Family near Indy needing a Basenji !

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  • B

    Well as I said in the welcome thread, I live just west of Indy, and have been wanting a Basenji for a few years, my daughter is finally old enough where it is practical, as well as my schedule will now allow me to invest in one

    I am looking to make a Basenji part of our family and and spoil her or him rotten.;)

    Due to my wife's allergies we must have a purebred, but I am trying to obtain one at a somewhat "reasonable" price if possible. However I really can't put a price on what he would mean to us. so… let me know !!

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  • M

    Please consider www.basenjirescue.org as a resource. So many dogs need homes and they can be of great support to you! I wish you the best.

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  • ChristyRutherfordC

    Are you west of Indy as in Indianapolis IN?
    I am in Lebanon if you are.
    I adopted from BRAT in Nov of O5 and I was very impressed with them as an organization. They made sure that my basenji and I were a good fit and the people are so nice.
    I also ended up with an amazing little boy who I wouldnt trade for anything.
    Check on the BRAT website, I know of one that is available to the right home, but there are usually more that are in the process of being posted. Get your home visit scheduled and let them know you and know what kind of B you are looking for and they may be able to find you one.

    Hurry up and get yours, its almost "dog park" weather:)

    My Squiggy and my sister's Petey love to go to the Eagle creek park. Maybe we will see you there!:)

    Christy Rutherford

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  • B

    @ChristyRutherford:

    Are you west of Indy as in Indianapolis IN?
    I am in Lebanon if you are.
    I adopted from BRAT in Nov of O5 and I was very impressed with them as an organization. They made sure that my basenji and I were a good fit and the people are so nice.
    I also ended up with an amazing little boy who I wouldnt trade for anything.
    Check on the BRAT website, I know of one that is available to the right home, but there are usually more that are in the process of being posted. Get your home visit scheduled and let them know you and know what kind of B you are looking for and they may be able to find you one.

    Hurry up and get yours, its almost "dog park" weather:)

    My Squiggy and my sister's Petey love to go to the Eagle creek park. Maybe we will see you there!:)

    Yes I am just west of Indy, not too far from Lebanon I guess.
    Yes I have already applied and have been intially contacted by BRAT yesterday. I hope to hear back again on the status soon.

    I'll keep you updated, cross your fingers !

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  • V

    Bob, count on BRAT. They'll get you a good one. I promise!

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  • ChristyRutherfordC

    @BasenjiBob:

    Yes I am just west of Indy, not too far from Lebanon I guess.
    Yes I have already applied and have been intially contacted by BRAT yesterday. I hope to hear back again on the status soon.

    I'll keep you updated, cross your fingers !

    I will keep them crossed for you guys!

    Squiggy and I went o Eagle Creek dog park yesterday and although it was a muddy mess he had a blast. Some of the dogs would not chase him (which is his fave game)….So hurry up and get yours so my B can have some competition out there :)

    BRAT really is great, keep us all her updated.

    Christy Rutherford

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  • dmcartyD

    I actually have something (female) that might fit the bill for you - if you have not found anyone by you - let me know.

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  • LillysMom1L

    Hi Bob,
    Have you found a Basenji?
    Rebecca Sloan
    America's Basenji Rescue
    Indianapolis, Indiana

    Life is not measured by the breaths we take

    but by the moments that take our breaths away.

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  • L

    Yeahhhhhhh,,,,,,,,,sounds like you have a prospect!!!!!!

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  • Tayda_LennyT

    Hi Bob,

    Have you found a basenji yet? I just posted this message about 2 basenjis needing homes. They are currently in Michigan..

    http://www.basenjiforums.com/showthread.php?p=25429#post25429

    Kelli is the breeder of my male Lenny, she is great….

    If you are interested I can get the two of you in touch.

    Michelle

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    Michelle

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