OH, I meant to add that BRAT just got another 10 b's into rescue.
I am not sure of the area, and I guess they are in pretty bad shape, as they have to have major vetting done.
So, if your thinking you can foster or adopt, please do try BRAT.
Basenji by the bay: Thanks for letting me know about finding B's on petfinder. I had looked before and the only ones that ever came up were the BRAT ones. Apparently I had put in "small" under size, and once i changed that, i found a few B's. I actually found a really cute tri male in OH. Now if i can just figure out how to get him to SC!!!
I am delighted any b who is in a shelter is adopted by one of these informed folks.
Fingers crossed the boy in Oh is as lucky.
The scary thing about B's on petfinder is uninformed folks adopting them because they're "cute". But since you're a knowledgeable B owner, it'd be a great thing for you to save that pup.
There is a list you can post to of folks that can help foster til you can get there, and sometimes even help transport. We weren't able to find anyone to transport our guy so we put together a chain of family and friends. But if it hadn't been for the BRAT chat list helping us find a woman who would spring him from the shelter and keep him til we could get someone there to pick him up, we might have lost him. Let us know if you need that info.
Warning: rescue is addictive. It's a great feeling to be able to save these little guys while you add to your family.
That is always my fear re b's in shelters..often shelters will try to adopt them out over and over, when they are totally messed up, guess what, they call rescue…
Gee thanks...
Sigh.
We take them, but it would be so much better for the dog not to be given the trama of a non-smart basenji home...
Basenji by the bay: Thanks for letting me know about finding B's on petfinder. I had looked before and the only ones that ever came up were the BRAT ones. Apparently I had put in "small" under size, and once i changed that, i found a few B's. I actually found a really cute tri male in OH. Now if i can just figure out how to get him to SC!!!
Did you figure out how to get this dog? If you are still interested, we are in OH and can help. We are in between fosters but I think we may be getting one of the 10 BRAT recently got.davdaj@yahoo.com
Dash: I never heard back from his foster. We e-mailed a few times and he explained that Beau's problem coming back was an already dominant b in the household. So, i asked what the adoption fee was, was there an application to fill out,etc. etc. so if i could get my husband to drive up with me could we get him…. never heard back from his foster.
I also inquired about a smooth fox terrier at a closer pound (north augusta,SC) to us. The lady e-mailed me back to let me know that he was really good with kids and to fill out an on-line application...did it..... never heard back from her either. You would think with all these doggies at pounds or in foster care that they would be trying a little harder to get these doggies permanent homes. Maybe i'm being a little hard on them, but i'm kind of frustrated. We may just have to wait till we can just go buy a pup this year!
If i could get in touch with Beau's foster in OH, i could definitely use some help getting him transported. if we could get him just a little closer, i'm willing to drive however far to get him. Thanks, Susan
Dash: I never heard back from his foster. We e-mailed a few times and he explained that Beau's problem coming back was an already dominant b in the household. So, i asked what the adoption fee was, was there an application to fill out,etc. etc. so if i could get my husband to drive up with me could we get him…. never heard back from his foster.
I also inquired about a smooth fox terrier at a closer pound (north augusta,SC) to us. The lady e-mailed me back to let me know that he was really good with kids and to fill out an on-line application...did it..... never heard back from her either. You would think with all these doggies at pounds or in foster care that they would be trying a little harder to get these doggies permanent homes. Maybe i'm being a little hard on them, but i'm kind of frustrated. We may just have to wait till we can just go buy a pup this year!
If i could get in touch with Beau's foster in OH, i could definitely use some help getting him transported. if we could get him just a little closer, i'm willing to drive however far to get him. Thanks, Susan
Bummer. Maybe they found a home already or maybe the foster parent decided to keep him. Who knows. Good Luck.
I really do try to get info to folks who have posted in interest in a basenji, even if its not something they want to hear, the dog was not given to rescue, or another home is found.
I so apprecaite all the folks who work to help these b's needing homes.
Hugs.
Bummer it certainly is:( , but don't you think a follow up email or a courtesy call would be nice in cases such as spkight's.
I had the same unwelcoming attitude from our local "Orphans of the Storm" and it really leaves a bad taste in your mouth. I have never called them again about a rescue, stray or feral.
It truly breaks your heart and your trust when you start to love a "maybe pet", then get shut out. I have been told from a respectable, local animal control officer that it is a common practice for some shelters to have a "walk in" want a pet that has been slated for possible adoption, then the walk in offers more $$$ to the shelter, and wham-bam-thank you-ma'am, it's a done deal, you're "maybe pet" is gone to the highest bidder regardless of home, yard, or experience.:mad:
Sharon, I didn't see your post before mine (was cooking dinner in between). Just wanted to clarify, I was NOT including BRAT rescue in my post. I have only dealt with the agency on line, and not in a personal (email-phone) manner.
Oh, ok, I do understand.
I have had shelters call me re getting a basenji into rescue and then not call back when I phone them.
I don't know if they are just overwhelmed or what…but they do imo need someone who calls and says we don't need you...
Laugh..what is for dinner???
Oven roasted Perdue chicken, stuffing, and garden veggies (those not already pureed under the feet of the 2 residential garden marauderers-Ty & Kate).
What do you have planned? I keep running out of ideas:o . Do we need a recipe topic??
Laugh, funny you asked as I let my husband cook or do take out..I am way to busy..laugh..nope, just lazy. You dinner sounds wonderful!
BRAT does has a cookbook they made up for sale.
Lots of good ideas, and tested dinners in it.
I think they still have some more to sell…not too expensive.
http://www.basenjirescue.org
and ask for the cookbook.
If I cooked, I would use it…laugh, but I did give it to some friends who did and they like it.
To make it basenji related, both my b's like take out or homecooking...they are all around eaters!
HAHAHAHA–my b's don't care if it's home cooked or carry out either....food is food...
BTW....the 'extra' man that lives here and takes up room in the bed (according my b's), also does the cooking on an alternating basis He's much better than I am. We try to share the responsibilities. He was raised on a dairy farm in central WI (Hillsboro) with MANY bro and sis. He was a younger sib so "ma" taught him how to cook. After 21 years married I still envy his culinary skills.
Sorry all, back to topic....anyone else have an experience at a shelter/rescue such as spight??
Maybe???
http://www.basenjiforums.com/showthread.php?p=49475#post49475
Cross post about Oatmeal (in rescues)
The OP has a 6 year old and this guy is aggressive with children, it says. Probably not the best match 
Hi all: Thanks for helping me look for basenji's. Unfortunately, i'm going to have to put my search on hold for at least 6 weeks. Tuesday afternoon, my daughter (6yo) slipped and fell in wet grass while playing in the sprinkler at my mom's and broke her clavicle. Ortho guy says NO activity or playing and has to wear sling for 3 weeks. Then, we can take sling off, but still no sports or rough playing for 3 more weeks. I'm afraid if we got doggies right now, she'd be too tempted to play with them and that bone wouldn't heal properly. But, thanks again to all who replied and keep your eyes out for me. We may just end up looking for a puppy since breeding time is right around the corner. Susan
Oh my…..wishes for a speedy recovery
