CHANCE - NEEDS A CHANCE. BLESS HIM..homecheck pending
Jan 24, 2015 19:24:58 GMT
Post by Mimsmum on Jan 24, 2015 19:24:58 GMT
We have been contacted by the daughter of Chance's dad, who sadly died on the 7th January this year. His story has been so sad, and he found love.
Here is what Debbie has to say about Chance.
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My mother and father were Responsible Basenji breeders owing and showing them in the early years. In 1999, my Mother died of breast cancer, which left my Father and I to tend to the remaining litter of some 7 Basenjis. My Father then moved to a smaller property in 2003, and homed all the Basenjis there, single handedly, until their demise. Having been in the "Basenji World" for so many years, my Father could not live without "dog company", so decided to take a rescued Basenji. When he lost this dog in 2009, and being as he found that many of our dogs had suffered with inherited illnesses or other problems, he decided he would rescue once again. Being as he was an ex RAF-dog trainer in his early days, my Father decided to take on a Lurcher that had been at Windsor for way too long, and felt he could offer him a loving home. A perfect combination of my Father being retired, and very rarely being out of the house.
It is therefore very sad for me Jenny to have to be in this terrible position. My Father died on Wednesday (7th January 2015), and in his Will, he has asked me to rehome his beloved boy "Chance". He was adamant he didn't want him to be returned to Windsor, as this would cause him too much distress. I'm desperate now Jenny as I would love to be able to take on Chance myself, but in reality, I have another dog in a very small rented house, not only that, but Chance is not "dog friendly". As you can imagine, this saddens me greatly to have to let Chance go, but I am desperate to find him a loving home and would love to be able to receive occasional updates from the new owner as to his progress. Merely the connection with my Father being the reason, and because I love this dog like he's my own. So I would hate to lose all contact if that were possible.
I will give you as much information as I know about Chance to see if you could possibly help…
We're not sure about Chance's history, but we do know that he was roaming the streets of Windsor prior to taking him in. He has a wonderful loving relationship with women, but can be a little weary of men and not as forthcoming. Saying that, and as Dad proved, over time he learns to trust men he is familiar with. I wouldn't suggest young children with Chance. My two daughters have loved him like their own (teenagers), and he is completely relaxed in their presence, loving, and appreciates snuggling up on the sofa with them. He's quite a couch potato and doesn't require much exercise, as my Father was unable to walk him over the last year due to diabetes problems. He was only ever kept on the lead, but his reactions to other dogs can be quite severe, although Dad managed to avoid such confrontations with him. He did present like this since my Father took him on from Windsor, and we have never been able to correct this. We believe that he may have been abused in some way by a man with a stick, and he becomes slightly worried when stroking near his hindquarters, but again, will soon relax once he knows this isn't threatening.
Chance has been castrated, and has been microchipped. However, I believe his last jab is overdue, as my Father was unable to get him to the vets in time for the last one to run out. He was born on 1st March 2008, although this may be a "guess" from Battersea (Windsor). He's not very energetic, and quite frankly, prefers to snuggle up to someone than ever sleep independently on the floor - I believe Dad's bed may have been a daily sleep option too where he'd just take himself off for a rest and you'd wonder where he disappeared to! He hasn't had any veterinary problems at all since my Father has owned him, there was only ever the mention of a very slight heart murmur. The only times this is evident, is if Chance has been running around in the house on a "mad session" and he will cough, but soon recovers. But the vet who has been looking after him, did not have any concerns and said this was normal. He stands from floor to shoulder, about 25 inches. He definitely should not be kept around cats or small animals as hiss "instincts" seem to take over being a Lurcher!
All in all Jenny, he's a beautiful boy and I want the very best for him. He was totally spoilt by my Father, and has not shown any aggression since he's had him. Merely just the odd worried expression on his face if presented with strange men who have come into the home where he tends to back off. Women, absolutely no problem, he will just go up to them instantly. I can only suggest again, there is something from his past which has made him this way. Being as I said, that he lived with my Father, this wouldn't be an impossible rehoming option, just maybe somebody who is happy to give him lots of tlc, love and tenderness, and the relationship will flourish, as it has done with my Father.
I was adamant Jenny that I wouldn't throw Chance back into a kennelled "rescue" situation again, as this is probably what contributed to his nervous disposition, but I am praying that you could possibly help me in finding him that all important loving home, for his remaining years. It really does break my heart as I don't want to do this, but I truly have no option with my Father's property having to be sold, and me being unable to have him in my home because of my own dog.
Chance is still living at my Father's property in , (near Epsom Downs), and I have a friend living there with him until we are in a position to find him a new home.
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Chance has rarely got out for exercise in the last few months and we know he has poured on the pounds. He loves his people, and we all know other dogs who have been in this same situation, and have been turned around by love and dedication.
Every dog deserves a chance. Someone out there needs Chance the same as Chance needs them.
Here is what Debbie has to say about Chance.
.................................................................................
My mother and father were Responsible Basenji breeders owing and showing them in the early years. In 1999, my Mother died of breast cancer, which left my Father and I to tend to the remaining litter of some 7 Basenjis. My Father then moved to a smaller property in 2003, and homed all the Basenjis there, single handedly, until their demise. Having been in the "Basenji World" for so many years, my Father could not live without "dog company", so decided to take a rescued Basenji. When he lost this dog in 2009, and being as he found that many of our dogs had suffered with inherited illnesses or other problems, he decided he would rescue once again. Being as he was an ex RAF-dog trainer in his early days, my Father decided to take on a Lurcher that had been at Windsor for way too long, and felt he could offer him a loving home. A perfect combination of my Father being retired, and very rarely being out of the house.
It is therefore very sad for me Jenny to have to be in this terrible position. My Father died on Wednesday (7th January 2015), and in his Will, he has asked me to rehome his beloved boy "Chance". He was adamant he didn't want him to be returned to Windsor, as this would cause him too much distress. I'm desperate now Jenny as I would love to be able to take on Chance myself, but in reality, I have another dog in a very small rented house, not only that, but Chance is not "dog friendly". As you can imagine, this saddens me greatly to have to let Chance go, but I am desperate to find him a loving home and would love to be able to receive occasional updates from the new owner as to his progress. Merely the connection with my Father being the reason, and because I love this dog like he's my own. So I would hate to lose all contact if that were possible.
I will give you as much information as I know about Chance to see if you could possibly help…
We're not sure about Chance's history, but we do know that he was roaming the streets of Windsor prior to taking him in. He has a wonderful loving relationship with women, but can be a little weary of men and not as forthcoming. Saying that, and as Dad proved, over time he learns to trust men he is familiar with. I wouldn't suggest young children with Chance. My two daughters have loved him like their own (teenagers), and he is completely relaxed in their presence, loving, and appreciates snuggling up on the sofa with them. He's quite a couch potato and doesn't require much exercise, as my Father was unable to walk him over the last year due to diabetes problems. He was only ever kept on the lead, but his reactions to other dogs can be quite severe, although Dad managed to avoid such confrontations with him. He did present like this since my Father took him on from Windsor, and we have never been able to correct this. We believe that he may have been abused in some way by a man with a stick, and he becomes slightly worried when stroking near his hindquarters, but again, will soon relax once he knows this isn't threatening.
Chance has been castrated, and has been microchipped. However, I believe his last jab is overdue, as my Father was unable to get him to the vets in time for the last one to run out. He was born on 1st March 2008, although this may be a "guess" from Battersea (Windsor). He's not very energetic, and quite frankly, prefers to snuggle up to someone than ever sleep independently on the floor - I believe Dad's bed may have been a daily sleep option too where he'd just take himself off for a rest and you'd wonder where he disappeared to! He hasn't had any veterinary problems at all since my Father has owned him, there was only ever the mention of a very slight heart murmur. The only times this is evident, is if Chance has been running around in the house on a "mad session" and he will cough, but soon recovers. But the vet who has been looking after him, did not have any concerns and said this was normal. He stands from floor to shoulder, about 25 inches. He definitely should not be kept around cats or small animals as hiss "instincts" seem to take over being a Lurcher!
All in all Jenny, he's a beautiful boy and I want the very best for him. He was totally spoilt by my Father, and has not shown any aggression since he's had him. Merely just the odd worried expression on his face if presented with strange men who have come into the home where he tends to back off. Women, absolutely no problem, he will just go up to them instantly. I can only suggest again, there is something from his past which has made him this way. Being as I said, that he lived with my Father, this wouldn't be an impossible rehoming option, just maybe somebody who is happy to give him lots of tlc, love and tenderness, and the relationship will flourish, as it has done with my Father.
I was adamant Jenny that I wouldn't throw Chance back into a kennelled "rescue" situation again, as this is probably what contributed to his nervous disposition, but I am praying that you could possibly help me in finding him that all important loving home, for his remaining years. It really does break my heart as I don't want to do this, but I truly have no option with my Father's property having to be sold, and me being unable to have him in my home because of my own dog.
Chance is still living at my Father's property in , (near Epsom Downs), and I have a friend living there with him until we are in a position to find him a new home.
..............................................................................
Chance has rarely got out for exercise in the last few months and we know he has poured on the pounds. He loves his people, and we all know other dogs who have been in this same situation, and have been turned around by love and dedication.
Every dog deserves a chance. Someone out there needs Chance the same as Chance needs them.