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Referrals for Basenji knowledgable vet in Phoenix, AZ please :)

Basenji Health Issues & Questions
  • HanaH

    Hi everyone!

    We just picked up our new girl yesterday from Texas (I still have to sit and type up a intro on the welcome thread ;) and of course we're looking for a basenji friendly and knowledgable vet asap. Willing to drive to see a good one (ie Mesa? Gilbert? whatever it takes) We're in the Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Scottsdale area….

    Thank you so much!!

    Fly'N Hi's Hana, female born Dec. 14, 2010

    1/2 avongara

    Dam - Fly'N Hi N Kazor's Maasai Mara

    Sire - Avongara Ding of Brushy Run

    Fly'N Hi's Tiki, male born November 25, 2013

    1/4 avongara

    Dam - Wink Fly'N Hi's Hi Flyer

    Sire - Blade (Intl CH, UKC CH, Can CH, AKC GCH MBIS, MBISS AB Rafiki The Icon of Cool, SDHR)

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  • LindaHL

    I don't know of any because it's been a long time since we've lived in Phoenix. But you might try contacting Bev to find out who she uses. She may also have other recommendations.

    LindaH

    Owned by:

    Blaze the Basenji

    Gracie the Brussels Griffon

    Maxx's Memorial Blog

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  • HanaH

    Thank you LindaH - definitely asking Bev for sure! :)

    Fly'N Hi's Hana, female born Dec. 14, 2010

    1/2 avongara

    Dam - Fly'N Hi N Kazor's Maasai Mara

    Sire - Avongara Ding of Brushy Run

    Fly'N Hi's Tiki, male born November 25, 2013

    1/4 avongara

    Dam - Wink Fly'N Hi's Hi Flyer

    Sire - Blade (Intl CH, UKC CH, Can CH, AKC GCH MBIS, MBISS AB Rafiki The Icon of Cool, SDHR)

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