Rescuing Basenjis Since 1999

Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome dogs of the Basenji breed. BRAT rescues Basenjis from shelters, abusive situations, and relinquishing owners. We provide routine and advanced veterinary care for our dogs and ensure that they have been spayed or neutered, fully vaccinated, tested for heartworm, DNA tested for Fanconi syndrome, and evaluated for temperament. In order to secure a "forever home" we screen potential adopters, striving for compatibility of dog and owner. BRAT is an all-volunteer organization recognized by the IRS as a tax-exempt charitable corporation since its founding in 1999. Our success depends upon the generosity and dedication of our donors and volunteers. READ MORE ABOUT US »

Featured BRAT Basenji

Since coming into BRAT, Lance has embraced house living. He loves snuggling with his people on the couch and his new joy is burrowing under the blankets for a snooze. When sitting on the couch, do not be surprised to get a Basenji butt in the face as he moves around, meticulously arranging his blankets to his exact specification. FIND OUT MORE »

The Good, Bad, and Ugly

On this page of the website, we explore just how good, bad, and ugly Basenjis can be. This is a must read for anyone considering adopting this breed. READ MORE »

BRAT Convention 2021 registration is now open!

This year's 17th annual BRAT convention is June 3-5 in Asheville, North Carolina. We have a great schedule of fun activities, a raffle, auctions, informative presentations, and lots of socializing. Using our link you can register or simply view the events without registering. FIND OUT MORE and REGISTER

Give Us Your Best Shot!

It's time to start sorting through your favorite, award winning photos to enter in the 2022 BRAT Calendar Contest, to be published next year. The submission period ends May 16, 2021, and will NOT be extended, so hurry, hurry! We are always thrilled to see your sweet-faced, curly-tailed loved ones. Read the guidelines and summit your photos »

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Rescue Work is Ongoing, Never Ending, and Costly

All Basenjis in our care receive complete veterinary care, including DNA testing for Fanconi syndrome. In many cases the dogs need more extensive medical treatment and their expenses are far greater than our reasonable adoption fees. This is why we depend on the generosity of people like you to help us stay alive and well. MAKE A TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATION NOW »

Donate to Fanconi Testing

Fanconi testing is crucial to the health and well being of Basenjis. BRAT is committed to testing all our dogs under 10 years old. We depend on the generosity of our donors to help to continue testing. DONATE NOW »