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Orion

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 12 years

Orion is a 30 kg male dog with a lot of personality and a great need for closeness. He is a social and contact-seeking dog who would rather be with his humans. He can be a bit stressed in daily life and often has "a bad time," but behind that, you find a very affectionate and kind dog who really likes being part of the life around him.❤️ Personality Orion is a dog who thrives best when he can be close to his humans. He is described as:🐾 very affectionate and seeking contact 🐾 social and wants to be where things are happening 🐾 a bit stressed and "on" 🐾 a dog who doesn't like being alone He barks a lot, especially when he sees people without being able to be with them.🌱 Need for closeness and security Orion wants to be with his humans and can get stressed when he doesn't. He:🐾 barks and gets stressed when he is alone in a car 🐾 barks when he is in the room and sees people outside 🐾 thrives best with lots of contact and presence This is something that must be taken into account in a new home and something that can be worked on over time.🌲 Walks and activity Orion likes to be out, but he often has a bit of a hard time on walks.🐾 pulls on the leash 🐾 needs further training on calmness and structure during walks🐕 Relationship with other dogs Orion gets along well with:🐾 small dogs🏡 What Orion needs in a new home Orion needs a home that can give him security, closeness, and understanding. He will probably thrive best in:🏡 a home with a lot of presence 👩‍🦰 one or two adults 🐾 preferably with a small dog 💛 people who want a close and social dog He is best suited for people who have time for him in daily life and can help him find more calm.⚕️ Health Orion has spinal calcifications, which makes him stiff and limping at times.🐾 needs pain relief when needed 🐾 should have an appropriate activity level He is otherwise easy to handle, but it can be a bit uncomfortable when someone touches his legs.🚗 Car and being alone at home❗ Orion does not like to ride in a car ❗ gets stressed when he is alone in a car This is important to take into account in a new home.🐶 A little more about Orion✔ approximately 30 kg ✔ housebroken (can mark) ✔ kind to handle ✔ very social and people-oriented💛 Can you be the right person for Orion? Orion is a dog with lots of love to give, but he needs a home that can meet his needs for closeness, calm, and follow-up. For the right person, he can become an incredible affectionate, social, and loyal companion. Submit the adoption form:

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Orion er en 12 år gammel hannhund på ca. 30 kg med et stort hjerte, masse personlighet og en livsglede som smitter. Etter noen måneder på kennel drømmer han nå om én ting – et eget hjem hvor han kan få være familiens midtpunkt og nyte seniorårene omgitt av kjærlighet.Selv om han har fått kallenavnet «Gamlefar», er Orion fortsatt en nysgjerrig og sosial gutt som elsker å være sammen med menneskene sine. Han er sprek for alderen, men setter nok mer pris på kos og rolige turer enn lange fjelltopper.❤️ PersonlighetOrion er en hund som virkelig trives når han får være en del av familien.Han beskrives som:🐾 utrolig kosete og kontaktsøkende 🐾 sosial og pratsom 🐾 morsom og full av personlighet 🐾 veldig glad i mat 🐾 en hund som helst vil være sammen med menneskene sineHan har ofte litt dårlig tid og vil gjerne være med der det skjer. Når han ikke får være sammen med menneskene sine, kan han bli litt stresset og gi tydelig beskjed ved å bjeffe.🌿 En hund som elsker nærhetOrion ønsker aller helst å være sammen med familien sin.Han:🐾 kan bjeffe når han ser mennesker uten å få være sammen med dem 🐾 blir stresset dersom han blir alene i bilen 🐾 trives best hos noen som har mye tid og ønsker en hund som er tett påHan passer derfor best i et hjem hvor han får være en naturlig del av hverdagen.🌲 AktivitetOrion er sprek for alderen, men trenger ikke lange eller krevende turer.Han vil trives med:🌿 rolige turer i skog og nærmiljø 🐾 en hverdag med passe aktivitet 💛 mye kos og tid sammen med familienHan kan trekke litt i bånd fordi han har litt dårlig tid, men er ellers en hyggelig turkamerat.🐕 Forhold til andre dyrOrion fungerer fint sammen med:🐾 rolige tisper 🐾 eventuelt en snill, kastrert hannhundPå sine eldre dager ønsker han ikke konkurranse fra andre dominante hannhunder.🚫 Orion kan ikke bo sammen med katt.👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 BarnOrion kan fint bo sammen med eldre og hensynsfulle barn som respekterer at en seniorhund også trenger ro og hvile.🏡 Hva Orion trenger i et nytt hjemDet viktigste for Orion er ikke hvor stort huset er – men hvor stort hjertet er.Han vil trives best hos noen som kan tilby:🏡 et rolig og trygt hjem 💛 mye kjærlighet og tid 🛋️ en ledig plass i sofaen 🐾 en hverdag hvor han får være en del av familien⚕️ HelseOrion har forkalkninger i ryggen, noe som kan gjøre ham litt stiv og halt enkelte dager.🐾 Han får smertestillende ved behov. 🐾 Aktiviteten bør tilpasses dagsformen.Han er snill under all håndtering, men synes det er litt ubehagelig når man tar på beina hans.🚗 Bil og alene hjemme🚗 Orion liker ikke å kjøre bil, og blir stresset dersom han må være alene i bilen.Han er husren, men kan finne på å markere litt innendørs.🐶 Litt mer om Orion✔ 12 år gammel ✔ ca. 30 kg ✔ husren (kan markere litt) ✔ veldig kosete og menneskekjær ✔ pratsom og sjarmerende ✔ veldig glad i mat ✔ fungerer fint med rolige tisper ✔ passer ikke med katt💛 Kan du være den som gir Orion den pensjonisttilværelsen han fortjener?Orion har gitt mye gjennom livet. Nå håper vi at noen vil gi litt tilbake.Han fortjener et hjem hvor han får kjenne gress under potene, en myk seng å sove i og mennesker som gleder seg over den logrende halen som møter dem hver dag.For den rette familien blir Orion en utrolig lojal, morsom og kjærlig bestevenn – en hund som fortsatt har masse kjærlighet igjen å gi. Har du en ledig sofakrok – og et stort hjerte? Da kan Orion være akkurat den bestevennen du har ventet på. ❤️ Send inn adopsjonsskjema: Adopsjon av hund

Size
Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇳🇴Oslo (national)
Shelter
4Ever Home
Living with Orion
  • Neutered
  • Good with kids
Cared for by 4Ever Home · Oslo (national)Learn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Orion home

What you'll need for Orion 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 Orion

What life with Orion looks like

Orion is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at 4Ever Home in Oslo (national).

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇳🇴Adopting from Norway

Norwegian rescues require thorough background checks. Animals leave with a Nordic pet passport and full vetting. Norway is outside the EU so import rules differ slightly — TRACES applies.

Oslo (national), Norway browse more dogs in Norway.

Frequently asked

Adopting Orion, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Orion?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. 4Ever Home handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Orion on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Orion if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — 4Ever Home 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 Orion 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 Orion 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 4Ever Home early rather than rehoming privately; they know Orion 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 (NB). 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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