Young male in MI

[Vicki]

Yikes, I just called and left a message. Rocky will likely go to one of the Petco or PetSmart adoption spots over the weekend. I worry he will end up with another family who aren't familiar with Basenjis.

[dmcarty]

Heard from the Humane Society and release to rescue is not something they even knew about. Let me tell you his story. He was in a pet store for at least 4 months and this one woman felt bad about it after watching him and feeling bad - BOUGHT HIM for $300 and brought him to the Humane Society. He subsequently was attacked by a bigger dog but is ok. The woman didn't even stick around to get any papers - I do have the name of the pet store and might call and scare them to see where he came from.

What makes it evern stranger is that the site also has a female listed as a chihuahua basenji mix - but she is a basenji - never barks - was taken from a neglectful setting. From the description and picture - she appears thyroid affected - I asked them to find out what thyroid test the vet did and sent her off thyroid info and fanconi testing material.

I don't know who the BRAT contact is for MN - and if they have any screened homes but this volunteer group could use some help - they have turned down several homes. I offered to visit and evaluate the dogs - and/or evaluate prospective adoptors which is all I can do at this moment. so we'll see if they call me.

I just can't take in any - have little puppies - lots of them here.

Keep you posted.

NOTE - they are committed that the new home HAS to have a fence - they have turned down a home with a small child.

[Vicki]

I heard from the humane society and am in the process of filling out an application. Next step, if I'm approved, is to find transport. Any suggestions?
The humane society and I do not believe in transporting via airlines.

I own two female Basenjis…have a fenced yard! Keep your fingers crossed for me.

[Kananga]

I, unfortunately, would not be able to house the mentioned Basenji, but I do live less than 10-15 minutes from the location. In case anyone needed someone to check him out.

[basenji_fan]

@dmcarty:

I don't know who the BRAT contact is for MN - and if they have any screened homes but this volunteer group could use some help - they have turned down several homes. I offered to visit and evaluate the dogs - and/or evaluate prospective adoptors which is all I can do at this moment. so we'll see if they call me.

I just can't take in any - have little puppies - lots of them here.

Keep you posted.

NOTE - they are committed that the new home HAS to have a fence - they have turned down a home with a small child.

You can send an email here: brat-admin@lists.basenjirescue.org and they will get you in contact with the local area person to help get the dog(s) out of the shelter.

I just helped from Oklahoma get one out of shelter in Georgia as my friend contacted me about one in her local shelter.

I'll check back here to this post, let me know if you don't here anything and I'll send out an email, I'm a BRAT volunteer

[Vicki]

Rocky is not at the shelter, he is in a foster home.

I'm submitting an adoption application to the humane society's coordinator per her instructions.

[Basenjimamma]

Hopefully good news for Rocky. Please let us know how it goes. I will post pics later of my new foster Bana, she is s sweetheart.

[Rita Jean]

Way to go and I hope you get Rocky. Best of luck.

Rita Jean

[sharronhurlbut]

I so hope you hear back soon, Vicki

[Vicki]

Thank you!

[Vicki]

My application was approved and Rocky can move to GA.
Now, to find transportation!

[Basenjimamma]

Awesome news Vicki. Let us know how it is going with transporting Rocky home. i wish I had any ideas as to how to do it, but I don't.

[agilebasenji]

wonderful news! if he's coming through colorado, let me know.

[jonny b.]

Brat has an underground railroad listed on their web site!

[dmcarty]

Vicki - if you contact me soon on the 13th I can get him from MN to KC MO. It will be tight and timing is everything as I'm on the fly and not sure what time I'm leaving MN south.

I can't really have him hotel with me as I just plain have too many dogs that have to get into the cool but I can get him that far on that day if it helps you out any.

[dmcarty]

If anyone on this list knows who Viki is or how to reach her I have offered the beginning of transport but have not heard from here - if you know how else to reach her - please ask her to contact me ASAP so I can make plans and re-arrange the stuff I'm taking out of town.

[Rita Jean]

I am on the edge of Kansas City, Mo. Can help with stay do not know what the rest of ride would be happy to help with 100 or 200 of the miles for the next ride if you can set it up.

Rita Jean

[Vicki]

Hello! I'm here.

Diane and Rita you can contact me at razzcinn at aol dot com. We can exchange information and telephone numbers.
You are both wonderful. Whew…I've been so worried about transportation.
I'll look at the map. How far is KC to St. Louis?

I'll be traveling from Blairsville, GA, in the north Georgia mountains near the TN and NC statelines.

[dmcarty]

For those wondering - we have it worked out so that Rocky will be leaving his foster home and traveling to his new home in GA via KC.

[Basenjimamma]

Awesome news to hear. I am happy for Rocky an for Vicki…