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This young boy was abandoned at a perrera in Badajoz – we were asked to help and reserved him on his final day, before he was due to be put down.  He is young and was paralysed with fear at the pound.  He has recently arrived in the UK and this is what his foster says about him:

“Basil was very quiet at first choosing not to engage with us, preferring to sit at the other end of the room and stay out of the way. He didn’t seek out human contact and was not familiar with any name given.

After a few days and one rather large haircut he was like a new dog, he was beginning to respond to his new name and becoming familiar with the house routine. He even began seeking out human affection, nudging your hand for ear scratches!

Now having spent a few weeks with Basil, I feel we are really seeing his true character. He is a quiet dog, he rarely barks, only when encouraged by our resident dog (naughty Pootle) and only if there happens to be a rather brave cat in the garden.

He loves to watch TV and he really does watch it! I have caught him jumping up on to the cabinet and licking the screen (so funny and no damage done) Basil also likes to people watch, one of his favourite places is sitting on the windowsill watching the world go by.

Basil is a very clean dog, he’s not had one accident in the house. He loves being groomed and will sit still for you to brush him (I think he’d let you do it all day).

Walking Basil is a real pleasure, he doesn’t pull at all (unheard of I know) and off lead he never wanders too far and always comes back when called! (I’m not sure he’s a terrier at all)

Basil’s biggest problem is car sickness, he’s getting better and doesn’t suffer as badly if walked well beforehand but he still nonetheless suffers. On short journeys he drools but longer ones he is actually sick.

You can leave Basil for a few hours, he can be trusted not to chew or get into the bins and has displayed no destructive behaviour towards the house. If however you have a tennis ball or fluffy toy it’s game over!

When Basil gets excited he likes to nibble, no malice intended but he can sometimes forget just how strong and sharp his teeth are. We are working on this and he has improved greatly.

He doesn’t do tricks like paw or sit but he settles really quickly and in every way a happy dog who just wants to be your best friend – I love him to bits!!

Basil likes to sleep in the hallway at night, he will have a cuddle on the bed but then get off and find his own space. He also likes lying on the floor and is happy to not get on the furniture (I always encourage him to come up and have cuddles) Basil also doesn’t beg for food, he will quietly go lie down when it’s your dinner time.

Basil has been eating a dry diet which he loves, he will also eat chicken and cheese.

Really can’t praise this special boy enough, he is in many ways the perfect dog, who ever gets to be his best forever friend really is so very lucky. ”

Please note his former ‘owners’ cut off his tail and part of his ears – thankfully they seem to have healed fine.

After everything he has gone through, this lovely dog deserves a loving family of his own, please download our application form TerrierSOSQuestionnaireMay2015

Basil is microchipped, passported, fully vaccinated, and spayed.  Sorry no cats or small furries.  Children: 10+

Location: Dorset

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