Adoptable Dogs

Lucy

Meet Lucy, a 7-month-old bundle of Basenji energy! Lucy is spayed, microchipped, fecal tested, and current on all vaccinations. All she is lacking is a loving home that can devote time to working on house-training and basic obedience skills.

Lucy will need a very dedicated owner or foster family who has the time and patience to focus on the house-training issue. She will need someone who is either retired or home a lot and can give her frequent potty breaks as well as long walks. A home with a yard is a plus, as would a second friendly dog in the home. Basenji or hound experience would also be helpful.

If you are interested in learning more about Lucy, you may contact Peggy by phone at (303) 455-8216, or by e-mail at coloradobasenjirescue.org.

Angel & Buddy

Angel is a perky girl who just celebrated her 5th birthday November 25th. She has had a career in the show ring, but has retired from the show world and much prefers to settle into a life of being a lap dog and keeping Buddy, her companion, in line. Angel loves people and is very compatible with Buddy. The two Basenjis are able to share a large wire crate without disputes over personal space. Buddy is 6-years-old and has shared the past year-and-a-half with Angel in a wonderful home. Sadly, both owners recently passed away, leaving Angel and Buddy homeless. The pair were returned to Colorado Basenji Rescue and are available for adoption. The owners' written wishes were that Angel and Buddy stay together. Hopefully this wish will be granted.

This is a great pair for a home looking for two healthy, active Basenjis. They will be a good match for a home with adults. Both Basenjis are in good health, although currently slightly overweight. Buddy is on a low dosage of a twice daily thyroid supplement. The pills are inexpensive and easily administered. Angel takes no medications.

Both are current on vaccinations, spayed and neutered; Buddy is microchipped, and Angel (left) will receive a microchip before adoption. Angel was DNA tested probably clear/normal for Fanconi before coming to rescue. Buddy strip tests negative for Fanconi. Angel is not compatible with female dogs.

For more on Angel and Buddy (right), you may contact Peggy by phone at (303) 455-8216, or by e-mail at coloradobasenjirescue.org.

Tiger

Tiger is a 2 1/2-year-old Basenji with lots of enthusiasm for life, a strong sense of self, and a passion for chasing cats and squirrels. In his current situation he spends two days a week at Doggy Daycare where he playfully shares his high-energy personality with his other canine playmates. Then, at home, he splits his time between sun bathing in his back yard and snoozing on the sofa near a south-facing window, broken up by regular walks in the park.

In the past year Tiger has learned to play fetch with stuffed animals inside the house, although distractions keep him from doing any retrieving when he's outdoors in the park. He's also learned to sit by the back door and scratch if he has urgent bathroom needs and has never has an accident inside.

Tiger is significantly skeptical about strangers and gets very nervous around darting little hands, so a house with adults is probably the best match for him. In spite of Tiger's relative slowness to warm-up to new people, once he bonds with you he loves to be cuddled, held, and petted as much as possible.

Based on his love of Doggy Daycare, he would probably enjoy having another (preferably playful) dog around to keep him occupied, but he would be o.k. in a house without another canine companion so long as he gets regular and extended walks in the park. While he's never been left loose in the house when his family is out, he has made it clear that he would prefer not to be crated any more than absolutely necessary. He really misses his people when they're not around.

Tiger is not a picky eater, but he has suffered from some skin issues when placed on even some of the more expensive (grain-free) dry foods, but he is thriving on a prepared raw food diet with a little canned pumpkin and a carrot, green beans, or a piece of apple.

If you're looking for a beautiful brindle Basenji boy with a ton of personality and a strong desire to be with his family, Tiger could be a great match for you.

For more information about Tiger, you may contact Peggy by phone at (303) 455-8216, or by e-mail at coloradobasenjirescue.org.

Keno

Keno is my name and fun is my game. I'm a goofy guy and I do not act my age (11 years). I have a lovely Basenji lady friend named Mee Too, who frolics with me in the yard (I am quite spry and can give her a good run for her money). We are hoping to find a family to adopt us together -- two is better than one, you know -- just like potato chips!

A bit about myself... I was rescued from a shelter years ago and have spent many years in the care of a kind lady who can no longer keep me. The kind woman also took in my Basenji friend, Mee Too. We are now in the care of Colorado Basenji Rescue, and are ready to move on to our forever home.

If you have room in your home for one or both of us, please contact Peggy by phone at (303) 455-8216, or by e-mail at coloradobasenjirescue.org.

Mee Too

Mee Too is a 7-year-old, female Basenji in need of a forever home. She is currently residing with her companion, Keno, a male Basenji, also in need of a new home. Mee Too is an affectionate girl although a bit shy at first. When introduced slowly to a new person she will warm up quickly. She has lived with multiple dogs in the past, and she is active and agile -- enjoying daily walks and playtime with Keno.

Mee Too has had a recent dental cleaning, complete bloodwork, heartworm check and vaccination update. She is microchipped and spayed. She would be best in a home with adults or older children as she has been well-behaved in the house. She has not been tested with cats and is not a likely candidate for a home with cats. Mee Too is a very sweet and loving Basenji.

For more information about Mee Too or her companion, Keno (see Keno's bio above), please contact Peggy by phone at (303) 455-8216, or by e-mail at coloradobasenjirescue.org.

Beautiful Basenji Mixes

Ginger

This is Ginger, a 3-year-old mix who recently was turned in to a local shelter with her 9 newborn puppies. The puppies are now weaned and Ginger urgently needs a local foster or "foster to adopt" home where she can relax after her experience as a mother to the 9 healthy puppies.

Ginger weighs 27 pounds, is very loving and likes other dogs, loves to snuggle and sit in laps, can bark, and needs a home with no cats or small children. She will bond quickly to new owners.

Update! We have learned that Ginger is younger than first thought. Her birthday, according to records, is March 14, 2007. She will be two years old soon. She has had at least two litters of puppies, possibly more, in her short life. Ginger was just spayed, updated on vaccinations, heartworm tested and had a minor teeth cleaning. She has a microchip. Ginger has a very loving personality. She would be most comfortable in a home with a yard. She does not like to be observed when she needs to do her business and will find the most out of the way place where no one can see her.

To inquire about Ginger, you may contact Peggy by phone at (303) 455-8216, or by e-mail at coloradobasenjirescue.org.

Ginger getting her neck scratched: "Oooo, this feels sooo good!"

Ollie

My name is Ollie. I am three years old and looking forward to a long life with a new family. In exchange for a warm home, 2 square meals a day, and adequate belly-rubs, I will promise to be a loyal companion for years to come.

I like people and would be happy in a home with adults... older children are fine, but the little noisy ones make me a bit nervous. Currently I have a big yard, but like to spend most of my time with the humans. I have excellent house manners and can be left inside... no problem. I enjoy walks and shopping at Petsmart, but most of all... belly-rubs!

I guess that about sums it up. I'll be waiting to hear from you.... Ollie

For more information about Ollie, please contact Peggy by phone at (303) 455-8216, or by e-mail at coloradobasenjirescue.org.

Bridget

Bridget is a 10-month-old Basenji mix (her father is a Basenji and her mother a Rat Terrier). She is house-trained, crate-trained, and knows a number of tricks including "high five," "sick 'em," "up," and "shake."

Bridet is extremely active and needs a family that can keep up with her high energy needs. She is a fast runner and will dart out doors given any opportunity. Great care must be taken by her new family to keep her safe. She must be on a leash at all times when in unfenced areas. Bridget is friendly to people, children, other dogs, and cats.

Bridget is used to having her nails trimmed with a grinder or "pedipaws," and will tolerate baths. She will arrive in her new home with her dog bed, crate and blankees, toys, grooming equipment, and a supply of her favorite food. She is spayed, microchipped, and current on vaccinations. There is an adoption fee of $175 for Bridget.

For more information about Bridget, you may contact Peggy by phone at (303) 455-8216, or by e-mail at coloradobasenjirescue.org.

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