Basil is a big, beautiful boy! He is on a weight loss journey, but currently he's an impressive 18 lbs. He has a shiny black and white coat, the cutest soft pink nose, and delicate green eyes. Basil is a very expressive fella - showing lots of emotion on his adorable face. You can follow along with his foster journey on his foster home's instagram @foxtailfosters .

Basil is a very social guy, and really just wants to be near a human whenever possible. He enjoys some time on a lap, especially if he's cold, but he mostly prefers a spot pressed right up against a human's legs instead. He's an under-the-covers-snuggler, too, often spending his alone time as a lump under a blanket.

Basil has a playful streak - enjoying a few games of chase throughout the day. But for the most part, he's very low key and content with a little bit of bird watching from his window perch in between long naps. He's quite agile for a big boy - enjoying climbing the cat tree to get better views of the birds outside. Basil sometimes gives a little nibble when setting his boundaries, so for that reason he will do best in a home without young children.