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  • Hi everyone!

    I have a 8 month old female, named Cleo!!! :) She is an "only" child and definitely needs some play mates! Is anyone interested in or heard of a Basenji meetup in Orlando, FL?

    She is full of personality and needs to learn how to play "nice" with others!

    Laura

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