Basil

Found tied to a pole in the middle of the night (who does that?!), this sweet, silly girl is now on the hunt for a human who can keep up with her bouncy, boundless energy and match her love of life. Basil is the full puppy package: goofy, loving, smart, and ready to take on the world; preferably at full speed with her tongue flapping in the wind! <br/><br/>She LOVES people. Like, really loves them. Like, “face kisses while you’re tying your shoes” kind of love. She’s already dreaming of a best friend who will teach her all the good-dog basics (she’s a blank slate! Think of the possibilities!), show her cool tricks, and join her in a lifetime of zoomies, hikes, games, and couch snuggles when the day is done.<br/><br/>She’s played with other dogs but be warned: this gal is a rough-housing, WWE-style playmate. She’d do best with another active dog who enjoys energetic, occasionally chaotic play sessions, and won’t get offended if she accidentally body slams them out of sheer puppy joy.<br/><br/>She should do just fine with kids, but since she’s got all the grace of a toddler wearing roller skates on a trampoline, older, sturdier kids are the best match!<br/><br/>Important Notes from the Puppy Union:<br/> • I require frequent zoomie breaks, daily fun-time, and puzzles, training, or activities to keep my big brain busy.<br/> • Bored puppies make weird choices. Like eating socks. Or your remote. Or inventing a new “interior decorating” style called “Fluff Explosion.”<br/><br/><br/>THE BASICS<br/><br/>Breed/mix: bully type mix<br/><br/>Age guesstimate: approximately 5 months old<br/><br/>Approximate weight/size: she’s currently about 30-35 lbs and obviously still growing like a weed. We estimate she’ll end up at maybe 50-55lbs or so. <br/><br/>Energy level: HIGH! This pup wants to run, she wants to play, she wants to be ON THE MOVE and learning from her people. She will need an active, engaging lifestyle that will continue with her training and offer plenty of mental stimulation as well as the physical exercise. <br/><br/>Special skills: Olympic-level zoomies, full-body wiggle deployment, cuddling with zero regard for personal space, spreading joy one chaotic bounce at a time. <br/><br/>If you’re looking for a partner in crime, a daily dose of hilarity, and a whole lot of love in one floppy-eared, tail-wagging package, Basil might just be your soulmate! <br/>Apply today and prepare to fall in love. (And possibly lose a shoe or two in the process.)<br/> <br/>Basil’s adoption fee is $150. <br/><br/>This animal is or will be made current on core vaccines, will be spayed or neutered, and will be microchipped by the time of adoption. Additionally, cats will be tested for FIV and feline leukemia virus, and dogs will be tested for heartworm disease and tick borne illness. Courtesy of our nonprofit partner group, Friends of the Wallingford Animal Shelter, all senior cats and dogs will have a full senior work up. <br/><br/><br/>**ADOPTION PROCESS - PLEASE READ**<br/><br/>The very first step of our current adoption process is to fill out our online adoption application. However, you don’t necessarily have to be interested in a specific animal in order to apply! Feel free to submit an app that includes whatever desired criteria (size, breed, age, energy level, coat type, etc.) and we can keep it on file to contact you in the event an animal comes in who fits the bill! <br/><br/>Our pet adoption application can be found here, or you can request one via Petfinder: https://www.wallingfordanimalcontrol.com/pdfs/WAS-Adoption-Application.pdf<br/><br/>You can submit your app using whatever method works best for you, whether that be faxing it to 203-294-2181, mailing it to Wallingford Animal Control at 5 Pent Rd, Wallingford 06492, dropping it off in our mailbox at 5 Pent Rd, or attaching it to an email and sending it to animalcontrol@wallingfordct.gov. All necessary information for any of these methods is also located right at the top of the application. Easy peasy lemon squeazy!<br/><br/>Please keep in mind that animal control duties and animal care are our primary responsibility and, depending on our general workload at any given time and how many other applications we have to process, it could possibly take up to a couple of weeks for us to process. We do try to process apps in a timely manner so that we can get our animals the heck out of dodge and into loving homes! We know that adopting a new pet is super exciting and that you’re probably very eager to get the ball rolling, but please try to be patient with us!<br/><br/>Please also note that we operate on a *best fit for the animal basis*, not a *first come first served basis*. As such, you may apply for one animal, and we may instead suggest an animal we feel would better suit your lifestyle, household, etc. Our goal isn’t so much to get every animal out the door as quickly as possible as it is to ensure a permanent and successful placement that is in the best interest of both the adopter and the adoptee!<br/><br/>Once your application is approved, WE WILL CONTACT YOU to schedule an appointment to come and meet the animal(s) of interest! There may be more than one animal we feel could mesh quite well with your household, so you could end up meeting multiple potentials during your appointment. We do require that all members of the household come in to ensure compatibility. If this takes multiple appointments to accommodate all of your family members’/roommates’ schedules, that’s okay with us! If you are adopting a dog with an existing dog or dogs already in the household, they will of course have to come meet your potential new pup too! It’s often best for just the humans to come first, and to then schedule a second appointment for dog introductions, assuming you choose to move forward with the adoption. Sometimes, multiple dog interactions will be necessary prior to us sending your new dog home. <br/><br/>Please also note that we do not have the time or resources to contact every single applicant if the application was not approved or the animal you applied for was adopted by another applicant. Feel free to call and check in if you do not hear from us in a couple of weeks. <br/><br/>So it’s great match, everyone is in love… now what?! <br/><br/>Before we send your new best friend home, they will need to be spayed or neutered! This could take an additional couple of days up to a week or so, all depending on our vet’s availability. If the animal has already been fully vetted, it may be possible to take them home the same day as your meet and greet! Though this is decided on a case by case basis, we’ll certainly make sure you’re prepared for this prior to coming in for your appointment that day. The adoption fee for cats and dogs is $150.00. Prior to adoption, all animals will be made current on core vaccinations, will be microchipped, cats will be screened for FIV and feline leukemia, and dogs will be screened for heartworm disease and tick borne illness. Senior animals will also receive a full senior work up, much thanks to our wonderful nonprofit partner group, the Friends of the Wallingford Animal Shelter, for making that possible! <br/><br/>Though our entire process could *potentially* take up to a few weeks total and sometimes longer (granted it doesn’t always!) we have found over the years that this truly does ensure the absolute best match and the most successful and permanent adoption possible, which is of course what we want for all of our animals, and for your family too!

Found tied to a pole in the middle of the night (who does that?!), this sweet, silly girl is now on the hunt for a human who can keep up with her bouncy, boundless energy and match her love of life. Basil is the full puppy package: goofy, loving, smart, and ready to take on the world; preferably at full speed with her tongue flapping in the wind!

She LOVES people. Like, really loves them. Like, “face kisses while you’re tying your shoes” kind of love. She’s already dreaming of a best friend who will teach her all the good-dog basics (she’s a blank slate! Think of the possibilities!), show her cool tricks, and join her in a lifetime of zoomies, hikes, games, and couch snuggles when the day is done.

She’s played with other dogs but be warned: this gal is a rough-housing, WWE-style playmate. She’d do best with another active dog who enjoys energetic, occasionally chaotic play sessions, and won’t get offended if she accidentally body slams them out of sheer puppy joy.

She should do just fine with kids

Found tied to a pole in the middle of the night (who does that?!), this sweet, silly girl is now on the hunt for a human who can keep up with her bouncy, boundless energy and match her love of life. Basil is the full puppy package: goofy, loving, smart, and ready to take on the world; preferably at full speed with her tongue flapping in the wind!

She LOVES people. Like, really loves them. Like, “face kisses while you’re tying your shoes” kind of love. She’s already dreaming of a best friend who will teach her all the good-dog basics (she’s a blank slate! Think of the possibilities!), show her cool tricks, and join her in a lifetime of zoomies, hikes, games, and couch snuggles when the day is done.

She’s played with other dogs but be warned: this gal is a rough-housing, WWE-style playmate. She’d do best with another active dog who enjoys energetic, occasionally chaotic play sessions, and won’t get offended if she accidentally body slams them out of sheer puppy joy.

She should do just fine with kids, but since she’s got all the grace of a toddler wearing roller skates on a trampoline, older, sturdier kids are the best match!

Important Notes from the Puppy Union:
• I require frequent zoomie breaks, daily fun-time, and puzzles, training, or activities to keep my big brain busy.
• Bored puppies make weird choices. Like eating socks. Or your remote. Or inventing a new “interio