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OSLO

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

Oslo may appear defensive when he doesn't know you, but given a little time and patience, he reveals an entirely different side of himself. Once he feels confident, he becomes an affectionate, cuddly, playful dog who forms a very close bond with his human companion. Greedy and intelligent, he learns quickly and will thrive in a family willing to continue his training—especially during walks, where he tends to pull. Highly responsive to other dogs, he’ll need adopters who are aware of this trait. Oslo is waiting for a kind-hearted family that can look beyond his initial reservations and provide him with the stability he truly deserves.

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Oslo peut se montrer sur la défensive lorsqu'il ne connaît pas, mais avec un peu de temps et de patience, il révèle un tout autre visage. Une fois en confiance, c'est un chien affectueux, câlin, joueur et très proche de l'humain. Gourmand et intelligent, il apprend vite et appréciera une famille prête à poursuivre son éducation, notamment en balade où il a tendance à tirer. Réactif envers ses congénères, il devra être accompagné par des adoptants conscients de ce point. Oslo attend une famille bienveillante qui saura voir au-delà de ses premières appréhensions et lui offrir la stabilité qu'il mérite.

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇫🇷Forbach
Shelter
SPA Forbach
Cared for by SPA Forbach · ForbachLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing OSLO home

What you'll need for OSLO 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 OSLO

What life with OSLO looks like

OSLO is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at SPA Forbach in Forbach.

An young 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 France

French refuges follow the SPA framework: adopters sign a cession contract that includes sterilization, vaccinations, microchip identification, and rabies passport. Fees are typically €150–€300. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

Forbach, France browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting OSLO, answered.

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