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Basil

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Approx Date of BirthOctober 2025GenderMaleCan live with other dogs?YesCan live with children?Over 10 years oldCat Tested ?Can be TestedMeet BasilThis beautiful boy was found on the streets of Bosnia by Vera. He is thought to be around 1 year old , maybe a bit older. We are waiting for a vet confirmation on this. If you could you be the one to give this beautiful boy a safe and happy forever home (children 10+) please complete the enquiry form and the adoption team will email you back. ( the automated reply may go straight into your junk/spam email folder so please check). Also take a look at the rescue’s Facebook page and comment under any post DNV – let’s save street dogs and cats | FacebookThis was how Basil was found on the streetOnce he was rescued then he had to have his fur cut as he was so matted and full of fleas. He has been inspected by a vet and is due to be neutered shortly

Size
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Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇧🇦Brcko
Shelter
DNV Save Animals
Living with Basil
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by DNV Save Animals · BrckoLearn about Mixed Breed →
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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
  4. 04

    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 young adult mixed breed dog waiting at DNV Save Animals in Brcko.

An 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina

The shelter typically completes the animal's vaccinations, microchipping, and pet passport before adoption. Specific fees and process details vary by shelter and country — confirm directly via the contact details in the sidebar.

Brcko, Bosnia and Herzegovina — browse more dogs in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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. DNV Save Animals 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 — DNV Save Animals 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. 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 DNV Save Animals 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 (the shelter's own language). 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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