Basenjis on Craigslist

[Patty M]

A new posting for a tri-color basenji on Seattle's Craig's List:
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/pet/1742229442.html

He's 11 years old, and the ad states purchased from a breeder in Yelm

[sharronhurlbut]

Oh, 11 yr old..sigh. I will try to get in touch with them.
Sigh.
WHAT is wrong with these people??

[tanza]

Hard to believe that after 11yrs that they would consider giving this boy up… just because their "life/schedules" are changing... sigh....

I can understand that sometimes circumstances change with changing economic conditions, but this doesn't sound like the case here... more like "it is too much trouble"

[sharronhurlbut]

Well, they are teaching their children to do that to themselves when they get old and have "issues"! sigh.
But I do hope they will post back to me.
This poor b needs a home that will make the dog the treasure we all know they are!

[sharronhurlbut]

Ok, touched base with the owner, he thought that it cost to post a b to BRAT. I corrected that and he said if he can't find someone to take this boy, he will list him.
I understand that they are in $$ issues, and the placement fee for this boy would help them.
BUT I told them I would help them if they would let me, and I have to let it go.
If they contact me, I will share.

[agilebasenji]

@sharronhurlbut:

Ok, touched base with the owner, he thought that it cost to post a b to BRAT. I corrected that and he said if he can't find someone to take this boy, he will list him.
I understand that they are in $$ issues, and the placement fee for this boy would help them.
BUT I told them I would help them if they would let me, and I have to let it go.
If they contact me, I will share.

How very, very sad. With the economy like it is, there are so many homeless pets. Wouldn't it be horrible to be in a situation where $100 would make a world of difference. It is so easy to judge people getting rid of thier pets, but there really are some people out there who don't know what else to do. I adopted our current malinois off CL. The owner was young and perhaps didn't have many resources to pull from, and perhaps he didn't plan things as well as he should have, but he was in tears when he sent "his" dog off with us and she was clearly loved.

[sharronhurlbut]

I do understand that its tough out there. I put out that I am going to do the best I can for the dog. I know owners who have tied the dog outside, never let the dog into the house, fed crap food, and they "love" the dog. I have no doubt they had feelings for the dog they had. I just can't help but judge the quality of life that I give my dogs re what they give theirs. BUT if I can give this dog a better life, then I have done good.
*sorry…folks I have seen folks on tv crying when they clear out the 100 dogs/cats, they let live and breed in a trailer... If you care for your dogs, you care for your dogs.
BUT I want to take the dogs in that need care. So I can only be so judgemental here.

[agilebasenji]

Sharron-
My post was not directed at you, just readers in general. And as for people keeping dogs on a chain outside 24/7, well, that's not any sort of love that I know of (maybe abusive "love"). I just think it's easy for many of us to say "well, I would never give my dog up" and certainly, before Pearl-petual motion the malinois, I would have been the first to say that and refuse to understand something else. But sometimes life is not as we plan. I am fortunate to have a roof over my head, food in my pantry, DH and I both have jobs that bring a little money in, and I even have a little change left over to enter a dogshow once in a while. I am blessed. I am grateful.

I also know that people who dedicate their lives to rescue see many people who "love" their pets, only to dispose of said pets when the pet becomes inconvenient. I would quickly become angry and jaded if I had to deal with those people on a regular basis.

Edited to add:
and actually, Sharron, I didn't think your post sounded very judgemental at all.

[sharronhurlbut]

I was not trying to sound judgemental, and I am glad you read it that way.
I had a divorce 40 yrs ago and didn't have much $$. I moved into a section of town my folks wouldn't visit after dark…but I could have my pets, so it worked for me.
I moved up when I could. Some folks will make the choice to keep pets NO matter what, some will not.
I make that choice, but I know other have other issues.
I just want to help the animals in need..and even if I would like to slap the folks leaving the dogs yes total judgement statement here, I always try to get the dog in hand.
Then I can vent to my friends like you! grin.

[Patty M]

Here's another cutie, in Dallas… doesn't say if its a male or a female, or what the rehoming fee is....

http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/pet/1745317397.html

[Patty M]

There is an adorable 6 year old tri available in Jacksonville Fl. The listing is:

http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/pet/1748036272.html

[Patty M]

And another pup in Atlanta:

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/pas/1748473516.html

Very cute 17 month old basenji, very energetic, fun loving, loves the outdoors and gets along with people, dogs, cats and kids. He is house broken, knows the following commands: sit, shake, leave it, drop it, do your business, stay, get in bed. I love him but I have a very busy lifestyle and want him to go to a very caring family. He is very easy going, he has all his shots and is a pure breed. A rehoming fee of $300

[sharronhurlbut]

Oh, my heavens! I will notify folks in each area.
Sigh.
What is going on..???!!!

[BasenjiByTheBay]

Wow, can't believe so many beautiful basenjis on craigslist. Sending the Jacksonville link to friends in that area who have spent time with ours and know what they'd be getting themselves into.

[Patty M]

Here are two gorgeous girls in NY:

http://albany.craigslist.org/pet/1752178911.html

**"Two female basenjis' all shots rear breed and barkless. would like to keep togther. free to a good home. call (518)238-3934. "
**

[sharronhurlbut]

Thanks I will let the BRAT folks know.

[tanza]

Wow, is that a prong collar the Red&White is wearing in the house? Looks like it, complete with tags…. and they look older????

[sharronhurlbut]

I hate prong collars, they should be outlawed. Poor b's..hopefully, they will find a home where they can be treasured!

[tanza]

@sharronhurlbut:

I hate prong collars, they should be outlawed. Poor b's..hopefully, they will find a home where they can be treasured!

Depends on the situation and who is using them. While I don't use them, I know many that do and you can also get prong covers (rubber tips that fit over the prong ends). But for the "general public" that have no idea how they are or should be used, I totally agree. And for sure it is not something that should be left on unsupervised.

[Basenjimamma]

ah, they are too cute..a brindle and black/white it looks like..I hope BRAT can step in..