Adoptable Dogs

Princess Grace

Hello, my name is Grace, and I am indeed a princess. Although I go by "Princess Grace," I am hoping to elevate my standing to Queen when I enter my new home.

I am beautiful (as you can see by my glamour shot), I am dignified, demure, and oh, so polite. I am 6-years-young, and in excellent health. I am a bit shy in new situations and would appreciate a calm environment with one or more adult human "slaves" to cater to my needs. I am happiest with a dog companion to keep me occupied.

I do confess that I have a short rap sheet. I have been busted several times for dissecting couch pillows in my owner's absence. Consequently, I need to place myself in voluntary confinement in my crate when the owner is gone to prevent further indisgressions. Even royalty has some imperfections, right?

Princess Grace is crate-trained and house-trained. She can be a bit destructive when left alone and will need a home that can either come home at lunch or has someone present at least part of the day. A gated-off kitchen area would be a good option for a family that is gone during the day. She does best on walks when she has a dog companion to walk with to give her confidence. She is a special girl and will blossom in a loving and patient environment. A friendly dog companion would be a real plus for Princess Grace. She seems to have a fondness for Shelties.

The "princess" is spayed, current on vaccinations, strip tested negative for Fanconi, full panel thyroid test is normal, and is microchipped. She eats "Taste of the Wild" Wetlands formula with fish oil added. She eats well when fed in her crate, but will pick at her food if it is left out so should not be free fed. Her adoption fee is $250. This Basenji is not a good candidate for long distance transport.

For more information, please contact Peggy by phone at 303-455-8216, or by e-mail at: inquiry@coloradobasenjirescue.org
 

Zoey

Zoey is a 6-year-old tricolor female Basenji in need of a forever home. Although a bit shy in new situations, Zoey is a very gentle Basenji . She enjoys the company of friendly dogs and would do well in a home with another dog companion. Her periodic visits to a pet sitter have been successful in improving her social skills with other dogs.

Zoey is allowed free access to the home and is not crated during the day. She was quite crate-phobic in the past and had damaged her teeth in attempts to escape the crate. With time and patience, her owner has been able to transition her from a crate to freedom in the home.

Zoey is currently overweight at 34 pounds and is on a weight reduction program to regain her slim 22 pounds figure. She will need a new owner with the time to give her plenty of exercise through daily walks and a mandatory mid day potty/exercise break. Zoey's current owner is no longer able to devote the time necessary for proper exercise and mental stimulation - two elements that are so critical to the heath and well being of the Basenji.

Zoey has been respectful of the cats she has met and could be compatible in a home with dog-friendly cats. She tends to avoid small children, but does tolerate them. A home with adults or older well-behaved children would be important for Zoey. She has a history of fence climbing and will need a home with a VERY secure 6 foot wood fence if the new home has a yard. Zoey could acclimate to a condo or townhome, but only if the new owner has the time to devote to a minimum of 3 daily walks.

Zoey is not a good candidate for long distance transportation due to her crate phobia. Her adoption fee is $250.

Zoey is a beautiful Basenji with a gentle spirit. For more information about her, please contact Peggy by phone at 303-455-8216, or by e-mail at: inquiry@coloradobasenjirescue.org
 

Seti

Please consider me...

My name is Seti. I am a senior Basenji waiting very patiently for a special person to welcome me into their home. I may be up in years, but I have much to give. I just had my 13th birthday which, in dog years, puts me right up there with Betty White, and just look at her! Perhaps I should give Betty a ring, maybe she would adopt me?

I don't ask for much, just a warm bed, a person to pet me and take me on walks (yes, I still love to venture out on walks) and two square meals a day. I eat a really nice dog food called "Canine Caviar Special Needs," which has kept me quite healthy. I recently had my teeth cleaned and a urinary infection cleared up. I am tuned up and ready to go!

I hope to have a home with a nice backyard since I love to sit in the sun and breath the fresh air. You see, I really don't ask for much. I know it takes a special person to consider adopting a senior, but I promise to reward you with companionship and loyalty. Oh, by the way, my foster mom recently found me playing with her large stuffed Pooh bear that is bigger than I am. She thought it was a pretty funny sight!

If you are that special person who would like to invite Seti into your home and heart, please contact Peggy by phone at (303) 455-8216, or by e-mail at inquiry@coloradobasenji
rescue.org. If your home includes a large stuffed Pooh bear, all the better!

Zeke

This is Zeke!

Zeke is a 6-year-old male Basenji recently surrendered by his owners to a shelter because they were moving to a home without a yard. Interestingly, Zeke would likely be fine in an apartment or townhouse situation (given that his new owner could take him on regular daily walks, of course) as he is remarkably calm and well-mannered.

Zeke is very friendly with any humans and will wag his tail at anyone interested in meeting him. He is comfortable around children and has lived with dogs and cats in his past life. Zeke is house-trained, crate-trained, and walks well on a leash. On a scale of 1 to 10, this Basenji approaches 10!

Zeke projects a serene and timelessly wise continence. He does have a playful side as well and would be well suited to a family with a friendly resident dog, preferably female.

Zeke has recently been neutered, had a thorough dental with 6 extractions, heartworm tested negative, and had an update on vaccinations. He strip tests negative for Fanconi. Zeke is a big Basenji, although not overweight, and weighs 27 pounds.

Zeke has a lovely yodel and joins in the daily sing-along with the other Basenji in his foster home.

Zeke's adoption fee is $250.

For more information about Zeke, you may contact Peggy by phone at 303-455-8216, or by e-mail at: inquiry@
coloradobasenjirescue.org
 

Kaiser

Funny, smart, stubborn, lovable, aloof, engaging, all describe the complex personality of this handsome 5-year-old Basenji boy. Kaiser has come from a past where he had a good amount of freedom. He will need a Basenji savvy owner with a secure yard. He would not be a good candidate for an apartment. He is anxious when left alone and would be best in a home with company -- dog or human, at least part of the day. He is NOT cat compatible and has not had experience with small children. He can be picked up but, at the same time, does not like his collar to be held. It has taken some time to get him comfortable with placing a martingale leash over his head for his walks. He enjoys being petted and is beginning to initiate play.

Kaiser has been neutered, microchipped, fecal and Fanconi tested negative, updated on vaccinations, and had a dental performed at the time of his neuter. In other words, Kaiser has been thoroughly "tuned up" and is ready for the big "race" to his new home!

For more information about Kaiser, please contact Peggy by phone at 303-455-8216, or by e-mail at: inquiry@coloradobasenjirescue.org
 

Kia

Kia is a young, two-to-three-year-old female Basenji looking for a special home. Kia will need a home with someone who is home enough to supervise her with her house-training challenges. Kia is friendly to adults and children and will be a loving companion for a family with the time and patience for her. She does not do well in a kennel and will need a home with a securely fenced yard and, hopefully, a friendly dog companion to help her get on the right track. A regular exercise routine of daily walks plus some basic obedience training should help Kia to gain proper house-training skills.

Kia is spayed, updated on vaccinations, micro-chipped, heartworm tested negative and strip tested negative for Fanconi. She has also had a urine test to rule out a urinary infection.

If you are interested in learning more about Kia, please contact Peggy by phone at 303-455-8216, or by e-mail at: inquiry@coloradobasenjirescue.org
 

Scooby

Scooby-dooby-doo!

Scooby is my name. I'm a young guy looking for a new home. Perhaps you can help me.

Here are the facts... I am friendly and love to be petted and cuddled (no small children, please, but adults and older kids are fine), I like to wrestle with other dogs, am fairly polite to the cat (will chase if allowed, but will not eat the cat), I am crated-trained and house-trained, am accustomed to kenneling at night in a big crate with a larger dog, have some informal training and can do "sit," "high five," and "lay down." I'm an all 'round good dog, if I do say so myself!

My family has had to give me up to save my life since I have slipped out the door too many times to count and have had four close calls with cars recently. My new family will need to keep a close eye on the front door because I am truly a door darter - I just can't help myself. Oh, did I tell you I love to yodel?

Scooby is a 3-year-old male, is neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, and tested negative for Fanconi. He will be suited to a home with a tall wood fence since he can jump low fencing. He is past the chewing stage, but still young enough to provide a family with many years of companionship and entertainment. He will need plenty of exercise and an adult home, or one with children over 10 years of age. Scooby's adoption fee is $275.

If you are interested in more information about Scooby, please contact Peggy by phone at 303-455-8216, or by e-mail at: inquiry@coloradobasenjirescue.org
 

Oscar

Oscar is a handsome, young Basenji looking for his forever home. Born December 9th of 2009, he is 1 1/2 years old and has many years ahead of him. Oscar is a solid boy at 27 pounds, which he carries well (no fat on this Basenji!). He is bursting with energy and exhibits the typical traits of a young Basenji with his love of play, his enjoyment of walks, and his boundless enthusiasm for life in general.

Oscar does have a taste for shoes, so all shoes must be kept from his reach. He is crate-trained, house-trained, and sleeps in his crate at night, although he would be delighted to sleep under the covers with a new owner. He is quite food motivated and will respond to commands - especially if a treat is involved. He knows "sit" and "shake" and is eager to continue his education!

Oscar needs a home with a secure yard, which includes for an active & agile Basenji, a 6-foot-tall fence. He would be happiest with a family that has some time during the day at home and is willing to continue training in a basic obedience class. He needs several daily walks and a family with the time, energy, and patience to dedicate to a young Basenji.

Oscar is compatible with friendly female dogs but has had issues with the male dog in his past home and will need a placement that does not include other male dogs in his new home. Homes with children over 8 will be considered. He comes with a crate, toys, toothbrush and doggy toothpaste (he is accustomed to having his teeth brushed), leash, collar and martingale walking collar. He is currently eating a high quality dog food with fish oil added for coat and skin condition. Oscar is neutered, microchipped, current on vaccinations and on heartworm preventative tabs for the summer mosquito season. His adoption fee is $275.

For more information about Oscar, please contact Peggy by phone at 303-455-8216, or by e-mail at: inquiry@coloradobasenjirescue.org
 

Beautiful Basenji Mixes

Gus

Hi, I'm Gus!!

I am a 14-pound-bundle-of-love looking for a home. I have been told that I am a Chihuahua/Basenji, but I don't really get the Basenji part. Is that a disease or something? Help me out here, is it curable? I really have a Chihuahua brain - and that's my story and I'm stickin' to it!

Gus is a delightful 2-year-old mix who exhibits more Chihuahua traits than anything else. He will bark at new people, but once he is in the presence of visitors for a minute or two, he settles down. He is quite loyal, active, healthy, playful and will make someone a great companion. His current owner can no longer keep him because of major health issues (the owner's not Gus's). He loves walks and will need a new owner active enough to give him daily walks. He does well with the resident cats, but would prefer a dog or cat companion that would actually play with him. He will dart out the door, so care must be taken to prevent escapes.

Gus was recently transported to the veterinarian for a vaccine update by a volunteer who found that he did very well during the vet exam and vaccination. Gus is neutered and healthy.

Gus LOVES laps and will sit as long as a lap is available.

For more information about Gus, please contact Peggy by phone at 303-455-8216, or by e-mail at: inquiry@coloradobasenjirescue.org
 

Jack

Jack is a sweet and loving 8-year-old Basenji mix. He is an all-around guy who enjoys walks and is happy to hang out at home with his owner. He has had past experience with other dogs, but would be content as the only dog for an active, or semi-active adult home. He has not been road tested with cats.

Jack is well-mannered on the leash and while in his crate. He sleeps in his crate or on his dog pillow at night. He knows a number of basic commands such as "go potty," "come," "sit," "stay" and "go lay down." He will bark if a stranger comes to the door, but quickly settles down with approved visitors.

Jack is uncomfortable around small children as their quick movements put him on edge. He would be well suited to a single owner or a couple with no young children. Jack is in need of a new home only because of the small children in his current home.

Jack weighs 22 pounds. He is neutered and current on vaccinations.

If you are interested in giving this sweet boy a chance at a new life, please contact Peggy by phone at 303-455-8216, or by e-mail at: inquiry@coloradobasenjirescue.org
 

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