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Happy Ending Story: Cisco and Puzzles
 Prior to the arrival of Puzzles in
October 2001, we were owned by a typically active, 22-month-old
basenji boy named Cisco.
We started considering a playmate
for Cisco when we realized we were having a heck of a time keeping
up with him during his extended periods of playful mischief!
We carefully considered the implications of a
two-basenji
household and then contacted BRAT to inquire about adopting a rescue. We
soon found ourselves browsing the rescue pages, looking at all of the
choices and wanting to adopt each and every dog! Holding ourselves in
check, we sought a female, a bit older than Cisco.
 Puzzles,
a 2½-year-old female, was available and
being fostered in our state, awaiting a forever family. After going
through the very simple adoption process we were approved and a meeting
was set up with Puzzles′ foster mom. The first meeting went extremely well
and Puzzles came home with us that day. At home, as we settled into our
usual daily routines, we were subjected to about 10 hours of non-stop
running and playing in the house. We grew concerned and wondered if adding
a second basenji to our home was the right decision. What would we do now?
The dogs were so excited they wouldn't settle down!
 Finally, Miss Puzzles ventured onto my lap where she
made herself comfortable and went to sleep.
Now, over 4 months later, things have quieted down. The
"kids" now have a normal routine and we couldn't be happier with
our decision to add Miss Puzzles to our family. She now spends her days
alternately chasing squirrels and/or Cisco around our back yard. She is a
welcome addition to our family and we can't imagine our life without her.
As an added bonus, we're happy that we were able to "rescue"
this little gem and call her our own. |
