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"You can't do that with a Basenji!"

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  • I just have to say I am glad to have read that wonderful story too! Thanks for sharing, I know what you mean about that first one in your life. Maybe…..but for now, loving the one I got-no matter what!...Really! :D

  • Thank you for sharing Val with us, he was indeed a special girl! And you sacrificed so she could have a richer life.

  • I'd like to share one more "Val" story. As I described, she was pretty perfect, but she did have her "Basenji" moments.

    Since I was living in my parent's house, I had to abide by their rules…..one of which was "no dogs on furniture". Well! Val actually did comply with the rules as long as someone was around to notice if she took any liberties. She would occasionally play games with my mother, such as leaping on the bed and crawling down under the covers, which she knew was not allowed. And when nobody was in the house, when I returned and turned the key in the lock I would hear a "thump". Upon checking, I would find a warm spot on my bed where she had been lying. (she had her own bed in a box with a cushion on the floor)

    One memorable night, I had stayed out rather late. I was over 20 years old, so I could presumably do as I wished, but living under my parent's roof I tried not to offend their sensibilities. Accordingly, I snuck in quietly, made my way to my room, took off my clothes, and slipped into bed. A bed that featured a very wet spot! Repressing my wrath, I glared at my "loyal" hound and went silently in search of dry sheets. It was the one and only time Val ever had an "accident" in the house. And it convinced me Basenjis are definitely capable of spite!!! :D

  • What a beautiful, heartwarming story - it was wonderful to read it. I'm sure Val is never far away from you.

  • Beautiful story. Val was indeed an unusual Basenji - taught like a "regular" dog, she behaved like a regular dog - makes you wonder. Ours are spoiled rotten and learn the "my way or the highway" way of behaving for treats real quick.

  • What a beautiful dog and wonderful story. Yes, it is hard to give up a dog, but I also think sometimes it is the right thing.

  • Lovely to see Val and hear her stories. I know just how you must miss her even though she's been gone a long time.

  • What a great story!
    Our Buana is so much like your Val!

  • I love this story with pictures! Thanks for sharing!

  • Gorgeous dog and such a great story! I loved reading it…she was something VERY special...thank you so much for sharing!!

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