Thank you, everyone. It's been a week, and Talon is doing really great. He walked out from the clinic and was totally himself, being a bit groggy aside… Little scar heals up nicely. His behavior is very good, and he plays with his sister like a rascal that he is.

Kasiya was already spayed when I got her, so I did not experience going through the neutering with her - although judging by the scar it is definitely far more complicated procedure. I hear stitches come out 10 days post-surgery. Poor baby girl! But of course she is totally fine now.

In any case, your support was very important to me and hearing "he'll be fine" was exactly what I needed - and he, indeed, is fine! Thanks again, all!

Googled the diet, seems good enough for my liver, too! haha thanks again!

Thanks agilebasenji! :):) the hardest part will be the wait before I can pick him up!

Thanks everyone (boy do I respond late, my apologies) - well, I have 2 basenjis now - Talon and Kasiya. I will share some pics soon!

I think I see some of the basenji ears, especially in the second picture. I just want to grab them and rub them good! It's most likely that there is at least a black lab there too. Also it may be not the first "mix". If it is a generation over there may be more then one mix in there. But either way, Lilly is adorable! :):) It's awesome that she has a good forever home now.

Thank you, everyone.

That's a very sound advice about blood work - thanks - I did not think of that!

My girl was spayed when I got her, so I don't have experience with her healing time - but I hear surgery is a bit more involved for females anyway. She is a spunky kid if she bounced back from it, I hope my Talon will be fine, too! I am just worried as it would be my first neutering experience, and from churning all the thoughts over, and not knowing what to expect, maybe I am over-worrying.

THANKS for the support!!!!

I have decided to neuter my 2.5 year old boy for various reasons: he is not a show dog, we are not mating him, it's not fair to the dog, it may be better for his health, life will be easier for him, and it will be easier for me. Also thought and lost some sleep over other negatives as well. Basicaly it was a long, 2-year long decision. You name any pro or con - the thought was considered. So decision did not come easy.

I guess I am still nervous - the procedure is scheduled for Friday and I am sort of freaking out. I guess I am looking for some support? Not sure. Just wanted to share…. Somebody, tell me it will be OK!

yes, they have good friends! I am in Hawthorne, NJ, play date sounds wonderful.

Hi, its me, always the "lurker" never the "poster". I made my first video of my babies and couple of their non-basenji friends they love playing with. I wanted to use The Monkee's Theme song - it is a perfect fit, haha - but of course copyright rules must be respected, I was not allowed to use it on YouTube video… So , some "vacation uke" music should do I hope you like my monkeys!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AO5VYGX7QZ4

Such wonderful pictures - they look so great together!