Basil
Basil is an energetic, playful little girl who has appointed herself the life of the party. She is outgoing, people-focused, and always seems ready to participate in whatever is happening around her. If there’s fun to be had, Basil would very much like to be included.
Curious and clever, Basil was also one of the first puppies in her litter to start plotting her escape from the puppy pen. Apparently, nobody told her the walls were supposed to be boundaries rather than puzzles. Her adventurous streak means she enjoys exploring and figuring things out, and we think she’ll thrive in a home that gives that busy little brain plenty of appropriate things to do.
People are high on Basil’s list of favourite things. She is very motivated to interact with her humans and already seems eager to engage and please. Although formal training hasn’t begun yet, that natural interest in people could be a wonderful foundation for reward-based training. We suspect Basil will think learning is great fun, particularly when it means doing something together with her person.
Basil is also very interested in other dogs. She frequently initiates play with the resident puppy through her pen and clearly enjoys canine interaction. She is enthusiastic and playful, so any dogs in her future home should be comfortable with the energy and sometimes questionable manners that come standard with an eight-week-old puppy.
She was quick to catch on to using the litter pan and has continued to use it consistently. Formal house training and crate training have not yet begun, so her new family should be prepared to start those skills from the beginning and help her make the transition from puppy-pen life to living in a home.
Basil’s combination of confidence, energy, curiosity, and strong interest in people makes her a really fun little puppy. She’ll benefit from a family who wants to involve their dog in their life and is excited about continuing her socialization and training while also teaching her the very important puppy skill of settling down when the party is over.
If you’re looking for a playful, outgoing sidekick who loves people, loves fun, and has already demonstrated that she considers barriers more of a suggestion than a rule, Basil may be your girl.
Details
- Breed: Mixed breed (we do not know the breed of either parent)
- Sex: Female
- Age: 2 mos. old
- Size: 2.8 kg (6.16 lbs) - Mom is approximately 32 lbs, but we do not know who dad is, so we cannot estimate adult size.
- Colour: Black / tan
- Spayed/Neutered: Yes
- Stage: Available
Additional notes
- Dogs: Yes, to dogs who will be gentle with little pups and tolerant of energetic puppy play, please!
- Cats: Possibly with friendly and dog-savvy cats. Basil has been exposed to cats in her foster home and, like any young puppy, will need guidance learning appropriate feline manners.
- Kids: 8+ and dog-savvy as she likes to nibble in play and jump when excited. Housing type: Single or Townhome. Fenced Yard: Required for safe play in the city or a privately owned backyard green space for bathroom breaks.
- Special: Basil is still very young and has not yet begun formal house or crate training, so she’ll need a home prepared for all the learning that comes with raising a puppy. She has been consistently using a litter pan in her foster home and was quick to figure it out, giving her a great foundation for future house training. Basil is an energetic, curious little girl who likes to be involved in whatever is happening, so she’ll benefit from a family excited to provide plenty of play, enrichment, training, and appropriate outlets for her busy puppy brain.
- Location: We’re looking for a home in or around the Ottawa area, as this puppy still has outstanding veterinary care included in the adoption fee to complete at our veterinary partner in West Ottawa, which a new home will be required to attend.
- Adoption Fee: $900
