Amos
 Amos
Andy is a handsome, sleek, athletic, young Basenji mix with distinctive
black and white markings. He's about 2 years old and weighs about 30 pounds.
He is a mix, but he is all Basenji … only taller and without the yodel and
curly tail.
Amos Andy got a rough start in life before he was embraced by friends at
SmallDog Rescue who believe in him. He has lived up to their expectations.
In foster care, Amos has blossomed into a loyal, loving dog. He would much
rather be with his people than outside, but he also really enjoys a good
game of chase with his four-legged playmates. Amos is still a little shy in
unfamiliar situations, and it takes him a while to trust, but he is
extremely smart and eager to learn. He knows several cues, comes when he's
called, sits and waits politely for his meals, and learns new tricks with
ease. He greets his people with a happy, wagging tail and sloppy, cheerful
kisses. He has a streak of mischief that has begun to emerge, and his foster
parents are happy to see it.
He gets along well with other dogs, although he is a little intimidated
by much larger dogs. Amos would do well in a home with another compatible
dog to pal around with. He has a fairly strong prey drive, so a home without
cats is probably best. A securely fenced yard to run around in is a must.
Amos needs a patient, caring, all-adult home, or one with easygoing,
dog-savvy older children, to show him how much fun being a much-loved pet
can be!
PLEASE NOTE: WE ONLY ADOPT IN THE NORTH METRO ATLANTA AREA!!! Because we
are an all-volunteer foster based organization, we are not able to conduct
requisite pre- and post-adoption home visits outside of the north Metro
Atlanta area. Therefore we ONLY adopt to residents in the north Metro
Atlanta area. Thank you for your understanding.
If you are interested in adopting Amos, contact Jenny with SmallDog
Rescue and Humane Society in Atlanta, Georgia at 4adog@earthlink.net or
visit www.smalldoghumane.org to submit an application.
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basenji mix?: Yes
call_name: AMOS
dog_state: GA
dob: 9/2005
gender: Male
color: Black
weight: 32
spayed/neutered?: Yes
healthy?: Yes
dhlp?: Yes
dhlp_date: 2/16/07
parvo?: Yes
parvo_date: 2/16/07
rabies?: Yes
rabies_date: 2/04/06 3yr.
corona_date:
bordetella?: Yes
bordetella_date: 2/16/07
lyme_date:
fecal tested?: Yes
fecal_date: 1/29/07
heartworm tested?: Yes
heartworm_date: 7/19/07
worm tested?: Yes
worms_date: 1/29/07
heartworm_last_given: 8/1/07
have rabies certificate?: Yes
is the dog tattooed?: No
micro-chipped?: No
list_medical_info: Tends toward looses stools when stressed. He eats
food formulated for a sensitive stomach.
dog eats?: 2x day, Both wet and dry food
dry_food: Eukanuba Low Residue (a vet formula)
wet_food: Solid Gold (variety)
food_dislikes:
favorite_foods: Likes everything, including cheese, carrots and other
vegetables.
how_to_feed: 1 c. dry food with 1 spoonful of canned food and a little
warm water at each meal.
dog begs?: No
temperament: Amos has blossomed in foster care into a loyal, loving dog.
He is still shy in unfamiliar situations, and it takes him a while to
trust. But Amos is extremely smart and eager to learn. He has already
learned several cues, comes when he's called, sits and waits politely
for his meals, and learns new tricks with ease. He greets his people
with a happy, wagging tail and sloppy, cheerful kisses. He has a streak
of mischief that is beginning to emerge, and his foster parents are
happy to see it. Amos would do well in a home with another dog to pal
around with. A home without cats or small children is best.
He needs more socialization work with strangers, especially men, and in
public, but he is improving. He is not aggressive and will avoid
conflict.
lived with kids?: Don't know
likes kids?: Don't know
lived with cats?: Yes
likes cats?: No
lived with dogs?: Yes
likes dogs?: Yes
prefers women?: Yes
likes both men and women?: Yes
likes strangers?1: No
nips?: No
bites?: No
crate trained?: Don't know
sleep_spot: In the master bedroom on a dog bed on the floor with the
other dogs in the house. He is not crated.
housebroken?: Yes
house destructive?: Yes
destructive outside?: No
climber?: Don't know
escaper?: No
startles easily?: Yes
wakes up badly?: No
rides well in car?: Yes
gets carsick?: No
rides in crate?: No
yodels?: No
screams?: No
list_anything_else: Amos was very shy and scared when he came to live
with us. He is now very confident in our home. He loves to play with our
younger dogs and is respectful of the more senior dogs. He is very loyal
and loving once he has learned to trust his people. He Sits and Downs on
cue. He comes when he is called from the yard. He prefers being inside
with his people rather than outside alone. He is a chewer and will gut
plush toys and pillows. He sits politely as he waits for his meal. He is
pretty quiet, but will bark when confined and others are in the house.
He is wary of strangers, will bark at them, then accept them when he
learns they are okay. He will dig if he is hunting something. He has
hunted and killed birds and a chipmunk in our yard. He is
food-motivated. He is also an opportunistic eater ... aka a
counter-surfer. Edibles should always bed out of reach. He at times will
chew and consume odd things ... grass, landscape bark, plastic lids,
sticks. He is scared of thunderstorms. Amos is athletic and is lively in
the morning. He likes to run, chase and retrieve toys. If you reach for
him and he doesn't want to go, he will dodge you. He teases and
basically dares you to try to catch him. He has a mischievous streak.
Amos is a mix, but I have learned that behaviorally, he is all Basenji.
owner_name: Jenny for SmallDog Rescue & Humane Society in Atlanta, GA
email: 4adog@earthlink.net; info@smalldoghumane.org
years_owned:
months_owned: 6
previous_owner: Amos has been my foster since February 2007
placement_reason: Amos is in foster care in my home. This posting is for
SmallDog Rescue & Humane Society in Atlanta. I am a trainer who
volunteers with this group. Amos was surrendered to SmallDog Rescue. We
are trying to find him the best home possible, and BRAT is a great
resource.
placement_deadline: indefinite
dog has a crate?: No
advertised dog?: Yes
advertising_places: smalldoghumane.org, petfinder.com, petorphans.com
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