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Another senior b in shelter needs help

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    :( Subject: [BBR] Special Needs Basenji

    Phoenix is a 10 year old, neutered, purebred basenji who is in desperate
    need of a guardian angel. His owners have turned him into a WI shelter
    specifically to be euthanized due to possible separation anxiety – it is
    not known if Phoenix actually suffers from separation anxiety as the shelte=
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    did not collect any history on Phoenix due to the euthanasia request.
    Additionally, Phoenix has an injured eye of unknown cause - he is receiving
    antibiotics, but the shelter has indicated they will not provide any furthe=
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    diagnostics or treatment if needed. You can see pictures of Phoenix here:
    www.custompetservices.com/phoenix.html If you have room in your heart and
    your home for a special needs guy who has no options at this point and woul=
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    consider either adopting or fostering Phoenix, please contact me.

    Shawn Smith
    BCOA Rescue Chair www.bcoa.org
    BCOSW Rescue Chair www.bcosw.org

    Sharron Hurlbut

    BRAT, basenji rescue

    Evergreen basenji club

    Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue

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  • J

    Do you know where in Wisconsin this little guy is? It is a tempting offer, at least to foster temporarily, but I am leary as our house is not big, and I would really have to think about whether I could actually handle two of them…thats the real issue. Especially since I work during the day, which would be problematic if he does have separation anxiety...However, I would be interested in more information...I hope there is someone out there that can help him...

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  • S

    Post these questions to Shawn.
    Maybe she can give you more info.

    Sharron Hurlbut

    BRAT, basenji rescue

    Evergreen basenji club

    Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue

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  • J

    I just emailed Shawn…asked a lot of questions (hope thats ok). I am completely new to this (never even heard of a basenji before I got mine last year...lol) but depending on his situation maybe I could be of some help...I am not sure if my lifestyle makes me the right person though...we'll see what Shawn says.

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  • SchouiffyS

    Sharron have you contacted member "Dash" ? From Ohio? I think she was open to perhaps fostering Banjo - maybe she would consider Phoenix?????

    It's on the 3rd page of Banjos thread if I recall correctly..I really hope he gets placed… 10 years old, breaks my heart.. :(

    Lauren - Lycia's Mum

    Wellington, New Zealand

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    I know they say dogs don't understand spite… but I swear Basenjis do._

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  • S

    I did not post to them, as I did not remember this.
    But thanks for reminding me.

    Sharron Hurlbut

    BRAT, basenji rescue

    Evergreen basenji club

    Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue

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  • S

    Sigh, I had forgotten that we can't post member to member. sigh, so hopefully Dash will see this post and repond.

    Sharron Hurlbut

    BRAT, basenji rescue

    Evergreen basenji club

    Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue

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  • J

    Good news! I contacted Shawn, and got this response…
    Thanks for checking on Phoenix. We now have a plan in place for him so you're off the hook :-).
    I am not sure what the plan is, but I am glad things are looking up for Phoenix!

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  • SchouiffyS

    Wonderfulll!!!

    Lauren - Lycia's Mum

    Wellington, New Zealand

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    I know they say dogs don't understand spite… but I swear Basenjis do._

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  • dashD

    Great to hear! I am glad everything is working out for him. I have been swamped lately and haven't gotten on. Sorry.

    Jennifer

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