I tried to start a topic but it didn't go through.
Anyone in louisiana with a Basenji?
How about a Southeast Georgia B get together?
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If ya'll pick a date that's good for us, we may just have to come down from Atlanta for a weekend in Savannah & meet up with all of you. A 3 day weekend in Savannah or on Tybee would be nice.
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Ditto. That's definitely on my To Do list, being new to the area and all. And I really wanna see what the dogs make of the beach. I lived an hour or so from the water in CA and never took them. I know, silly.
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Ditto. That's definitely on my To Do list, being new to the area and all. And I really wanna see what the dogs make of the beach. I lived an hour or so from the water in CA and never took them. I know, silly.
Unfortunately….dogs on the actual beach at Tybee is a big no-no with a big fine. I think the Tybee website said it is $290.
I know that has been a big sore point with local residents and it is still something being worked on. I think you have to go up to Hilton Head and maybe down to Jekyll Island to find a place to let the dogs go in the ocean.Sorry....
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Whoops…forgot to add this link for those of you from out of town that might be looking for dog friendly places in Savannah. The group that runs the downtown dog park published a list on their site:
Pat
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That's a bummer! Oh well.
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That's a bummer! Oh well.
Yep! That's what a lot of people are saying!! I think the fine for running a red light is less than the one for having your dog on the beach. They are trying to convince them to at least designate a section of the beach as a dog beach. I think the renovated dog park was their response.
Pat
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I mentioned the meetup on another group for Georgia basenji owners and I found someone who lives here in Savannah and has been to the Tybee dog park with her dog. She said it wasn't at all crowded when she was there. She also mentioned that Ft. Pulaski (which is near Tybee) is very dog friendly and has a small beach. While the beach is not listed as being a "dog beach" dogs are permitted every where on Ft. Pulaski except for the visitor center so…one would assume that they could go on the beach there. All dogs on Ft. Pulaski must be leashed. According to the website, there are a number of nature trails and wild life, etc. So, you'd at least be able to see how your dog reacts to the ocean. Admission is only a few dollars.
Pat
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Hey guys good news…no surgery for the sinuses, just injections to help reduce the size of the polyps. Anytime after Labor Day is fine for me, weekends only though. Classes at GSU start the 18th of August and no spending money until after my tuition refund check gets here. If we want to start planning a get together with all the guys and girls just let me know if anyone is interested.
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We will be on vacation from Sept 2nd thru the 12th. I will have house guest until after the 20th, how about the 27th or 28th? Are we still talking about Tybee Island?
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As it turns out, September is going to be an iffy month for us. My husband's employer is sending us to Texas sometime during the month - probably the second half- but I don't know which weekend yet.
I also have to admit that I'm a little nervous about letting the dogs loose in a dog park. We boarded the dogs last week and apparently Cory and Jayden and a couple of dogs - especially one particular Husky - did NOT get along well. They got into a big fight with the Husky. As the kennel owner remarked "These little dogs don't back off, do they?!" From then on our two dogs were only let out with a few dogs that they tolerated. So, we'll probably come by but I don't think we'll put our dogs in with the others. (Little 17 lb Cory is usually the one to talk trash. Then big boy Jayden has to grudgingly step in and back her up!)
So you all pick a date that is good for the majority of you and if we're here, we'll stop by.
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The end of september is good for me. As long as it is definitely a weekend…Class and work would interfer otherwise. Yeah Tybee is definitely the place to go. Just keep me informed...
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I also have to admit that I'm a little nervous about letting the dogs loose in a dog park. We boarded the dogs last week and apparently Cory and Jayden and a couple of dogs - especially one particular Husky - did NOT get along well. They got into a big fight with the Husky. As the kennel owner remarked "These little dogs don't back off, do they?!" From then on our two dogs were only let out with a few dogs that they tolerated. So, we'll probably come by but I don't think we'll put our dogs in with the others. (Little 17 lb Cory is usually the one to talk trash. Then big boy Jayden has to grudgingly step in and back her up!)
Although not an expert by any means, I have found my kids seem to get along better with dogs in a neutral setting like a dog park because there is so much room they can approach each other more carefully, give each other more distance, etc. In a confined setting, on a leash, or a situation where we are in "their" house or car or in "another dogs" house or car, there tends to be less tolerance of other dogs. If you've never been to a park, keep that in mind that they aren't necessarily doomed to not to well with strange dogs (although I agree with you you should probably be a bit careful)
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I'm moving to Savannah soon, so I dug up this old thread to warn you guys…. Callie & Lola will be taking Savannah by storm. They will require play dates & knowledgeable basenji friends to welcome them to the city and show them the best parks, etc.
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We live outside Jacksonville,Fl. but I have a son in Savannah that I visit. Seren Jane and I would love to meet with other Basenji's and their owners.
How about when it gets a bit warmer? Keep in touch and let me know when we can meet up.
My cousin who lives nearby has recently taken in a rescue Basenji perhaps she would bring Lily too. Lily has Fanconi, but is on medication and doing well. My cousin previously had 2 Basenji's until they passed away a few years ago.
