Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome dogs of the Basenji breed. BRAT rescues Basenjis from shelters, abusive situations, and relinquishing owners. We provide routine and advanced veterinary care for our dogs and ensure that they have been spayed and neutered, fully vaccinated, tested for heartworm, DNA tested for Fanconi syndrome, and evaluated for temperament. In order to secure a "forever home," we screen potential adopters, striving for compatibility between dog and guardian. BRAT is an all-volunteer organization recognized by the IRS as a tax-exempt charitable corporation since its founding in 1999. Our success depends upon the generosity and dedication of our donors and volunteers. Read More About Us »
If you plan to adopt from us, completing our adoption form is mandatory. After you've completed this form, go to the dogs' webpage. Click on any dog that interests you and read the information carefully. If you think you'd like to adopt a particular dog, you must click on the coordinator's name to fill out the short form to email them.
The Basenji appeals to people because they have read that the breed is hypoallergenic. But is it true? Long time BRAT volunteer Chey Miller provides us with the scientific information about the nature of human allergies to dogs. VISIT THE PAGE »
In the dim, dark days of dog ownership, back when I was growing up in the '50s, our dogs ran free and lived on table scraps and Kennel Ration. READ MORE »
Fanconi syndrome DNA testing is crucial to the health and well being of Basenjis. BRAT is dedicated to testing all our dogs under 10. We depend on the generosity of donors like you to help us with this commitment! Help us test the dogs by donating now! »
Welcome to the BRAT 2027 Calendar Contest finale! All the photos submitted are sensational. This year there was a tie for 10th place, so the top 11 winners will receive a free calendar when they go on sale in the fall! SEE THE WINNERS »
Dogs love to chew, but some treats are just too rich. Enter the Kong-sicle! Stuff with premium canned food, set upright in shot glasses and pop them in the freezer. More recipes at Kong's website.
Get a replacement BRAT ID tag. Order a lost tag or a second tag for a special collar. Give us the tag number, donate $5, and we'll send you a shiny new tag! Order Here »
Adopting a Basenji from BRAT is not a first-come, first-served process. It is based on evaluating the dog, describing him fully, and putting that information into a public setting for all interested applicants to consider. After that, the assigned coordinator goes through all inquiries to find the family whose situation best dovetails with what the coordinator feels best meets the needs of the Basenji in question. Read Now »
We adopted a 16-month-old Brody in March 2006. He had not had a good 16 months before we met him. In spite of this, he was loving and gentle. Read More »