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Basenji puppies and dogs in La Mesa, California

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Penny

Basenji

Female, 6 yrs 9 mos
El Cajon, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Penny! She originally transferred to us a young pup from the Chula Vista Animal Care Facility in 2018. Adopted in 2018, Penny returned to us in July of this year. She was originally listed as a Labrador/Boxer mix pup, but seeing her full adult size and markings, we now have her listed as a Basenji mix. Penny's developed anxiety in her previous home which compounded over the years and became fear-based reactivity. We recommend reviewing her origin & progress stories below: Penny's Return: https://www.facebook.com/heartofgoldsshelter/posts/pfbid02whoN43cDPKKKExEqBHq8kNDkwHXBJbQxJfXndK3EhSgGXJ5puaaSwnpfwezrsCRFl Penny's Progress: https://www.facebook.com/heartofgoldsshelter/posts/pfbid02QEToHtcCTP6NbKebvtiZs3yPU3yPAyDeFVDvthiYo8fxSMV9SxP4qRALxSXyDm94l Penny's most recent update: https://www.facebook.com/heartofgoldsshelter/posts/pfbid02F4tFELzbyTDVdd4mjFi6VAHEek4hCMMTZpzY5B3p7oNsMDboHESyawFPyWrQN63Ul Behavioral Considerations: With dedication to her training with CRT K9 Dog Training in a foster home setting and being surrounded by those experienced with the nuances of dog behavior, Penny is thriving and enjoys her foster home filled with 5 dogs, another foster dog (Tank), and 4 cats. While there are multiple management techniques in place that help her peacefully co-exist in a multi-animal home, Penny will do best in a home that has either: -No pets -An owner with extensive experience with safely managing a multi-dog (any size) or multi-animal household (she can get a little carried away when playing and needs to be slowed down) -An owner experienced with reactive dogs Penny develops a heavy attachment to those she loves. She adores her foster mom and with love, patience, and a structured setting, she will also look at her future mom/dad as though you are her sun, her moon, and all her stars. A loyal gal indeed! We want her to succeed in this second chance at adoption and are looking for an adopter that is not just excited about her adorable face and kissable cheeks but has the experience and means to care for a dog that isn't looking for the mental overstimulation that dog parks provide. Penny prefers to get her exercise with her people and dogs she has built trust with, and who are respectful of her boundaries. We as humans can definitely empathize with that! While Penny does enjoy cuddle time, down time, and lots of kisses, she is quite the track star and loves to sprint, explore, and fetch during play time! A home what will keep her active in a safe & controlled environment is where she will thrive! We will send a package of professional training sessions to her future home, to give Penny her best foot forward in a new environment. A trainer coming directly to an adopter's home for these sessions will ensure that she thrives and is helped along through another life change. Regarding COVID-19 and other contagious illnesses: Please reschedule any visits if you are sick.
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Sutter

Basenji Boxer

Male, 2 yrs 9 mos
San Diego, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
DOB: February 2022Weight: 35lbsDisposition: Rescued from: RiversideSocial, lively, energetic Sutter is so happy to be alive in this wonderful city, and is absolutely ready to meet his forever family! This friendly pup gets along with all people, and also gets along very nicely with the other dogs in his playgroup. He loves to run around and play with his pals in the warm California sunshine.Sutter also loves going on walks, though is still working a bit on his walking skills. There are just so many fun smells to sniff! That being said, he responds well to correction and is treat-motivated, so we think he'll be walking like a champ in no time. This extremely handsome man will make a wonderful companion to any family, especially if you're one who loves adventure! Sutter is ready to make memories with you. If you're interested in meeting this wonderful dog, apply today at www.thebarkinglot.net/adopt or by clicking the "Meet Me!" button from our website.You can see a video of Sutter here: https://youtube.com/shorts/pZKzen11KLw?feature=shareOur dogs are located in San Diego County, CA. We will happily consider out of town applications and can conduct virtual play dates with interested adopters. We have monthly transport to various locations in the Pacific Northwest, individual arrangements would need to be made for other locations across the US and Canada.To initiate the adoption process for this dog, please complete our online application by clicking below. Your adoption coordinator will respod to you via email once they receive your application: www.thebarkinglot.net/adopt
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YiYi

Basenji Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 3 mos
San Diego, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
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Story
YiYi is immediately at risk of being euthanized and we want to get her but we need to secure a foster. Help us save her by opening your heart and your home!! Her current owners moved into a senior community and their new neighbors have already taken action and poor YiYi will not be allowed there. Most likely, the community CC&Rs have stated rules and regulations about dogs made even more strict by the 'senior living' aspect. There's not much that can be done without an expensive -not guaranteed- battle. At that point, the best alternative that was concluded for YiYi's future was for her to be put down. Put down?!? What?!? That's no future... Ughh.. sometimes there are no words. None of that matters anymore. It's in the past. We want to help her have a future. Please let us know ASAP if you can help us by fostering this sweet girl or are interested in taking her home FURever! FOSTER: www.dmdr.org/foster ADOPT: www.dmdr.org/adopt
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Coco

Basenji Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 7 mos
Escondido, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
🐾 COCO the Basenji Mix is looking for her new forever home. Coco is an incredibly sweet and loyal 2.5 year old gal. She enjoys humans and other dogs and gets along well with cats. This young lady loves to run and play at the beach or park and snuggle up on the couch or on your lap. She is very intelligent, gentle and joyfully curious as she loves to learn and aims to please. Coco knows her commands and is eager to learn more, and being very treat motivated, she will be easy to teach. She has been living at her trainer Nicole's home for a bit so she's been getting her training in daily. She is crate trained, house broken and travels well in the car. Coco walks great on a leash and would be great to have an owner who enjoys running and hiking. She truly needs a quiet home with a female owner as it seems she is most comfortable with women. Ideally this woman would work from home or is retired and has experience with rescue dogs as patience and understanding will be necessary in helping this pretty girl thrive. Coco is working hard on meeting new people as she can get a bit shy. She'd prefer to be the only dog in the home so she can get all the love. 💕 She is vetted, vaccinated, microchipped, spayed and weighs 42 lbs. If you want to adopt this sweet girl contact Vicky @760-672-2258. We are a rescue so a tax deductible adoption fee will apply. Please go to our website to fill out the application. www.k9connectionpetadoption.org You must use a laptop or a computer. Sent from my iPhone
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Lala

Basenji Rat Terrier

Female, 1 yr 5 mos
Carlsbad, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
This pup will be at an adoption event near you! Read their bio and the bio of our 400 other cute and adoptable doggies on our website: https://amazingdogsrescue.org/dogs/. Feel free to call Cecilia at 408.477.0553 from Mo to Su from 8am to 8pm for more info. If the dog is not visible on our website, they already found a new home. All our doggies are available for a meet and greet at an adoption event near you! We will not respond to 'anonymous' inquiries without a telephone number.

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Basenji shelters & rescues in La Mesa, California

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7.7 miles

Heart of Gold's Shelter

9400 Blossom Valley Road, El Cajon, CA 92021

Pet Types: dogs

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11.2 miles

The Barking Lot

San Diego, CA 92117

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

14.9 miles

Del Mar Dog Rescue

9921 Carmel Mountain Rd #231, San Diego, CA 92129

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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22.9 miles

K9 Connection Pet Re Homing and Adoption

Escondido, CA 92029

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

31.4 miles

Amazing Dogs

Carlsbad, CA 92011

Pet Types: dogs

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