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Ollie

Border Collie · Male · Young · 1 year

Ollie is a real favourite thanks to his affectionate nature, friendly personality and enthusiasm for life. He'll thrive in an active home with adopters who are happy to continue his training, provide lots of mental stimulation and include him in their everyday adventures. As he's still a young dog, his leaving hours will need to start off low and can gradually be built up as he settles into his new routine. Ollie would love a patient family who are willing to give him the time he needs to adjust, and in return he'll reward you with endless love, loyalty and plenty of happy memories. Add Ollie to your favourites and give this wonderful boy the forever home he's been waiting for! If you love clever, active dogs who are always ready for their next adventure, then you'll LOVE Ollie! He's a 1-year-old Collie Cross with a fantastic temperament and a heart full of love. He absolutely adores people and is always excited to meet visitors, enjoying all the fuss and attention he receives. He's a super friendly boy who could live with primary school-aged children who are confident around dogs. Being a bright Collie Cross, he loves enrichment and enjoys figuring out puzzle toys and fun training games. He's always eager to jump in the car and would love an active family who can take him on plenty of exciting adventures. He'll need to be the only pet in his new home so he can enjoy all the attention to himself.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇬🇧Telford
Shelter
Dogs Trust Shrewsbury
Living with Ollie
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs Trust Shrewsbury · TelfordLearn about Border Collie

Listed 6 days ago

Bringing Ollie home

What you'll need for Ollie in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Ollie

What life with Ollie looks like

Ollie is a young adult border collie dog waiting at Dogs Trust Shrewsbury in Telford.

An young 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.

🇬🇧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.

Telford, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ollie, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Ollie?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Dogs Trust Shrewsbury handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Ollie on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Ollie if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Dogs Trust Shrewsbury 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Ollie 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 Ollie 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 Shrewsbury early rather than rehoming privately; they know Ollie 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.
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