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Basil

Collie · Male · Young · 1 year

Introducing Basil, our handsome 1-year-old Collie cross with a very unique look! We’re not entirely convinced he’s 100% dog… we suspect there may be a little fox in the family tree! ?? (Only joking, of course!) Basil is a wonderfully friendly, affectionate and playful young lad who loves human company. He is very handleable, enjoys fuss and attention, and has a lovely personality that will really shine with the right guidance. We don’t think Basil has had much experience out and about on a lead, so this is something he is still getting used to. Initially, he found lead walking quite worrying, but he is making improvements every single day. With patience, encouragement and consistency, we’re confident he will continue to grow in confidence. Being a Collie cross, Basil is an intelligent boy with a bright mind. He is likely to be a quick learner and should thrive with positive, reward-based training, mental stimulation and plenty of opportunities to put his clever brain to work. He is also a very playful young dog who will need an owner willing to give him the time, exercise and enrichment he needs. Basil is still developing his doggy social skills, so for now he will need to be the only dog in the home. We are also looking for an adult-only household where he can settle without the added demands of young children. Basil has so much potential and so much love to give. With the right person by his side, we have no doubt this clever, affectionate and slightly foxy-looking boy will blossom into a wonderful companion. Could you be the one to give Basil the fresh start he deserves?

Size

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Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇬🇧United Kingdom

Shelter

Durham Dogs & Cats Home

Living with Basil

✕Good with dogs
✕Good with kids

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Listed 5 months ago

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About Basil

What life with Basil looks like

Basil is a young adult collie dog waiting at Durham Dogs & Cats Home in United Kingdom.

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 "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Durham Dogs & Cats Home 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?: Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Durham Dogs & Cats Home whether they will for Basil, what they require (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?: TailHarbor has no vaccination, microchip or sterilization details for Basil. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Durham Dogs & Cats Home, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Basil isn't the right fit?: Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Durham Dogs & Cats Home about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them 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.