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OTIS SUNDERLAND Adoption fee is £350 5 years Red dapple smooth mini (7.9kg) Not neutered Otis is a sweet dachshund looking for a loving new home where he can be happy, settled, and part of a family. He is a lovely, affectionate boy with a sweet nature and plenty of love to give. Unfortunately, he has experienced some tensions with another male dachshund in his current home, and finding him a home where he can have a calmer environment of his own would be the best option for everyone. He is in generally good health, although he has a history of seizures, currently occurring approximately once a month. He is not currently taking medication for these, but adopters will need to discuss his condition with their vet and monitor him carefully. The Red Foundation will provide medical support if this is needed. Overall, Otis is a sweet and loving dog who deserves a patient, understanding home that will give him the care, stability and affection he needs. Otis is house-trained and travels well in the car. He could also live with sensible, dog-savvy children aged 8 years and over who can understand and respect his needs. Otis is generally comfortable around other dogs and is usually unbothered by them on walks. He can stay at home alone for up to four hours once he has been gradually introduced to being alone. Requirements in a home : Can live with sensible children aged 8+ Could live with a calm, spayed female Dachshund pending a successful meeting A secure garden For more information, please email

Size
Age
Location
🇬🇧Pentlow Street
Shelter
The Red Foundation
Living with Otis
  • House-trained
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by The Red Foundation · Pentlow Street

Listed 4 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
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
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    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 adult dog waiting at The Red Foundation in Pentlow Street.

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 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.

Pentlow Street, 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. The Red Foundation 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 — The Red Foundation 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 The Red Foundation 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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