Paula Harshberger

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  • PawlaP

    Hello ~

    My name is Paula. I live in the Tampa Bay area of Florida with my husband and 2 sons. We are owned by 3 red/white basenjis: Benjie is 14 yrs, Congo is 7 yrs and HoBie is 8 yrs. I have been active in Basenji Rescue (BRAT) for over 5 years.

    I look forward to connecting with existing friends and making new friends here at Basenji Forums.

    Baroos and tummyrubs to all!

    Paula

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  • H

    Hi Paula!

    Any help for me for a local breeder here in Florida? I am in the West Palm Beach area.

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  • N

    Paula,
    So glad I found you. We have one Basenji that we just adopted from the SPCA. He is 6 1/2 months and very adorable. We were hoping to meet other owners and get help with trainers in our area. Hope to hear from you:)
    Terri

    @Pawla:

    Hello ~

    My name is Paula. I live in the Tampa Bay area of Florida with my husband and 2 sons. We are owned by 3 red/white basenjis: Benjie is 14 yrs, Congo is 7 yrs and HoBie is 8 yrs. I have been active in Basenji Rescue (BRAT) for over 5 years.

    I look forward to connecting with existing friends and making new friends here at Basenji Forums.

    Baroos and tummyrubs to all!

    Paula

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  • S

    Hey Paula, welcome! glad you found us.

    Sharron Hurlbut

    BRAT, basenji rescue

    Evergreen basenji club

    Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue

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  • MacPackM

    Paula's post was from 2006, not sure if she is still here.

    Anne in Tampa

    Chipley, Missy & Lucky

    Topper, Nicky & Eddie in the clouds

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  • BuanaB

    Hi Paula, Welcome at the forum!

    Kim and my Basenji pack, Buana, Chafuko and Enya

    http://www.kwabandurus.com

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  • KipawaK

    hi Pawla (cute nick-name!). A big welcome to you and all of your family. And thanks for the 5 years of basenji rescue work.

    Fran Harder, BAB

    With Barney in my heart

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