@jengosmonkey
LOL this is a really important convo to be having! I'm honored that it takes place on my thread 😆 and yes, I absolutely agree with the points y'all are making.
People do need to know where their pups are coming from and whether they were responsibly bred. To think of it coldly, I wouldn't buy a house without looking into its history and possible problems, or I might face ridiculous stress, expense, and emotional trauma from subsequent issues that come up later. As a consumer, one should do their homework not only on the breed but on the breeder.
A breeder who produces puppies carelessly is basically a horrible human being in my book. It was a huge, thoroughly thought out moral decision for me not to adopt but to buy a purebred puppy, as I've worked with rescues before. I took this step with the possible goal of being a custodian. If a breeder is irresponsible in all the aforementioned ways, not only are they producing dogs with a higher possibility of suffering, muddying this ancient breed, and swindling people, they are needlessly taking potential homes away from dogs that need one AND frequently causing dogs to be abandoned! If there weren't any PMs or BYBs, imagine how many people would get schooled by rescue folk and responsible breeders into taking dog-parenting seriously before they ever took one home!
Sorry for the rant; I COMPLETELY understand the internal screaming that happens within some of you when you find out a pup is from a mill or crap breeder. If people like you and I keep yelling about it, we will change a few minds, which make all the difference to a few dogs which is better than no dogs 🙂
Hello All!
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Ginger is approxiamately 5-6 years old and is a beautifull red and white lady! I have had Ginger for less than one week, but if you count all the days I visited her at the shelter, 3 weeks. I will post some pictures as soon as I can. Well, I am actaully off. I am going to take Ginger fo a walk in the beautiful woodland area of the Northwest. Take Care!
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I must tell you that I have been in contact with this family since they saw this basenji in the shelter.
They are doing everything right re making this girl a part of their family.
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Ginger and Christine,
Welcome to the forum and welcome to being owned by a Basenji. What a great birthday present too!
Please post some photos when you can.
I am sure you will have to stories to add soon.
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Hello Ginger & Christine!! What a great birthday gift you got!!! Can't wait to see her pics.
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Welcome to the forum, great story! Post pics when you can!:)
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wELCOME TO THE FORUM. FATE WORKED WELL FOR BOTH OF YOU SINCE IT SEEMS THAT GINGE FOUND A GREAT HOME AND WELL I'M BIASED BUT NOW YOU HAVE YOURSELF A GREAT ADDITION TO YOUR FAMILY.
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Welcome! What a great story and a wonder birthday gift! This is a great place to share, learn and have fun! Can't wait for the pictures!
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Welcome!! Can't wait to see pics of Ginger!!
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Just saw the picture - she's beautiful and so regal on her silk bed!
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Christine, our basenji was also found in traffic (in October). Initially we didnt think we could manage her, but with the support of Basenji chat members and our local basenji rescue, we have decided that we couldnt imagine life without her. She is so full of personality and is michievious like a 2 year old. You have gotten a great gift and cant wait to hear your stories! Best Wishes!!!
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So happy for you both!!! Welcome to the forum.:D
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Thank you everyone for making our introduction so welcoming!
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Welcome! We can answer any questions you have.
