It is difficult to give up a dog one has had for over 4 years! I lived in an apt. in Houston and I know that unless you walk the dog frequently or have it go to doggy day care and dog parks, the dog will not get enough exercise.
Jennifer
R/W Female in NC, 4 months, in need of a new home
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Glad this everything has worked out so well… and I would also like to add God speed and a safe journey on your next tour. While you will be placing your pup in a great home, I think.... Please keep in touch and let us know how you are doing.
And by the way... you will miss not having your TP all over the house...ggg
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I could not get the picture on the last post so here it is now! Boy, did they have fun!!
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Remember Marc…We would love to keep you updated with her progress. Just let me know where I can contact you after you leave for duty.
I am having a hard time concentrating on my work today. All I can think about is letting all my family and friends know. I am sending her pics to everyone I know.
Also Marc, thank you for serving our country. You and all the men and women are in our prayers.
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Marc,
I too want to thank you for your service to our country. As a veteran myself I know how it feels to have to leave your pet with someone else when you get deployed and then deciding that the best place for them is with that someone else. You are doing the best thing in the interest of Mia which is awesome, someday you will be able to have a pet again.
Stay safe.
Thank you all so much for your help and information over the past few days. The people here are much more generous than I'm used to and it's refreshing.
Lisa, you seem so genuinely excited that it makes ME excited for Mia to go to a loving home. I'm a little sad but at least I can keep the bathroom door open without worrying about a TP storm when I walk by!
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Awwww … very sweet!
I could not get the picture on the last post so here it is now! Boy, did they have fun!!
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A couple more pics, like ya asked Lisa. I took about 30 pics, but she's blurry in every one because she won't stand still! And no, I'm not choking her in the one.. she's chewing the soy sauce off my hand from lunch haha
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What a cutie! I'm so glad this is working out well for everyone. Sounds like she'll have a great home and while it's hard for you to let her go, it is the best thing for her.
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What a beautiful Girl!! God bless you and keep you safe.
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Congratulations to all involved. Love this happy ending.
Marc take care of yourself and check in here from time to time if you can to let us know how you're doing. If you need anything when you're over seas, let us know. I'm sure there's plenty here that are willing to send care packages. Be safe, and God speed.
Lisa, your excitement is catching. You'll be a great new 'mom'. Perhaps you can start a new diary thread from when you start out to pick her up, and all your following weekly ups and downs. That way, if Marc can't read here when he deploys, you can print and snail mail him.
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Yay for happy endings! And Mia is so lovely!
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Lisa - I'm so happy for you.
Altho, I'm sorry I won't have the opportunity to meet you, Marc, and Mia.
With faith, everything works out the way it should.
A big hug to you and Marc from my furry family and me.Please keep us updated on your Basenji experience.
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A couple more pics, like ya asked Lisa. I took about 30 pics, but she's blurry in every one because she won't stand still! And no, I'm not choking her in the one.. she's chewing the soy sauce off my hand from lunch haha
What a darling. Sadly, my girls were orphaned and adopted after their spirit was almost broken. Y'all have the opportunity to give these pups a wonderful life.
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Yeah!! I love reading stories like this. I was able to adopt Miles, our boy with the help of a former member of this site. Hurray Basenjis and Basenji-People!!
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What a wonderful happy ending!
And Marc, if you can keep in touch with us while overseas then you can live vicariously with Mia and all her new beastie friends.
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Hi Everyone….
I spent the afternoon doggie shopping for Mia. I am so excited I could hardly focus. A friend of mine took me to all the right places. She was the leader of our pack. LOL
Personally I am not a big fan of the color pink but I know a R/W Basenji looks great in pink. Needless to say alot of the items I purcased incorporated shades of pinks. I even purchased a pink & white tee shirt that says LIttle Princess.
After our little shopping spee, I went to a restaurant and had an ice tea. I should say a Long Island Ice Tea. That is just what I needed to calm myself down.
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If you send me your e-mail address, I will give you some tips we have to help you bond with your new b.
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Vicki,
I am sorry that we didn't get a chance to meet. I can't believe how everything is working out. Marc's step mother is probably fifteen minutes away from where we live. So far everything is falling into place. -
Has anyone heard from Lisa?
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Hi Vicki and everyone,
Mia is doing quite well. She was pretty sick last Sunday and Monday. She had very bad diarrhea and vomiting. I already had a vet appointment lined up for Monday morning. The vet said she was in excellent condition and probably picked up some bacteria before coming to me. He gave her something for her diarrhea that worked quite quickly. We felt so bad for her. All she wanted to do was rest. I need to bring her back next month for the rest of her shots. She was to sick to get them. Also she will need to be spaded next month. I am also thinking about getting her micro chipped. What do you all think about getting a dog micro chipped?
She has done quite well with crate training. When I go out she goes into the crate. She also was sleeping in the crate next to our bed at night. Every night she would whine and I would take her out. As the week progressed she started whining more and more. I am sure it was because she needed to go out as well as not wanting to be in her crate anymore. Last night I caved and let her sleep in her bed on our bed. Amazingly no whining. I believe Mia won on this battle.
She is the hit of our neighborhood. She has received some special toys from my friends in my community.
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Hi Lisa, I am Lissa's friend from across the bay! Welcome to the wacky wonderful world of basenjis. I'm sorry she had a bug, hopefully she will feel better soon. Basenjis often win the bed battle, they really are pack animals and want to snuggle with the rest of their pack.
All mine are chipped, I would recommend they do it while she is 'under' getting spade, it's a big needle and she won't even know it. Basenjis are known to run far and fast, wherever their little noses lead them, so even with a collar and tags, a chip is good insurance toward getting your dog back if they get out.
Welcome to Forum, and hopefully you can join us some Sunday at the park. I'm sure Lissa is looking forward to meeting Mia, and her girls too!Anne
