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Hello from New Zealand

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  • Hi all!

    I've been lurking for a wee while and this looks like a great forum :).
    We recently adopted a basenji/german shepherd mix from the dog rescue where I volunteer- his name is Basil and he's a rascal. He loves chasing the hose, birds, noisy cars- basically anything that makes noise and/or move fast. He also likes stealing socks and plastic bags and checking out what's on the kitchen bench and coffee table. It's been challenging but so worth it!
    I also own a greyhound mix called Pocket Rocket and they're best of friends.

    I'm looking forward to meeting you and chatting with you all here :)

    Lavinia

  • Welcome to the forum, can't wait to hear more about Basil and see more pictures

  • Welcome to the fun and Basenji Madness! Enjoy the forum and we just love pics.;)

  • Welcome! As B_Boy said…we love pics! Where in New Zealand are you from?

  • Welcome to the forum - you'll find it fun and full of good info. And yes the pictures are the best part!

  • Welcome!!! This is a great forum with lots of great & fun people. I hope you enjoy it :)

  • Thanks everyone for the warm welcome :) I'll post some pics of my two ratbags in the picture forum.

    Renault- I'm from Christchurch, in the South Island. It's a beautiful city- have you been over?

  • @Vinia:

    Thanks everyone for the warm welcome :) I'll post some pics of my two ratbags in the picture forum.

    Renault- I'm from Christchurch, in the South Island. It's a beautiful city- have you been over?

    I have been over and I absolutely loved Christchurch. I spent 3 months in New Zealand (on a long vacation) right after New Zealand won the America's Cup from Dennis Conner :D. New Zealand is hands down the most beautiful county I've ever been and I'm dying to go back. Christchurch was my home base for about 3 weeks while I did a lot of traveling in the city and the surrounds…I loved that city. :D

    Yes, please post pictures of the kids!

  • Welcome to the forum. Ditto to what everyone said - you'll like it here. This forum has a lot of diversity and no meaness….......which speaks well of basenji owners! We may be weird (as the winery lady said) but we're a nice bunch! New Zealand is also on my "short list" of places to eventually visit.

    Pat

  • Welcome…I'm sure you'll enjoy it! Looking forward to the pics!

  • I would certainly have to agree with you about NZ's appeal. I think the LOTR movie helped a lot in promoting our image LOL. I love the country- don't think I would/could live anywhere else, really!
    I certainly hope you're able to make your way over here (again)- although it is quite far to travel :P

    P.S. there are some pics up :)

  • Welcome to the forum Vinia….enjoy.

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