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Great Ball of Fire

Great Ball of Fire (GBF) is looking for a place he can call his own. He'd like a home he doesn't have to share with his mean cousin - that boy just keeps trying to bite him in the butt! A playful girl Basenji would be ideal to help him learn about her world!

GBF spent the first part of his life somewhere he is quickly forgetting! None of the dogs liked him! The world is new and he's ready to meet the challenges! A warm bed, a nutritious bowl of food, and lots of TLC sounds good to this Basenji boy! GBF likes people! He is curious about the kids he sees coming from the big yellow bus! When he gets excited, he will jump and nip; so young children are not advised.

GBF is afraid of the dark. He doesn't understand rain. He is very fearful of people with brooms. Some loud noises frighten him, especially that metal sign when the wind blows hard. He is getting confident on the stairs. He's learning about the vacuum cleaner and the dryer. The clang of toys in the bucket means lots of things to explore. He was walking proud carrying a stuffed duck, and then he found it had a fluffy inside! He likes balls and will chase them to amuse himself! The purple one is his favorite! GBF will even try the B-500 by himself!

GBF is in BRAT foster care. His foster parents assume he was never house trained, but he does hold it longer than a young puppy. His crate is dry overnight! He had a few accidents in the beginning and they were right in front of the door.

If you would like to help Great Ball of Fire explore your world and catch up for a year of lost time, please read the data sheet below carefully, complete the BRAT adoption form (if you have not previously done so) and contact BRAT coordinator and foster-parents, Barbara and Dennis Narehood. You must be willing to come to meet GBF and talk with his foster parents. It would be best if GBF is adopted directly, but a Foster-to-Adopt situation will be considered. 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.

call name: Great Ball of Fire
dog state: NJ
DOB: 12/16/2006
gender: Male
color: Red & white
weight: 21.3
spayed/neutered? Yes
is breeder unknown? Yes
pet shop basenji? No
healthy? Yes, now.
explain bad health: Great Ball of Fire was thin and is showing good weight gain. His coat is in poor condition. He is missing part of the outer right toe and the nail is crooked due to an accident in the past.
DHLP? Yes 3/10/08
Parvo? Yes 3/10/08
rabies? Yes 3/10/08
corona? Yes 3/10/08
Bordetella? Yes 3/10/08
Lyme? No
fecal tested? Yes 3/25/08 treated with Drontal 3/27/08 for hookworms, round worms and tape worms.
heartworm tested? Yes 3/27/08
Fanconi tested? Yes urine negative for glucose 3/18/08
other tests? Yes 3/27/08 Lymes, E.Canis and Anaplasma tests negative.
is the dog on meds? Yes
list meds: Interceptor 5.75mg for monthly Heartworm prevention
heartworm last given: 4/1/08
have rabies certificate? Yes
is the dog tattooed? No
micro-chipped? No
list medical info: Poop should be scooped right away. He was also exposed to whipworms.
dog eats? 2x day, Dry food
dry food: Royal Canine Adult 27 mini
food dislikes: unknown.
favorite foods: Cream cheese, foster dad's snacks!
how to feed: Great Ball of Fire eats in his crate. He is being given a level 8 oz measure of kibble with a drop of vit. E. As GBF gains weight, the variety and amount of his diet should be adjusted accordingly.
dog begs? No, give him time!
temperament: Great Ball of Fire is good with people. He is confident and curious. He was poorly socialized and is beginning to play with dog toys and with other dogs. Great Ball of Fire is afraid of the dark. He is learning about stair steps. Some loud and sudden noises startle him. He is afraid of someone carrying a broom. He and his kennel mates did not get along well, but it looks like GBF was not an instigator. He is relating well to the Basenji girls in his foster home.
lived with kids? No, Don't know
likes older kids only? Yes
lived with cats? Don't know
lived with dogs? Yes and did not always get along with them
likes dogs? Yes, has met a few well-mannered Basenjis and other dogs
likes both men and women? Yes
likes strangers? Yes
nips? Yes
bites? Don't know
crate trained? Yes
sleep spot: GBF eagerly goes in his crate for food. He does not soil paper bedding during the night. He does get bored and chews the plastic water dishes.
housebroken? Don't know
house destructive? Yes, No, Don't know
destructive outside? Don't know
climber? Don't know
escaper? No
startles easily? No
wakes up badly? No
rides well in car? Yes
gets carsick? No
rides in crate? Yes
yodels? Yes
screams? Don't know
list anything else: Great Ball of Fire does not recognize his name; his owner can choose a new name
placement reason: Great Ball of Fire is in a BRAT foster home. He has had his preliminary vet clearance and shows signs of promise in overcoming his first year of life. Great Ball of Fire can be placed on a "Foster to Adopt" basis.
placement deadline: ASAP
dog has a crate? Yes
crate size: intermediate

If you are interested in this dog, please click here to e-mail its owner, foster parent, or BRAT coordinator. Thank you!

There is an adoption fee for this dog. This fee goes to cover all costs associated with the care of current and future basenjis in rescue. BRAT adopters receive a dog that has been spayed or neutered, fully vaccinated, temperament evaluated, and tested negative for heartworm and Fanconi (unless otherwise noted). In addition, BRAT provides free lifetime post-adoption counseling to help deal with behavioral issues and also provides a free lifetime identification tag connected to our "lost dog" toll free number.

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Great Ball of Fire

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