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 and 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 between dog and guardian. 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 »
If you plan to adopt from us, completing our adoption form is mandatory. After you've completed this form, go to the dogs' webpage. Click on any dog that interests you and read the information carefully. If you think you'd like to adopt a particular dog, you must click on the coordinator's name to fill out the short form to email them.
Monkey is a chill 1.5-year-old red and white male Basenji currently located in Ohio. If you are looking for the perfect sidekick for your Basenji or any dog, Monkey is your boy. Read More »
Fanconi syndrome DNA testing is crucial to the health and well being of Basenjis. BRAT is dedicated to testing all our dogs under 10. We depend on the generosity of donors like you to help us with this commitment! Help us test the dogs by donating now! »
While we have them, the 2026 calendar is now just $5.00 plus shipping. Our biggest fundraiser of the year, the calendar is jam-packed with adorable photos of our favorite curly-tailed companions, submitted and voted on by volunteers, adopters, and friends of BRAT. Help us stay alive and well. ORDER NOW!
Dogs love to chew, but some treats are just too rich. Enter the Kong-sicle! Stuff with premium canned food, set upright in shot glasses and pop them in the freezer. More recipes at Kong's website.
Get a replacement BRAT ID tag. Order a lost tag or a second tag for a special collar. Give us the tag number, donate $5, and we'll send you a shiny new tag! Order Here »
Adopting a Basenji from BRAT is not a first-come, first-served process. It is based on evaluating the dog, describing him fully, and putting that information into a public setting for all interested applicants to consider. After that, the assigned coordinator goes through all inquiries to find the family whose situation best dovetails with what the coordinator feels best meets the needs of the Basenji in question. Read Now »
We adopted a 16-month-old Brody in March 2006. He had not had a good 16 months before we met him. In spite of this, he was loving and gentle. Read More »