33 basenjis seized from property near tampa! 33!

[RamsesOchoa]

:eek:

http://www.abcactionnews.com/content/news/local/hillsborough/story/33-dogs-seized-from-Hillsborough-property/4JtRrqXonE2__Uwo71jwoQ.cspx

it says that over the last 6 years the local humane society has euthanized about 100 basenjis.

tragic story i hope these puppies end up in good homes.

[tanza]

Lots of information about this, see this thread

http://www.basenjiforums.com/showthread.php?t=7993

[MacPack]

The Tampa Humane Society became a "no kill" shelter a couple of years ago, so all strays, etc now go to Animal Control. I have been called by the Humane Society (gave them my name and number before BRAT existed) to pull several basenjis, one turned out to be a really cute mix, over the last 6 years, but for them rescue is a last resort, they prefer to adopt dogs out themselves. In the past, Animal Control has called rescue groups for all purebreed dogs, but even so, I don't doubt that basenjis have fallen through the cracks, or were deemed unadoptable (bite history, aggression, injured).

But this quote is from a Hillsborough County Animal Control person about the St. Pete SPCA, who also does work with rescue. Again, it could be true, but we are talking about 3 different facilities, St. Pete SPCA, Tampa Humane Society, and Animal Control, all of whom euthanized till recently.