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Otis

Border Collie · Male · Young · 3 years

Otis is a lovely young lad with so much potential. He can be strong on the lead, so he'll need some ongoing training to help him become a more relaxed walking companion. He likes hot-dogs and cheese! He can be slightly reserved when meeting new people for the first time, but give him a little patience and his confidence soon blossoms. Once he gets to know you, Otis is a wonderfully friendly, affectionate boy who is sure to make a fantastic companion. Young, fun family vibes are exactly what Otis is looking for! Bursting with the joys of life, this young lad is ready to create a future filled with adventure, fun, and exciting new discoveries. Whether it's exploring the great outdoors, learning new tricks, or curling up for a snuggle after a day of play, Otis is eager to embrace every moment with his forever family. Finding himself in the stray pound certainly wasn't part of his master plan, he's ready to leave that chapter behind and is now looking ahead to a bright future with people who will love him for the wonderful dog he is. Could you be the family he's been waiting for?

Size
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Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇬🇧Newbury
Shelter
Dogs Trust Newbury
Living with Otis
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs Trust Newbury · NewburyLearn about Border Collie →

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Otis home

What you'll need for Otis 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 Otis

What life with Otis looks like

Otis is a young adult border collie dog waiting at Dogs Trust Newbury in Newbury.

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 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.

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

Frequently asked

Adopting Otis, answered.

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