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Basil
I'm looking for my forever home. Could you be my perfect match?
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Gender
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3672931
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Living off site
Yes
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Are you right for Basil?
Basil is an absolute sweetheart with a gentle nature and lots of love to give!
Basil is looking for a home alongside his best friend, Georgie. They share a special bond, giving each other comfort and reassurance.
Basil is a chill boy who loves snoozing on his favourite chair, but bring out a tennis ball and you'll discover his playful side!
This lovely lad loves a game of fetch and will happily bring the ball back for another round. He is the most content when he has few treats and his favourite toys. He does not need much to be happy!
Basil loves going out and about for long walks and would happily go in the car to go for a ride in search of new exciting smells - a classic terrier!
Basil is friendly and loves to say hello to everyone he meets! When seeing other dogs on walks, he would happily say hello and then continue on his sniffy walk!
He is also a water baby who enjoys swimming and will even dive underwater to retrieve his floating toys!
When it's time to unwind, Basil is always up for a cuddle and knows the cue "Basil kisses" — although he will sometimes add a paw to request a few extra smooches!
He can be a little sensitive to loud or unexpected noises and he would need some support from his future family to build up his confidence.
Basil is the perfect mix of relaxed companion and playful pal who would make sure to give you lots of affection!
Basil and Georgie are great mix of playful and cheeky friends who love spending time cuddling into each other and giving you lots of attention and love! They even bring the same ball back to you together! They love playing and swimming together before snoozing on the sofa on the cosy evenings.
AWE licence number 13090 by West Lothian Council.
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How our rehoming process works
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Create an account and fill out our application form
If you’re ready to adopt, please complete our form to tell us all about your home, lifestyle and the kind of dogs you’re interested in. You won’t be applying for a specific dog, but we’ll use this information to find a great match for you.
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Choose a rehoming centre
We’ll also ask you to select a rehoming centre. The team at this centre will look after your application and assess you against all suitable dogs in their care. This doesn’t have to be your nearest centre, but you will need to travel there within a few days once we’ve found...
Show detailsWe’ll also ask you to select a rehoming centre. The team at this centre will look after your application and assess you against all suitable dogs in their care. This doesn’t have to be your nearest centre, but you will need to travel there within a few days once we’ve found you a match.
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We’ll review your application
We’ll review your application against the dogs in our care at your chosen centre. If we think we have the right dog for you, we’ll be in touch as soon as possible. If we don’t hear back from you, we will close your application for now, and you can reapply when you’re ready.
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We’ll keep your application open for three months and keep looking for a match
If we don’t have a dog for you right now, we’ll keep your application open for three months and keep you in mind for any new dogs that arrive. If within this time you see another dog you are interested in, you won't need to apply again but you can amend your application by...
Show detailsIf we don’t have a dog for you right now, we’ll keep your application open for three months and keep you in mind for any new dogs that arrive. If within this time you see another dog you are interested in, you won't need to apply again but you can amend your application by calling us on 0303 003 0000 or visiting your local rehoming centre.
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When we find a match, we’ll invite you to meet them
If we’ve found a dog who seems right for you, we’ll invite you to come and meet them at the rehoming centre.
Some of the dogs in our care will need to meet potential owners several times to get to know one another. This lets us see you’re compatible and gives you...
Show detailsIf we’ve found a dog who seems right for you, we’ll invite you to come and meet them at the rehoming centre.
Some of the dogs in our care will need to meet potential owners several times to get to know one another. This lets us see you’re compatible and gives you the chance to build a bond before making a commitment to give them a new home. By taking some time at the beginning to make sure everyone’s comfortable, an adoption is more likely to be successful.
We may also arrange a home visit with you, to see how your house will be set up and check that the garden (if you have one) is secure. This may not be necessary, though, especially if you’ve adopted from us before. Where you already have dogs, we may accept a reference from your vet as an alternative.
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If we haven’t found the right match, we’ll continue the search together
If we haven’t found the right dog for you within three months, we’ll let you know your application is closed. We’ll invite you to apply again so we have up-to-date information about you, and we’ll keep looking.
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We’ll support you to embark on a new life with your dog
When we’ve matched you with a dog, we’ll help you welcome them to your home. After adoption we’ll keep in touch to see how you and the dog are doing. If you need any advice or support, we’re just a phone call away.
With our free behaviour support, our Canine Care...
Show detailsWhen we’ve matched you with a dog, we’ll help you welcome them to your home. After adoption we’ll keep in touch to see how you and the dog are doing. If you need any advice or support, we’re just a phone call away.
With our free behaviour support, our Canine Care Card and more, we’re here to support you and your dog for as long as you need us.
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