Basil

I'm trying a new home to see if i like it!!
basil was found under a bush in terrible condition just on christmas eve. The vet clinic that basil was handed into advised the local pound and, instead of being impounded, he was released to paws under duty of care for the mandatory seven days. We started treatment on basil immediately as he was in so much pain from head to toe that he had shut down and wasn’t even moving. Matted and riddled with fleas, basil couldn’t even go to the toilet due to the matted hair on his bottom. He had sore and dry eyes, infected and filthy ears and a mouth full of rotten teeth. Basil was also unable to put one leg on the ground, perhaps from some sort of accident or being kicked severely. His heartbeat was irregular and the vet thought he may not make it as he was going to require a lot of medical assistance. To get him through christmas, basil was placed on antibiotics and pain killers for the few days until we could get an appointment with a medical specialist at sash (small animal specialist hospital). He had an ecg performed by the specialist which determined that infection and pain was the cause of basil’s irregular heartbeat and paws started the long process of healing this dear little dog. Basil's back was also very sore to the touch and, on top of it all, he had a case of demodectic mange. Basil’s many bad teeth were removed (he still has some left and has a little smile with two front teeth), his ears were flushed, he was desexed then placed on various medications and treatments to help him get well. Basil's matted coat has also been clipped off very short. His foster carer adores this dear little battler as, right from the word go and in spite of all the pain and abuse he has suffered for a very long time, he had so much love to give. Basil is quiet and sweet and just fits in with the household. He gives kisses to his doggy foster brothers and sisters who love him too and is just a little innocent who deserves nothing but the best. Basil is housetrained and generally quiet but will give you a couple of barks to alert you to the fact that it is actually time for his dinner! he loves to curl up with you on the sofa and is delighting in being part of a family, he also loves the comfy beds and sleeps through the night. Basil is currently only doing short walks but walks well on the lead. He is a well behaved dog who is eager to do the right thing and would love a home with a family who will give him all of the comforts that a senior citizen deserves basil is a house dog and is house trained. His coat is non shedding and will require some grooming to keep him looking super handsome. Basil comes desexed, microchipped, vaccinated, wormed and on heartworm prevention for the special adoption fee of $200 and is not available for adoption outside nsw. He has also had a recent dental (teeth cleaned under anaesthetic). If you would like more information on basil or to arrange to meet him, please phone denise on 0405 244871 or email using adoption enquiry as your subject heading. Before phoning or emailing, please check denise's rescued dogs in foster care on www. Paws. Com. Au for any updated photos and to make sure this dog is still available for adoption. Listed 16 january