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!
Sid Needs a Home
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Super news! We are usually at the DI 'wet' park around sunset, just too hot earlier. We have 2 older tris, and on Sunday and monday nights our friend with a B-mix is usually there too. And of course we have Basenji Sundays at West park!
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i do believe i have seen you at DI before. You live right up the road don't you?
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Thanks, Christy…thanks for sticking in there and trying to make it work. I know you want the very best for him. You have lots of people in the Basenji community that are here for you, and will try to help in any way we can.
I really am a believer that things happen for a reason, and maybe the reason that there was such a strange chain of events that lead to now, was because he was meant to be with you. Please keep us updated
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So the lady from GA called me today but I was not able to speak with her. She left a message inquiring about Sid and wants to talk more about him. I need advice!!! I am torn with what to do now. I think he may have a chance at a good life with older individuals who will shower him with attention but then again I am hesitant that he will not take to anyone else. She is an experienced basenji owner, however she has a husband and I am nervous that Sid will not take to a male. However when he is around males he really acts not differently. I guess now I am torn
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Christy, I think I would just be really honest with her…tell her everything you have gone thru with him, and why you are considering finding him a new home. I would definitely want him to meet them, in their home, with their dogs. I think you will know if it is going to a better situation than what you have to offer him. If it feels not quite right, you will know that too. If she really is a dog person, she will understand that you ONLY want to rehome him if he is going to be happier in the new situation.
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Thank you Andrea. That is actually a really good idea. Well I already told her most of his history, that he has biten, etc. I guess it does really come down to meeting. I wil further investigate before I make any decisions. It won't be happening to soon because she is in GA which is obviously very far away.
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Sorry you all, but I keep thinking about the STRESS this move will cause this basenji.
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This is exactly what I am afraid of. Right now he is by no means stressed, ever. It took quite some time for him to even adjust with my ex and I, I think my mind may be made up..even if I think there are better homes out there for him. For now, he is in great health, on a routine and even though he might not always be the best companion, I know he is probably as happy as he will ever be right here with me
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Christy, I have done rescue for a 100 yrs. I always tell folks when they have a decision to make, error in favor of the dog. If he is happy now, let him be happy. I admire you for taking this boy in. I have had and loved many biting dogs. BUT I kept them. I knew they were suspose to be with me. I think your getting there with your thinking and I wanted to say, yes, your right. Hugs. my unmet friend.
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Christy,
I'd like to say I have nothing but admiration for you. Here you are, with a dog you didn't want, but one that fate tossed into your life and you are standing by him and trying to do right by him. Obviously it had not be easy, but I hope you've found some reward in all of this. -
It seems to me that you and Sid are 'meant for each other' - please give the idea of this new home a lot of consideration before making a decision to let him go.
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I also want to say bravo to you Christy. Your actions for this dog show what a good person you are, personally I think he is luck to have you. I think you are right to keep him and find a friend for him, many people will tell you having 2 is so so so much easier than having one.
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I 'second' what Agile said, you have risen to care for a dog you didn't want, but you are doing the right thing by him. He told you that YOU were the one for him and you listened. Not all dogs, or people, live wild exciting lives; many are quite content to have love, food and shelter and you are supplying all that to him. Hugs to you and Sid.
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Christy, I think keeping Sid is also a loving decision that you are making…
like Anne said, sometimes we compare what is supposed to be the "perfect life" to what we are actually able to offer. If Sid is happy with YOU, and your family.... oh, if only basenjis could talk!There is hope in the fact that the lady from Georgia was still willing to adopt him, even when she knew his history. If you must adopt him out later in life, she is certainly a testimony to the fact that there are people out there willing to accept risk and to love Sid unconditionally.
:)Hugs to you and Sid!
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Whatever happened to Sid?
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Chisty is going to keep Sid.
Debbi
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I am pleased to let everyone know that I did decide to place Sid with the lady from GA. They came and picked him up yesterday afternoon and I am eager to hear of the results in a week or so. In case you all were wondering, she has 3 other basenjis, lives on several acres of land and just recently lost Sid's grandmother. I am happy with my decision and if for any reason he does not work out in their home I will take him back gladly. Wish him the best of luck!! The poor guy has been through a lot
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Hope that it becomes his forever home…. and I am sure you did what was best for Sid and yourself. Fingers crossed that it all works out! Good to know that it is a Basenji savy home with links to Sid's pedigree family.
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They drove all the way from Georgia to get him, I live in South Florida. If that is not commitment then I don't know what is. They know every bit of his history and assure me that he will never be put to sleep and are very convinced that they will have him forever, which gratifies me to the fullest extent
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Christy I know you really struggled with this decision. I hope that everything works out great with Sid and the people from GA - it sounds like they are a great fit.
