Oh, what a sweetie. He looks like such a lovely dog, especially by what is mentioned about him. It kills me when these animals are 'disposed of'. Would a couple get rid of a child because they have to work? In my animal loving world, it's no different for me. Pets are family, not a commodity. Okay, will get off my soapbox now.
Basenji of the Week (21-28 Jan 08) Nicki in Louisiana
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And I agree also Sharron.. but regardless once his people leave and he is "alone" even with people around, it is really hard. My Mickii's dam, Sadie was returned to her breeder at age 12 cause "she's old and takes up too much time"… huh?? what sleeping?... and while she knew her breeders well as she traveled with them when they showed her, she was very, very sad... she did find a forever home with a person that caters to elder displaced dogs.. and lived another 2 years....
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And I agree also Sharron.. but regardless once his people leave and he is "alone" even with people around, it is really hard. My Mickii's dam, Sadie was returned to her breeder at age 12 cause "she's old and takes up too much time"… huh?? what sleeping?... and while she knew her breeders well as she traveled with them when they showed her, she was very, very sad... she did find a forever home with a person that caters to elder displaced dogs.. and lived another 2 years....
That is horrible. I hate it when people want to get rid of their animals for such trivial reasons. They really become part of the family, and to just ditch them like they don't matter is so sad. They don't understand and it's not fair. I was talking to Karen from Medfly, and she said that so many people, some breeders even, drive out to a deserted area and leave their dogs when they become too much of a hassle. I just can't believe people are like this. The people who owned the girl I am about to adopt wanted to just open the gate and let her go. I am so glad people are willing to step in and save them.
This boy is really adorable, and he shouldn't have much trouble finding a home. He looks so sweet.
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Dont you think it is better for them to find a home ,though, that has time for them,,,,,,,Im not sure I could let my babies go but if they are going to be kenneled for long periods of time I would think a home environment is much better. I just know that sometimes lives change and the right thing to do may not always be the easiest. Just another perspective.
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Dont you think it is better for them to find a home ,though, that has time for them,,,,,,,Im not sure I could let my babies go but if they are going to be kenneled for long periods of time I would think a home environment is much better. I just know that sometimes lives change and the right thing to do may not always be the easiest. Just another perspective.
If the fact is they "have" to travel, then yes… if it is a fact that they "want" to travel, then NO... when you get an animal then you get it for life... IMO...
There are many times that "stuff" happens and changes need to be made, but if this was a reason other then that.. then shame on them.... again... IMO -
I don't think anyone believes that weeks/months kenneled is better than finding a new home. It IS a shame that people don't think ahead when they get a pet that is going to live for 10 - 17 yrs. Are you close to retirement age? Do you think you want to travel when you retire? Are you willing to travel with a pet? If not, then get a gerbil {avg life span 2 - 3 yrs} or maybe even a guinea pig {avg life span 4 - 8 yrs} and they don't seem to mind a new family as much.
People need to THINK before getting pets. Pets are not houseplants.
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Well, seems like people now dump their kids, adult parents, anything who gets to be too much trouble.
Thank heavens, I do believe its not the norm, but still pets are see as something you can get rid of with no guilt.
Shame that has to happen.
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Yes yes yes! Thank goodness for rescue groups !!!!!!!!
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I don't think anyone believes that weeks/months kenneled is better than finding a new home. It IS a shame that people don't think ahead when they get a pet that is going to live for 10 - 17 yrs. Are you close to retirement age? Do you think you want to travel when you retire? Are you willing to travel with a pet? If not, then get a gerbil {avg life span 2 - 3 yrs} or maybe even a guinea pig {avg life span 4 - 8 yrs} and they don't seem to mind a new family as much.
People need to THINK before getting pets. Pets are not houseplants.
Very well put…. thanks!
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It is horrible for me to even think about leaving an animal in a deserted area when you are just tired of them. I can't even watch Animal Planet when they do rescues, it breaks my heart to see animals mistreated. Why do people not think before getting a animal. Thanks God for Brat, and all the other rescue facilities!
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It is horrible for me to even think about leaving an animal in a deserted area when you are just tired of them. I can't even watch Animal Planet when they do rescues, it breaks my heart to see animals mistreated. Why do people not think before getting a animal. Thanks God for Brat, and all the other rescue facilities!
Ever see "Dog Town"? Awesome place, but so sad how they acquire some of the dogs. They check the local dump and often find dogs there, trying to escape the sun by curling up in piles of tires,which of course suffocates them.
Sometimes they find dead dogs that have been shot by their owners, etc.It's just very sad.
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hello everyone! im nicki's nwe owner!
he is very happy here@WBL:
Sorry a little late on this but I want introduce Nicki. I choose him for this weeks Basenji of the week and by coincidence he is BRATs basenji of the week too
Here's Nicki's site: Nicki in Louisiana
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Oh, what a handsome fellow you have.
Kudos!
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hello everyone! im nicki's nwe owner!
he is very happy hereALRIGHT!!!!! Welcome to the site and please keep us updated on Nicki and we need pictures!!!
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So, Nicki has a new home? Yippee! Best wishes to owner and dog.
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Congratulations to you and Nicki! I'm so glad he found a nice home.
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Welcome…and congrats!
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aha thanx guys
so far nicki is doing very well. umm he tends to be a calm, laid-back type ^^ but he plays when he wants to -
We will be delighted to hear more reports as time passes…
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Hi Swiftymist, welcome and congratulations on your new basenji! What part of Fl are you in, we are in the Tampa Bay area, have weekly get-togethers with a bunch of nice basenjis. Private message me if you are in our area and interested in meeting up. and again, hooray for you for rescuing this handsome boy!
Anne
