Acacia
My name is Acacia, my plan is to find a new family to entertain with my charming personality!
Here is a little about me…
I arrived at Colorado Basenji Rescue in mid- April from caring owner who could no longer provide for me. When I arrived I weighed 40 pounds ,and have since been on a gradual weight reduction plan. I am happy to report that I am trimming down and currently weigh in at 34 pounds!
I have had thorough veterinary care since my arrival, including a major dental procedure, full bloodwork, detailed thyroid testing and microchip placement. My results are excellent, revealing no thyroid issues or underlying issues. I am all tuned up and ready to go! All I need now is a family to love!
Acacia was born on November 15 2015 and has spent her life in a loving home. Her demeanor reflects her past care, a very sweet, people friendly girl. We have learned that she does well with a friendly male Basenji, also in foster care at Colorado Basenji Rescue. She has not been tested with cats and does have a strong drive to chase squirrels. She is active and can keep up with a young Basenji on walks.
Acacia is house trained and crate trained. She is very food motivated, which likely led to her past weight issue. She currently eats a measured diet of Blue limited ingredient Turkey kibble. She LOVES organic carrots and celery sticks! Her new home should be dedicated to continuing her current diet and exercise plan. Acacia is current on all appropriate vaccinations, heartworm negative, and on monthly heartworm preventative.
There is an adoption fee of $200 for Acacia
If you are interested in learning more about Acacia you may contact Peggy at inquiry@coloradobasenjirescue.org or by phone at 303 455-8216 (no texting)
An adoption application can be found at www.coloradobasenjirescue.org
Rhett Butler
My name is Rhett Butler. I came into this world on November 16th 2023 and have been enjoying life since! Due to a divorce my family made the decision to entrust me to the care of Colorado Basenji Rescue in order to find me a forever home.
I have lived with a female Great Pyrenese and a female Shepherd mix in my original home, as well as cats and 7 children of various ages. Yes, I have been well socialized in my short life!
When I arrived at Colorado Basenji Rescue I was not neutered. That issue has been successfully resolved. I will not comment further on that, but I understand it had to be done. I am doing well in spite of my missing parts. I am fully vaccinated and tested negative for heartworm, recently microchipped, and DNA Fanconi testing pending. My pedigree shows a healthy line of relatives. I am a Brindle Basenji with unusual mahogany coloring.
I am people friendly and do well with friendly female dogs. I would love an active family with a secure yard and time to give me lots of love and attention.
A home with Basenji experience would be helpful as I am a very typical Basenji in behavior. I may need some initial guidance with housetraining in a new environment. I am crate trained and am learning to adjust to a healthy diet. My first experience being offered a carrot was baffling to me as I did not know what it was or what to do with it. I am still not sure, and prefer kibble with wet food mixed in. I am currently eating Open Farm kibble and bone broth.
There is an adoption fee of $400 for this young Basenji
For more information about Rhett you may contact Peggy at inquiry@coloradobasenjirescue.org or by phone at 303-455-8216 (no texting)
An application form can be found at the Colorado Basenji Rescue website at www.coloradobasenjirescue.org
Garbanzo
UPDATE! The DNA Fanconi test indicates that Garbanzo is Clear/Normal and thus will not develop Fanconi disease!
Meet Garbanzo (formerly known as Pharoah), a 4 year old male Basenji
Garbanzo arrived at Colorado Basenji Rescue after a stay at National Mill Dog Rescue . NMDR worked with Garbanzo (Pharoah) in their behavior program where he, with a personal trainer, made good strides in overcoming fear of humans and learning how to walk on a leash. Since he came from a situation without socialization and without a normal home environment, Garbanzo has had to start from scratch to learn about the world and to learn to trust humans.
With his transfer to a foster home with Colorado Basenji Rescue Garbanzo continues to make progress. He now greets his foster parent with a wagging tail, no longer backing away as he had originally done!
SQUIRREL!!!
Still cautious with new people, Mr. G will need a home prepared to work slowly with him to improve his confidence and trust. He is gentle in demeanor and will blossom into a fabulous Basenji companion. He is neutered, current on vaccinations, heartworm negative, and microchipped. DNA test for Fanconi is pending.
Mr. G’s birthday is Nov 15 of 2020, just turning 4 years of age.
A home with another friendly dog companion will be important for Garbanzo’s comfort level and personal growth. He requires a secure yard. He is an adamant squirrel chaser! Diet is twice daily NutriSource adult. He has had no digestive issues since his arrival and is very food motivated!
If you feel that you can provide the right home for Garbanzo you may contact Peggy at inquiry@coloradobasenjirescue.org for further information.
There is an adoption fee of $375 for Garbanzo
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Beautiful Basenji Mixes
Remy
Yips and Yodels and hello to all humans!
I am Remy, best described by humans as an exuberant, happy, bundle of positive energy!
Here is a bit about me…
My documents show that I am half Basenji (my dad) and half poodle (that would be mom, who weighs 30 pounds) That would make me a Basenjipoo, in human terms, would it not?
I was born on June 6th 2024 and am looking forward to my first birthday coming up soon!
My past owner put a lot of time into training me. I have been through the puppy class at Petsmart and know a number of commands. I know sit, down ,settle, come, and side. I am still working on focus, heel, drop it, and leave it. My leash work is improving in my foster home. I do not promise to obey all commands 100% of the time, but I blame my Basenji dad for that trait. I ring a bell to go outside and know the command “outside”.
I am all about play. The only way to wear me out is to pair me with another dog or two. I love all dogs, cats are fine, although if they run I will chase them in fun. I currently live with three dogs, three cats, and four tortoises. The tortoises don’t seem to want to engage me in play for some reason.
I am crate trained and have no aggressive tendencies.
Now, here are my challenging points..
I will get into EVERYTHING if not supervised at all times. I will chew remotes, steal socks and dish towels and will destroy stuffed toys. I will not come if I have something you want to take from me. My humans have figured out to distract me with a treat in order to remove the desirable object.
I do get carsick. This has been an ongoing issue for me.
I need work to teach me not to jump up on people and not to nip at the back of legs to get attention. My past owner used the word “off” when I jump up on her.
Signing off now, and hope to hear from you!
Remy
Remy is spayed, microchipped, and current on vaccinations. She weighs 23 pounds and has no digestive issues. Given her high energy level, she would be best placed in a home with at least one other dog. Further obedience training is advised to provide her with the tools for her success in a new home. A secure yard is important for her safety as she has been known to dig.
There is an adoption fee of $375 for Remy. If you feel that she would be a good fit for your family you may contact Peggy at inquiry@coloradobasenjirescue.org or by phone (no texting) at 303 455-8216
The application form can be found on the website www.coloradobasenjirescue.org
Stevie!
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UPDATE ON STEVIE!!
 The recent DNA profile for Stevie indicates that she has absolutely NO Basenji in her, in spite of her past veterinary records calling her a Basenji mix.
That being said, Stevie will need an adopter with clear knowledge and experience with the Belgian Malinois and Shepherd breeds. Stevie is extremely athletic and will require a physically strong person to manage her on a leash. She is very smart, trainable and eager to please. She has been through a 6 week training course while at Colorado Basenji Rescue and will need an owner committed to continuing her training on a professional level. Stevie continues to be reactive to dogs. She loves people and would be best in and adult home with no other pets.
Colorado Basenji Rescue will fund a training course with a local professional trainer for an adopter who will follow up with Stevie’s ongoing education.
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It is vital that a potential adopter for Stevie does have a working knowledge of this or other similar breeds and will be dedicated to working with her in a positive training program to improve her basic behaviors. Since Stevie has shown a propensity to lunge and bark at strangers and dogs while on a leash we are starting her in a private training class to begin her education. We have great hopes for this loving, highly athletic girl!
Stevie is a lovely female mix, full of love and positive energy and eager to find her forever home.
Although she is young (estimated by the veterinarian to be somewhere between 8 and 10 months of age), Stevie is very focused on humans and eager to please. She is quick to learn and will be a pleasure to train. She knows the sit command but needs a basic positive obedience training program to complete her education. She loves people and currently jumps up on people in enthusiastic but uncontrolled happy greeting. She weighs 38 pounds so she will be best in a home with no small children that she could knock over.
 Stevie must have a 6 foot solid fence as she is skilled in effortlessly sailing over lower fencing. She could live in an apartment setting if the owner is dedicated to exercising her regularly on a leash. A super active young adult could be a good match for Stevie.
Stevie was recently spayed, updated on vaccines and microchipped. She is crate trained and has never made a potty mistake in her crate. She loves to chase balls although she is not so eager to give the balls back, instead galloping around the yard hoping to be chased.
She currently eats twice daily Earthborn grain free lamb formula kibble and has no dietary issues.
 Stevie can bark but does so only if bored and wanting attention. She has not been tested with cats but has interacted well with friendly dogs in the past, when properly introduced.
An active owner willing to dedicate the time to further her obedience training and to give Stevie plenty of exercise will be a good fit for this enthusiastic girl.
For more information about Stevie you may contact Peggy at (303)455-8216 or by email at inquiry@coloradobasenjirescue.org
There is an adoption fee of $225 for Stevie |
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