Jackson and PhoebeakaDC Arubmec’s Hi-Jacked, SC& DC Arubmec’s Saturn Sattelite, SC.AnnualSpecialty ShowsFriday, May 23, <strong>2008</strong>Breed Judge: Ms. Shelley S. Hennessyand anAfrican Stock Exhibitionto follow <strong>the</strong> SpecialtyJudge: Mrs. Lynn ArrandSaturday, May 24, <strong>2008</strong>Breed & Jr. Showmanship Judge:Mrs. Carol SpritzerSweepstakes Judge: Ms. Wanda K. PooleyOur Specialties will include: UNIQUE TROPHIES;a PICNIC, following <strong>the</strong> judging, and PUPPY MATCHon Saturday; and plenty <strong>of</strong> BASENJI HOSPITALITY.Our Show Site, Butler County Fairgrounds, hascovered rings, graveled parking and RV Hookups.Join us for4 DAYS OF ACTIVITIESSunday, May 26Cincinnati KC All-Breed ShowMonday, May 27Cincinnati KC All-Breed Show<strong>Basenji</strong> <strong>Club</strong> <strong>of</strong> CincinnatiShow Chairperson: Rita L. Ross6226 Ridgewood Ct., Florence, Kentucky 41042(859) 283-1905 - e-mail: rross@fuse.netSuperintendentThey won First place. The owners wouldsay “roll <strong>the</strong> dice” and <strong>the</strong> dogs would rollover toge<strong>the</strong>r.Pictured submitted by Pat CemburaThe <strong>Basenji</strong> <strong>Club</strong> <strong>of</strong> America, Inc. BULLETIN - 20
The Miracle PuppyBy Sherry StevensDecember 23 atON 10:30 PM, <strong>the</strong>second litter at Nowata wasabout to be born. Causa,Nowata’s Hot CausaDesoleil, blessed us with<strong>the</strong> first puppy, a beautifulblack and white (so wethought) male. After anerve racking three hoursshe delivered a beautiful redgirl at 1:30 AM on December24th. Having been told by a veryreliable vet that Causa would have only two or three pups,and with her giving no fur<strong>the</strong>r indication <strong>of</strong> labor, I went tobed for some much needed rest. All was quiet, and I could hear <strong>the</strong>puppies happily sucking and mom Causa happily licking.Christmas Eve day arrived, and all was well. Mom Causa wentout to take care <strong>of</strong> potty needs and visited <strong>the</strong> fa<strong>the</strong>r Bo, Nowata’sDarkside <strong>of</strong> Desoleil, to complain and to <strong>the</strong> rest <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Nowatagang to brag. She ate her breakfast and went back to <strong>the</strong> babieswhom she promptly fed and licked as expected. We had manyfolks over for Christmas Eve. Everyone had a great time, andboth <strong>of</strong> our litters were properlyadmired and cooed over. Momswere congratulated and adoredby many. Santa arrived to putgifts under <strong>the</strong> tree, and we allturned in for <strong>the</strong> night.Christmas morning arrived,and gifts were opened. Thedogs were given extra treats andtoys for <strong>the</strong> occasion. Both ourbasenji moms continued to care properly and adoringly for <strong>the</strong>irpups. Grandkids ran amuck among fields <strong>of</strong> gift wrap and toysuntil <strong>the</strong>y dropped on Christmas night. Alas, ano<strong>the</strong>r great holidaygone and memories made. All was well at <strong>the</strong> Nowata home.On Wednesday <strong>the</strong> 26th we cleaned up and put things awayand ate leftovers until we could no longer move. All my out-<strong>of</strong>statekids called to give us <strong>the</strong> news <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir Christmas celebration.Our day was very full. On this same day I called co-breeder HollyBenton <strong>of</strong> Desoleils <strong>Basenji</strong>s to let her know our black and whiteboy was now a black-face tri boy. Fine with us; he is still a beauty,and we are pleased.Thursday, <strong>the</strong> 27 th arrived and we ga<strong>the</strong>red up <strong>the</strong> Causa/Bopups for <strong>the</strong> trip to our vet, Dr.Yocham, to remove dew claws andhave momma checked. And at this point what sounds like a perfectstory suddenly goes wrong.With Causa on <strong>the</strong> table, <strong>the</strong> vet palpated her uterus anddiscovered ano<strong>the</strong>r whelp. This likely meant a dead puppy, awounded and perhaps infected uterus, and <strong>the</strong> possibility <strong>of</strong> asick mo<strong>the</strong>r -- not even to mention <strong>the</strong> owner/breeder who feltimmediate guilt for not catching this. What had I done?Truth was Causa never circled or seemed restless; she hadn’tquit eating or pooping or exercising in <strong>the</strong> yard. Causa appearedThe <strong>Basenji</strong> <strong>Club</strong> <strong>of</strong> America, Inc. BULLETIN - 21just fine. No fever, no straining, no lethargy, just nothing except thatpoor little left behind puppy decaying away and probably poisoningher momma's body. You can only imagine my horror. The vetwas very surprised that Causa had no menacingsymptoms four days post delivery. First,Dr. Yocham exhausted all <strong>the</strong> lessinvasive techniques to expel<strong>the</strong> whelp. When thosefailed, Causa was taken tosurgery for an emergencyC-section. We left Causain our vet’s capable hands.I arrived to get Causaat 4 PM as requested. Aftercollecting my four-digit vet bill,I was taken to a private examroom with more than half <strong>the</strong> staffin attendance. I was beginning toworry that Causa did not survive <strong>the</strong> surgery, and could not bringmyself to ask. In came <strong>the</strong> box with <strong>the</strong> pups in it. I did not evenglance at <strong>the</strong>m, but could hear <strong>the</strong>ir usual puppy chirps. They werealive and strong.The staff remained silent and <strong>the</strong>n Causa was brought into<strong>the</strong> room. I was overjoyed to see her looking so good, and shewas very pleased to see me as well. Dr. Yocham proceeded to tellme where and how <strong>the</strong>y found <strong>the</strong> pup and that Causa had someuterine bruising. However, heIn all <strong>of</strong> his 35 years <strong>of</strong> practice, Dr. Yocham saidhe could not remember ever finding a live pupinside <strong>the</strong> uterus after that much time. The placentahad not separated from <strong>the</strong> uterine wall. Everythingwas still intact! She was just left behind when <strong>the</strong>o<strong>the</strong>rs were born. We had a miracle!felt she could be bred againwithout risk. Causa's uteruswas completely relaxed, andshe had been dilated to about 1cm. since <strong>the</strong> last birth. Whew!Dr. Yocham picked up whatI thought was <strong>the</strong> tri boy andflipped <strong>the</strong> puppy over. He toldme that <strong>the</strong> unborn puppy hadbeen a black and white girl puppy. I glanced at <strong>the</strong> puppy in hishand and realized it was no longer a boy!! The vet said "See, <strong>the</strong>retained puppy was a black and white girl." Comprehension setin. I was in shock! I said something that sounds pretty strange tome now, "It wasn't dead?" Needless to say, <strong>the</strong> staff had what <strong>the</strong>ywere waiting for. They were grinning and chuckling like big happyteddy bears. I held and kissed this little girl puppy who saved myholiday.In all <strong>of</strong> his 35 years <strong>of</strong> practice, Dr. Yocham said he couldnot remember ever finding a live pup inside <strong>the</strong> uterus after thatmuch time. The placenta had not separated from <strong>the</strong> uterine wall.Everything was still intact! She was just left behind when <strong>the</strong>o<strong>the</strong>rs were born. We had a miracle!So, Causa and Bo would like to announce <strong>the</strong> birth <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>irThree beautiful puppies. One tri boy, one red and white girl, andone black and white girl, who are all doing just fine.When we contacted <strong>the</strong> AKC representative, we were told that<strong>the</strong> AKC computer system does not allow for multiple birthdayson a litter registration application, nor for puppies born that farapart. Basically, we were told to just pick a date among those days.We chose December 24, 2007 -- Christmas Eve for a Christmasmiracle.
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