b'BLOODHOUND1 ounce Gin (Nolets)1/3 ounce dry vermouth1/3 ounce sweet vermouth1/4 strawberry pureeCombine all ingredients intin with crushed ice.Shake. Strain into coupeglass. Garnish with a sliceof strawberry. Serves one.About The Dogs: When Chuck and his girlfriend derful program and one we werent familiar with at first.Courtney wanted to adopt a third dog, they visited the But now, I tell everyone about it, said Chuck.Humane Society of Tampa Bay (HSTB), where they Peter is also a Humane Society of Tampa Bayspotted a German Shepherd mix. She had a severe case adoptee. Previously owner surrendered, he had been keptof demodex and was practically furless. While others in a cage in a garage during the first eight months of hispassed by this little pup, Chuck and Courtney knew they life. Hes our emotionally special-needs kid, Chuck toldwanted to bring her home. Something about her eyes us, But he is a sweetheart and a big wimp.seemed to speak to both of them. She broke our hearts Levi was originally adopted by Courtney. Sheand we fell in love, said Chuck. found out somebody had an accidental litter of houndThrough the Chances program at HSTB, the couple dogs who put the word out that if somebody didntfostered the dog they named Roux, during her treatment come and get them, hed take care of them all himself,for demodex and subsequent surgery for her congenital Chuck said.hip dysplasia at the shelters Animal Health Center. Not surprising, Chuck had his own business as a petLaura Allen Studios.HSTB paid for all of Rouxs surgery, check-ups and sitter when he was just 12 years old. I made up andmedicine throughout the foster period. printed out fliers, passed them around the neighborhoodOnce Roux received a clean bill of health, the for- and ended up taking care of 15 dogs in peoples homesmal adoption process was completed. Chances is a won- while they were at work or away on vacation. 32 THE NEW BARKER www.TheNewBarker.com'