Our Mission

To rescue, rehabilitate and re-home dogs of the Basenji breed; to educate and support owners, potential adopters, and admirers of the breed; to rescue and foster Basenjis in safe and nurturing environments; to provide the care that each dog needs; and to work hard to educate ourselves so that we can confidently place adoptable dogs in the best homes possible for a happy and harmonious outcome.

About Basenji Rescue and Transport

Basenji Rescue and Transport (BRAT) was incorporated in 1999 and operates throughout the United States and Canada. With the help of a vast network of dedicated volunteers, we place approximately 300 dogs annually in permanent, loving homes. We are recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, charitable organization funded primarily through tax-deductible donations and adoption fees.

BRAT receives Basenjis from relinquishing owners, as well as from shelters or agencies that have removed dogs from abusive situations or received them as strays. We make every effort to notify the reputable breeder of the rescue before we take ownership and arrange transport to pre-approved foster homes.

Before our dogs are approved for placement, they are fostered, vetted, trained, temperament-tested, and rehabilitated, if necessary. Vetting includes appropriate vaccinations, testing for heartworm, strip-testing for Fanconi syndrome, spaying or neutering, and, sometimes, other surgery. When the dog is ready for placement, applications are reviewed to find the best home for the dog. Transport to the new home is sometimes arranged.

We also offer post-adoption care to help the owner and dog adjust to their new life together. This after-care is available for the life of the dog to help correct behavior problems or other concerns that may arise.

Although BRAT's primary mission is the rescue of purebred Basenjis, we also notify prospective adopters of Basenji mixes that need re-homing.

BRAT is always in need of enthusiastic volunteers, and welcomes the assistance of all current and former Basenji owners and breeders.

Legal Information and Disclaimers

The Basenji Rescue and Transport Inc. (BRAT) rescue Web pages are directories of homeless purebred Basenjis and Basenji mixes. No information on the BRAT pages is guaranteed. Although the information on the BRAT pages are updated frequently, it is always best to call the person or organization that lists the pet to insure it is still available and to insure the information listed on the BRAT page is accurate. It is crucial that any pet found through an adoption service or private party be thoroughly examined by a veterinarian immediately upon adoption and before exposing the animal to other pets in your household. Please be sure that any basenji is strip tested monthly for Fanconi syndrome.

Any pets found, adopted through, or listed by BRAT are the sole responsibility of the adoption organizations and/or the adopting party. BRAT accepts no responsibility for any liability or for any injury or damages to any person or property caused by any listed animal, as well as any cause of action, claims, suits or demands whatsoever that may arise as a result of such injury or damage.

Neither BRAT nor its Internet Provider are responsible for the accuracy of the information in these listings. We provide the listings "as-is" to help dogs find new homes. We rely solely on the information provided to us.

Since we do not guarantee any of the Basenjis, prospective owners, or folks placing the ads, so please ask enough questions to assure that you are getting a good match in a dog. We highly recommend getting a written statement of transfer of ownership.

Note that either BRAT or any local club placing the rescue Basenji may charge an adoption fee to cover direct and indirect expenses incurred in their rescue program. Adoption fees are based on the age and condition of the dog. These fees serve to reimburse the person or group who have most recently cared for the dog (for spay/neuter, shots, heartworm, fecal tests, basic health exam, etc.)

Mission and About Rev. 09/21/11, BE

OFFICERS

Elizabeth Newton, President, Illinois
Roberta Kosek, Vice-President, New Hampshire
Debra Johnson, Treasurer, Tennessee
B. Ann Hageman, Secretary, Illinois
Don Kuhwarth, Chief Information Officer, California

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Debra Johnson, Tennessee
Roberta Kosek, New Hampshire
Jackie Kuhwarth, California
Chey Miller, New York
Elizabeth Newton, Illinois

ADVISORY DIRECTORS

Tonya Ahrens, Missouri
Patricia Dukes, South Carolina
Pam Hamilton, Florida
Jacque Holdaway, Oklahoma
Sharron Hurlbut, Washington
Ann Ketcherside, Illinois
Barbara Narehood, New Jersey
Suzanne Sarlls-Hartwell, Michigan
Oren Will, Arizona

GENERAL COUNSEL

Jennifer Ellin, Illinois