Gypsy
 Gypsy spent her
former life as an outdoor dog. She lived without knowing the
warmth of a lap, a loving hug, or even what it feels like to live inside a
home. Until she found BRAT.
Gypsy was surrendered by her family at a local humane society and they called
BRAT to evaluate and find Gypsy a forever home.
She was aloof and apprehensive with people. Her skin would shiver when
touched. It was decided that she had several good years ahead of her and
that she needed help finding her perfect home. A home that would try to help
her make up for all the loving, playing, and fun she missed out on.
Gypsy, amazingly, settled into her new foster home very quickly. She's only
had two accidents in the weeks she has been inside. She is very good at
telling you when she needs to go outside. Though she prefers that her foster mom go
out with her, it's not really necessary. She is also very good with her
crate. She will go in when asked (i.e. bribed with a yummy treat).
She was
spayed, had a dental cleaning, and a breast tumor removed. There is
uncertainty about Gypsy's age, but the vet thinks she is between six and 12.
Gypsy absolutely loves to play and will almost empty out the
doggie toy box, taking in all the different toys. She’s like a kid in a candy
store; she has so much to do and never enough time to do it. Gypsy also
loves to lie in your lap and be petted until she falls asleep. Oh, and she
snores lightly. It adds to her charm along with her little under-bite.
She torments the resident cat and doesn’t really care for the company of
the other dogs. Gypsy’s ideal home would probably be free from cats, dogs, and small children. Gypsy is usually on the offensive with the other dogs
and will provoke “arguments” with them. Her foster mom thinks she feels she
needs to “get them” before they get her. This is probably because Gypsy has
been kept outside and had to take care of herself. The spats are usually
nothing of concern, depending on how the other dog reacts.
 It’s so easy to fall in love with Gypsy. She appreciates everything so
much. She leans into neck scratches and follows her foster mom around the
house as if she doesn’t want to lose her. She just needs the right home to
show her how wonderful life really can be—with lots of toys, attention,
treats, and sleeping in her human’s bed!
If you can provide this loving, appreciative Basenji girl with these
simple pleasures in life, please consider making her your own and showing
her what it is like to be with loving humans who will give her a warm place
to sleep this winter. Contact Gypsy's coordinator, Linda Webb-Hilliard.
If you think you could provide this loving, appreciative
basenji girl with these simple pleasures in life, please consider making her
your own and showing her what it is like to be with loving humans who will
give her a warm place to sleep this winter.
To contact Gypsy's BRAT coordinator, read the data sheet below carefully, complete
the BRAT
adoption form (if you have not previously done so)
and contact
Linda Webb-Hilliard. The coordinator's link will take you to a form that will
ask you your name, e-mail address, the city and state you live in, why this dog is perfect for your family, a
typical day in your household, and, if applicable, how you plan to
transport the dog. |
