Colorado is too far for me and I want to be able to pick up the Basenji instead of having someone else transport him/her. Thanks for the info though.
Sequoia - Beautiful sweet Basenji
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Hi there! I'm glad you were able to get back onto the forum; there are a couple of people listed on this string that are willing to offer a home to your girl. Hopefully, things will work out as they should, and you can find someone that is basenji-savvy. You are right that the situation you describe isn't ideal for her.
Many people balk at the idea of "giving" their dogs to BRAT, but please consider that as a choice if the leads on here don't pan out. First, BRAT will make sure that Sequoia is fixed, so she won't end up in a puppy mill scenario. If you haven't tested her for Fanconi syndrome, they will, so that her next home will know if she will need special care as she gets older. Sadly, there are several postings on Craig's Lists right now for older dogs, that may/may not have Fanconi, which may be attributing to sudden accidents for older dogs.:(
Based on Sequoia's disposition, BRAT volunteers will seek out her "forever" home. Many people on Craig's List are enchanted by the cute curly tail or the wrinkled brow, but they don't understand the breed. They don't understand how smart the dogs are, and may think they are mischievious (versus curious). :rolleyes:They may not want a dog that intends to sleep under your covers, or to take any opportunity to chase a squirrel or rabbit. They may become fed up when they constantly come home to garbage cans that have been cleaned for you, in basenji fashion.
In frustration, they may give up on Sequoia and post her on Craig's List 3-4 months later . I'm not saying this to criticise all Craig's List adoptions, because I've actually done three of them, but I'm painting a worse case scenario.BRAT will make sure this doesn't become Sequoia's future. They will screen her future home, to include a home visit.
They'll make sure that she will be in a safe environment (i.e. not on a busy street with no fence), and that the people/other animals are a good fit for your girl. And before everything is finalized, they will make the people commit to keeping her forever, and it's in writing. (If someone would want to get rid of her, she would have to go back to BRAT for re-homing.) If you don't have the time to screen out Sequoia's next home, I promise the BRAT will stand behind your girl and treat her like she's a princess. Anyway, I'm not a BRAT volunteer, but I am a basenji lover. :p I hope that you find what's best for Sequoia.
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Wow I thought I heard the breeder was willing to take her back so why a shelter?
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Whatever is the story, this basenji girl needs to be fixed before she is rehome.
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i dont know who the breeder is i bought her from a girl when she was a pup. The girl had no information to give me about her what so ever. believe me i asked
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Dear LadyTiger, I am interested. My husband and I lost our Buddy two weeks ago, and I was looking to announce it on the forum and discharge myself from the group. My husband wanted to get another B, and I am hesitant as Buddy was the best. From all I read about B's, and the Vet's office said he was the best at the office out of 5 in the practice, my neighbors loved him like a 'nephew'(long story) and she is not red and white so she would not be a replacement….....It has only been three weeks and I am still grieving. Where are you located???? I am a trainer and understand the work you have put into her for her to be such a good girl....
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PS: she would be spayed…
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Hi Buddy's Pal… I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your Buddy. No matter what, you are NEVER discharged from the basenji forum (if I could insert a heart here, I would :)). Regardless, I hope things work out well for you. If the NY Lady Tiger/Seqouia doesn't work out, there are several "feral" basenjis that are closer to us in Florida. Did you see the video that Debra Down South posted of the Wimauma dogs with Pam? That may be an interesting experiment for a basenji trainer.
DMy kids tell me, perhaps in jest, that I love our basenjis more than humans. I don't see that as such a bad thing.
Happy Thanksgiving! I'm so glad that Buddy left such a wonderful imprint on your heart that you are ready for another b!
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Lady Tiger - any reputable Basenji breeder would have the condition in the contract that should you as an owner find you can longer keep the basenji it will be returned to the breeder. Basenji is not a breed that should be sold to just anyone. The breeder is best able to vet prospective homes.
My recommendation is to contact the breeder and return the dog. You will not get any money - but what is more important the dog's next home or your pocket book. If you do care about her and it sounds like you do - she should have a chance to be happy in her next home. -
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i dont know who the breeder is i bought her from a girl when she was a pup. The girl had no information to give me about her what so ever. believe me i asked
The breeder is unknown.
Hopefully, Lady Tiger has found some contacts here that will be the best for Sequoia- several people that presumably know about basenjis have expressed interest. I hope that there is a happy ending soon.
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Please relinquish your girl to BRAT. I dont always agree with this organization however with your situation it is the only right decision.
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Please relinquish your girl to BRAT. I dont always agree with this organization however with your situation it is the only right decision.
Not really relevant to thread, but what don't you agree with BRAT about?
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For Buddy's Pal: In the St. Pete paper for last several days, 2 year old male basenji, I think 'free to good home', have a look if you are near here. Might be a re-homing fee, I can't remember.
