Otis

Description

Otis's ideal home

Otis is an 8 year old Crossbreed, he came in as a Dobermann X Kelpie but whatever combination he is, he is delightful! He has previously lived with cats and could join a home with a dog savvy cat. Otis can have doggy friends outside of the home. He could live with children of primary school age. Otis enjoys exploring outside but does not necessarily need his own garden provided he has access to a safe area where he can burn off some energy off lead.

Could you be Otis's perfect match?

Otis came into our care needing some veterinary care and has since been diagnosed with hip dysplasia and age related Osteoarthritis which he is now on pain relief for and this will need to be ongoing. He is a happy, friendly boy who loves people and has enjoyed meeting everyone and making friends at the centre. He loves a fuss and a cuddle. Otis travels well in the car and would love to accompany his new family on interesting walks and adventures. Once settled, Otis would be ok to be left for short periods of time. Otis has been good for all veterinary handling at the centre however his previous owners reported he disliked having his nails clipped so he may need to wear a muzzle for more invasive handling as a precaution. Otis is a polite and friendly boy who walks nicely on lead, he could benefit from some further training around recall as he does often get distracted by sniffs and things to explore and can be selective in when he comes back - we would advise using a longline while brushing up these skills before letting him off lead in unsecure areas. Please note that you won’t be applying for a specific dog, but you can tell us what type of dog you’re looking for. You can also add up to four favourites to your application to give us an idea of the dogs you like, so we can consider you for similar dogs. Once you’ve submitted your application, we can’t change or update your favourites. Adding a dog to your application is not a reservation but a guide for us to find you a match.