Happy Ending Story: Charm
and Katy
 In
2006 we were looking for a dog to complete our family. We have two children
who were 6 and 8 and we all love animals, but due to the military lifestyle,
we were without any pets. After searching for just the right breed, we found
the BRAT website and tried for a couple of adoptions. We just could not seem
to find a match. Then in August there was a mother and daughter pair that
were looking for a forever home. I applied and everything happened really
fast. I drove nearly 20 hours roundtrip to Tennessee to pick them up and
bring them home the weekend before school started in the fall.
Charm is the mother and a beautiful red & white, while
Katy is the baby and is a beautiful black & white girl. During the first few
months there were several power struggles at our house. They both understood
that the parents were top dog, but they were not sure about the kids and the
dogs would see just how far they could push. Charm especially wanted to be
top dog and would challenge the kids if she could.
We had a very old couch that needed to be replaced and
found that exposed stuffing made them go completely insane. They shredded
the couch and forced the purchase of new one. Although both of them can be
very house destructive, they are happy to be left in their crate while we
are away and that is the safest place for them. They both love being
outdoors, but will be escape artists if left alone.
We
have been the proud parents of the girls for well over two years and none of
us can imagine life without them. They are sweet cuddlers, they are both
very active and playful; and we have enjoyed their company very much.
Basenji’s are not for every family, but they fit in with our family very
well.
We began looking for a new home after my husband retired
from the military and whenever we look at a house, we always consider how
the girls will like the yard, neighborhood. They are part of our family.
Annette Cunningham
Mechanicsville VA |
