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Oscar

Jack Russell Terrier · Male · Puppy · 10 months

Oscar is a sweet, affectionate young boy with a relaxed and easy-going nature. He loves people and enjoys nothing more than spending time with his favourite humans, whether that's receiving belly rubs, joining you on adventures, or simply relaxing by your side.While Oscar enjoys the company of other dogs, he's a little more laid back when meeting them, preferring to take everything in his stride. He's equally happy entertaining himself, chasing his canine friends around the garden, or joining in with an energetic game of zoomies when the mood strikes.Oscar would suit a loving, active home that can provide plenty of exercise, enrichment, and opportunities to continue his training. Above all, he's looking for a family who will give him the affection and companionship he so happily returns.Oscar has a wonderful balance of playful energy and calm affection, making him a fantastic companion for someone looking for a loyal best friend to share life's adventures. NAWT Berkshire Trindledown Farm Wantage Road Great Shefford Berkshire RG17 7DQ Choose an item from our Amazon wish-list and it will come straight to us! Sponsor me and my friends to ensure I am safe and warm until I find a family to call my own.

Size
Age
Puppy · 10 months
Location
🇬🇧Watford
Shelter
National Animal Welfare Trust
Living with Oscar
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Cared for by National Animal Welfare Trust · WatfordLearn about Jack Russell Terrier

Listed 4 days ago

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 puppy/kitten jack russell terrier dog waiting at National Animal Welfare Trust in Watford.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇬🇧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 Oscar, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Oscar?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. National Animal Welfare Trust 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 — National Animal Welfare Trust 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 National Animal Welfare Trust 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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