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English Setter · Male · Adult · 8 years

Omaha arrived from the pound, found wandering on the Becquet in Tourlaville. He is a affectionate and gentle dog, also very playful. Omaha is sociable with other dogs. He is clean and non-destructive. He is looking for a family that can give him time; a retired family would be ideal for him.

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Omaha est arrivé par la fourrière , trouvé errant sur le Becquet de Tourlaville. C'est un chien affectueux et doux , il est également joueur . Omaha est sociable avec les autres chiens . Il est propre et non destructeur. Il recherche une famille ayant du temps à lui accorder; une famille de retraité serait idéal pour lui.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇫🇷Cherbourg
Shelter
SPA Cherbourg (Cotentin)
Living with Omaha
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Cared for by SPA Cherbourg (Cotentin) · CherbourgLearn about English Setter

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Omaha home

What you'll need for Omaha 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
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    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
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    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
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Omaha

What life with Omaha looks like

Omaha is a medium-sized adult english setter dog waiting at SPA Cherbourg (Cotentin) in Cherbourg.

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.

🇫🇷Adopting from France

French refuges follow the SPA framework: adopters sign a cession contract that includes sterilization, vaccinations, microchip identification, and rabies passport. Fees are typically €150–€300. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Omaha, answered.

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