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Basil

Male · Adult · 6 years

Basil Birthday: 1 June 2020 Sex: Male Breed: Mixed Size: Small Summary With love and the healing power of other dogs Basil has been transformed from a sodden wet bundle of petrified fur to a happy, confident, perky little chap. He’s come on in leaps and bounds at the sanctuary. Now he’s ready for the next part of his journey - a home of his own. History Basil was discovered hiding from the world behind refuse bins. It was pouring with rain and he was soaked through, shaking with cold and fear. Safely taken to the sanctuary he remained terrified and wouldn’t interact with either dogs or people. After a week he was gradually introduced to a few chosen dogs and cats. Slowly the fear passed. Not only did Basil relax in the company of dogs but he decided he loved cats! The vet confirmed Basil was not microchipped and sadly nobody came forward to claim him despite a 2 week appeal. Personality Basil takes his time to warm to new people but when he does, you’ve got a friend for life. He’s in his happy place being part of the pack, often running and tumbling with dogs more than twice his size. When he’s not encouraging other dogs to get up and have a run around he’s a top notch referee and takes his job of overseeing other dogs’ play very seriously. He also adores cats! Compatibility Basil is very happy in the company of dogs and cats. Any children in the household should be over the age of 10. Medical Vaccinated against rabies, neutered and microchipped. Basil will be screened for all mediterranean diseases before departing for his new life.

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Hounds of Love Rescue
Living with Basil
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Hounds of Love Rescue · United Kingdom

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Bringing Basil home

What you'll need for Basil in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Basil

What life with Basil looks like

Basil is a small adult dog waiting at Hounds of Love Rescue in United Kingdom.

An 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. Hounds of Love Rescue 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 — Hounds of Love Rescue 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
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 Hounds of Love Rescue 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.
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