PLEASE READ THIS FIRST
If you're serious about adopting a
Basenji from BRAT, be sure to visit our application to adopt a
Basenji page. After you've submitted this application, explore the listings below. In each listing, you will find the coordinator's name that links to a contact form. You will need to contact the dog's coordinator in each listing.
We encourage you to fill out an application to adopt, even if there are currently no dogs listed in your state. We may have dogs that will be available soon, but are in various stages of our intake process. Sometimes when we have a dog that needs emergency placement, we check our applicant database to find a pre-approved home that matches the dog's needs.
Our goal is to make the perfect match between your home and the Basenji. This can be challenging, so please be patient.
Each rescue will be fully vetted. This includes spay and neuter, vaccines, flea preventative if appropriate, DNA testing purebreds under 10 for Fanconi syndrome, fecal testing and deworming if necessary, heartworm testing, and recommended dental work. All dogs over 10 get a senior panel. Also, when indicated, we test our dogs for thyroid deficiencies.
The dogs are also temperament evaluated. Please note that BRAT charges an adoption fee to cover all expenses incurred in our rescue program. The adoption fee will vary depending on the age and health of the dog. The adoption fee is listed within the dog's posting.
Basenji listings last updated: 4/13/2025 3:05:45 PM (Pacific time)
Various color males and females
California, AVAILABLE NOW!
We have two litters of almost three-month-old puppies that will be ready for adoption soon. These puppies were born BRAT dogs, but they were not bred by us. This group includes two pregnant and abandoned female dogs that were found, one of which was discovered in a Target parking lot. Please ensure that you carefully review the coordinator’s requirements before applying, as you will not be considered if you do not meet the criteria. Read More »
Red and White Male
Florida, PENDING 04/08/2025
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. Read More »
Brindle Female & Black & White Male
Illinois, PENDING 04/05/2025
Meet Ziva and Jose, two senior Basenjis who are inseparable. Sadly, their human passed away from cancer in December. Ziva, at 15, is a sweet little old lady who just wants to cuddle up with you all day and night, just like she did with her previous human. Jose, on the other hand, is 11 and still has a bit of spunk in his step. Read More
