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BASIL

Male · Adult · 5 years

BASIL has also arrived at the shelter via the pound in Gap, so we do not know his past. He is a lovely dog with humans, rather calm and quiet. However, he needs time to feel comfortable with other animals of the same species. With a little patience and gentleness, BASIL will reveal himself to be a faithful and affectionate companion.

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Basil est lui aussi arrivé au refuge via la fourrière de Gap, nous ne connaissons donc pas son passé. C’est un chien adorable avec les humains, plutôt posé et tranquille. Il a cependant besoin de temps pour se sentir à l’aise avec ses congénères. Avec un peu de patience et de douceur, Basil saura se révéler être un compagnon fidèle et attachant.

Size
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Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇫🇷Briancon
Shelter
SPA Briançon
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing BASIL home

What you'll need for BASIL in week one.

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    Trixie Transport Box

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    €35–45
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    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

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    €18–25
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About BASIL

What life with BASIL looks like

BASIL is a adult dog waiting at SPA Briançon in Briancon.

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 France

French refuges follow the SPA framework: adopters sign a cession contract that includes sterilization, vaccinations, microchip identification, and rabies passport. Fees are typically €150–€300. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

Briancon, France — browse more dogs in France.

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. SPA Briançon 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 — SPA Briançon 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 SPA Briançon 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 (FR). 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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