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Cosmo

Beagle · Unknown · Adult · 6 years

Cosmo is looking for a new home with Beagle or hound experience. It must have a garden and not be in a busy area – no flats please. He would prefer to have company throughout the day. Cosmo’s new owners should be willing to continue his training and do scentwork with him as Cosmo really enjoys it. He has gone to scentwork and mantrailing classes before and loved them. Cosmo loves going for long walks where he can sniff around and he particularly loves the woods. Cosmo enjoys being made a fuss of but is also fine to get on with his own thing – on walks, he is normally focussed on good sniffs rather than saying hello to people. He prefers the company of adults and teenagers. Cosmo gets on well with other dogs and likes to play chase. He gets on well with larger dogs in particular. Cosmo is okay on the lead but does pull; he usually has an extendable lead. His recall is okay if he knows there are treats, but he is normally kept on the lead in unfamiliar areas or where he might pick up a tracking scent. Cosmo is fine to be left alone for a few hours and does not seem to have separation anxiety, but he is not used to being left for long. Cosmo typically does not bark at things. He is good at travelling by car. He has been to the groomers and boarding kennels before and done well in both. Cosmo is happy to snooze throughout the day after a morning walk and some time in the garden. In the late afternoon and evening, he enjoys some play time and a walk. (If there are teenagers in the home, they should be willing to play with him!) At the end of a long day of sniffs, Cosmo enjoys cuddling up on the sofa with his family. He is very cuddly and enjoys being around people and being part of a pack. Web Design by Technical Services Scotland. Need a website? Enquire Here

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Age

Adult · 6 years

Location

🇬🇧United Kingdom

Shelter

Dog Aid Society of Scotland

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Cosmo is an adult beagle dog waiting at Dog Aid Society of Scotland in United Kingdom.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

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How do I contact the shelter about Cosmo?: Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Dog Aid Society of Scotland handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Cosmo on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Cosmo if I live in another country?: Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Dog Aid Society of Scotland whether they will for Cosmo, what they require (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. UK adopters: post-Brexit travel into the EU requires an Animal Health Certificate. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Cosmo already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: TailHarbor has no vaccination, microchip or sterilization details for Cosmo. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Dog Aid Society of Scotland, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Cosmo isn't the right fit?: Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Dog Aid Society of Scotland about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Cosmo and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?: TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (EN). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.