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Keoki the Basenji

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  • JazzysMomJ

    Oh, this makes me so sad – esp. because I have a Keoki and I've never known another --
    I do hope you find a forever home for him soon.

    I can't believe the dog isn't a part of the package. It's not like he's got an elephant or something. Good grief, it's a dog and a fairly small one at that.

    do keep us updated.

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  • B

    Thanks, everyone, for responding so warmly. Keoki is about 6, house trained but can be naughty (he likes stealing sandwiches if he can get to them). He was crate trained as a pup, doesn't like the crate anymore and hasn't needed it; he has full run of the house and doesn't destroy anything. He likes kids and grew up with cats and a chihuahua. The car thing … he unfortunately prefers to sit on the driver's lap while in the car. We've gotten used to it and just strap him in with us but most people are horrified.

    Keoki lives in Clearwater.

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  • KonaK

    Do you think it would be possible to arrange a playdate? We are in Wesley Chapel and would love to meet Keoki to see if he and Kona would get along. Let me know what you think.

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  • B

    I've sent Keoki's dad a text and will let you know about a playdate asap. He's been to doggie daycare and the dog park a lot, but we've never seen basenjis out and about.

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  • KonaK

    Great! There is a group of Basenjis that we go visit at West Park dog park near the Tampa airport, but those are the only ones we have seen around too. There are a lot of them there though.

    Kona is very friendly, but cautious at first. We have had her since last November and she was a rescue from the humane society. She is our only baby though so she gets our full attention, so we need to see how she does with someone else getting some of the attention :P

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  • KonaK

    Oh and do you have a picture?

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  • B

    Is there a way to privately message people through this forum? I'm going to try to post a picture of Keoki, too, but it might be easier if we just spoke one on one rather than in this thread.

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  • KonaK

    I am not sure, but e-mail me at this old e-mail address and then I can give you my actual contact info, ok?

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  • snorky998S

    @Kona:

    Also, can you give us the run down like they do with the BRAT listings? Is he Fanconi-clear? House destructive? Does he ride well in a car? Good with other basenjis? Good with kids? Is he crate trained? etc.

    Thanks. My husband and I have considered getting a second basenji and we are just north of Tampa.

    Isn't Clearwater just north of Tampa? Sounds like fate to me:)

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  • BasenjimammaB

    Sounds like this all might work out. I am sorry that it is taking this turn, but hopefully Keoki will find a new home he is welcome in since the "package deal" went south. I will keep my fingers crossed for all of you.

    Petra and Pippin

    with Otis in my heart…

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  • MacPackM

    This forum has had some good matchmakers' lately, I hope this works out, Kona is a doll! And we need another tri at the park, we are almost outnumbered by reds lately!

    Anne in Tampa

    Anne in Tampa

    Chipley, Missy & Lucky

    Topper, Nicky & Eddie in the clouds

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  • MacPackM

    Beckaboo, there will be a bunch of basenjis at West Park on Sunday from 11 till 2 or later. If Kona and Keoki can get together there, on neutral territory, it might be a good first meeting place.

    I like the names together, too!

    Anne in Tampa

    Chipley, Missy & Lucky

    Topper, Nicky & Eddie in the clouds

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  • V

    Any up-dates re Keoki?

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  • KonaK

    Hi Vicki -

    We actually have Keoki with us right now. He has been here since Sunday and we are making sure that he and Kona get along ok. Everything is going well so far! He is such a sweet dog and very well behaved. We will keep you all posted.

    Lisa

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  • BasenjimammaB

    Lisa, That is great news. Let us know how Keoki and Kona is doing, it sounds as if they might become good friends…for life.

    Petra and Pippin

    with Otis in my heart…

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  • E

    @Kona:

    Hi Vicki -

    We actually have Keoki with us right now. He has been here since Sunday and we are making sure that he and Kona get along ok. Everything is going well so far! He is such a sweet dog and very well behaved. We will keep you all posted.

    Lisa

    Oh how wonderful! I hope that this works out great for all involved. Keeping my fingers crossed for you all.

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  • MacPackM

    I'm so glad they are getting along, Lisa! Even if he is put off by her energy, Kona is such a sweet girl he will soon tolerate her antics. And we need a "well behaved dog" in our Sunday dog park gang!!

    Anne

    Anne in Tampa

    Chipley, Missy & Lucky

    Topper, Nicky & Eddie in the clouds

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  • V

    Lisa - Bless your heart.
    I'm so happy you have Keoki with you.

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  • KonaK

    Thanks everyone. We are really enjoying Keoki. If anyone has any advice on bringing a new B home that is a few years older than the first one, we would appreciate it. Kona wants to play all the time (she is about 18 months) and Keoki (6) isn't that interested. We are trying to teach Kona to leave him alone, but she isn't responding that well yet. Any advice?

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  • tanzaT

    @Kona:

    Thanks everyone. We are really enjoying Keoki. If anyone has any advice on bringing a new B home that is a few years older than the first one, we would appreciate it. Kona wants to play all the time (she is about 18 months) and Keoki (6) isn't that interested. We are trying to teach Kona to leave him alone, but she isn't responding that well yet. Any advice?

    I think you need to mostly leave them to figure it out…. unless it gets way to intense.... but I am sure others will have better advise for you, especially Sharron

    Pat Fragassi

    Tanza Basenjis

    www.tanzabasenjis.net

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