Why, yes,of course. Me and my burnt cookies. You forgot about the massive amount of energy it takes to fuel the oven that burnt those cookies. Gosh, I should turn myself in to the climate police right now…dog, oven, house, car, refridgerator....thank God I don't own a cow:) We have all heard the stories of those 'gas factories':D

Too true Belinda, why should we ;)

I would like to have them take a look at that pet store I got AJ's new food from in Bradenton, Florida…Petland 3530 53rd Ave W. When I got the food, there were at least 50 puppies for sale in there, mostly small breeds and some of them with wet eyes and brown staining around the eyes. Puppies doubled and tripled in cages and advertising for payment plans to buy the pups. I asked whether they ever got Basenjis in there....the owner said he hadn't yet but could order one for me. HUH??? How could I possibly purchase a puppy who I had no idea what its history was, where it came from, who its parents were....And how does a retail pet store "order" a Basenji? I almost returned all the food I bought, but AJ needed it and I can't just go to a pet store whenever I want to. I was a little miffed about it. Yeah, I know...I sound like a hypocrit because I took AJ without meeting his parents and all that, but I think it was a slightly different situation. He's my rescue boy and I do know his history.

@thunderbird8588: Merry Christmas to all my friends on the forum. Sorry no Basenji pic to go with it but just wait till next year, i am hoping to bore you all silly with pics once we have our Pup :D Merry Christmas and I do so look forward to all pictures and silly happens. Rita Jean

I love Chicago…most truckers think I'm a kook for having that opinion, but I've been known to go 75 miles out of my way just to sit in Chicago traffic. :D There's a certain energy in Chicago I can't find anywhere else in the world. And yes, that says a lot...I've been in major cities from Tokyo to Prague (Praha) to Munich to Seoul as well as amost every major city in the US. There's just something about Chicago.

Aha!…But I didn't say largest living animals…I was speaking of the Great Grandfathers of Northern California, the Giant Sequoia commonly known as Redwoods. :D

I don't know of any Rita Jean. Mine was born Christmas Day which makes it easy to remember.

@nkjvcjs: OMG. Oh no! Where does she live? Is there anything we can do? -Nicole I asked Sue if she could forward me where the owner lives and when the puppy was last seen. If I get the info, I'll post it. I believe she's somewhere in NE IL but I'm not sure. The owner has seen her a few times but hasn't been able to recover her. But I think that was before it started to get really cold and snowy. :(

We sure can give enough intelligibility like you said Mar, our Basenji's are very well behaved. (otherwise Buana wouln't be a approved service dog) We always had dogs and I worked wit lots of dogs, so I know how to have a dog. I think she just did not fit here, and that's really sad because we loved her so much. It's maybe because of her background, I don't know.. I'm very happy to know she is doing well, give her a big hug from all of us!

Tom is still having problems. He has twice developed an infection in the socket where his tooth has been removed and been very poorly on both occasions. He has been prescribed a two week course of antibiotics which have helped in the fact that he appears to be his normal self, eating, drinking, happy etc.However when i checked the tooth socket i can still see what looks like infection and i am concerned that when he finishes the antibiotics the infection will take hold again. Have spoken to the vet who has told me its possible Tom will need another op to see if thay haven't removed enough necrotic bone. I have asked for a longer course of antibiotics to give it another chance, he has also suggested some mouthwash to put in his drinking water. Tom is 13 and we are trying to avoid another op, i just wondered if anyone elase had a similar experience or any suggestions. I am at my wits end to be honest and feel so disopointed for him :(:(:(

Hey let those B's keep the camera they did a great job your pictures are super. You both look so happy. I wish you both the world and all it has to offer. Best of luck. Rita Jean

I really have to come more often to this forum, but time is not really on my side lately ;) welcome Moses, you are a beautiful boy! and I hope you will be a great addition to the family !! and maybe Moses gets Otis interested in coursing !

Cute!!! :D

What a surprise he must give customers

What I find most telling about this article is its insistence that animal intelligence should mimic that of humans or be measured by blind obedience. Cats do problem-solve and communicate as effectively as dogs, but not in ways these scientists would like them to. We can reference the numerous stories of cats saving their families from disasters like fire: http://www.clickorlando.com/family/5998305/detail.html ; http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x5994906 ; http://www.catchannel.com/news/2008/10/16/cat-saves-family-from-fire.aspx These are a few among many, many stories of cats doing a great service to humans. We also cannot forget the service of cats during the European Black Plague, which was caused by fleas from rodents. Cats are equals to dogs, just different. I am a fan of both, although I have usually chosen to be a staff member for a cat rather than a dog owner for most of my adult life. Good article. thank you for sharing it, NDO.

Way cute! I also like the pet hotel link in there…if only all animal shelters were this caring. sigh

Happy Hanukkah to you all also. (it's after sundown so I'm safe posting -{trying to be funny}). Glad to see there are other's who are owned by a Basenji (or two, or more) that have a Jewish flavor in their life.

Great clip. Thanks for sharing ..once again Dan. Jepp I agree, she definitely looks to be at least part pariah dog, basenji, or something like that..

What a great video! The way that puppy looks at the cat.. Totally in love :D

@thunderbird8588: Love the african beaded collars I am with you they really look nice. Rita Jean