Basenji Rescue

This is good news! Jennifer

I think in all fairness, you should include the link to your post that was made after his second behavioral evaluation, http://www.basenjiforums.com/showthread.php?8816-Need-Home-for-Basenji The behaviorists did not "fail" to rehabilitate him, they gave a recommendation you were unwilling to live with.

Brat will post her on the mix page if you contact them.

Please delete this thread. Even though I scanned up and down the main forum 3 times for a more appropriate section before posting this thread, I just now saw the correct section and will now post to there. Sorry.

Thanks for the update, Debbi. I really hope they stay on top of things and make sure to call BRAT if they ever have a basenji. This shelter's in the national spotlight for some really awful accountability and leadership problems. The less time ANY dog spends in there, the better… unfortunately, a lot of times it means the dogs are being dragged directly to the kill room. =( Anyway, thank you for checking. I hope someone can swoop in to help her soon -- she's a cutie, whatever she is.

Patty, I am so very sorry. Zeba was lucky to have had the life she did with you. This is such a tragic accident, the nightmare we all dread. Hugs to you, you were her hero, you saved her from a dreadful life and gave her a wonderful one.

Can he contact a local vet that he can make a deal with to pick the dog up and hold him? I can't believe a shelter would put a dog to sleep when the owner will be picking the dog up. That makes no sense!

June, Gypsy has been mentioned in the Breed notes in one of the UK dog papers, so hopefully you may get a response thorugh that. I don't recall how she came to be in Rescue. There can't be many Basenjis in Cyprus. Have you been able to discover her breeding?

This group and BRAT are great…everyone wants to do what they can to help these old dogs who fall on hard times. These type of b's just break my heart. Glad to hear this old dear will fall into soft hands.

I have been in contact with Karen and she is actively looking for me as well. So far only young males are available. I appreciate you taking the time in responding! Keeping my hopes up! Kandie

Medfly is a great group. You can also check out BRAT. www.basenjirescue.org Do let us know when you get your next companion.

@sharronhurlbut: Nemo, BRAT will take him, but lets see if the owner will turn him over to BRAT first. Bless your heart for the offer. He's not asking for much, so hopefully there is a good chance of that. I think he just wants the dog off his hands.

I was told he only weighed 10-15 lbs. Perhaps he is a Chi/Terrier mix instead. Jennifer

That was lovely thanks:D They look very relaxed together:D ohh and beautiful scenery too!

^you have a very kind heart!

Thanks Sharron.