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Basil

  • Senior
  • Female
  • Medium
  • Mixed Breed

About Basil

Orlando, FL

Breed

Mixed BreedMix

Physical Traits

Senior
(8+ years)
Female
Medium
(26-60 lbs)
Coat: Short
Brown / Chocolate, Golden, Red / Chestnut / Orange

Behavior

Personality
Affectionate, Athletic, Couch, Friendly, Funny, Loves, Loyal, Playful, Smart
House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

Basil’s Compatibility

    This pet has good compatibility with kids.

    This pet has bad compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has bad compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

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Basil's Story

🌿 Meet Basil — Your New Best Friend! 🌿<br/><br/>10 years young • 38 lbs • Toy Lover • Couch Snuggler • Forever-Home Ready<br/>Looking for a dog who has the perfect mix of sweet, silly, and soulful? Meet Basil, a 10‑year‑old mixed-breed sweetheart who proves age is just a number. She may be a “senior,” but nobody told her that—this girl is active, playful, and full of life!<br/><br/>💖 Why Basil is Amazing<br/>✨ Heartworm negative, healthy, up-to-date on vaccines and microchipped<br/>✨ A+ car rider – road trips, here you come!<br/>✨ Toy enthusiast – fetch, tug-of-war, you name it<br/>✨ Loves people and wants nothing more than to be by your side<br/>✨ Well-mannered smarty-paws who knows sit, stay, come, and drop it<br/>✨ Kid approved! She adores children and will happily play with them<br/>✨ Excellent walking buddy – strong but respectful on leash<br/>✨ Champion snuggler – couch, bed, anywhere you are<br/><br/>🏡 Her Ideal Forever Home<br/>Basil is happiest as the only pet in the home. While she can be friendly with some dogs, she doesn’t tolerate rude behavior—if another dog snaps or growls, she will react. This may be something that can be fixed with a professional trainer, but for now, for everyone's safety, she needs to be your one and only pup. <br/>Basil also has a strong prey drive, so no cats or farm animals.<br/>(She’s totally indifferent to the resident bearded dragon, though. 🦎💁‍♀️)<br/><br/>🌟 Basil’s Journey<br/>Basil came to us from Orange County Animal Services as a true “last chance” dog—scheduled to be euthanized simply for running out of time. We don’t know her past, but she’s shown us her heart is full of love, loyalty, and gratitude. She deserves the softest landing and a family who truly sees her.<br/><br/>💚 Adoption Info<br/>Her adoption fee is fully sponsored, so there is no cost to adopt her—only a commitment to love her, understand her quirks, and keep her safe.<br/><br/>📩 Ready to Bring Basil Home?<br/>If Basil sounds like your perfect match, please fill out an adoption application at:<br/>👉 happyhomespetrescue.com<br/><br/>Let’s get this incredible girl the forever home she’s been waiting for. 💕🌿

🌿 Meet Basil — Your New Best Friend! 🌿

10 years young • 38 lbs • Toy Lover • Couch Snuggler • Forever-Home Ready
Looking for a dog who has the perfect mix of sweet, silly, and soulful? Meet Basil, a 10‑year‑old mixed-breed sweetheart who proves age is just a number. She may be a “senior,” but nobody told her that—this girl is active, playful, and full of life!

💖 Why Basil is Amazing
✨ Heartworm negative, healthy, up-to-date on vaccines and microchipped
✨ A+ car rider – road trips, here you come!
✨ Toy enthusiast – fetch, tug-of-war, you name it
✨ Loves people and wants nothing more than to be by your side
✨ Well-mannered smarty-paws who knows sit, stay, come, and drop it
✨ Kid approved! She adores children and will happily play with them
✨ Excellent walking buddy – strong but respectful on leash
✨ Champion snuggler – couch, bed, anywhere you are

🏡 Her Ideal Forever Home
Basil is happiest as the only pet in the home. While she can be friendly with some dog

🌿 Meet Basil — Your New Best Friend! 🌿

10 years young • 38 lbs • Toy Lover • Couch Snuggler • Forever-Home Ready
Looking for a dog who has the perfect mix of sweet, silly, and soulful? Meet Basil, a 10‑year‑old mixed-breed sweetheart who proves age is just a number. She may be a “senior,” but nobody told her that—this girl is active, playful, and full of life!

💖 Why Basil is Amazing
✨ Heartworm negative, healthy, up-to-date on vaccines and microchipped
✨ A+ car rider – road trips, here you come!
✨ Toy enthusiast – fetch, tug-of-war, you name it
✨ Loves people and wants nothing more than to be by your side
✨ Well-mannered smarty-paws who knows sit, stay, come, and drop it
✨ Kid approved! She adores children and will happily play with them
✨ Excellent walking buddy – strong but respectful on leash
✨ Champion snuggler – couch, bed, anywhere you are

🏡 Her Ideal Forever Home
Basil is happiest as the only pet in the home. While she can be friendly with some dogs, she doesn’t tolerate rude behavior—if another dog snaps or growls, she will react. This may be something that can be fixed with a professional trainer, but for now, for everyone's safety, she needs to be your one and only pup.
Basil also has a strong prey drive, so no cats or farm animals.
(She’s totally indifferent to the resident bearded dragon, though. 🦎💁‍♀️)

🌟 Basil’s J

How To Adopt

Basil was listed as ADOPTABLE by Happy Homes Pet Rescue, Inc.
How can I adopt Basil?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Happy Homes Pet Rescue, Inc.. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
How can I find out if Basil is a good fit for me?
Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Happy Homes Pet Rescue, Inc. for details on the pet.
When can I meet Basil?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Happy Homes Pet Rescue, Inc. will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Basil, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Happy Homes Pet Rescue, Inc., and they'll be happy to help!
Happy Homes Pet Rescue, Inc.'s Adoption Policy
Anyone interested in adopting one of our pets must fill out an adoption application. We then vet the application and interview the applicant before setting up a meet and greet with the animal. We also do a home inspection prior to adoption and also discuss any needs or accommodations the pet will require and make sure the potential adopter is able to provider for those things. The applicant must be able and willing to meet these conditions in order to be considered to adopt the pet. Once the applicant is approved, an adoption contract is completed and date for them to receive the pet is scheduled.

Basil is from Happy Homes Pet Rescue, Inc.

[Orlando, FL]

Our Mission
Happy Homes Pet Rescue, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit organization based in Orlando, FL, dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming pets in need. Founded on the belief that every pet deserves a loving home, our mission is to provide second chances to animals who have been abandoned, neglected, or surrendered. Our comp...
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