Found Basenji in Decatur, GA

Lost and Found Basenjis
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  • mauigirlM

    Can you post a picture of the basenji? You said he was red and white? Is he neutered or intact?

    We might know this dog but there is no way to know without a picture. I will ask admin to send you an e-mail address and a phone number so you can be in touch with me. thank you.

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  • V

    If you don't find the owner, contact me. I live in Blairsville, GA. I will take the boy immediately and have him vetted.

    I have two female Basenjis, a large fenced yard, and live on several acres in a very rural area. There is always room for one more!!

    My oldest B was also rescued from the streets. She was starving, mean, hateful, full of sores, and most of her fur was gone. She was to be put-down at the shelter. The vet who contracts with the shelter recognized the Basenji breed and took the dog to her clinic. It took two months for my B to get healthy again. Now, she is loving, healthy, and my little darling.

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  • T

    Okay, I got the pics uploaded, and I have more info.

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    We are calling him 'Boo'. I took him to the vet for a quick look-see, and she said he's not chipped, and he's not fixed, and his teeth are in dire need of cleaning. She thinks he's about seven, but she wasn't sure. Except for being malnourished, he seems in pretty good shape. Very active, almost hyper. Does great in the car, and okay on leash(kind of hyper). He also got a bath and flea treatment from a very nice groomer who said he was very good about everything except being crated. He had a little aggression while in the crate.

    We are going through BRAT to find him a home, hopefully soon.

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  • BasenjimammaB
    Houston

    On behalf of Boo, I have to thank you from the bottom of my heart for trying to help this little guy. I know that BRAT will help you find a nice home for him. He looks like a pretty dog, he needs a few really good meals and then he is ready to go. He sounds like a pretty typical B as well, Hyperish and not happy in a crate..lol.

    Petra and Pippin

    with Otis in my heart…

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  • Rita JeanR

    Boo is beautiful and so lucky to have found you. Your special person and thank you for ever and always. You have done a great job thank you for caring. Let us know how it goes and I know BRAT will help you. Don't forget us and let us know. Have a great week-end.

    Rita Jean

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  • nobarkusN

    Contact Vicki as she wants to take him.

    Buddy, Paolo and Dan

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  • agilebasenjiA

    Bless you for taking in this poor little guy.

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  • BasenjiDivaB

    The pictures broke my heart. Poor guy. The Cats Other Mother: You are such a kind compassionate person. Thank you so much for helping this guy out. You have a big heart….are you sure you don't want a basenji. You seem like you'd make a good basenji mom. And Vicki....you are a sweet heart for offering to open your home and heart to another guy.

    Pat

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  • V

    Thank you Dan and BasenjiDiva. Boo has a home in North Georgia Mountains if BRAT isn't able to find a foster home. My vet has looked at the pictures of Boo and she is quite concerned about his teeth and general health. Because of the condition of his teeth, she fears he may have been a backyard breeder's dog and was set loose. Boo is so fortunate to have found two loving people who are helping him find his way.

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  • BasenjimammaB
    Houston

    Vick, I am happy to open up my mail this am and find this post about Boo. Your an amazing person for opening up your home to yet another dog..Boo is a lucky dog.

    I just today had my homevisit from BRAT regarding volunteering as a foster.

    Petra and Pippin

    with Otis in my heart…

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  • V

    @Basenjimamma:

    Vick, I am happy to open up my mail this am and find this post about Boo. Your an amazing person for opening up your home to yet another dog..Boo is a lucky dog.

    I just today had my homevisit from BRAT regarding volunteering as a foster.

    Cheers for your home visit. :D
    Please keep us posted. Do you have a particular baby in mind?

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  • BasenjimammaB
    Houston

    No one in mind in particular, would just love to help in any way.

    Petra and Pippin

    with Otis in my heart…

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  • D

    Thanks for taking him in and do not forget to do a urine strip test for glucose/Fanconi or have the vet do a urine test. He may be thin because of it and he is at the right age to have it. Perhaps his teeth are bad because he bites at the crate wires. I have seen commercial breeder dogs do this as my Zippy's littermate sister had no upper front teeth because of biting at the wires.

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  • YodelDogsY

    Thank you for taking in this boy and helping him out. I do hope that more effort is put into finding his owner before he is rehomed though. Many years ago I had a Basenji escape at a dog show in another state. He was gone for a week and his condition seriously deteriorated during that time. He lost 5 pounds, his coat faded, and he looked pretty dismal. He looked similar to the dog in the pictures. My point is that just because a dog isn't in pristine condition when found it doesn't mean he was mistreated prior to being lost. He may have a family who misses him greatly and maybe they just don't know how to go about finding him.

    Robyn Dubbert

    Sherwood Basenjis

    One thing that I have learned in life is to accept that things are not all black or all white. Life is shades of gray and just because someone sees a different shade of gray than you do, it doesn't mean their shade is right or wrong, its just different. ~ Robyn Dubbert

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  • V

    Does anyone know what has happened with Boo?
    I've emailed The Cats Other Mother and haven't received a response.
    I hope BRAT has been able to find a foster home.
    Please update us.

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  • V

    I received an email from The Cats Other Mother and Boo is being fostered by BRAT. His new name is "Scout."

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  • BasenjimammaB
    Houston

    good to hear that he is being taken cared of, Scout is a sweet name..

    Petra and Pippin

    with Otis in my heart…

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