Please go to Basenjirescue.org and join as a member. It will show you are serious about helping. BRAT always needs good foster homes. A home visit will be required (not sure if that is possible at this time considering this COVID-19 crisis). It is especially helpful if you have basenji experience. Not always, but very often, a basenji coming into rescue has special needs (i.e., behavioral, medical, etc.). It is good to ask yourself if you and your family are willing to deal with that. Fostering is hard but it can also be a wonderful and rewarding thing to do.
Basenji puppy in Macon, GA
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Just in the last month I have spoke with BYB I know for fact after asking just one question to each of them. I ran and never looked back or called back. IA, TX, GA, TN all four states.
Have the parent's been fanconi tested? No need to they will not get it until ages of 3 to 7 thats when you test each month with a test strip that is what everyone said. So there is going to be lots more out there.Rita Jean
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Folks need to do their homework..sadly some folks just impulse buy.
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Folks need to do their homework..sadly some folks just impulse buy.
+1. And sadly the impulse buyers keep BYBs and puppymills in business. Oh, and also people looking for what they perceive as a "deal" in price.
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Y'all know I've been considering adopting the little girl so I know she will be safe and in a good home.
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This girl sounds like she is in a place that will do right by her and find her a good forever home.
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I must agree with you Ivoss I looked at there website and I think it said they have placed 4,700 animals in homes. Looks like they do lots of things with the dogs also. It does not look like a bad place. I am sure they will find the right home for this gal.
Rita Jean
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Any further information on this girl? I wonder what her behavior is like? If she is housetrained and well-mannered, I'd consider giving her that forever home.
Shango really loves other dogs, misses Mowgli, and we'd be willing (depending on her temperament, behavior) to give her a good home.
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The ad says she's "working hard on her housetraining." Not to mention, when a new dog comes into a house it isn't unusual for the them (no matter what age) to have accidents until it is completely comfortable (I'd give 3 months or more to fully adjust). And she is only 8 months - so you still need to think "puppy" as far as energy, manners, etc. Not to mention, with another dog there is bound to be noise (from play and disagreements) - how much depends on how well the 2 dogs mesh personality wise. My 3 all have great temperaments, but they still have tiffs every now and then and basenji play is loud. Both my adults that I adopted as adults probably took 3 months each to fully settle in and be on sure footing and Ruby and Brando knew each other well before they ever came here.
In your mowgli threads you indicated that you were in school and didn't have time and no mode of transport (think emergency vetting), so honestly, why not wait a bit - especially as this pup is in a nice rescue situation.
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Great advise Renault1
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All my rescue dogs, house trained or not, took a little while to figure out where to potty! Potty training takes time with young ones, especially when they are playing hard with the others and need to go. Rocky sometimes forgets, goes on the floor, and continues playing - that is until someone reminds him that WE DO THAT OUTSIDE!
A rescue or new pet takes at least 60-90 days to adjust, and sometimes it takes a lot more time, like in Bailey's case. One can't give up too soon. Once a dog is adjusted to their new home, life is good.
When it rains, watching the Basenjis running in circles, deciding whether they should go quick in the house, pretend they didn't do it, and play innocent - or just brave the weather, do their business outside, and listen to Mom praise them. I'm doing a lot of praising these days - as Georgia has been pounded with rain for weeks!
I have a very good steam cleaner that gets used often! With six dogs, it is the best investment I've ever made.
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The ad says she's "working hard on her housetraining." Not to mention, when a new dog comes into a house it isn't unusual for the them (no matter what age) to have accidents until it is completely comfortable (I'd give 3 months or more to fully adjust). And she is only 8 months - so you still need to think "puppy" as far as energy, manners, etc. Not to mention, with another dog there is bound to be noise (from play and disagreements) - how much depends on how well the 2 dogs mesh personality wise. My 3 all have great temperaments, but they still have tiffs every now and then and basenji play is loud. Both my adults that I adopted as adults probably took 3 months each to fully settle in and be on sure footing and Ruby and Brando knew each other well before they ever came here.
In your mowgli threads you indicated that you were in school and didn't have time and no mode of transport (think emergency vetting), so honestly, why not wait a bit - especially as this pup is in a nice rescue situation.
Yes, I know…I was merely opening up my house as a loving one if needed.
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The little girl is still available.
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Vicki she is so cute and not that far from you and see needs a home. You can get her she would join the pack just fine. Her and Rocky are close in age. Here is your help…
Rita Jean
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She is totally cute and in need of a family.
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She is such a beautiful little pup
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Go on Vicki, you know you want to,lol
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She is such a pretty dog! We'd love to know what her personality is like…has anyone gone and adopted this pup yet??
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I just wanted to say that, as a past rescue person, fast placements do not neccesarily equate good placements. I personally prefer it when a rescue group isn't in a rush to rehome a dog. When they take their time to find just the right match for the dog, the rehoming is statistically more successful. In ther words, don't fret. The right home will come along for her when it is meant to.
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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
I like it!
I agree, that the rescue group is doing a fine job finding the right home. I'm not rushing to apply, but I'm so tempted. My most recent three rescues have come a long way and are finally content. For the past year, I've spent a good portion of my time helping my Basenji rescues learn to overcome their quirks, fears, and issues. Life is good right now.
My three older dogs have been marvelous through all of this Basenji fever I've had, and I love them for it.
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I did it! Application sent today.
Please sign me up for Basenji Anonymous - I'm addicted.
