New home needed for Foxy and Cami

[dmcarty]

A series of unfortunate events – is the title of a children’s book and movie. It however is the phrase that comes to mind when I think of the situation that 2 basenjis find themselves in.

To read the story and to see if you know anyone who can help – please visit the website below:

http://foxyandcami.homestead.com/index.html


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[tanza]

A series of unfortunate events – is the title of a children’s book and movie. It however is the phrase that comes to mind when I think of the situation that 2 basenjis find themselves in.

To read the story and to see if you know anyone who can help – please visit the website below:

http://foxyandcami.homestead.com/index.html


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You should contact Lisa A with The Basenji... they have a new listing they are doing for breeder placements.

[WBL]

OMG, I am so saddened to read this. I wish there was more I could do to help. All I can offer from such a great distance is prayers and long distance hug that everything will work out okay and these two girls will be saved.

[dmcarty]

Thanks - I did send it off to the Basenji Mag and hopefully - I"ll be able to write a happy ending to this.

[sharronhurlbut]

I so hope you give us good news on these 2 girls.
This could happen to any of us now.

[annandael]

Isn't it terrible? The responsible dog owners are always the ones that get punished. One slip up from us and we get horribly punished...and the jerks that broke the law most of the time get away with a slap on the wrist.

This just sickens me...

-From Denver...where Pits and all Bull breeds are banned :( -

[MacPack]

I hope that a good and loving home can be found for these girls, it is a crying shame it can't be with John any longer. This is truly a tragic event. I hope John can find some comfort that they will be saved from euthanasia (for doing what most any basenji would do).

The legal expenses will be horrendous, and though John would never ask, I imagine that any contributions for legal expenses would be greatly appreciated. We may not be able to do anything for his emotional pain and grief, maybe we can help with a legal defense fund!. Put aside the money for a weeks worth of Starbucks, or the cost of a dinner out, and know that it will go to a very good cause. This could be any one of us . You can contact John for his address using the url at the end of the story.

Anne, heartsick in Tampa

[jys1011]

Wow this is an awful situation. Would BRAT in another state take them?

[sharronhurlbut]

Oh, I don't know...I am just a small "worker bee" in that group.
But I am sure if John wanted to discuss this with BRAT, we all would do what we can to help.
IMO, I work for the dogs.
I want to do right by any dog in need that needs help.
But again, I am just a clog in this wheel.
*It such an awful thing...can happen to any of us*..
Why is it that the dangerous dogs running loose are not picked up, but the
county is all over John for his b's???

[dmcarty]

The City of Minneapolis is all over this situation in part because of the 7 year old boy killed by the families fighting pit - they are under a lot of pressure because that dog big before (2 times) and they gave it a 3rd chance and it killed.

It is a problem of timing - I am trying to work up an appeal for this process but even if I can 'reduce' their sentance or consequences - John will not be able to take them back.

Thanks folks for everything you are all doing - we've had a lot of hits on the website and I've fielded several calls - from people who are considering the dogs as well as generous offers to foster in a safe enviornment should we need to move them AND a Rescue group has stepped forward to 'recieve' the dogs to satisfy the currently in place notification of placement - they then can place dogs in other homes without further notice to Minneapolis.

my goodness the things we learn along the way.

Thank you thank you and keep thinking good thoughts that a great home will be found.

[Tayda_Lenny]

just wondering... what ever happened with these little dogs?

[dmcarty]

Thank you for asking - I am still trying to find a new home for them. I have requested a hearing to reduce the 'charges' against them but that is not likely to happen for a few weeks.

Meanwhile it appears that they have another strike against them - people that have been interested but think that 6 and 9 are too old and then they don't want them. Some people are willing to take them in but have 3 or more other dogs - which is very likely not to work.

I'm still hopeful that they will find a nice couch somewhere but iI'm discovering that it's getting harder than you might think.

[tanza]

Thank you for asking - I am still trying to find a new home for them. I have requested a hearing to reduce the 'charges' against them but that is not likely to happen for a few weeks.

Meanwhile it appears that they have another strike against them - people that have been interested but think that 6 and 9 are too old and then they don't want them. Some people are willing to take them in but have 3 or more other dogs - which is very likely not to work.

I'm still hopeful that they will find a nice couch somewhere but iI'm discovering that it's getting harder than you might think.

Tell them to call me and I will tell them about my two 16 yr olds, 1 14 1/2 yr old and 12 1/2 yr old.... 6 and 9 is NOT old

[nomrbddgs]

Definitely not with B's Pat!

[Barklessdog]

Did you try contacting Chicago or a Wisconsin Basenji Rescue?

Basenji Club of Southeastern Wisconsin
Shawn Smith
404 South Prince Street
Whitewater, WI 53190
902.723.3338
2reddogs@charter.net
www.bcosw.org



Basenji
Basenji Club of SE Wisc.
1139 Brunswick Ln.
Aurora, IL 60504

http://www.basenjiclub.com/chicagoland/

Any local dog show you could go to to hook up with other owners or clubs in your area?

[tasha]

Oh these poor girls. Makes me wish so bad that I could do something besides feel for them.

[dmcarty]

Thought I would add a brief update - we got a statement from the guy who was walking his dog - which is good because if you remember from the story - Animal Control has said that the dog was ripped to shreds etc.

Here is what he said, "The dog walker talked to Ken and he said no the dog was not bitten around the neck and only had some hair pulled out on this and a scratch and agreed that he was bitten by getting between the dogs, not dog to human aggression."

We continue however to have people not be interested because of their age - I know I have oldies too - heck I remember my old GI MO who on Thanksgiving morning ran down and killed a rabit - he was 14.

These girls CAN"T go into kennel runs forever - it would kill them, they are spoiled babies and bed dogs.

If you need the link again it's www.foxyandcami.homestead.com

Thanks again for all you are all doing.

[Barklessdog]

I would contact a lawyer or do something on your own. If the other owner is saying that you should be able to get out of this.

Worst comes to worst you could keep asking for a continuance and tie it up for a long time.


Have you talked to a good lawyer about this?

[dmcarty]

Oh yes we have a good lawyer on retainer. But I think I'm more committed. Nope we can't get out of this - the most we will be able to do if we are successful is remove the dangerous dog designation.

Much as your car insurance counts you partly responsible for an accident because you were there. It doesn't matter what the other guy says - he can't take the bite back. If he had not sought medical attention we could settle privately and all would be well. But he didn't

A little brighter note - please everyone keeps fingers and paws crossed - we may have a placement. :)

[luzmery928]

I was just thinking how these poor dogs are being used as an example. How could they have known the difference between the dog and the owner. What a shame. They are beautiful. Wish them lots of luck. Could not even imagine what I would do if I was in the same situation. Seems like they just ran out at the wrong time.

[dmcarty]

I am please to announce that Foxy and Cami are placed in what may very well be their new forever home - thanks to all who offered support and assistance and a big thank you to Keith Rhymer who found this wonderful situation and Sally Wournos for housing the girls.

Foxy went up and liked mom and grandma and waggled her tail - Cami is of course too much the princes to react although her tail was observed doing one little wag.

They are on a trial so fingers and toes crossed would be appreciated.

[sharronhurlbut]

Wonderful...
Hugs all around.

[Duke]

Toes and paws crossed for Foxy and Cami. Great job to all involved with this rescue. It was a sad-sad situation for these two furkids.

[tanza]

That is super news Diane!!!! Fingers crossed that this is their forever home...
Send my love to John too ... what a terrible thing to go through

[WBL]

fabulous news!!!

[Quercus]

That is super news Diane!!!! Fingers crossed that this is their forever home...
Send my love to John too ... what a terrible thing to go through


Ditto! John is such a great guy...it SO doesn't seem fair that this can happen.....

[Edward]

...In a way I am Happy for the dogs "their life is safe"...but feel terrible for the owners which anyway give up their beloved and the relation they had... for such a banal matter that maybe should have been handled & judgde for that single circumstance and not based on what had happen beacuse of another story with a Pitbull created a general panic public opinion... I am from another county and things here are not so tight... before all this could occur many aspects and tesmonials are listened, beside each case is different and handled as if it is....

Splitting a owner and his dogs.... is very sad to me...

[Barklessdog]

The best thing we can learn from this is to crate your dogs when strangers or children come over. It's not hard to do. We always put them in their crates and never oopen the door till they are secured.

In my opinion crate training is almost a must with the breed. I don't know how people do it without it.

[tanza]

The best thing we can learn from this is to crate your dogs when strangers or children come over. It's not hard to do. We always put them in their crates and never oopen the door till they are secured.

In my opinion crate training is almost a must with the breed. I don't know how people do it without it.

Or if you are having work done in the house... of course with us, no one does anything if we are not home, no exceptions.. we make the time to have stuff done when one of us can be home... but even then, they are in their crates the entire time other then walks... we also have a gate (built in) between the family room and the front hallway... the front door is NEVER opened without them being behind the gate and the gate latched...

[Barklessdog]

I'm kind of surprised that workmen would even do anything with dogs loose?

My experience is most repair guys are terrified of any dog and practically demand the dogs to be put somewhere before any work is done.

That coupled with the fact anytime I fix anything they have to have their noses attached to you hands, as well as explore and steal tools, directions, my glasses, etc.,

They are not helpfull, except when planting plants they love to help dig the holes!

[dmcarty]

What made this even harder is that John was home - which is why the dogs were loose. He just was not in the right place to see that the door was open.

[sharronhurlbut]

The horror is that it could have happened to any of us.
I am glad the girls have a new place, but this making them leave this home is just wrong.

[dmcarty]

Update on Foxy and Cami - they have been in their new home for a week now and this is what I got from the owner.

"The girls are doing fabulous! Cami is still warming up to the fact there are children and at first she did not like it and did some growling, she didnt like going to time out but she is doing better with it every day. Now she is sleeping in the same bed with my son and will allow him to pet her off and on. It will take time and patience. Foxy is very ok with the idea of children. Wags her tail at them and will allow them to approach and pet her. They are very loving and do not like it when i leave for work. Foxy mainly. SHe sought revenge on me the first night i went to work and decided ya know i think your bed is a lovely spot to potty. She said she was sorry after being scolded, told her that was a naughty girl, nice girls do not pee in the house. Ears back, head down, and than gave kisses about 5 minutes later. Thins are going great and we love them tons, i think they love us tons too."

Is that great or what!!!!! :) Again tons of thanks for all the good wishes, home leads and of course to Keith Rhymer for finding this great place for these girls.

[sharronhurlbut]

Keith is a wonderful helper to any basenji in need.
I so hope this report continues and these girls are happy.
Hugs to everyone involved in this.

[TCassidy]

Hello my name is Tiffany and I was out playing around on google and came across the thread on Foxy and Cami and I noticed there was a post wondering what had happened with them. Good news I adopted them and let me tell you they are SPOILED!!!!!!!!!! They are wonderful and happy and I do not see how any one could ever classify them as being mean dogs because they are far from. When playing if they bite too hard the magic word is "ow" and they stop immediately. They are very gentle natured and act like they are puppies about 95% of the time.....

[sharronhurlbut]

What a wonderful post to recieve on New Years Day.
Thank you for giving these 2 dogs a great home.

[WBL]

Hello my name is Tiffany and I was out playing around on google and came across the thread on Foxy and Cami and I noticed there was a post wondering what had happened with them. Good news I adopted them and let me tell you they are SPOILED!!!!!!!!!! They are wonderful and happy and I do not see how any one could ever classify them as being mean dogs because they are far from. When playing if they bite too hard the magic word is "ow" and they stop immediately. They are very gentle natured and act like they are puppies about 95% of the time.....
Hi Tiffany, so glad you joined and it's wonderful to hear that Foxy and Cami are doing so well, please update us with pictures.

[dmcarty]

Thanks for posting Tiffany - while I posted that they had a new home - I didn't include your personal information - I do try to respect peoples privacy. You will find a wonderful bunch of supporters here and if you read the full thread on Foxy and Cami and the wonderful heartfelt responses from folks you will know that you already start here with a jewel in the crown so to speak.

Diana

[TCassidy]

I have read the forum and it is wonderful to know that so many people were out there supporting Foxy and Cami. The biggest update I can provide is that Cami is now fine with my kids and will allow them to approach her, she does have her moments, but, dont we all?
When they first came to us Foxy had no problem asking for loves, Miss. Cami on the other hand would not ask for love as I believe she was afraid to. That is no longer the case Cami is now what I believe to be the biggest baby and my goodness talk about a bed hog, lol. We love them dearly!

We recently had an incident with a neighbor abandoning 3 dogs and 2 cats. They were called in to the animal shelter but for some reason or another animal shelter came out and tried to take Foxy and Cami. We have a gated yard and they were out doing their business so they thought they were the dogs they were after. I heard someone calling to them to come to the fence, I dont think I have ran through my house so fast in my life. Good girls came inside and would not go to the mean dog catcher :). The dog catcher recieved a few choice words and a call to her supervisor.

Happy New Year to you and I will post some pictures of them.... as soon as I have this all figured out.. lol

[JazzysMom]

We recently had an incident with a neighbor abandoning 3 dogs and 2 cats. They were called in to the animal shelter but for some reason or another animal shelter came out and tried to take Foxy and Cami. We have a gated yard and they were out doing their business so they thought they were the dogs they were after. I heard someone calling to them to come to the fence, I dont think I have ran through my house so fast in my life. Good girls came inside and would not go to the mean dog catcher :). The dog catcher recieved a few choice words and a call to her supervisor.

Happy New Year to you and I will post some pictures of them.... as soon as I have this all figured out.. lol

Thanks again for taking in those two lucky dogs! It's always so nice to hear the happy endings.

Your other story struck me --- the animal shelter employee was trying to catch dogs that were INSIDE a fenced yard of an occupied home? Or did I miss something? :confused:

[TCassidy]

Nope you did not miss something there. They thought because Foxy and Cami were outside that they were the ones that they were out for. Which struck me too because they were inside a fence and our front door was open... Does not make much sense does it?

[JazzysMom]

Nope you did not miss something there. They thought because Foxy and Cami were outside that they were the ones that they were out for. Which struck me too because they were inside a fence and our front door was open... Does not make much sense does it?


Yeah, that's where I'd look first for abandoned pets.... right there in someone's fenced yard. :confused: :confused: :confused:

I'm thinking someone's either none too bright, or looking for an easy way to get their job "done". Lucky you were able to hear her out there.

[tanza]

Hello my name is Tiffany and I was out playing around on google and came across the thread on Foxy and Cami and I noticed there was a post wondering what had happened with them. Good news I adopted them and let me tell you they are SPOILED!!!!!!!!!! They are wonderful and happy and I do not see how any one could ever classify them as being mean dogs because they are far from. When playing if they bite too hard the magic word is "ow" and they stop immediately. They are very gentle natured and act like they are puppies about 95% of the time.....

Wonderful and thanks for joining the list and letting us all know how they are getting on.... You sound like a perfect Basenji "parent".... again thanks...

[felakuti]

I am so happy that you adopted those two. what a wonder basenji person you are. :) thank you for giving them a forever home.

[MacPack]

I am so glad Foxy and Cami have such a good and loving home. The whole thing was so awful, though their former owner must miss them terribly, knowing they are loved and safe now surely be a huge comfort.
Hooray for you, for rescuing 2 good girls.
Anne in Tampa