Buddy is a six-year-old tricolor male Basenji that has gained much confidence in his foster home. Buddy loves to be outdoors. He lays in the sun and he likes to run in the fenced yard. When it’s very hot and humid, he likes to go in and out, and in and out, so a dog door would be helpful in his new home. Indoors he loves to look out the window. Another favorite place is his male person’s lap. When Buddy lies down to nap, he likes to crawl under a blanket – as long as his face is covered by the blanket, he’s not much concerned about whether the rest is covered or not.
For the first six months of foster care, Buddy didn’t get into any trouble at all. As he gained confidence and his comfort level increased, he began to engage in typical Basenji hijinks, such as getting into the trash, shredding tissues and exhibiting signs of obstinacy. He has also begun to chortle on occasion.
Buddy likes to ride in the car, either crated or harnessed. He doesn’t mind going to the vet; in fact, they love him there. Even for blood draws and nail clipping he doesn’t have to be muzzled.
Buddy is healthy other than appearing to have mild hip dysplasia which does not require surgery.
He does take medication for the pain as shown in the data below.
If you are interested in a Basenji boy who will keep you on your feet opening doors or have a dog door and can provide a nice lap for him to snuggle into, Buddy would be interested in coming to your home.
If you think you could provide Buddy with love, activity, and evening cuddle time, please read the data sheet below carefully, complete the BRAT adoption form (if you have not previously done so) and contact the BRAT coordinator, Linda Webb-Hilliard.
The coordinator's link will take you to a form that will ask you your name, email 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 Buddy.
There is an adoption fee of $325.00 for Buddy. This fee is used for the extensive costs associated with vetting and otherwise caring for Buddy and future Basenjis in rescue. BRAT adopters receive a dog that has been spayed or neutered, fully vaccinated, treated for fleas and internal worms if necessary, DNA tested for Fanconi syndrome (dogs under 10), and heartworm tested. Our dogs get recommended dental work. When indicated, we test our dogs for thyroid deficiencies. They are also temperament evaluated. In addition, BRAT provides free lifetime post-adoption counseling to help deal with behavioral or health issues. Finally, we provide a free lifetime identification tag connected to our "lost dog" toll free number.
ABOUT THIS BASENJI
Dog’s Name: Buddy
Dog is currently in: Florida
Birth Date: 10/21/2018
Gender: Male
Color: Red and White
Weight: 36 pounds
Neutered: Yes
Tattooed: No
Micro-chipped: Yes
HEALTH INFORMATION, VACCINATIONS, MEDICAL TESTS
General health information: Healthy
DHLP: Yes
Parvovirus: Yes
Rabies: Yes
Rabies Certificate: Yes
Bordetella: No
Lyme Disease: No
Heartworm: Negative
Regular heartworm given: Yes, Heartgard
DNA test for Fanconi: Negative
Other medications: Nexgard (flea & tick); Cosequin D5 (mild hip dysplasia); Previcox (mild hip dysplasia); Apoquel (skin allergies)
EATING HABITS
Eating schedule: Dry kibble twice a day
Brand of food: Varies
Type of food: Dry food
Begs for food: Curious about people food, sometimes begs.
TEMPERAMENT
Temperament description: Buddy is mostly friendly.
Lived with children: In a prior life.
Likes children: Unknown
Lived with cats: Yes
Likes cats: Lived separately.
Lived with dogs: Unknown
Likes dogs: Unknown
Prefer men or women: Either
Likes strangers: Yes, if they don’t touch him.
Nips (playfully): No
Bites (in anger): Not in anger, but when awakened and/or sleepy, or if startled.
Crate trained: Yes
House broken: Yes
Destructive indoors: Has not been left loose in the house; crated when home alone.
Destructive outdoors: No
Dog is a climber: No
Dog is an escape artist: No
Easily startled: Yes
Wakes up grouchy: Yes
Rides well in car: Yes
Gets carsick: No
Rides in crate: Sometimes
Yodels: Occasionally
Screams: No
Dog sleeps where: In crate in bedroom.
If you are interested in Buddy, please use our coordinator contact form, to email our BRAT coordinator, Linda Webb-Hilliard. Thank you!
There is an adoption fee of $325.00 for Buddy. This fee is used for the extensive costs associated with vetting and otherwise caring for Buddy and future Basenjis in rescue. BRAT adopters receive a dog that has been spayed or neutered, fully vaccinated, treated for fleas and internal worms if necessary, DNA tested for Fanconi syndrome (dogs under 10), and heartworm tested. Our dogs get recommended dental work. When indicated, we test our dogs for thyroid deficiencies. They are also temperament evaluated. In addition, BRAT provides free lifetime post-adoption counseling to help deal with behavioral or health issues. Finally, we provide a free lifetime identification tag connected to our "lost dog" toll free number.