@jordandwilly - Thanks for clearing that up.... 9-5 is just fine, IMO.... I work and have always had to leave mine when I was at work, never an issue. That said, we were able to set up the house that access to the backyard (with 10 to 12' privacy fences) with a doggy door and a dog room in the house for them, Locks on the gates so there is NO access for anyone. Dogs sleep 90% of the day so being at work doesn't bother them... never have mine even when I had a litter in the house (And have been in the breed as owner/breeder for 35+ years). You can hire a dog walker to take them out mid day..which is a good solution. and give them a mid day meal depending on their age. I do not and never have used free feeding, period. Especially if you have more that one... you never know what/who is eating what. And you can set up camera's on line to watch them from "afar".... LOL. Keep in mind people that many of us need to work and have day jobs. The most important thing is the time you need to spend with them when you are home. Example would be, if you have young children and you work... when you get home you are going to spend your time with your human children... NO dog would be happy if left out... they need their time also because they are a family member and need as much time as a human child. Again in my opinion
Is this a basenji?
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I not only am a BRAT person, but work for a all breed dog rescue.
The shelter checkers are angels!
They go in with a clipboard and write down dogs and mixes we can help.
Then they leave.
We save lots of doggie lives with their help, but I know they leave the shelters with tears.
Hugs for anyone who can put themselves out to help all dogs in need. -
Sharon-
I second that!
Jodie:) -
I third that. I felt like an idiot with tears in my eyes but I'm sure I'm not the first.
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I worked at a "No Kill Shelter' and that is what they where was a no kill they didn't ship there dogs off to get put down we had many cats and dogs that either didn't find a forever home or just had some learning issues and people brought them back for one reason or another anyways we had one dog that went to training quite a few times but didn't find a forever home for a lonnnngg time {almost 2 yrs} they never once would think of putting him down he became more of a in house dog he would sit with us and we would play with him quite a bit he was such a cute little ham loved his pic taken lol but not to say maybe shelters around u might say something and do different but i can say the shelters in Mass if they say they are a "No kill shelter" they must be by law .
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That is great news. I don't know first hand about this. I was just stating what I was told as a reason why going to these shelters saddens me.
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I volunteer at my county's animal shelter and though they are not "No Kill" they do not euthanize adoptable dogs as long as they have room in the shelter. They work hard with foster homes and rescue to do everything they can so that they are below capacity. When we first started volunteering there, there were dogs who had already been in the shelter for over 3 months. Now we only have 1 dog there that has been there since the first week we started.
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That's so sad. I mean the part of them not having a home but luckily I'm sure they get lots of love and affection from those working there.
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Us working there has been a good thing for the dogs. They are getting adopted and their new owners have someone to contact if they are having problems. The reason why I volunteer is to help the dogs to be more adoptable and the adoptions to work out so the dogs have forever homes. Some of the dogs we have worked with and helped to get adopted are now in the obedience classes that I take my own dogs to so I get to see how they are doing in their new homes.
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very nice. You r doing a great thing.
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Well North Shore contacted me with a generic message stating that the pets listed are a representation of the dogs and may or may not be available. The best way to find out is to go to the shelter personally. Not very helpful but what can you do. Good way to get ppl down there though.
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Luzmery-That is exactly what they told me. I am disappointed. The whole idea is to get these animals adopted into loving homes. They really should be more considerate. Especially the fact that there are plenty of people who do not live nearby or have their heart set on one particular animal. Have you been looking at the petfinder website? Is your heart set on another basenji?
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Yes I Look Everywhere. Unfortunantly We Have Become Spoiled And Do Only Want A Basenji. Plus Our Landlord Did Say It Was O.k For Us To Get Another Dog As Long As He Is Quiet Too. Honestly We Took Care Of Another Dog For A Weekend And That Barking Had Us Going Nuts. Champ Has Ruined It For Any Other Breed. They Really Are Remarkable Dogs.
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I agree wholeheartedly. I had a lab mix from North Shore for 11 years. I loved Lucy dearly..she was a phenomenal dog, however, her barking drove us crazy. I will keep my ears and eyes open with all the local animal shelters in Staten Island. Again, good luck!
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thanks. We are keeping our fingers crossed that it will happen sooner than later.
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Looks like a B to me but i think more of a B mix he looks like he has corse hair Maybe be has the size of a cattledog body and a basenji head
My Aspen is a cattledog/ terrier mix he has the body of a cattledog {the colors} and the height and face of a terrier heres a pic so u can see the colors of the cattledog well one color anyways
phoenix3 - this is Aspen? I'm so amazed at her spots, because my Daisy has spots like Aspens. We know her mother is pure R/W Basenji and she is thought her other half Beagle. One of her other litter mate moms thought Blue Healer (cattledog). But I subscribed to the Beagle. Daisy could be … Cattle Dog I suppose. She's bigger than Duke now at almost 9 months old. I will show her off soon on "Show Off" forum soon.
