Adopt a Basenji / Terrier / Mixed

A WONDERFUL FRIEND:  10 years old / 46 lbs.  Mostly Mutts adoption facility is open Mon-Sat. 11-4pm.  Some of us are in foster homes so please call 770-272-6888 1st to find out if I’m available to meet during the week.  I’m a sweet guy who lost my home due to a move out of state.  As hard as my family tried, they just couldn’t work things out for me to go, so MM’s is going to help me find a new home and family to love.  I’ve lived in a big home with a big fenced yard and I’ve lived in a small apartment the last 3 years with no yard, and have adapted well in both. I am so used to living in a home environment, that I don’t show well at adoption events—it’s just confusing to me. But, get me home, and I’m loving and snuggly and will settle right in.  We know I’m 10 years old, but I seem much, much younger as I’ve been well cared for and loved all my life!  I’m a great car rider--I love going out for walks and hitting the trails and I love running free in a big yard too, so I won’t complain if you have one.  I’m very friendly and love people but can be a little hesitant or slightly fearful of men or very loud people at first, but after I quickly get to know them, I’ve been just fine.  My former family says the I would let you pet me all day long if you wanted to, but if you tire of petting me just tell me to lie down. I’m so excited to see you when I get home that I bark, but I will settle down quickly. My favorite game is playing catch and I enjoyed playing in the recent snow too.  I also like chew bones and toys with squeakers in them, but fetch is my favorite way to play.  I’m a great watch dog but very friendly with people that come into the house.  I know the following commands, ‘sit’, ‘stay’, ‘lie down’, ‘shake’ (or give me your paw) and ‘get in your bed’, so I’m a smart guy too!  I never needed a crate in my former home, I just sleep in my doggie bed and rest my head on the rim like it’s a pillow.  I’m so cute!  I’ve lived with a kitty cat for years and we’re good friends, so hopefully I’d be the same with a new kitty, let’s just slowly meet to make sure.  I get along with the dogs in my foster home, but I’m not very interested in playing with them. So, I’d be happy as an only dog or hanging out with a mellow dog.  My former family reports that I have great potty manners too.  I don’t enjoy my crate, but I don’t need one as I haven’t been a chewer.  Just keep the garbage cans out of my reach.  I’m fine to sleep all night beside your bed but remember that I’m a great snuggler! I’ve been respectful of the kids in my foster home, but I’d probably due best with older kids (10+) as I am older myself and may prefer to be left to nap and lounge.  Energy level:  4-6.  I'm current on vaccinations, micro-chipped, neutered and my adoption fee is $275.00.