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    Hi! My name is Merry and I am an artist and craftsperson living in Redmond, WA with my hubby who makes video games for a living and my rather lazy, 13 year old Basenji named Tano.

    Tano didn't used to be so lazy but I think after so many years living with a pair of crazy Boston Terriers who needed constant reminding who was 'top dog' she's decided to kick back and take it easy now that we've moved into our new, Boston-free, townhouse. Nowadays she's satisfied with curling up on her sock monkey blankie and going for the occasional tear up and down the stairs.

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  • DukeD

    Welcome to the Forums Merry & Tano. Sounds like your senior girl is having a privileged life now. My name is Jill and have 2 B-mixes. This is a wonderful place for info and gab about our B's. Enjoy!

    Jill

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  • ChaseandZahrasmomC

    Hi Merry!

    You said that you are an Artist, have you done anything with Tano as your subject?

    Please post some pics of Tano.

    Welcome!

    Jenn

    Jenn

    Chase and Zahra's Mom

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  • B

    Welcome, yep we love pics! Enjoy the forum.:)

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  • nala121498N

    Welcome…looking forward to the pictures!

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