Sophie is a 10-year-old brindle female who came into rescue along with three other Basenjis when her owner was evicted, and she was taken to a shelter but never reclaimed. Sophie is described by her foster person as a typical female Basenji, with an "I am the boss" attitude. Sophie would probably do ok in a home with a submissive female, but a male is preferably.

Sophie is a great girl. The skin problems she had when she came into rescue have all cleared up now and she is a beautiful brindle. Sophie's diet must be monitored, however, because the wrong foods do affect her skin and coat.  She loves to play with the boys. She can ruff house with the best of them. She’s very sporty for her age. 

If you think you could provide Sophie with love, companionship and perhaps a male playmate, please read the data sheet below carefully, complete the BRAT adoption form (if you have not previously done so) and contact her 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 Sophie.

Sophie has a guardian angel who has paid her adoption fee. Her adoption fee is now $0. Our fees are used for the extensive costs associated with vetting and otherwise caring for Sophie 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 BRAT DOG
Dog's name: Sophie
Dog is currently in: Florida
Birth date: 05/07/2014
Gender: Female
Color: Brindle and White
Weight: 22 pounds
Neutered/Spayed: Yes
Tattooed: No
Micro-chipped: Yes
General health information: Sophie has allergies and dental disease.

VACCINATIONS AND MEDICAL TESTS
DHLP: No
Parvovirus: Yes, 04/29/2024
Rabies: Yes, 05/08/2024
Rabies certificate: Yes
Coronavirus: No
Bordetella: Yes, 04/29/2024
Lyme Disease: No
Fecal: Yes
Heartworm: Yes, Negative
Regular heartworm given: Yes
Urine tested for Fanconi: No
DNA test for Fanconi: No
Other tests: No
Other regular medication: No

EATING HABITS
Eating schedule: Twice a day
Type of food: Both wet and dry
Brand(s) of food: Hills Science Diet
Begs for food: No

TEMPERAMENT
Temperament description: Sophie is laid back but is a senior and didn't like a hyper dog in her face during a meet and greet. She curled her lip and gave a warning then wandered off, no harm done.
Lived with children: Unknown
Likes children: Unknown
Lived with cats: Unknown
Likes cats: Unknown
Lived with dogs: Yes
Likes dogs: Yes
Prefers men or women: Unknown
Likes strangers: Yes
Nips (playfully): No
Bites (in anger): No
Crate trained: Unknown
House broken: Yes
Destructive indoors: No
Destructive outdoors: No
Dog is a climber: No
Dog is an escape artist: No
Easily startled: No
Wakes up grouchy: No
Rides well in car: Yes
Gets carsick: No
Rides in crate: Unknown
Yodels: No
Screams: No

If you are interested in Sophie, please use our coordinator contact form, to email our BRAT coordinator, Linda Webb-Hilliard. Thank you!

Sophie has a guardian angel who has paid her adoption fee. Her adoption fee is now $0. Our fees are used for the extensive costs associated with vetting and otherwise caring for Sophie 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.