we spoiled her and she gave so much love back. We had her for only 8 months until she passed but will never forget her.

LOVE Poppy, Pop, Pop!! Yes, she is a light! ThANKS, Lee!

The first day Lee took her home she was so traumatized. I felt so sad for her. Now she's a totally different dog. With Lee and his awesome pack she's safe and loved.💕

I grew up with a basset hound. To this day, 38 years after she passed, bassets still hold a very special place in my heart. Poppy has won the lottery of furever homes. She’s absolutely precious and her beautiful name suits her perfectly. 💕

Our basset Maggie is quiet and I think was two before we heard her bark. Took us all by surprise. Hank whom we rescued was also quiet except for 12 noon and 6pm when the church bells would ring and he’d howl to join in. Our others Ben, Wilbur and Humphrey can’t stop talking! So I guess it depends on the dog really. Enjoy, our bassets past and present have brought so much joy, fun and company to our home.

What an absolute sweetheart. Little wonder she cried a lot - who knows what torment and pestering she went through at the hands of the last family. Not the children's fault if course but the moronic parents. She is how is now because of YOU and your pack. Not just thriving but as happy as any dog could possible be. Thank you for all you do and for sharing these precious moments with us

Aww Poppy you look so happy!! What a transformation. I'm crying tears of joy

She’s beautiful inside and out. Poppy and the other dog sleeping with their paws touching 🥰

Our Basset Peanut only barks when someone is walking past our house. Clearly we need protection 🤣 she is the best and sweetest baby doggy ever. So cuddly and affectionate.

My dog lives a great life and he is very loved, but if this guy wanted him for whatever reason, I'd give my dog up, because with this dude he'd be living his BEST life. That's how awesome this guy is.

I used to have a Bassett Hound - named him Biscuit. Sweetest dog ever! And yes that ear maintenance is a must. Always getting in some kind of trouble 😵‍💫 like the time he followed some bees to their underground nest; needless to say he required a Vet visit with his poor little nose swelling to three times it's normal size. Another time he got his dog collar stuck in a crack in his dog house - his intense howling made me go downstairs in the middle of a thunderstorm to set him free. He spent the rest of the night under the kitchen table. My favorite memory was though hearing my daughter, for at the time talking loudly in the bathroom. Upon looking in I found her struggling to lift his short little legs over the side of the tub; Mom, Biscuit needs a bath & I can't get him to jump over. Needless to say I picked him up & over, where she soaped him in bubble bath. They both were content. A good reminder from you, for any pet you definitely need to read up on the breed. A Bassett is an incredibly sweet, loving & inquisitive little dog with long ears & sad eyes. They are not for everyone.

The way she got over her trauma from her previous home was amazing. She needed you & the pack.

I am a mum of my 5th Basset Hound and they are truly the most delightful breed! Their howl is what we call their song 🎵 It’s a howl like no other, so enjoy the song! They’re noses are INCREDIBLE and when they pick up a scent and start tracking they will find what they’re tracking. I disagree with the barking constantly, that’s not been my experience. You may not get to experience the song as much being in a peaceful county as you would closer to the city. The sirens 🚨 go off from fire department here in the village, the train when it toots it’s horn passing through the village and yes, even from the tv sounds and someone singing a high note, they may just join in singing themselves! Poppy is a BEAUTIFUL Basset and she will keep bringing light and joy to and the pack! Speaking on their noses and scent. Many people have lost their Basset because when they pick up a scent they will follow that scent and that has lead many too far from home that they get lost. This is as they get older and faster and they do get faster, not so much as a pup. Don’t let those short legs fool you!! It’s just the breed’s instinct. Love Miss Poppy and ALL of you 🤍🐶🤍🐶

I agree with you that getting a dog for the right reason “giving them a better life” definitely comes back to us 1000 times.💞🐾

She looked so sad & scared when you got her. What a transformation! Shows once again what love can do! She’s beautiful!! 🥰

I’m so thrilled to see Poppy growing and thriving and so confident and joyful! Her rescue video broke me. Basset Hounds are highly intelligent hounds. They are also extremely sensitive. They need a lot of nurturing and attention as puppies. When you brought her home she was so shut down and traumatized. Which makes it clear that she was likely crated and isolated for the majority of her early days. I still just seethe with anger when I think about the fact that she was covered in marker. She was abused and neglected. Which is why she cried so much. She was terrified and literally crying out for comfort. To see her now trotting happily trotting along, nose to the ground, tail flag flying…it brings tears to my eyes and joy to my basset mom heart. I’m grateful the family realized that they had no business owning a pet at all, never mind an extremely sensitive high needs breed. If basset hound owners do right by their basset when they are pups they will grow into extremely loyal confident comical loving family members. Yes they are as much work as an infant when they ARE INFANTS! But oh they pay you back in spades with their extreme devotion. They aren’t for everyone. Clearly. Thank you for taking such care with this sweet absolutely stunning basset hound. She will love you for life. If I were to give any advice I would say GOOD JOB ON THE EARS! Yes they need a lot of attention! Also, bassets can be prone to bloat so keep an eye on that. Those great barrel chests can lead to a lot of air gulping. Also, bc basset hounds are long bodied like dachshunds, you really have to watch her weight to protect her back. Mostly just love her the way you do. She will always be more needy. She will always be sensitive to moods and angry loud sounds. She still needs a lot of reassurance as she continues to heal from her early abuse and trauma. I’m so glad you found her. She’s a lucky little girl and she will love you fiercely for all her life! ❤️

When I was @ 5, my mother gave me a stuffed basset hound (Patches) that was my constant companion who protected me while I slept. I still have him. When I saw scared, crying Poppy, my heart immediately melted. A basset hound! ❤ Your love heals as hers heals you. So glad you are keeping her. She is so beautiful. She will be your constant loyal companion and protect/alert you with her intuitive, unique howl.

Look at Poppy. She is so beautiful I could fall into her eyes

Poppy has forgotten her previous agony and she is so beautiful with such a old sole look in her soft eyes. Another one that I love is Maeve she runs and plays and look so happy. I wish I could come over and give each one a kiss and a hug. Thank you Lee for all your care and love to the WHOLE pack.

Poppy has been a joy to see ever since your first video with her. She makes me smile! Good to see her doing so well with you. 💚

What a sweetheart. So glad she is doing so great now.

Poppy’s face is the sweetest ever!

I am so glad you kept her!!!

Awesome❣ She's Precious 🐾💕

She has certainly blossomed under your (and the pack's) care. Way to go guys. All I know for sure about Bassets is that as they get older they get very stubborn. I believe this comes from their intelligence. As in, "You better have a good reason for disturbing me or telling me to do something,"

So glad Poppy was rescued from the abusive/neglectful environment she was in and now has a chance to grow up in a wonderful place with lots of companions to lead the way, I suspect she will take her place as the heart of the pack as she gets older. Thank you for making this happen for Poppy.

Awww, those photos of her sleeping with her buds is so precious, and the paw to paw photo, now that's worth framing! I'm so grateful how she's blended in nicely with you & her pack. And how loving and receptive they are of her.

Poppy has come such a long way! It is so nice to see the pack having a great time with her! Have a great day! 😊😊🐶🐶

Definitely a Bassett! She's so cute 🥰😍 They are blessed to have you! Alot of people don't know this about this breed, but their long ears capture smells and funnel the smell around their nose. Pretty unique!

Poppy is the sweetest little girl! She has such a beautiful innocence in that face! Love those ears too! She can totally get you through the “ruff” days. She is just so lovely. 🐾❤️🐾

Omg so cute ❤️ So happy for her 😍