BASENJI RE-HOME & REFERRAL

tri color and red and white Basenjis

Due to varying circumstances Basenjis are occasionally available for adoption or in need of rescue, either here in Victoria or elsewhere in Australia.

Please Note: Regretfully due to other commitments demanding all of my time I am unable to offer this service at the moment. Hopefully in the near future I will once again be able to resume my "Rescue and referral" service. In the interim; for all "Rescue" enquiries please contact the Basenji Breed Clubs in Australia. Links can be found below:

Rafferty - posted 29th November 2009 -

UPDATE 4.12.09 -

Raff has found a wonderful home with Drew, Marie & family in Perth & he has settled in very well with his girlfriend Jane.

Many thanks to all who contacted me about giving Raff a new home.

Basenji from Africa

Adopting A Basenji

Before deciding to adopt a Basenji we ask that you research the breeds characteristics & read the information about the breed on this website and elsewhere so that you are fully aware of the nature and temperament of the Basenji breed and know what to expect.

Basenjis can be a challenging breed and are therefore not the right breed for everyone. They are a strong willed breed, are not obedience orientated, need secure fencing and cannot be allowed off lead.

We also encourage you to contact your local Basenji club for advice & support.

Rescue Guidelines

The dogs to be placed for Referral are to be Pure Bred Basenjis only. Cross-breeds or other breeds are not eligible.

All rescue dogs must be desexed before being re-homed.

This Service will not be involved in referral of Basenjis being sold for profit by the original owner or breeder re-homes.

This service will not assist in the adoption of an unregistered Basenji for the purpose of breeding.

° If you need to re-home your Basenji °

First of all please contact the breeder of your Basenji.

Most responsible registered breeders have had years of experience with Basenjis & may be able to offer some valuable advice to help you deal with your particular problem or they may be able to help you find a suitable home for your dog. Even if they are not in a position to help they may be able to point you in the right direction & most breeders like to keep track of the puppies they produce. If you can't remember or find your dogs breeder please contact the Basenji Club in your state as they should be able to help locate them.

Basenji Clubs In Australia

If you need advice to help you deal with a problem that may be making it difficult for you to cope with your dogs behaviour please look through the website below for advice.
- Can We Help You To Keep Your Pet -

If you still need help to re-home your Basenji please contact us and give us as much information as you can. Include the reason that you need to re-home your Basenji and as much information about your dogs personality, health and behaviours as you can. Please be honest as no judgements will be made and it greatly assists us in finding the most suitable home for your dog. We want to do the best thing for the dog, first and foremost.

Basenji - The barkless dog from Africa

Waiting List

To be put on a waiting list for available Basenjis please
contact Helen via the link below:

Please remember to tell me something about the kind of life you could offer a Basenji - i.e; where you are located, what sex and age of Basenji you are interested in and also any previous dog or Basenji experience that you have had, if there are any children, dogs or other pets living with you. This information will assist in matching each dog with the most suitable home. Your landline phone number and email address.
Please remember to tell me if you would like your name removed from the list.
Thankyou

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African animals

I have been helping Basenjis in need since early 1998 and have been able to successfully re-home over 40 Basenjis Australia wide during that time. Many thanks to all those families who have opened their hearts and their homes to these dogs in need.