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Basil
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Are you right for Basil?
Basil is a fun loving 10-month-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier × Ridgeback cross with a big personality and an even bigger zest for life. He settles well in his kennel but is always excited when it's time to come out and explore. Basil is a curious boy who enjoys investigating new places and taking in everything around him. He is happy to be harnessed, although his enthusiasm can make him a little jumpy and excitable. He loves spending time with his handlers, enjoys plenty of fuss and attention, and is always keen to say hello to new people. His greetings can be very bouncy, so he will benefit from continued training to help him develop calmer manners when meeting visitors. Basil could potentially have calm, confident walking buddies who are comfortable around an energetic and exuberant companion. He will need ongoing socialisation to continue building positive relationships with other dogs.
Is Basil right for you?
Basil is an energetic young dog looking for an active family who are committed to continuing his training and helping him mature into the best companion he can be. He absolutely loves his food and enjoys treats, making reward-based training highly motivating for him, and he also loves playing with toys, which are a great way to keep both his mind and body occupied. Basil can find being left alone challenging at the moment, although enrichment activities help him settle more successfully. His new family will need to build up his time alone gradually from the beginning, with patience and consistency. He could live with sensible secondary school-aged children who have experience around lively, bouncy dogs and who understand his excitable nature. With plenty of exercise, ongoing socialisation, positive training, and lots of opportunities to learn, Basil is sure to thrive in a home that is ready to invest the time and dedication this clever, affectionate boy deserves.
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How our rehoming process works
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Create an account and fill out our application form
In our form you can tell us all about your home, your lifestyle and the kind of dogs you’re interested in. You won’t be applying for a specific dog, but you can add favourites to give us an idea of the dogs you like. 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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