I cannot imagine committing to buy a puppy without seeing the animal and if possible the sire and dam. OTOH, a rescue (or adoption of an older dog) is a different thing. My last two Basenjis came to me sight unseen, and turned out to be wonderful dogs, but the breeders I got them from wanted to place their dogs in an experienced Basenji home, and I only paid the cost of getting the dogs to me. One came by air, one was personally transported to me by his breeder. If she hadn't been happy with what she found I expect she would have taken him back with her when she left. I also had to commit to return him if ever I couldn't keep him. Good breeders care about where their dogs end up.
California here I come!
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I'll be moving at the beginning of March!!!! Any BF members have recommendations for a basenji and hopefully Fanconi saavy vets and pet sitters in the Davis or Sacramento area of California - I'd love some recommendations…
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Cool…. and a "hardy" welcome to California!!! Can't help you with Vets in the area, but I am sure that Lisa will be able to give you some ideas. Of course you have UC Davis Vet School right there...
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I can. Send me an email and I can send you info on vets and the petsitter that I use.
