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.
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.
Thank heavens for rescue and folks who will take these pets in.
Yes yes yes! Thank goodness for rescue groups !!!!!!!!
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!
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!
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.
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
Oh, what a handsome fellow you have.
Kudos!
I expect to hear more stories as time goes on.
hello everyone! im nicki's nwe owner!
ALRIGHT!!!!! Welcome to the site and please keep us updated on Nicki and we need pictures!!!
So, Nicki has a new home? Yippee! Best wishes to owner and dog.
Congratulations to you and Nicki! I'm so glad he found a nice home.
Welcome…and congrats!
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…
Hugs for opening your home to a rescue basenji.
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
Hello MacPack, I would love to meet up with you! I live in the city of Miami.
To talk to me better, my email is: ajteenz@hotmail.com. Email me at any time
@MacPack:
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
