Larry
 My
name is Larry, and I am looking for a home that will take care of me. I am
an 8-9 year old basenji boy with a lot to offer someone willing to love me.
I will yodel for you and I will follow you from room to room in order to be
near you. Of course, since I have to uphold the Basenji Code, I will remain
aloof for a few days while we get to know each other, but after I have you
trained, I will not leave your side for long. My favorite things include
dinnertime, cheese, men, hogging the bed, long naps, stuffed toys, and
walks. If you show me a leash I will become Mr. Cooperative and I will amaze
you with how well I will walk with you. My eyesight and hearing are not as
good as I would like, so I would prefer that you say my name and get my
attention before touching me (you'll get older too, someday). Despite that,
I am capable of devotion and love (those are things that get better with
age).
I am housetrained, non-destructive, and really appreciate
a doggie door. I am not fond of kids, but I really perk up when I hear an
older person's voice. My dream home would be one with adults to cater to my
whims. I like to ride in the car, and I have enjoyed living with other dogs
that understand that I am the alpha dog. I just don't understand why my past
owners left me in the night drop box at the animal shelter. I am as close to
a perfect basenji as possible!
If you think you could provide Larry 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,
Lisa Insall. 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: Larry
dog state: TX
dob: 1999
gender: Male
color: Black
weight: 18
spayed/neutered? Yes
is breeder unknown? Yes
pedigree breeder place of purchase: Larry was pulled
from the Odessa
Animal Shelter. Previous owners unknown.
healthy? No
explain bad health: Cataracts, mild arthritis, bone spurs on spine,
diminished hearing
dhlp? Yes
dhlp date: August 2007
parvo? Yes
parvo date: August 2007
rabies? Yes
rabies date: August 2007
corona? Yes
corona date: August 2007
bordetella? Yes
bordetella date: August 2007
lyme? Yes
lyme date: August 2007
fecal tested? Yes
fecal date: August 2007
heartworm tested? Yes
heartworm date: August 2007
fanconi tested? Yes
fanconi date: August 2007
worm tested? Yes
worms date: August 2007
is the dog on meds? Yes
list meds: Glucosamine supplements
have rabies certificate? Yes
is the dog tattooed? No
micro-chipped? No
dog eats? 1x day, Dry food
dry food: Iams; Beneful
food dislikes: Peanut butter
favorite foods: Cheese
how to feed: Have been feeding him in the evening
dog begs? No
temperament: Aloof, but warms up to people after a few
days. Strong
alpha tendencies. Needs verbal warning before
touching him.
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 men? Yes
likes strangers? Don't know
nips? No
bites? Yes
crate trained? Don't know
sleep spot: Couch, dog bed, in foster home's bed
housebroken? Yes
house destructive? No
destructive outside? No
climber? No
escaper? No
startles easily? No
wakes up badly? Yes
rides well in car? Yes
gets carsick? No
rides in crate? No
yodels? Don't know
screams? Don't know
list anything else: May be prone to bolting; walks
very well on leash
dog has a crate? No
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. |
