If you're serious about adopting a Basenji from BRAT, be sure to visit our application to adopt a Basenji page. After you've submitted this application, explore the listings below. In each listing, you will find the coordinator's name that links to a contact form. You will need to contact the dog's coordinator in each listing.

We encourage you to fill out an application to adopt, even if there are currently no dogs listed in your state. We may have dogs that will be available soon, but are in various stages of our intake process. Sometimes when we have a dog that needs emergency placement, we check our applicant database to find a pre-approved home that matches the dog's needs.

Our goal is to make the perfect match between your home and the Basenji. This can be challenging, so please be patient.

Each rescue will be fully vetted. This includes spay and neuter, vaccines, flea preventative if appropriate, DNA testing purebreds under 10 for Fanconi syndrome, fecal testing and deworming if necessary, heartworm testing, and recommended dental work. All dogs over 10 get a senior panel. Also, when indicated, we test our dogs for thyroid deficiencies.

The dogs are also temperament evaluated. Please note that BRAT charges an adoption fee to cover all expenses incurred in our rescue program. The adoption fee will vary depending on the age and health of the dog. The adoption fee is listed within the dog's posting.

NOTE! Be sure to fill out our application to adopt form. Our coordinators often choose prospective adopters from our applicant database before listing the dog here. After you have filled out our adoption form, apply for any and all dogs that interest you. The Pending notations mean that the coordinator of the dog has tentatively found the dog a home but is still taking applications.

Basenji listings last updated: 7/8/2026 12:07:54 PM (Pacific time)

Chili

Red & White Male
Florida, NEW 07/06/2026

Chili’s best home will be calm, structured, and experienced with Basenjis, particularly Basenjis who have struggled with separation anxiety. He will likely do best in an adult-only home without cats, children, or frequent unfamiliar visitors. His adopter should enjoy building trust at Chili’s pace and be comfortable using positive, consistent training to support leash manners, startle responses, safe confinement, and gradual alone-time routines. READ MORE »

Read about our adoption process

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The Good, Bad, and Ugly

Another great read for those unfamiliar with the
Basenji breed are our stories about the good,
the bad, and the 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 »

Monkey

Red & White Male
Ohio, NEW 07/03/2026

Monkey is a diamond in the rough — a mellow, easygoing Basenji with a heart of gold. While he may start out a bit shy, his resilient, unbothered nature and desire for companionship make him an absolute joy to have around. If you have a little patience to let him blossom at his own pace, a routine to keep him confident, and another dog to show him the ropes, Monkey will reward you with a lifetime of polite curiosity, loyal companionship, and upside-down couch naps. READ MORE »

Archer

Red & White Male
Virginia, NEW 07/08/2026

Archer's perfect home is one where he's truly part of the family. He would love an active household that enjoys spending time outdoors, whether that's neighborhood walks, hiking, weekend adventures, or simply relaxing in the backyard together. At the end of the day, he's just as happy curling up on the couch for snuggles as he is exploring somewhere new. READ MORE »