Miles: A Rescue
-
wrote on 11 Sept 2007, 22:36 last edited by
Was it a county shelter or a private one.
-
wrote on 12 Sept 2007, 00:06 last edited by
-
wrote on 12 Sept 2007, 00:34 last edited by
Thank you for that.
Its sad… -
wrote on 12 Sept 2007, 09:46 last edited by
Awww, sad! Looks like we got Miles just in time!! :) :) :)
Thanks again for all your help! We couldn't have done it without you! -
wrote on 24 Oct 2007, 23:45 last edited by
Bdawg,
Very much enjoyed reading the Story of Miles and his rise from rags to riches, with all sorts of mischief thrown into the mix! My wife and I have been involved with BRAT the last 2.5 years, having fostered 15 rescues, and found wonderful families for each one of the precious pups. We just adopted the 15th rescue, and we know it was meant to be that he be with us, just as it was meant to be for Miles to be with your family.
Every time I look into the eyes of a rescued basenji, I'm reminded of a bible verse from Luke 12:6 which says: "6 Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?" A farthing's value can be compared to how we view the value of a penny or nickel today. Not much value at all. Something whispers to my heart that a caring Supreme Being, seeing His creatures as infinitely more valuable than the values assigned to them by humans, has guided them to us and ultimately to their forever homes.
Our own new B, named Tippy, was sold by an Amish breeder south of Cleveland, OH to a Petland store in Cleveland. He languished in that store for 4 months before he was purchased. After 1 month, the owner planned to take him to a shelter, but was convinced by his brother, who lives in Ft. Washington, MD, to allow him to take Tippy. Again, after 1 month, his brother gave him up to his friend who lives in Prince Frederick, MD, which is 15 minutes north of our home in Southern Maryland.
After 1 week, Tippy's third family in less than 3 months posted a flyer in the local vet hospital advertising a free basenji to a good home who could provide good training.
The vet called us since they knew we were involved with BRAT. We went to get Tippy, and he was the very first basenji rescue in our county ever. After a week of caring for him, my wife, daughter, and I wondered to one another how this beautiful, gentle, playful, mischevious puppy would be given up by three straight families? It was like a diamond in the rough dropped into our laps.
What are the odds that a basenji puppy would end up near our rural hometown in the middle of nowhere in such a manner? It was meant to be!
-
wrote on 25 Oct 2007, 01:48 last edited by
Navyman- great story! :) Gives me chills when things work out like that!! Keep us posted on your progress! And hope to see you at the Mid-Atlantic Basenji Club Christmas party this December!!
-
wrote on 6 Nov 2007, 00:04 last edited by
-
wrote on 6 Nov 2007, 12:28 last edited by
So cute…is it Miles that runs off each time to get his second wind? :D
-
wrote on 6 Nov 2007, 12:30 last edited by
Very cute, they get along so well! Thanks for sharing.
-
wrote on 6 Nov 2007, 18:18 last edited by
Great video. They are so cute together.
-
wrote on 6 Nov 2007, 18:30 last edited by
Cute video they remind me of cats the way they play and use their paws
-
wrote on 8 Nov 2007, 00:56 last edited by
Miles is hilarious. He has so much personality. He's the one who's biting Lexi's tail the whole time- and then rolling on her…lol
-
wrote on 12 Nov 2007, 21:00 last edited by
BDawg that is so incredibly FUNNY to watch!! They remind me SO much of my 2 Bs they are such cookey little creatures :D :D :D
-
wrote on 13 Nov 2007, 01:13 last edited by
-
wrote on 13 Nov 2007, 02:07 last edited by
Those outfits are soooooo adorable! Where did you get them?
Do they sit well when you put the clothes on them? -
wrote on 13 Nov 2007, 02:13 last edited by
My kids pose. Can't you tell?? lol… I couldn't resist the Christmas clothes from Target- they were only $2.50! :)
-
wrote on 13 Nov 2007, 02:17 last edited by
Too cute!!!! I've been looking for Xmas outfits for Tyler and Zoey. I will have to go to Target!!
-
wrote on 13 Nov 2007, 03:12 last edited by
That is an incredible deal, I need to head to Target!
I picked up a Santa and Reindeer outfit last year after Christmas from a petstore for $5.00 each, my idea was to dress up the dogs and use it as our Christmas card this year. I haven't even tried the outfits on them yet!
-
wrote on 13 Nov 2007, 10:42 last edited by
Our Target had Santa, Elf, & Reindeer outfits. We already have a pretty nice Santa outfit for Lexi already (it doubles as a ridiculous coat) so I opted for the Elf & Reindeer. I literally started laughing hysterically in the store when I saw the reindeer one… My kids are such good sports. XOXOX
-
wrote on 13 Nov 2007, 12:31 last edited by
Really REALLY cute!