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Oscar

Lurcher · Male · Puppy · 11 months

Oscar is a bright, brainy boy who loves having something to do. Eager to learn and always ready for the next adventure, he would thrive with owners who can channel his energy into training, enrichment, and plenty of fun activities. A proper foodie at heart, Oscar is sure to enjoy learning new skills in exchange for a tasty reward, and his love of toys means playtime is always high on his agenda. Whether he's chasing after a toy, exploring on a walk, or showing off how clever he is, Oscar throws himself into life with enthusiasm. With time, patience, and guidance, this fun-loving youngster is sure to grow into an incredible companion for a family ready to enjoy the journey with him Oscar is a 10-month-old Lurcher with a zest for life that's impossible not to smile at. Full of enthusiasm, fun, and those wonderfully gangly legs, Oscar is searching for an active home that can keep up with his adventurous spirit. As you'd expect from a young dog, Oscar is still learning about the world and would benefit from a family who have experience with lively dogs or an interest in training. He is looking for a home with older secondary school-aged children who are comfortable around bouncy youngsters and, initially, will need low leaving hours while he settles into family life. Oscar travels well in the car and could happily live with another dog, enjoy regular walking friends, or welcome canine visitors into his home.

Size
Age
Puppy · 11 months
Location
🇬🇧Telford
Shelter
Dogs Trust Shrewsbury
Living with Oscar
  • 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.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 lurcher dog waiting at Dogs Trust Shrewsbury in Telford.

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.

Telford, 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 Shrewsbury 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 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 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 Shrewsbury 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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