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Oscar

Border Collie · Male · Senior · 10 years

Oscar is a gorgeous boy, with a heart of gold! Oscar is looking for a retirement home to chill out, receive all the loves and go on fun adventures. He is a very loving boy, who loves to spend time with his people so would prefer a family that are around most of the day as to build his time alone up slowly. He is happy with all forms of handling, and absolutely loves his food! He is a really fun boy to spend time with, and will bring a lot of happiness to his new home. Meet Oscar, our gorgeous 10-year old Collie X looking for his forever home! Oscar is able to live with a calm dog in the home, pending a successful meet in the centre! Any children should be older secondary school aged and above as he isn't too keen on younger children being too boisterous around him. Oscar is a sweet older gentleman, who loves to meet new people and dogs alike. He is a calm, chilled out chap who would love a quiet home to live out his golden years. Oscar still loves his toys and getting on for a sniffy walk (he walks beautifully on lead!), but loves a cuddle on the sofa after. He doesn't love busy roads, as cars spook him so somewhere quiet where he won't have to worry about too much traffic would be perfect. Oscar is house-trained, and really is a joy to be around.

Size
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Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇬🇧Cardiff
Shelter
Dogs Trust Cardiff
Living with Oscar
  • ✓House-trained
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
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Bringing Oscar home

What you'll need for Oscar 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 Oscar

What life with Oscar looks like

Oscar is a senior border collie dog waiting at Dogs Trust Cardiff in Cardiff.

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 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.

Cardiff, United Kingdom — browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Oscar, answered.

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