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Basil

Jack Russell Terrier · Male · Young · 2 years

Basil is an absolute sweetheart with a gentle nature and lots of love to give! Basil is looking for a home alongside his best friend, Georgie. They share a special bond, giving each other comfort and reassurance. Basil is a chill boy who loves snoozing on his favourite chair, but bring out a tennis ball and you'll discover his playful side! This lovely lad loves a game of fetch and will happily bring the ball back for another round. He is the most content when he has few treats and his favourite toys. He does not need much to be happy! Basil loves going out and about for long walks and would happily go in the car to go for a ride in search of new exciting smells - a classic terrier! Basil is friendly and loves to say hello to everyone he meets! When seeing other dogs on walks, he would happily say hello and then continue on his sniffy walk! He is also a water baby who enjoys swimming and will even dive underwater to retrieve his floating toys! When it's time to unwind, Basil is always up for a cuddle and knows the cue "Basil kisses" — although he will sometimes add a paw to request a few extra smooches! He can be a little sensitive to loud or unexpected noises and he would need some support from his future family to build up his confidence. Basil is the perfect mix of relaxed companion and playful pal who would make sure to give you lots of affection! Basil and Georgie are great mix of playful and cheeky friends who love spending time cuddling into each other and giving you lots of attention and love! They even bring the same ball back to you together! They love playing and swimming together before snoozing on the sofa on the cosy evenings. AWE licence number 13090 by West Lothian Council.

Size

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Age

Young · 2 years

Location

🇬🇧West Calder

Shelter

Dogs Trust West Calder

Living with Basil

✓Good with dogs
✕Good with cats
✓Good with kids

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About Basil

What life with Basil looks like

Basil is a young adult jack russell terrier dog waiting at Dogs Trust West Calder in West Calder.

A young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇬🇧Adopting from United Kingdom

UK shelters work under the Pet Travel Scheme (post-Brexit, the EU pet passport is not valid; a UK Animal Health Certificate is required for travel into the EU). Most UK rescues focus on domestic placements but some work with EU partners.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Basil, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Basil?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Dogs Trust West Calder handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Basil on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Basil if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Dogs Trust West Calder will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. UK adopters: post-Brexit travel into the EU requires an Animal Health Certificate. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Basil already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Basil isn't the right fit?: Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Dogs Trust West Calder early rather than rehoming privately; they know Basil and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?: TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (EN). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.