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.

NOTE! Be sure to fill out our application to adopt form. Our coordinators often choose prospective adopters from our applicant database before listing the dog here. After you have filled out our adoption form, apply for any and all dogs that interest you. The Pending notations mean that the coordinator of the dog has tentatively found the dog a home but is still taking applications.

Basenji listings last updated: 10/12/2024 1:13:55 PM (Pacific time)

Magic

Black and White Female
California, NEW 09/20/2024

Magic, an elegant and poised Basenji lady, is gracefully approaching her 12th birthday in November. You must be a Basenji experienced home and have a securely fenced yard. Magic will not be flown or sent on a multi-day ground transport. Read More

Shredder

Brindle and White Male
Florida, NEW 10/03/2024

Shredder, a 12.5 year old brindle boy is described by his foster as being rather laid back. He enjoys sitting outside in the sun or taking a nap on the couch. He also loves sitting on the couch and watching television with his people. He gets along well with other dogs unless they try to steal his food. He loves being around people who love him. Read More »

Koda

Tricolor Female
Kansas, NEW 10/12/2024

Koda would do best in a quiet environment where she would be the only dog in the home. She would love a home where she could watch out the windows and chase squirrels in the backyard. There are so many positives with Koda and she will be a great companion Basenji. Read More

Duke

Red and White Male
Nevada, AVAILABLE NOW

If you are a Basenji experienced home, with a playful and well-mannered dog for this young kid, have a securly fenced back yard and live within about a half a day's drive from Las Vegas, read about and apply for this delightful young guy who is sure to make things lively in your home. Read More

Bentlee

Red and White Male
Ohio, NEW 10/11/2024

Bentlee is an almost three-year-old red and white male Basenji that came to BRAT because his owner was required to travel a lot and he felt Bentlee needed to be in a more settled situation. If you are interested in a calm, laid-back friendly guy who is tolerant of other dogs and people, loves to chase squirrels and snuggle with another dog in the house, Bentlee might be the dog for you. Read More »

Raven

Black and White Female
Wisconsin, PENDING 10/08/2024

Raven is extremely well behaved for a Basenji. She never gets into the trash and has never been destructive in her foster home even when left alone. She does not counter surf. She can be moved when sleeping. She is treat motivated and working on her sit command which is nearing perfection. She does well at the vet and does not need to be muzzled or medicated. Read More »