Senjabi Basenjis

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Despite only limited numbers of Basenjis being bred in New Zealand, there is still a need for the Basenji Rehome/Rescue Service. I was getting calls and emails from people who could no longer keep their Basenji, and having found my website, contacted me in hope that I could help them place their dog, thus the Basenji Rehome/Rescue Service was set up.

As a breeder I take my responsibility seriously and will take back or assist in rehoming any dog that I have bred and that the owners are no longer able to care for – for whatever reason. And as I don’t breed very often, most dogs I have rehomed were bred by other people.

As there is no Basenji Club in New Zealand which can assist in funding the rehoming of Basenjis, all the time and money I spend on toll calls, travelling to & from airports to pick up/drop off dogs, including time off work to do these things, is at my own expense. For this reason, donations are most welcome and greatly appreciated and any funds received will be put towards transport, neutering/spaying, microchipping, registering etc of Basenjis being rehomed.

Quite often getting a Basenji from A to B is the biggest expense. To fly a dog from the North Island to the South Island is $170 (up to 20kg) – whether it is Wellington to Nelson or Kaitaia to Invercargill. The within island rate is $94.50 (up to 20kg). There is also a  Pet Courier who operates in the North Island – this costs a lot less, but obviously more travelling time is involved for the dog. If the dog isn’t too far away, there is also the option of going and picking up the dog my/yourself.

If you regularly fly/travel around New Zealand, and would be happy to assist in taking a Basenji as excess luggage , please let me know. This greatly reduces the expense of rehoming. The charge for dogs as excess luggage is $50 (up to 32kg). This cost is generally covered by the new owner.

If you have or know of a basenji that needs rehoming (either from private ownership or SPCA/Dog Pound etc), please contact me for assistance.

No judgement is made against people giving up their basenji – I understand that situations can change, and the breed can be a handful to an unsuspecting owner. All I am concerned about is getting a good home for the dog. It is important that if you are rehoming a basenji yourself, you need to make sure the new owners are aware of the breeds characteristics, or you may find the poor dog up for rehoming again soon after.

If you are considering adding a basenji to your family (either a puppy or 2^nd hand Basenji), PLEASE do your research! Read as many websites as you can, and ask as many questions as you need to. It is important that you are fully informed before committing to a Basenji.

For Basenjis currently available, click here.

To see photos of the Basenjis I have been involved in rehoming, click here.