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  • Love, love, LOVE your story!!

    I too just rescued a pound basenji. He was a complete crap shoot- nothing at all was known about his previous life. We still don't even know how old he is. And we were second on the list. I got really down thinking there's no way anyone would pass him up. Then we got the call that he was available. And my husband was mostly against the whole idea. He thought getting a pound puppy without a history was just asking for trouble… that we should go with one who has been fostered in BRAT that we know isn't going to be hell to deal with. The first night he got snarky with our resident female B and drew blood. I cried thinking, OMG, what have I just done- I brought this little demon into our home- my husband didn't want it, and now my dog-ter isn't having it either. I really had second thoughts. What saved me was that Miles is a TOTAL daddy's boy. He does ANYTHING my husband wants. And he licks him like crazy. Think I get any kisses??? No!! But it's okay. Makes me sooo happy to see how happy he is. And now my little B and him are inseparable. And my hubby just gobbles him up every time he seems him. Makes me melt. They are so cute. Definitely a good decision. Some things just take time. :)

  • What a great story! Especially the 'love you peanut' part! Awesome! Welcome to the forum!

  • hi and welcome. your B is barootiful. your wife sounds like a big sucker like the rest of us…lol. those little wrinkled faces get to you. :)

  • What a great forever-home story, BillyK! Welcome to you and yours!

  • Welcome, and what a great story

  • Welcome to you and your pack! I'll be original and say "what a great story!". Oh wait…not so original, I guess. Ah well. Great story!

  • What a sweet story…they are both beautiful. It sounds like you did your homework and your baby found her forever home. Welcome to the forum!

  • Billy I too LOVED LOVED LOVED the story!!! I especially love the part when you just KNEW the woman would come back with the dog. That's great that you all get along so great.

  • Great story Billy! I got my first basenji Pumpkin (named because she was the color of one) from the Humane Society for $3.00. Of course this was long before the whole spay/neuter thing. Best three dollar investment I ever made. You hardly ever saw basenjis back then, and when I found Abbey 2 years ago I was shocked to learn they also came in black and white!

  • Great story – actually all of the stories. Once you fall in love with a basenji, you'll never look back--and if you do, it will only be to recount the horrible beginning but you will do so with such fondness.

    Laura

  • Got my 1st Basenji a year and a half ago from the pound for $5 (less than lunch that day). Cannot imagine life without her. Funny thing - I don't like dogs ;)

    I love hearing about rescued Basenjis. Thanx for sharing

  • Jenny was intact and we had to have her spayed as part of the adoption, but that matters not to us, it was still well worth the small fee. Luckily we have a vet that does EXCELLENT stitches and there is no discernable scar. :-)

    We have met 3 other basenjis at the dog park, and from what their owners say, Jenny is pretty tolerant, as she puts up with things that most basenjis would not (humping comes to mind) but she is also quick to let a dog with poor manners know that she will not allow pawing or blatant displays of dominance. The dog park is her favorite place to visit, but she always keeps us in her sight, and I like watching from a distance as she scans the horizon for us because when she finds us she runs to us at full speed. Awesome!

  • Welcome to the forum. Great story too. I especially like the description of your other dog "Betty the Sheprador Chowtriever ." That's Funny! My basenji/whippet mix also came from a local shelter. She wasn't there long enough, or perhaps they didn't know much about bs, but they only had her listed as whippet mix. Didn't take long for a dog savy friend of mine to mention the word "basenji." No doubt in my mind, she is basenji and something. I picked her out and my mother paid for her. Best Christmas present I ever got!

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13 Mar 2007, 02:55

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    Whatever she is, she's a little doll. It's nice to know that the displaced pups are finding such good homes.
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    Before you get a puppy… go to the Basenji Club of Canada and Basenji Club of America websites and read up on Fanconi and other heritable diseases. ANY breeder not testing for these disease is NOT someone you should spend your time or money on one of their puppies. Too bad you didn't look 4-5 months ago... there was a lovely litter of Khani's pups up in Drumheller! Best of luck to you!
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    Member Introductions 21 Jun 2010, 14:28
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    Glad you found us..we love photos.. Is she a pet or show b?
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    Member Introductions 16 Jan 2009, 09:24
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    Getting a dog from a responsible breeder is definitely worth the wait and the work to find. At my vet's office we are "the good basenjis". My vet actually sees several basenjis in their practice and the only ones they look forward to seeing are mine. The reason, mine have never tried to bite them, nor are mine shy about being handled, they are healthy. My vet was really upset to have a new client bring in her 8 week old basenji fresh off the airplane, it was terrified of people and had slipping patellas. My mom's vet is considered "the" basenji vet in her area. The majority of his clients have dogs bought from the internet or a local BYB. He became "the" vet because so many of his basenji clients are being treated for a variety of hereditary diseases. He was absolutely shocked when she came in with hers for their first exam. First off, that she was able to provide him with OFA information for both of her dogs plus information on the health of their parents. Secondly, because they were both in really good condition, good muscle tone, no signs of the disorders he so commonly sees. I have much the same experience with dog trainers. There are certain issues that they get used to dealing with because the pups that come to them did not receive as much early socialization. They are pleasantly suprised to see well socialized puppies with good communication skills. So what I am trying to say is that good breeding shows.
  • New Here! :)

    Member Introductions 9 Jan 2009, 03:36
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    Welcome to the forum, (replied already in your photo topic:))