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.

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.

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.

Well, I'm going to have to help him find a home. The ex doesn't know where his papers are, so I've contacted the woman who we got Keoki from … this is such a horrible mess. I now see how divorces turn ugly.

In the divorce, Keoki the basenji went to my ex husband. I still visit with Keoki all the time, watch him when the ex goes out of town, etc. I can't keep him, though, because I have a pet limit in my new home. Now the ex is marrying someone else, and Keoki isn't allowed to be part of the package. I've never been in this situation before. I've never had to rehome a pet. The thought of it makes me want to throw up. Keoki is 6 years old, tri-colored, full Basenji, graduated first in his obedience class … I just want someone to love him as much as I do.:(