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My basic info
Breed
Basenji
Color
Tricolor (Tan/Brown & Black & White)
Age
Senior
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
We were contacted by Goober's dad whose life has taken some turns that are forcing him to look to re-home his Basset boy Goober. Ed explained to me that his wife is going to be hospitalized for the unforeseeable future. He works and goes to school. That would leave their dog alone for hugely lengthy periods every day. He considered a pet-walker/sitter, but explained to me that they are going to have to pay for considerable portions of her medical care out of pocket, so he does not feel he could afford a pet-sitter. They really love this dog, as you can see from his letter and the pictures below.
here's the story on Goober:
We adopted Goober on December 19th, 2008 from the Humane Society in Honolulu, Hawaii. We had no medical history or knowledge of his past but our veternarian estimated that he was 2 years old when we adopted him, he was in excellent health, and he appeared to be purebred. We lived in Hawaii until January of 2011, when I got out of the Army and we moved back to Michigan. In August of 2012, I got a job in Washington, D.C. and so we moved here.
In the time that we've had Goober, his health issues have been relatively minor. The most common issue, understandably, are ear infections. He used to get them often in Hawaii, but they've tapered off since then; it's now been at least a year, maybe longer, since his last infection. We regularly rinse his ear canals with an over-the-counter dog ear cleaning solution, and that seems to help. He caught a decent bacterial infection earlier this year, but after some medications and extended rest, he's back to normal. The only lingering issue he now has are that his hindlegs are prone to strain. If he moves just the wrong way, or if we pick him up the wrong way, he'll yelp in pain and be very stiff for the next few days. The vet has confirmed that this is not a degenerative condition or disease or anything; it's just an 8-year-old dog who runs around more than he probably should!
Temperament wise, Goober is a very sweet, gentle, and needy. He loves attention, mostly from humans, though he is very gentle and curious with other dogs, as well. He is absolutely NOT aggressive, and in fact can be quite bashful at times, especially around men (perhaps something that happened before we got him). He is unusually playful; his favorite game is to take a rawhide chew in his mouth and act like he's going to let me take it, then he growls and runs off, and expects me to chase him! He absolutely ADORES puppies, and will run around with them all day, if he gets the chance (we suspect the problems with his hindlegs were initially caused by playing around too much with a neighbor's puppy).
Throughout his life, we've consistently fed him Science Diet. Recently, we've begun mixing a half can of green beans with his every meal; he considers it a treat, and the fiber is good for him. In the past, we've spoiled him with baked egg whites (he is NUTS about poultry). He'll take medicine easily with a small spoonful of peanut butter. For an occasional treat, we've also fed him bananas.
It absolutely breaks our hearts that we're giving him up. Ultimately, however, it's not just about us; it's about him, too. Goober deserves a great home, and sadly we can't provide it for him anymore. Attached are several pictures of him throughout his life with us. He's been happy with us, and we've always loved him and always will. I hope you can find a comfortable, happy home for him to live out the last years of his life. Contact Bev at 804-248-3042 or crazydoglady64@aol.com.
