I cannot imagine committing to buy a puppy without seeing the animal and if possible the sire and dam. OTOH, a rescue (or adoption of an older dog) is a different thing. My last two Basenjis came to me sight unseen, and turned out to be wonderful dogs, but the breeders I got them from wanted to place their dogs in an experienced Basenji home, and I only paid the cost of getting the dogs to me. One came by air, one was personally transported to me by his breeder. If she hadn't been happy with what she found I expect she would have taken him back with her when she left. I also had to commit to return him if ever I couldn't keep him. Good breeders care about where their dogs end up.
Thanks to everyone
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I'm very sorry for your loss. I hope this board can offer some comfort during such a time of sadness.
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Sorry to hear of your loss. Such things are never easy, and it's good to hear you can use this forum and it's members as a support group or outlet to put your mind in another place if only for a few minutes.
This is truly a Community.
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I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom's death, Michelle. I will keep you in prayer that you will find some comfort at this terrible time. Lenora
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I am so sorry Michelle. Prayers and good thoughts coming your way….
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Thank you guys so much all this means so much to me I know that Abby will too miss her as my mother would come over everyday to let her out to potty. I do love this site and the people are absolutely wonderful, my husband thinks I am nuts cuz I spend lots of time on here but he just doesn't understand what goes on here.
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I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother, I will keep you in my prayers.
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I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, Michelle. Sending you lots of hugs and keeping you in my thoughts.
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Michelle,
I am sorry for your lose, I can't imagine how you feel but I promise that some day it won't hurt so much and you will remember the good memories that you have.
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Jenn, Chase and Zahra
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My mom died 4 yr ago. I talk to her everyday in my thoughts.
They never do leave you really.
Hugs dear.
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I'm realy sorry for your loss. It is nice to know you find some typr of comfort on this forum and please know we have you in our prayers.