Meet Basil! Basil is a 10–11-month-old male Chihuahua mix and he weighs about 5 pounds. Basil arrived in rescue after arriving at animal services from a home with way too many dogs. He has settled into foster care and is learning how to "dog", but will need a patient, dog experienced family willing to continue to work with him using positive reinforcement, as he is still very puppy in his antics. His foster mom says: There are a few things Baisley told me he needs in his furever home. Love, Patience, A secure fenced yard, A semi quiet home, with not a lot of commotion, but someone active enough to play with him when he lets you, lots of hard chew toys-he will chew on anything, someone who is home more than gone and a lap to sit on. He has come such a long way, but still has more to go. He was so scared when he came to me, now he sits on my lap, loves belly rubs, but still runs from me at times. He is still all puppy, he is working on getting puppy pad trained, doing well. Still won’t move on a leash. Sleeps in a crate at night, will whimper at first, but settles down quickly. In order to get him, you have to be sitting on the couch, and he will come to you when he’s ready, if you try to pick up him from a standing position, he will run from you. The good thing is he loves being on the couch with you. He can get through and over any gate I have tried. You must never be in a rush to go anywhere, he’s smart and will hide under the couch if he thinks you’re headed out. He loves belly rubs and treats. As far as another dog in the house, he would learn from a confident dog, but he will also steal their toys. If you give him the time, patience and love, I’m sure he will become the best version of himself. Can you be the committed furever family for him that will take him on the next steps of his journey?
Basil is neutered, up to date on vaccines, heartworm negative, microchipped and has had his teeth cleaned.
Vaccinations up to date, spayed / neutered.