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Osito

Border Collie · Male · Adult · 7 years

Breed: mixed breed border collie Size: Medium Date of Birth: 2018 Character: Osito is a dog looking for a home, unfortunately he entered the shelter and they couldn't take care of him. We picked him up after he was hit by a car, he had escaped from where he was being cared for in search of his owner. As a good border collie, he is active and alert, but at 7 years old, he appreciates the peace and good rest. He gets along well with other dogs, although he has his own character, but he is still very unsettled in the shelter. He needs a family that will love and care for him as they did before. Ideal Family: Ideal for any family. History: Collected by Monzón loose, his owner had entered the hospital and he had escaped from the farm where he was being cared for. Do you want to adopt him? Download the Pre-adoption Application Form here to sponsor him and help make his life better at our shelter.

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Raza: Mestizo border collie Tamaño: Mediano Fecha de nacimiento: 2018 Carácter: Osito es un perro de dueño, que por desgracia ingresó en el hospital y no pudo hacerse cargo de él. Lo recogimos atropellado, se había escapado de donde lo cuidaban buscando a su dueño. Como buen border collie es activo y despierto, pero al tener ya 7 años agradece la tranquilidad y los buenos descansos. Se lleva bien con los perros, aunque tiene su carácter, pero aún esta muy desconcertado en el Centro, necesita una familia que loo quiera y o cuide como lo hicieron anteriormente con él Familia ideal Ideal para cualquier familia. Historia Recogida por Monzón suelto, su dueño había ingresado en el hospital y se había escapado de la finca donde lo cuidaban ¿Quieres adoptarlo? Descarga aquí el Formulario de Pre-adopción Apadrínalo y ayuda a que su vida sea mejor en el Arca de Santi. Descarga aquí el formulario de apadrinamiento

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
El Arca de Santi
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Bringing Osito home

What you'll need for Osito 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
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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
  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 Osito

What life with Osito looks like

Osito is a medium-sized adult border collie dog waiting at El Arca de Santi in Spain.

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 Spain

Spanish protectoras generally include sterilization, all vaccinations, microchip ID, and EU pet passport in the adoption fee (typically €250–€400 for a dog, €100–€180 for a cat). Many maintain partnerships with rescue transport providers across the EU.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Osito, answered.

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