Hi Susan, 

Happy New Year to you and Bill! Almost 16 years ago, I sent you an email regarding helping us find a new puppy, and you & Bill gave us Hazel. As you probably know, we had to say our goodbyes to Hazel, and after spending about 5k on medical procedures, ( Hazel had a brain tumor ), there didn’t seem to be a way that Hazel would have lived the rest of her life without being in constant pain. It breaks our hearts that Hazel is no longer with us. She was our first baby before Sean and Preston were born. ( Sean is now 9 & Preston is 5 ) Hazel was around 5 or 6 when Sean was born, so he got to play with Hazel a little more in her formative years, but Hazel absolutely loved Preston! ( probably because he would drop his food as a baby, and Hazel wouldn’t say no to food! ) She would almost always be found close or next to Preston. I am almost in tears right now as I am writing this about just some of our fond memories of Hazel, there was so much more, but… 16 years was not enough. 

I know that every dog is different, and there will never be another Hazel… I miss her every day, and not a day goes by without wishing that she was still here with us. My wife Tiffany has been looking for another dog, but I know it’s because she misses Hazel so much. She is constantly looking at pictures of Hazel.

So, almost 16 years later, I ask you for your help again, and hope to hear that you have found the perfect puppy for us once again! We are looking for a red/tan smooth-haired, preferably plush coat and chocolate-nosed female mini dachshund ( it’s ok if it’s not a chocolate nose ) puppy. It looks like a new litter is due soon. 

Thank you, and hope to hear from you soon,

Billy Y.