28+ basenjis need rescued [Archive] - Basenji Forums

DiegosMom

03-19-2008, 07:22 PM

This is a crosspost from BRAT, this is a lot of B's that need help:

This is an email to request your help. I have been made aware that there are 24 adult or young basenjis and numerous puppies available from a South Dakota puppy mill. I have been corresponding with the owner and he does not yet have a buyer, however I know in the past SW Missouri Auction has done total buy outs in these situations and then resold the dogs at auctions to other mills. He thinks that I am interested in purchasing them to breed. Although I did not tell him that I also have not corrected his misperception.

I and many from BRAT have purchased basenjis from the auctions and from individual breeders who are going out of business, or getting out of basenjis. As a matter of principle, BRAT has a policy to avoid purchases where we are only buying the over-stock of males or older basenjis, to make room for more breeding. This puppy mill is selling out of basenjis. He does not represent himself as a mill and refers to these basenjis as his "pets". He has other breeds for sale also, and he says he is moving.

It is not possible for BRAT to take this many basenjis at one time to foster in our homes and few BRAT members have our own kennels. I am asking you as fellow basenji owners for help and support in order to rescue this group. If basenji owners who have kennel space or room in their homes would be willing and able to foster one or more in different locations, I propose I negotiate the rescue and we move these basenjis to homes where they can be family pets and not an agricultural commodity.

The adults will likely be difficult and require some rehabilitation, however there are 6 pups from 2007 and others from this year, some not yet whelped, who can be placed with ease. None of the adults are older than eight years. BRAT will be 100% responsible for these foster basenjis in paying their costs (as BRAT always does) and we will also be 100% responsible for placing them. A BRAT volunteer will be able to evaluate the basenjis before the purchase is completed. This rescue will likely occur in the next week to ten days.

We have a common love of our breed, and together we will be able to remove many Basenjis from a horrible life in a mill.

I have a record of success in rescuing groups, though none this big. If this rescue is to be done, we would need foster homes or kennel space in addition to our BRAT foster homes. I can't fill every available BRAT foster home if it would result in BRAT having to turn away other basenjis needing our help this spring.

In responding, please type your state and what you can help with (transport, fostering, coordination, home visits for adopters, adoption) in the subject line. You may receive a response from someone other than me, but we will respond to you. Joining BRAT is optional: http://www.basenjirescue.org/joinbrat.htm

Thank you for any assistance you are able to provide to this rescue effort! Permission granted to share with all basenji lists.

A Yahoo list has been set up to expediate communication.
Group name: resqsdbasenjis
Group home page: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/resqsdbasenjis

Vegas

03-19-2008, 07:51 PM

I EMPHATICALLY encourage any of you that can to please help foster these basenjis. This rescue will be taking place as soon as next wednesday. Talk to your significant others about becoming a foster. If you do not already belong to BRAT, please join. It is a free membership, and in becoming a member early you enable the organization to complete all screenings (ie. make certain that you aren't another puppymiller), and utilize your help as soon as you can provide it.

tanza

03-19-2008, 08:50 PM

Is this the breeder that listed the entire lot of them on puppyfind.com?

DiegosMom

03-19-2008, 09:50 PM

tanza- i have no clue.. I just cross-posted this from the BRAT-CHAT list.. i just looked at puppyfind and i would assume that its the same people..

sharronhurlbut

03-19-2008, 11:27 PM

I do believe it is that breeder you were refering to.
Besides fosters, *which we so badly need* we need folks to help transport.
Course, $$ also, but mostly we need a place to put these dogs so we can get them eval and vetted.
Some of the bitches are already breed.

MacPack

03-20-2008, 02:12 AM

Where to send money? BRAT? Or is someone else doing the purchase who needs money? We are a long way off to try and foster, and it would have to be a good fit with my 3 as we have a tiny house, but I can spare a few weeks of lunch money for a good cause like this!
Anne

sharronhurlbut

03-20-2008, 04:07 AM

I don't know if they are putting a seperate fund up, but I will ask and get back to everyone.

sharronhurlbut

03-20-2008, 04:30 AM

Please send any donations to
Debbi Johnson, Treasurer BRAT
7255 Jermyn Cove
Germantown TN 38138-8780
For the SD Puppymill dogs
It will go into a fund to be used only for the care, transport and vetting of these dogs and the puppies the pg bitches will have.

Sweetpeaelf

03-20-2008, 05:48 PM

I live in socal. Is BRAT looking for foster homes close to SD only? Do they ship via plane if you are far away?

Vegas

03-20-2008, 06:18 PM

I live in socal. Is BRAT looking for foster homes close to SD only? Do they ship via plane if you are far away?

Brat needs help in SoCal too, I believe. There was just a large mill bust in Arizona. I'm not certain if they got any basenjis from there or not.

Ninabeana26

03-20-2008, 06:35 PM

I live in Florida otherwise I really would love to take in one of the puppies :( Keep us updated & I will be sure to send a donation this weekend! Also, if any head to the Florida area let me know!

Sweetpeaelf

03-20-2008, 08:14 PM

tanza

03-20-2008, 08:47 PM

I went to the BRAT website and signed up to help foster. We'll see what happens next. My husbands not to keen about us fostering, since we just added a new puppy (Piper) to our family. I dont think having one more basenji in the house would be a problem, especially since we dont have children.

You might want to talk to other that have fostered in this situation... these are usually NOT socialized dogs, many time certainly not house trained. Not used to human contact..... And really if the whole family doesn't buy into the fostering it is not a good idea to do it.

Rivermoon

03-20-2008, 08:59 PM

I hope they can find enough foster homes, those poor dogs. I'm in So Cal AND at my legal dog limit, but will send a donation to help.

sharronhurlbut

03-20-2008, 11:23 PM

Right now they are trying to set up foster homes and BUR runs to get the dogs moved.
I really don't know where they are going, but I have raised my hand to help bring some to Wa state, if they need it.
I do believe Ca can be arranged as well, but really, we need to get them fostered and vetted first.
I don't know as I have not ever had a pg basenji, but I would think they woudn't let them fly...
Could be totally wrong. As I say, I am not up on that part re dogs, pregnant and flying

sharronhurlbut

03-21-2008, 12:41 AM

ok correction.
There are only TWO pregnant bitches right now; and most of the dogs were born 2000-2007, with one mom that has 5, 1 week old pups. So there you have it.
Sorry I posted the incorrect info.

sharronhurlbut

03-25-2008, 05:43 PM

As I understand it, all the dogs are now in BRAT's hands and on their way to their new foster homes.

MacPack

03-26-2008, 01:48 AM

Hooray! So glad that BRAT bought them,that will give those dogs a chance at a wonderful life, and keep many more out of pet stores. I hate puppy mills.

Anne in Tampa

sharronhurlbut

03-26-2008, 02:01 AM

I am hoping to have good happy ending stories soon.
I love good news!

sharronhurlbut

03-26-2008, 07:33 PM

Post from one of the gals who has one of the SD dogs.
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Hi, everybody,

Thought you might like a progress report from someone who has interacted with the SD group firsthand. We met the truck in Des Moines yesterday. What a group! All those basenji eyes on us! They seemed like a sweet, responsive, good looking bunch at first glance. Closer examination suggests that they're very scared, very boney and pretty dirty. Most were fairly scrawny and their coats are a little dry.

We took our foster boy over into the grass which seemed to be an amazing sensation to him and quite unfamiliar.

At home, I am guessing he is like most of the SD group is likely to be: overwhelmed, frightened of us, unfamiliar with a house, or furniture or movements around him. He is very sweet, though, and will approach us if we're sitting on the floor. He will let us pet him just a little if we're very calm and still and he seems to be deciding that is a pleasant sensation. He seems very comfortable with our two dogs. Fiona has tried to play with him a couple of times, but he doesn't get it.

If it is helpful, this is what we're doing right now at the very beginning of his time with us to help him through this very stressful transition:

1. Talking to him ALL the time (in soothing voices) as we're doing other things.
2. Sitting on the floor a lot and letting him approach us.
3. Playing quiet music in the house.
4. Not letting visitors come by yet.
5. Taking him outside every hour or so (when we're home and awake). He will sniff around and go to the bathroom in the yard every time we take him out, so we want him to get the feel of doing this outside.
6. Making sure he has some crate time so that he can rest (he is not likely to relax right now while he is out in the house).
7. Going about our business so that he doesn't feel the pressure of being the center of attention and he feels like we are in charge and he can trust us.
8. Not taking him on a walk yet - he has never been on a leash and he has extremely underdeveloped muscles from sitting in a cage all of his life. We're starting with letting him just walk around in the yard.
9. Not giving him a bath. He needs one badly, but this is stressful even for a well adjusted basenji, so we're going to have to wait a little while. We got some "dog bath wipes" at Petco which have helped a little.
10. Putting a collar on him right away so that he can wear a tag that has our phone number on it. He has no other ID yet and this would be his only hope of being returned to us and to BRAT right now.

He is a fine little dog, though, and trying to be trusting. Best wishes to all of those who get involved with the rest of the SD group!

Lindy
(& Ivy & Fiona & the as-yet-unnamed SD foster boy)

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Vegas

03-26-2008, 08:23 PM

The remainder made it to Mattoon today. As Sharron said, two females are definitely prego; however, two more could possibly be.

Out of the 24, only two of them were really shy, and only one of them nipped. None of them really attempted to bite, but one of the males we did not handle because he was acting so fearful.

I'd bet that all of them have worms (tape, round, etc).

Almost all of them are in fairly sorry shape with sores, skinny/boney, and poor nutritional health.

There is one litter of 5, and they have a real sweet-heart of a mama. She didn't like us handling her pups, and she made it known by aggressively licking our hands when we did handle them. The females that are/might be pregnant appear to be in better health than the others.

The stud is a big proud tri, and he seems friendly also.

There were probably 4 tris under 1 year old. There is one very skinny younger brindle. There are a whole bunch of red/whites.

None of the prego ones look very prego except for one. I do not know when they can be expected to start whelping.

Overall, I really think that most of these dogs will take to new "pet" lives very well, and with much appreciation. I'd say at least 80% of them really appeared to crave some human attention.

On a last note, there's a little 7mo old male tri, that would barroo at me every time I walked by his cage. He was play bowing, and almost even acting ticked off that he was being ignored. I can't help but wonder if somebody at the mill hadn't been taking care of him as a pet, because he definitely seems like he's had some extra lovin' that he's missing.

That's it for now. When I have get my pics, I'll post them here.

Vegas

nala121498

03-26-2008, 08:32 PM

My heart goes out to all of those poor pups. Many ((hugs)) to you and all who have gone above and beyond to help them.

sharronhurlbut

03-26-2008, 09:01 PM

Thanks for this post. I am sorry more are pg than reported...sigh.
Breaks my heart they are is such rough shape, but its it wonderful they will be taken care of, fixed and rehomed to humans who will be their slaves.
Hugs and love to everyone who has worked to make this so...

Vegas

03-26-2008, 09:41 PM

Thanks for this post. I am sorry more are pg than reported...sigh...

Well, it's just an semi-educated guess based on their appearances. It may or may not prove to be correct. We got the vet there today though, so everybody will get weighed, and then we should be able to more easily monitor the suspect females.

I wonder if the make doggie prego test kits?:o

tanza

03-26-2008, 10:23 PM

Well, it's just an semi-educated guess based on their appearances. It may or may not prove to be correct. We got the vet there today though, so everybody will get weighed, and then we should be able to more easily monitor the suspect females.

I wonder if the make doggie prego test kits?:o

Breeders sure wish they did...... but the answer is no... they don't

sharronhurlbut

03-27-2008, 12:13 AM

How long will it take to tell if the dogs are pregnant?

tanza

03-27-2008, 03:44 AM

How long will it take to tell if the dogs are pregnant?

They can do ultrasound at 21 days.....

sharronhurlbut

03-27-2008, 03:49 AM

That will show how many pups and how far along they are yes?
Not having done any breeding, this is all new to me.
Thanks Pat for the info

tanza

03-27-2008, 03:55 AM

That will show how many pups and how far along they are yes?
Not having done any breeding, this is all new to me.
Thanks Pat for the info

Depending on how good the person is at doing ultrasound they can tell about how many... usually pretty close... exactly how far along... not really... unless a Vet that is really up on doing/reading ultrasounds..... also vets can palpate bitches... and at least know if they are in whelp...

Vegas

03-27-2008, 02:58 PM

The vet says that one is prego, and ready to go, and two others might be pregnant.

I went back last night, and helped feed, and clean kennels. All of the dogs had a bath except for two. A brindle female was being extremely fearful, and one of the males was about the same. We'll see if they warm up today, and when/if they do, they will get their baths too.

Those 4 seven-month old tris are soooo cute.

sharronhurlbut

03-27-2008, 05:36 PM

I know how busy you all are, but I would love to see some photos when you get them.
Hugs and hugs for doing this.
Are you keeping one?

YodelDogs

03-27-2008, 06:01 PM

Kudos to those involved for removing all these dogs from the endless breeding cycle of puppy mills. I am sending positive vibes that most will be adoptable.

Will the females who are determined to be in very early stages of pregnancy be spayed immediately?

sharronhurlbut

03-27-2008, 06:38 PM

That I do not know.

Vegas

03-27-2008, 07:22 PM

I know how busy you all are, but I would love to see some photos when you get them.
Hugs and hugs for doing this.
Are you keeping one?

Sharron, I'm having problems with my camera/computer, or I would already have them up!

I'm working on it though...promise.;)

sharronhurlbut

03-28-2008, 12:14 AM

I know how busy you are.
I can't tell you all how much I admire you all dropping your lives to help these dogs.
YOU ALL ROCK!

wizard

03-28-2008, 02:17 PM

Big THANKS to all the people involved in rescuing these pups - the thought of what might have happened is just too scary to contemplate.

I wish I could help with fostering (but I'm leaving for Europe in a few weeks) especially since I could just picture them needing love and care.

ChristyRutherford

03-28-2008, 02:37 PM

I went to see the remaining SD dogs yesterday and help get two to Suzanne in Mi for fostering.
The dogs broke my heart but also made me happy to know that their "good life" is getting ready to start.
I took Zena and Zora from Mattoon back to Indiana and they are just sweethearts.
I have never seen such a skinny girl as Zena, I just wanted to keep her and feed and love on her. They were both shy, scared, and a bit nervous- as can be expected.
I think both will make wonderful turnarounds and just flourish. They did enjoy being loved on once they got used to it a bit, so there is tons of hope for these two girls.
Thanks to Suzanne Sarlls for taking these sweet girls and Liz for her amazing organization abilities :)
It was great to be part of getting these dogs to the good life.

sharronhurlbut

03-28-2008, 04:17 PM

Christy, do send photos when you can.
How old are these 2 girls?
Are they the pg ones?
Sharron

Vegas

03-28-2008, 04:24 PM

Is Zena the brindle girl? She was one of the toughest, I believe. That poor girl was soooo scared.

She would not be one of the prego chicas.

sharronhurlbut

03-28-2008, 04:59 PM

Toughest as it damaged, scared?
Thanks so much for all you folks have done for these b's.

Vegas

03-28-2008, 05:56 PM

She was one of the toughest to handle.

sharronhurlbut

03-28-2008, 06:00 PM

Its good she has a kind basenji smart home to go to then.
She will figure out quickly that people and being inside is a good thing.

ChristyRutherford

03-28-2008, 09:44 PM

No, these 2 girls are not preggo. One had had puppies awhile ago.
Zena was one of the brindles, but not the fear biter, but looked very simila- sisters? She was the thinnest dog I have ever seen. I think she weighed in at 14lbs. But had such a kind sweet face and hopeful eyes. (*It is such a good thing Liz did not tell me to just keep her, i would not have been able to say no)
Both girls were very sweet and relaxed after holding them for awhile. Zena even sniffed and licked my cheek, which is a great sign.
I cant wait to see how they turn out.
It was heartbreaking, but also so inspiring. So many people coming together to help get these dogs to good homes. I keep thinking that in a short while these dogs will be so happy and healthy and loved and get to enjoy being spoiled and loved on.--get to enjoy being dogs.
Both girls will be fostered by a wonderful home.

sharronhurlbut

03-28-2008, 09:56 PM

Thanks so much for the post.
I am so proud to be a member of the BRAT family.

ChristyRutherford

03-29-2008, 02:56 PM

Thanks so much for the post.
I am so proud to be a member of the BRAT family.
Aren't you!? Me too.
I just love being a part of such a great group, even if I am only a very small part. Makes me feel like I am part of something "bigger".
I cant do alot, but I do what I can. I cant really foster, but I like to drive and enjoy "my dogs" for the few hours I have them.
To any one wanting to get envolved---do. Even if you dont think you can do a whole lot, do what you can. It really makes a huge difference in the lives of these dogs (both from the PMs and regular ones) and in the lives of the very excited people that are waiting to adopt a special BRAT.

ssarlls73

03-30-2008, 01:32 AM

I am fostering Zena and Zora. Christie helped me get them from Liz to MI on Thursday. They are doing well. They are scared, but eating well and seem to understand that the papers are for going potty. They've even begun chewing on a few toys and enjoying a couple of treats. We had to get them new collars as the metal was causing a rash to Zena's neck. They both have pretty new pink collars and new Fido Fleece coats. They have VERY thing fur and dry skin. They are so precious. We managed to get a few pix too today. I'll make them a dogster page too. We are going to the vet on the 5th to see how they are and to do a pre-op for getting them both spayed. Maybe Zora will have put on some weight by then!

Thanks for all the support. Christie, you're wonderful! Thanks for your help in the transport.

dash

03-30-2008, 02:53 PM

We have Susie the r/w 7 mo old female. She is an absolute doll. Eating great and full of energy. She has been going potty outside very well. She slept with my son last night and he adores her. He is not going to want to let her go. Her spay is scheduled for the 10th so we will get that taken care of. I have a question for those of you who have intact females. She is spotting a little blood. Do I need to do anything? Is she going into a heat cycle? Is it ok to spay her now?

She is soft as silk and eating up all the attention. She will adapt to spoiled life very well. She loves playing with toys and has started to gut all the ones that are still ungutted from Dash. We are trying to get her used to the doggie door so she can go in and out at her will while we are at work. Our neighbors beagle pup spends most of her day here as well so she will have plenty of playmates. Liz did a perfect job matching this girl to us for a foster.

lvoss

03-30-2008, 03:00 PM

If she is spotting blood, then yes she is probably coming into season. Some vets will do a spay when the dog is in season and some won't. It is a more complicated procedure when they are in season because everything is engorged with blood.

dash

03-31-2008, 12:21 AM

here is a pic of our foster.

sharronhurlbut

03-31-2008, 12:35 AM

What a cutie...how is she doing? Sounds like she is in heat...

tanza

03-31-2008, 01:13 AM

here is a pic of our foster.

What a doll... and I would agree, she most likely is coming in season... and most of the Vets I know will not spay until it is over.... as Lisa points out, it is a much tougher surgery for both the Vet and the bitch....

nala121498

03-31-2008, 01:18 AM

OMG! too cute!

Quercus

03-31-2008, 01:58 AM

ssarlls73

03-31-2008, 01:27 PM

Zora is the brindle girl and yes, she is very scared, but is beginning to come up an smell hands, legs, hair. She enjoys milk bones and treats. She also enjoys fish oil. Zena is the one that recently had pups (8 weeks ago or so). She is coming around, but slowly. They are both great about going potty on the papers. They HATE the leash, but we'll work on that later. It seems that it'll be a long road, but they'll get there in time. We're patient and willing. They are so adorable. I'll post pix soon.

ssarlls73

03-31-2008, 01:29 PM

Susie is soo soo cute! I'm so happy she is doing so well.

ChristyRutherford

03-31-2008, 02:18 PM

ChristyRutherford

03-31-2008, 02:20 PM

dash

03-31-2008, 02:37 PM

What an adorable face!!!!!

I would definitely wait to spay her unless you must because of having an intact dog. It is certainly a more dangerous surgery when they are pregnant or in heat because of how much more blood is in and flowing to the uterus.

Well...our dogs are not intact but my neighbors American Eskimo is. They assured me he would only be out to go potty and then back inside unless they are watching him. Susie hasn't quite figured out the doggie door so I am hopeful she will stay inside. I will call the vets office.

sharronhurlbut

03-31-2008, 04:04 PM

The breeders on the forum can help you with any/all the issues that you have questions on, re your girl coming into season.
Hugs dear.
I sure don't envy you.

sharronhurlbut

03-31-2008, 04:10 PM

Have any of the breeders on this list used Lasers re spay surgery?
I understand that cuts down on blood loss a great deal..but have never had it used on one of my dogs.

ssarlls73

03-31-2008, 05:02 PM

Zena and Zora both have their dogster pages up. You can check them out through the following links.
http://www.dogster.com/dogs/763125
http://www.dogster.com/dogs/763142

Quercus

03-31-2008, 05:33 PM

Wow! I am amazed that you got coats on those girls. Bet they have never worn clothes before! Thanks for sharing pics. And thanks for sharing your home with them :)

tanza

03-31-2008, 06:01 PM

Yes, thanks for sharing your home.... and I agree with Andrea.. I am so surprised that you were able to get coats on them... Way to go... and Kudos...

Duke

03-31-2008, 06:05 PM

Zena and Zora both have their dogster pages up. You can check them out through the following links.
http://www.dogster.com/dogs/763125
http://www.dogster.com/dogs/763142
I'm so happy for these two. They are so cute and precious and I'm so glad they are free - thanks to you, Suzanne. They look so adorable in their pretty coats. Thanks to you all for giving the rescues a chance for a happy life. :)

lvoss

03-31-2008, 10:18 PM

Have any of the breeders on this list used Lasers re spay surgery?
I understand that cuts down on blood loss a great deal..but have never had it used on one of my dogs.
I have not used it, my vet does not offer it at this time. It is supposed to be much better because it cauterizes as it cuts so that there is much less blood loss. It is also more expensive because of the expense of the equipment and you may have to search around for a vet that offers it.

sharronhurlbut

03-31-2008, 10:20 PM

I wonder if my vet or someone in my area does.
I will have to ask around.
Just to have the info on hand.

sharronhurlbut

04-01-2008, 03:09 AM

To My Foster Parent

There I sat, alone and afraid,
You got a call and came right to my aid.
You bundled me up with blankets and love.
And, when I needed it most, you gave me a hug.
I learned that the world was not all that scary and cold.
That sometimes there is someone to have and to hold.
You taught me what love is, you helped me to mend.
You loved me and healed me and became my first friend.
And just when I thought you'd done all you do,
There came along not one new lesson, but two.
First you said, "Sweetheart, you're ready to go.
I've done all I can, and you've learned all I know."
Then you bundled me up with a blanket and kiss.
Along came a new family, they even have kids!
They took me to their home, forever to stay.
At first I thought you sent me away.
Then that second lesson became perfectly clear.
No matter how far, you will always be near.
And so, Foster Mom or Dad, you know I've moved on.
I have a new home, with toys and a lawn.
But I'll never forget what I learned that first day.
You never really give your fosters away.
You gave me these thoughts to remember you by.
We may never meet again, and now I know why.
You'll remember I lived with you for a time.
I may not be yours, but you'll always be mine.

For the love of the animals for whom I’ve dedicated my life,
Angela Portera
New Orleans, LA

BasenjiByTheBay

04-01-2008, 03:24 AM

OMG - they're just beautiful - all 3 of them. If Fiji wasn't so new to us, I would take (especially Zora - her face just grabs me) in a heartbeat. Of course, I promised Karen at Medfly rescue I would be back there when I was ready to expand the family.

Of course, my hsuband is still in the "people have TWO basenjis?!" stage :p even htough he loves our girl already.

MacPack

04-01-2008, 03:56 AM

She is so pretty! Dare I predict a "long term foster" (like our Eddie, going on 6 years now...)
Anne

ssarlls73

04-03-2008, 02:04 AM

That poem was so beautiful. I'm in tears! I am in love with both of my foster girls. AND today we made a breakthrough...I brought the girls into the living room and sat in the recliner with them for a bit. Twister, my youngest male basenji, jumped up too and sat with us for only about 1 minute. Hunter, my oldest basenji boy, sat on the couch ignoring us. I wish I could keep them both, and yes, Zora has a face that captures the soul. However, Zena has these beautiful big doe eyes that are just adorable. She is a little more outgoing than Zora, but they are both starting to show signs of being all basenji. They have started helping with the laundry...they like it clean or dirty! :) They like to shred and eat newspaper. They pulled my leather coat down and chewed it up today - no I didn't get mad. I left it there and shouldn't have! Oh well, it isn't the first time a dog has chewed up something I loved. They are consistant with the paper training. This is the hardest part of the rehab for me - potty training. Now that we have them consistantly going on the paper, now what? The socializing is going well and they seem to be playful. They are showing signs of trust more and more daily. They don't mind the cat either. They all sleep in the same room together. I don't think they will or should go to home with kids only because they are so shy and skiddish. Hopefully that'll change. Anyhow, thanks for letting me rattle on. Any advice is appreciated and welcomed!

ssarlls73

04-03-2008, 02:05 AM

PS: I have a friend interested in one of the girls, so if I can convince my hubby to let me adopt the other, that'd be awesome. BUT...with 3 of our own, these 2 foster girls and another foster we'll have until this time next year (or less time hopefully), I doubt he'll agree.

sharronhurlbut

04-03-2008, 02:31 AM

We tell folks to take new b's out to "go" ever 2 hr with a "special" treat in your pocket..cheese, nuked hot dogs, and when the dogs "go" then the praise and treats come down!
B's are smart, and treats work on most of them...but I have not had a pm basenji, so am only sharing what I know.

ssarlls73

04-03-2008, 11:45 AM

Well, that sounds great. I just found that they like cheese. They didn't care for the Zukes treats and milkbones are too big and not an exciting enough treat. I'll start trying that this weekend. I wanted to make sure they were at least paper trained as much as possible "just in case".

Thanks.

ssarlls73

04-10-2008, 02:46 AM

Well, I think the girls will be up on the BRAT site soon for adoption. Wish us luck. They get spayed next week!!!!

dhpumphrey

04-14-2008, 12:45 AM

My wife and I would like to adopt one of the SD basenjis. We found our basenji, Nubie, on the BRAT website last August. We want adopt a female playmate for him because our other dogs just can't keep up. We can be flexible about the age of the new puppy. What do we need to do?

sharronhurlbut

04-14-2008, 12:56 AM

Please go to the BRAT Site
http://www.basenjirescue.org
and post that you would like to adopt a SD basenji.
I do think there are some who are needing placement, but I am not totally sure..
been out of town last week and still trying to catch up.
Do let us know how it goes for you and your family.
Thank you for thinking rescue for your next companion animal.

BasenjiByTheBay

05-21-2008, 01:56 AM

Just wondering ... whatever happened to all those basenjis that were rescued? Have they found homes? Are they in foster care?

Can you tell we have discovered the truth in the saying that B's are like potato chips...and are thinking about having one more?:)

sharronhurlbut

05-21-2008, 02:17 AM

I believe all the b's are in foster care or rehomed.
I don't think they had to put any of them down, but there were some of these b's that had "issues".
So, I will check and get back to you.
THANK you for asking...and yes, they are addictive!
Just like chips.

BasenjiByTheBay

05-21-2008, 04:09 AM

Thanks, Sharon. We will talk to Karen at Medfly when we're ready but with all those B's being rescued I do wonder if some of them still need homes.

ssarlls73

05-21-2008, 02:56 PM

Zena and Zora have been with us since April. They are wonderful fosters. They've made tons of progress in health and socialization with other dogs and us. Zora jumped in my lap for the first time last weekend. Best of all, they have found a new forever home TOGETHER! They go to their new mom on June 14th. We couldn't be happier for all of them. Their new mom is so nice and patient. They are i for the high life! Another reason to love being involved with BRAT - happy endings! :D

Suzanne Hartwell
Pampered Pooch Resort
Sherwood, MI
www.pamperedpoochresort.com

BasenjiByTheBay

05-21-2008, 03:03 PM

Awww, happy endigs are the best.

So, that's two happy B's...where are the other 26? :rolleyes:

(Sharron, didn't mean to spell your name wrong in my previous post.)

Ninabeana26

05-21-2008, 04:13 PM

That is great news to hear! :)

ssarlls73

05-21-2008, 06:11 PM

Don't know about the others, but I am pretty sure they are either rehomed or in wonderful foster homes.

Suzanne Sarlls-Hartwell
MI

sharronhurlbut

05-21-2008, 10:13 PM

Yes, your correct, all are placed or in foster homes.
HOWEVER, if any of you are wanting to add to your homes, this is the info I received from BRAT re these b's.
Liz wrote.
There are both m//fe available and a variety of ages but most are 4 or less.

Let me know what the person is wanting and if they have completed a BRAT application.

Thanks!
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So, again *shameless plug* if you want to be considered for one of these young basenjis, please go to
http://www.basenjirescue.org
and fill out an on line adoption form.
Its not first come first serve, but more like a doggie dating service, matching the right home with the right dog.
Course, they have been vetted, fixed and you will have an evaluation report from the foster home.
Sorry this is so long, but as you can tell, I want all these b's to find their forever homes, and wanted to share this info with you all.

BasenjiByTheBay

05-22-2008, 02:55 PM

Thanks, Sharron, great to hear they have all been placed. It will probably be a couple of months before we're ready to add one more. We'll see who Karen at Medfly has ready, and then check with BRAT as well. What great work all those (and you) folks do with these pups!

ssarlls73

05-22-2008, 03:15 PM

I tried to get my hubby to let me keep Zena and Zora, but he put his foot down and said "fosters only"....I guess that's ok since we'll be helping more than just these 2 girls, but eventually I'll widdle him down for more 'senji's in the pack. ;)

sharronhurlbut

05-22-2008, 10:29 PM

Medfly does a great job rehoming b's.
I hope you can find one with them, and if not, BRAT is always a good place to check.
In my mind, any rescue group you all deal with, well, you help them and save a b.
Hugs for thinking rescue for your next companion animal.
Oh, don't forget to contact breeders you like who might have a basenji who didn't work out for show, or they need to retire and get into a forever home.
There are a lot of lovely b's out there.
Just do your homework...

sharronhurlbut

05-31-2008, 11:30 PM

I posted a new thread re 2 of these b's who are having issues in their foster home and need help.
I will share it with you all.
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2- 3 yr old b's need fosters/homes, from pm bust

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This is a pair of the b's who were taken from the puppymill that closed.
We really need a smart basenji home to foster and or adopt.
Sharron
I imagine they will be open to be moved to any near by states.

Wilma (brindle) and Wanda (red and white), both three years old and from the SD group, are currently being fostered in central LA. They are very afraid of men and not doing well in their current foster home. If anyone in the southern states, TN or AR would be willing and able to foster them both together, please notify me.

I would like to place them in a foster-to-adopt home if available.

If you do not live in the area listed but can help with transportation to your location I will consider moving them out of the area.

If you are traveling through LA and would not mind a couple furry passengers, let me know. They ride well in crates.

Liz Newton, IL/posted by Sharron Hurlbut
You will need to have a current BRAT ap on file
http://www.basenjirescue.org
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BRAT, basenji rescue
Evergreen basenji club
Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue