Our new babies are stars! Three news stations in the Tampa Bay already did quick little reports on the release of the basenjis from HCAS custody to BRAT. I have not been able to find links to video clips yet. Article clips are a brief, very basic paragraph. Nine pups are officially BRAT Bs, to be followed by five more today and twelve more next week. The remaining basenjis will have official custody transfer when all of the pups and nursing moms are spayed and neutered.
News Article 1
News Article 2
All of the expectant moms have whelped: one just three days ago, one two weeks ago, and one two-and-a-half weeks ago. The litter of seven pups that are 2.5 weeks old are quite roly-poly and are just starting to open their eyes. The litter born 2 weeks ago had a rough start - mom was in very poor condition (heartworm positive, wormy and with a low body weight - a body score of 2 prior to whelping) and was unable to nurse at all, but they are now looking quite round and are gaining weight daily. They all just passed the one pound milestone! They are now all able to drink from a bottle. The third litter born 3 days ago is very large. The mom is in very good condition now, but the large litter coupled with her smaller size has resulted in smaller babies. We will keep a close eye on them to make sure that no one is missing out on groceries. Currently, no one in the litter is complaining.
We are organizing pictures and write-ups for the basenjis. We will be posting info shortly and providing links in another update. Several people are contributing to this effort, providing a wider point of view and lots of pictures! Anyone wishing to make a donation towards this rescue project may do so through this link. Thanks again for all of the great support. I wish everyone could spend a little bit of time with these Bs to see just how different and special they are - the ones that are already in foster care really appreciate and enjoy their new lives. Stay warm!
Pam Hamilton
FL District Coordinator
Advisory Director
Basenji Rescue and Transport
and
Debbi Johnson
BRAT Treasurer & Director
Germantown, TN
brat-help@lists.basenjirescue.org
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