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Basil

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 8 years

🐾 Hi everyone, my name is Basil! 🐾 I’m an 8-year-old Staffie x German Shepherd, and I’m looking for a forever home to call my own. I may be 8, but I still have plenty of life, love, and adventures left in me. I love my toys, exploring new places, and spending time with my favourite people. After a fun day out, you’ll usually find me snuggled up on the sofa, soaking up all the cuddles I can get. I’m looking for a home where I can be your one and only pet. Other dogs can make me feel a little worried, and cats are just far too interesting for me. I could happily live with dog-savvy children aged 11 and over who understand bigger, playful dogs like me. Right now, I’ve been spending longer on my own than I’d really like, so I’m hoping to find a home where someone can help me settle and gradually build up my confidence. Ideally, I’d like to be left for around two hours at a time once I’m feeling safe, secure, and settled into my new routine. I’d also love a secure garden with 6ft fencing where I can play, relax, and enjoy some time outdoors. More than anything, I’m looking for someone to love. Someone who’ll see past the number on my paperwork and see the happy, affectionate boy I really am. I have so much love left to give, and all I want is a family to share it with. In return, I promise loyalty, companionship, plenty of smiles, and enough cuddles to last a lifetime. If you think we could be the perfect match, please get in touch or fill out an application form below. I can’t wait to meet the people I’ve been waiting for.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇬🇧Lincoln
Shelter
Jerry Green Dog Rescue
Living with Basil
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Cared for by Jerry Green Dog Rescue · LincolnLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 days ago

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 medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Jerry Green Dog Rescue in Lincoln.

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.

Lincoln, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

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. Jerry Green Dog 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 — Jerry Green Dog 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 Jerry Green Dog 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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