@debradownsouth Thank you for the kind words but I have to admit... I take young adults for my own convenience. I simply don't have time, stamina or energy to deal with the pups as adorable as they are. Having a puppy is like having a baby or too! Did I mention I was not into children and babies or can you guess?lol. I love the retirees. they are already used to crates (although Ollie is now somewhat recalcitrant about getting into hers because she would rather hang out with her now "Mom", lol!! They travel well. They are usually somewhat used to people. Ollie is not used to playing by herself and is just getting used to "big" breeds. She doesn't get the commands "sit, down or stay" yet but we are working on it. She is the champ of the "heel" command however!!
And another new SoCal member!
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I've lurked a bit while I was researching Basenjis and I'm delighted to say Fiji has now joined our family. She'll be 3 in July - I picked her up last weekend from a woman who couldn't keep her following a tough divorce. I had been looking for a rescue basenji and had a home visit coordinated by Karen at Basenji Rescue recently. Then this little girl just floated magically into our orbit.
She's a doll…though now that she's had a few days to become confident that we love her and will keep her, she's testing. Typical B, from everything I've read. We downsized to a small loft with a big view in an urban environment a few years ago and haven't had a dog in this kind of environment. But she loves walking the neighborhood and hanging at the office with us.
Already, I can't imagine how I ever lived without a Basenji! Thanks for allthe good info on this board!
Catt with a dog
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Welcome to the pack. get some pictures up when you can
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Thanks - just figured out how to add a photo avatar – not sure yet how to post photos but I'm searching!
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Welcome Welcome!!!! Your avatar pic is very cute, can't wait to hear more about your new addition and see pics
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Welcome and Congrats!!!
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Welcome to the forum!
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Hi and Welcome to Basenji Forums,
You can find some help about how to post photos and other photo related questions here:
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Welcome!! And how sweet of you to rescue your little girl
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Thanks for the welcome messages, and for the tips on posting photos! I just posted a Day in the Life of Fiji in the Show off your Dog forum.
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Thanks for joining us and for the pics:D Welcome!:D
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Hello and welcome!
Enjoy your basenji girl!
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Welcome to the Forum. I hope you are having a blast with your little girl! I used to live in So-Cal and now live in CO…we're getting our B at the end of the month and from everything I hear about how they like the sun & warmer weather....I think a B would like So-Cal better cuz its warmer down there!
Ours will just have to tough it out in the crazy Colorado weather. LOL -
Wee are having ablast with her indeed. I've taken to heart what I've heard a few times on these forums: a tired Basenji is a good Basenji. She and I walk and walk and walk.
And, yes, I think they're happier in the heat. Fiji is not too impressed when it's foggy and cool in the morning. Can't imagine they'd love snow, though I know there are a lot of folks from cold climes on these boards.
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Welcome to the pack!
