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Obi

Beagle · Male · Adult · 5 years

Obi is a lovely 5-year-old Beagle who finds himself in our care through absolutely no fault of his own. Obi is a lively, energetic boy who is looking for a home ready to embrace an active lifestyle and all the adventures that come with it! He loves getting out and about on his sniffy walks, following his nose and keeping an eye out for local wildlife that he might fancy chasing. Obi is also a big foodie, so we've been keeping his clever nose and busy mind entertained in foster with plenty of enrichment activities. Food-based games and opportunities to use his brain are a great way to keep him happy and occupied. We're looking for a home that can offer Obi lots of fun adventures, mental stimulation and plenty of opportunities to explore the world around him. Obi is looking to be the only pet in the home, as he can be selective about which dogs he gets along with and has a strong prey drive for small furries especially! He could happily live with children of primary school age and above who are comfortable around dogs. Once he has settled into his new home and feels safe and secure, Obi should be able to spend a couple of hours home alone at a time. When he’s not out exploring the world with his nose, Obi loves having fun in the garden, where he can enjoy a potter around and play. He’s also a fan of toys and enjoys a bit of playtime before settling down for a well-earned rest. And when it’s time to relax, you’ll often find him sprawled out on the sofa.

Size

Large

Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

🇬🇧Newbury

Shelter

Dogs Trust Newbury

Living with Obi

✕Good with dogs
✕Good with cats
✓Good with kids

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Listed 3 days ago

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About Obi

What life with Obi looks like

Obi is a large adult beagle dog waiting at Dogs Trust Newbury in Newbury.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇬🇧Adopting from United Kingdom

UK shelters work under the Pet Travel Scheme (post-Brexit, the EU pet passport is not valid; a UK Animal Health Certificate is required for travel into the EU). Most UK rescues focus on domestic placements but some work with EU partners.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Obi, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Obi?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Dogs Trust Newbury handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Obi on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Obi if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Dogs Trust Newbury will tell you what they need (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 Obi already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Obi isn't the right fit?: Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Dogs Trust Newbury early rather than rehoming privately; they know Obi 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.