Adopt

My name is
Basil!

Posted over 7 months ago | Updated over 4 weeks ago

Cared for by Whiskers
Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Meet the Pet

3

Interview

4

Home Check

5

Approve Application

6

Pay Fee

7

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $120

This helps Whiskers with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Turkish Angora
Color
Gray or Blue/White
Age
10 years 8 months old, Senior
Sex
Male
Pet ID
1345
Hair Length

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

MEET BASIL

This boy has an incredible story. After being abandoned in a park, he was rescued by a kind lady who sought our help. Basil faced significant challenges upon discovery; not only was he declawed on all four paws, but his diet and health were also neglected, leading to diabetes and severe pain.

Though we couldn't initially take in another diabetic cat, we committed to supporting Basil's medical needs and providing guidance. Under the dedicated care of his foster family, Basil's journey has been a roller coaster. We began by stabilizing his diabetes and addressing his discomfort. Surgery to repair his paws followed, relieving his pain and improving mobility. Subsequently, he underwent dental surgery, during which our vet noted promising signs of remission due to low blood sugar levels.

Thanks to his foster family's dedication to a canned food diet and vigilant monitoring, Basil is now in remission. He no longer requires insulin, showcasing the transformative power of addressing chronic infections, pain, and diet in feline diabetes.

Basil is now ready for adoption! He thrives on a canned food diet, particularly enjoying Weruva Paw Lickin' Chicken and Fancy Feast. Basil loves to talk and is very affectionate. While he may need time to adjust to other cats, he would do best in a household where he can receive patient and understanding care. He must be kept indoors and does not get along with dogs. While he may not prefer homes with young children, older children who understand cats well could be a good fit.

Despite his sassy demeanor, we are confident Basil will flourish as someone's cherished companion.

To apply for this handsome boy go to whiskersutah.org
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
1345
Contact
Address
Bountiful, UT 84010

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

We accept applications online and in person at events. Applications are accepted on a first-come basis.

2.

Meet the Pet

We require an in-person meeting with potential adopters and one of our adoption specialists. All members of the family should be present.

3.

Interview

Interviews can be conducted via email or in person and may happen before, after or during the in-person meeting with the pet.

4.

Home Check

Home checks may be completed at the discretion of the interviewing adoption specialist.

5.

Approve Application

6.

Pay Fee

7.

Take the Pet Home

A follow-up contact will be made by an adoption specialist 1-3 days post-adoption and again at 10-14 days.

Additional adoption info

We are an all volunteer staffed rescue. Typical response times are less than 12 hours; however, please allow up to 72 hours for a response.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Our adoptable pets can be viewed at West Bountiful Petco or Farmington Station Petco.

Bountiful Petco:
181 North 545 West
West Bountiful, UT 84087

Farmington Petco:
120 Station Park Way
Farmington, UT 84025

More about this rescue

Whiskers Mission

Our goal is to minimize the euthanasia of high-risk pets in Utah. Three actions we focus on to help us achieve this goal are as follows.

Reducing the number of unwanted pets through spay and neuter programs.

Keeping pets in homes by providing education and resources.

Rescuing and adopting out pets from shelter partners.

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