@Tayda_Lenny: LOL - Yep! Moved to Sacramento in March! I've been kind of MIA on the forums - it's been a crazy few months - got married in June (in Michigan) and have changed jobs TWICE since being here! Just changed my sig and location - so now I'm "officially" in California! :) Thanks, i was wondering why someone in Conn was going to foster a found dog in Cali. Is it strange for you with the water being on the wrong side and all? congrats on your new marriage and new jobs

YAY!!!! Terry

The email that I received from the owner said she returned on her own the next day. Like you, I'm worried that if my new basenji escaped, she wouldn't know her way home. :) BTW, did you know that here, in Florida, many of the county animal shelters contact BRAT whenever a basenji is captured? I think it is awesome that BRAT has such credibility within the animal rescue community, and it instills confidence in me that BRAT is thought of so highly….

I heard back from the finder this morning. She says his face looks like Basenji, but his tail is long and straight, not curled. So she thinks he might be a mix. Anyway, she is going to take him in to the vet to check for a microchip, and will hold on to him for the rest of the week. If he isn't claimed, she says she will contact BRAT. Terry

Yes, a dog getting home is always joyous. I just wish Rose Marie would tell us if the mom and puppies were able to bond. Kathy maybe you can find out if everyone is back to normal re dog and pups?

Robyn, aka Yodeldogs, posted the following on Facebook. Does this jar any memories loose with BRAT volunteers on here? The name Effy is unusual and sounded familiar. Years ago, a Basenji whose registered name was Effina Mia, whom I believe was called Effy, went through BRAT. According to Sally's site, Effy is 14 years old. I would have BRAT check their records on placing a dog named Effy a few years back. I am pretty sure she came into rescue with that name. It seems like she may have had an offspring with her.

I volunteer at my local shelter and I am currently training to do behavior evaluations to help relieve some the burden the current budget cuts have out on the staff. Even overworked and underpaid, the staff there IME working with them scan the body and scan with both scanners they have. Does this mean every shelter is this way, no, but I think alot of people paint shelter workers as being kind of lazy about microchips and that is not what I have observed. Most really want the animals to be reclaimed and reunited.

I am glad that he is in a home where he is known and one that can deal with his issues. Do let us know how it goes with his rebonding to you and your family.

Hurray, you have your girl back home with you!

Terry, He is so gorgeous..I am so sorry to hear that he is not home yet.

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Great news indeed…

It is such a happy story. Thanks for sharing this.

good luck finding her. Please keep us posted.

@Nemo: She's a little bruised with some injuries but otherwise okay. Yeah! When that happens they take off scared!

That's great!

It sure can happen to any of us. I am glad this was a happy ending.

Still no word on Rosie?