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Kota

I am a petite, two-year-old, red and white basenji diva. I am very playful and love to play tug-of-war or fetch with you. (Don’t expect me to drop the toy when I come back though!)

I love attention and get very excited to say “welcome home” by wagging my tail and barooing. One of my favorite things is to race from window to window to check out what is going on outside. I tend to get excited when company comes over and jump up or want to sit on their lap to give them some love. In the summer I like to spend a lot of time sitting in the sun, outside on the patio or, in the winter, on the heat vent. I also enjoy taking walks and do well on the leash.

I have decided that I definitely do NOT want to live with young children ever again, so my new forever-home should be an adults-only home or where there are older teenagers who all know how to treat a girl. I want no part of living with or having to be around little, young humans again because I behave much better with a mommy and daddy who understand when I want to be left alone. All that said: I would do best in a basenji-savvy home.

I am potty trained but you need to ask me if I have to go outside. When I really have to go, I run in circles by the door. I usually go out every two to three hours. I do not like the cold weather or getting my feet wet in the rain so you have to pull me onto the grass and command for me to “go potty.” As soon as I wake up I have to go outside immediately or I might have an accident.

I will bolt if I see a chance. I run very fast and will not come back. I am very brave and like to chase cars so please be careful that I do not sneak outside.

I'm crate-trained but not crazy about my crate. Going into my crate is tolerable if you give me a treat first and let me go in by myself. Nobody pushes a diva like me. How rude! I prefer to sleep in bed with my humans. If you do let me sleep in bed with you, you can gently push me with your legs even though I might become moody. I would do best in a home where I don’t have to be crated for long periods of time.

I'm healthy and up-to-date on shots. I do have some separation anxiety that I need my forever home to help me with. I prefer not to be picked up or touched or moved when I'm sleeping. I will remind you know in case you forget! Like any self-respecting basenji, I love toilet paper and will drag it through the house if I find a bathroom door open.

If you think you could provide Kota with love, activity, and evening cuddle-time, please read the data sheet below carefully, complete the BRAT adoption form (if you have not previously done so) and contact BRAT coordinator, Kent and Angela Munro. The coordinator's link will take you to a form that will ask you your name, e-mail address, the city and state you live in, why this dog is perfect for your family, a typical day in your household, and, if applicable, how you plan to transport the dog.


call name: kota
dog state: nj
dob: 04/06
gender: Female
color: Brindle
weight: 20 lbs
spayed/neutered? Yes
no breeder contact? No
pet shop basenji? No
healthy? Yes
dhlp? Yes
parvo? Yes
rabies? Yes
corona? Yes
bordetella? Yes
lyme? Yes
fecal tested? Yes
heartworm tested? Yes
is the dog on meds? No
heartworm last given: NO
have rabies certificate? Yes
is the dog tattooed? No
micro-chipped? No
dog eats? 1x day
dry food: SCIENCE DIET-PUPPY
food dislikes: DO NOT FED TABLE FOOD
how to feed: ALLOW FOOD TO STAY IN BOWL ALL DAY
dog begs? Yes
lived with kids? Yes
likes kids? Yes
lived with cats? No
likes cats? Don't know
lived with dogs? Yes
prefers women? Yes
likes strangers? Yes
nips? Yes
bites? Yes
crate trained? Yes
sleep spot: IN BED
housebroken? Yes
house destructive? No
destructive outside? No
climber? Yes
escaper? Yes
startles easily? No
wakes up badly? Yes
rides well in car? No
gets carsick? Yes
rides in crate? Yes
yodels? Yes
screams? No
list anything else: KOTA IA AN ADORABLE SMALL BASENJI THAT IS VERY LOVING. YOU NEED TO VERY CAREFUL AROUND THE DOOR BECAUSE SHE WILL RUN AWAY AND SHE IS VERY FAST. I HAVE ALL THE INFORMATION FOR THIS FORM BUT WANT TO GET THIS APPLICATION IN BEFORE I CHANGE MY MIND. I KNOW THIS IS THE PAST DECISION FOR MY FAMILY.
years owned: 1
months owned: 11
previous owner: BREEDER
placement reason: three young children (one-, six-, and seven-years old) do not understand Kota's warning growls. Kota will nip them when there is food around, when in bed, or when she is sleeping. I LOVE KOTA WITH ALL MY HEART AND THIS IS ONE OF THE HARDEST DECISION'S I HAVE EVER MADe.
placement deadline: ASAP
dog has a crate? Yes

If you are interested in this dog, please click here to e-mail its owner, foster parent, or BRAT coordinator. Thank you!

There is an adoption fee for this dog. This fee goes to cover all costs associated with the care of current and future basenjis in rescue. BRAT adopters receive a dog that has been spayed or neutered, fully vaccinated, temperament evaluated, and tested negative for heartworm and Fanconi (unless otherwise noted). In addition, BRAT provides free lifetime post-adoption counseling to help deal with behavioral issues and also provides a free lifetime identification tag connected to our "lost dog" toll free number.

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