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Vet recomendations in Washington state

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  • WalterW

    Hello Everyone!

    I am wondering if anyone in my area can recomend a good vet who has experience with Basenjis.

    I live in Des Moines and would like to see someone in the South King county/ Pierce county area.

    Thanks

    <u>FoPaws Motion Slickness "Scarlett"</u>

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