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Otto 2

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 8 years

May 2025 Otto is a gorgeous 8 year old gent who is a happy healthy lad who loves his walks and basking in the sunshine in the garden. His family took him on after his first owners moved to a smaller home and couldn’t take a dog. They had young children that Otto had grown up with and was great towards. This family also have two young children who he has been wonderful with until recently when he snapped at the 4 year old for no obvious reason. They were all left shocked and saddened by this but with a younger child they feel they are worried that the children are causing Otto to be stressed as he gets older. His owners explain that Otto likes to have his own space in the evenings and during the day, but does also love a cuddle on the sofa or floor if you are willing to have him sit on top of you. He is walked daily on and off lead, but they are careful off lead to only places they can see, because he has a strong nose and does like to hunt, and then it is difficult to regain his attention when needed. He currently has a large garden that he has free rein of when they are home. He loves to have a kong or ball thrown for him as long as you will keep doing it, or a nice stroke if you are relaxing. His owner says that he is a strong minded lad and would not suit a first time dog owner. He likes to spend the days and nights curled up asleep on the sofa. He is good to settle when we are inside and relaxing.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
GSP Rescue UK
Living with Otto 2
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Bringing Otto 2 home

What you'll need for Otto 2 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 Otto 2

What life with Otto 2 looks like

Otto 2 is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at GSP Rescue UK in United Kingdom.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Otto 2, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Otto 2?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. GSP Rescue UK handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Otto 2 on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Otto 2 if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — GSP Rescue UK 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 Otto 2 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 Otto 2 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 GSP Rescue UK early rather than rehoming privately; they know Otto 2 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 (the shelter's own language). 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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