Basenji Rescue

I rescued a young Sheltie/Basenji mix many years ago from a Columbus OH shelter for BEAR-Basenji Education and Rescue. She was trouble for the shelter and was kept in a separate area. She loved to lure course and she also would go after balls and bring them back to you! Looked just like a Basenji but with longer fur and her tail was not tightly curled. Dr. Tracy used to joke that we could trim her and get an ILP number from AKC! She found an excellent home. Jennifer

Duke won't be staying in his foster home, so now I'm working on a plan to get him to me.

Our Mickey gets pretty nippy when excited, too, and it was much more of a problem when he had those crazy sharp puppy teeth, but now at 1 yr old he responds pretty quickly to "gentle" and "kisses", "no bite" prompts. But when he gets too worked up I have to just walk away because his first instinct is to mouth & he doesn't seem to know his own strength. Someone mentioned winter activities - I would strongly suggest looking into getting a Varsity Ball (if you google it it should come up) - they are indestructible and big! Def for outdoor only. My guy likes to roll his around and try to stand on it - it's pretty funny. And it's almost the only time you'll hear him growl and bark - he gets so worked up with it that I have to put it away sometimes or else the neighbors will think he's vicious (he sounds it when playing with this thing!). BUT he comes in from outside panting and exhausted, so it's a nice alternative for him. I would caution, though, that bc the ball is really hard, he's knocked it into our rain spouts and caused them to fall down. So just be careful if you have anything outside that could get damaged.

Look here: http://www.basenjiforums.com/showthread.php?14196-X-Basenji-in-France Perhaps can you rescue her with the help of Patty M ! The woman said me that she isn't sociable at all, but we know that the bad character can have sometimes females basenjis … :-D

Thank you Jennifer. It was your post about the June auction that I saw when I was googling looking for rescues who might be going so that I would not bid against them. I joined yahoo and filled out the form to join the rescue group so hopefully that will work out. Thanks again for your time and help.

I would take her in a heartbeat if I had room.. unfortunately I'm pushing my limits with my father already, as I've saved a few cats while living with him again. She sounds like a wonderful dog. I have no doubt that the bites were provoked. Dogs, especially Basenjis, can be very sensitive. If you don't understand that you're dealing with an animal that has feelings too, you're in trouble. I will keep her in my prayers. May she find the best fur-ever home!

I will be travelling to France in January 2013, so if a NA rescue wants to help this dog, Please let me know!

He is now listed on Petfinder by B.E.A.R.-Basenji Education and Rescue in Dayton, OH. Here is his Petfinder page: http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/24697731 Jennifer

hmmmm, looks like the dew claws are removed? i wonder if her breeder could be found.

Reading the story in the first link, I didn't look at the others after that, literally made me nauseous. It's hard to imagine a person could do that to any living creature and I hate the fact that animal abuse laws have not been updated and therefore do not give out as harsh of punishments as they should.

BRAT's OK coordinator is aware of this guy. She said Ft. Sill is about 90 miles from her, she, or someone else, will get him.

If she is a purebred, really poorly bred

First thought was it was a mix, even double checked the post. Highly doubt he's a PB..either way its sad they'd sell (as I'm sure the new owners paid) to a breeder

My dogs are secured in crates or the bedroom (Rotties were okay behind a gate, I'd never trust my basenjis with one) if the door is open. Every time, every single time, for my entire adult life. So yeah, dog bolts, the person failed to secure the dog. Unless some person enters if you don't know it, tree falls on house, burglar comes in, police raid your house by mistake etc… if YOU open a door, YOU are responsible, not the dog.

got another vote