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| The BRAT Volunteers |
Pet Expos are loads of fun! On October 30, Tonya and Walt
Ahrens, Benji, Kelli and Madi Hartgrave, Debbi Johnson, and Bill and I
participated in the St Louis Pet Expo. Tonya and Walt brought one of
their own basenjis and one foster. The Hartgraves brought their two fosters,
and Bill and I brought our three basenjis. No other purebred basenjis
were spotted at the Expo; however, there was one possible b-mix in the
adoption room.
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| Liz discussing basenjis with a visitor |
Our booth was visited by numerous individuals, and all of
us answered many questions regarding breed traits. All of the basenjis
were wonderful ambassadors for the breed, and I must admit that after
visiting with several individuals, there were just as many people who decided they were not cut out
for life with basenjis as there were those who indicated a definite interest in
adopting.
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| Benji Hartgrave with foster |
Those who were interested in adopting had a chance to
interact with the foster basenjis, who were super friendly.
We gave BRAT fliers and brochures to everyone who would take them.
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| Foster basenjis: Coby, Jack, & Zozo |
Having been advised to have small items to sell for $1.00 each, we had purchased finger puppets, glow necklaces, and silicone bracelets printed with "Adopt from basenjirescue.org." We gave away lollipops and pencils. Donna Troyna donated numerous basenji Christmas stockings and small stuffed dogs, which sold well. We also received several donations.
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| Cardinals fan poodle |
Other Expo exhibitors included a groomer in the booth
next to us whose standard poodle was in true Cardinal spirit, colorfully celebrating the St Louis Cardinals winning the World Series. There were huge dogs and small dogs, many from other rescue groups and available for adoption during the Expo.
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| Smallest dog at the Expo |
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| Tallest dog at the Expo |
There were pets of numerous varieties--
one of the most popular was a huge tortoise who strolled the aisles all
day.
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| Tortoise at the Expo |
There were venders selling anything and everything pet related.
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| Princess Kitty |
The best thing about the entire event was spending time
with wonderful volunteers who share our love of basenjis. A good time
was had by all!
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| Walt Ahrens with Ginger, his adopted basenji from the Wimauma (FL) pack |
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| Peggy & Eric Pick, who came to visit us at the Expo! |
- Liz Newton
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