Skip to content
TailHarbor
← Back to results
Available

Elliot

Mixed Breed · Male

Elliot is a sensitive, shy boy. The stressful environment of the yard is clearly overwhelming for him and especially in strange situations he tends to try to escape as far away from people as possible. In familiar situations, he stays at a small distance watching people's movements and is clearly curious about them, even though he doesn't dare approach. Despite his shyness, he has always been nicely behaved in the shelter kennel and mandatory care procedures have always gone smoothly. Dog companions are a big help for Elliot and a friendly dog companion would also definitely help in the future home or foster home when adjusting to a new life.

FI·Show original

Elliot on herkkä ujo poika. Tarhan stressaava ympäristö on selvästi hänelle kuormittavaa ja erityisesti oudoissa tilanteissa hän pyrkii herkästi pakenemaan mahdollisimman kauas ihmisistä. Tutuissa tilanteissa hän jää pienen välimatkan päähän katselemaan ihmisten puuhia ja onkin selvästi utelias näitä kohtaan, vaikka ei uskallakaan lähestyä. Hän on ujoudestaan huolimatta aina tarhalla suhtautunut kiltisti käsittelyyn ja pakolliset hoitotoimenpiteet ovat sujuneet aina rauhallisesti. Koirakaverit ovat iso tuki Elliotille ja reipas koirakaveri auttaisikin varmasti myös tulevassa kodissa tai kotihoitopaikassa uuteen elämään totuttelussa.

Size
Large
Age
Location
🇫🇮Helsinki
Shelter
Embla Rescue
Living with Elliot
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
Cared for by Embla Rescue · HelsinkiLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Elliot home

What you'll need for Elliot in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

    View on Amazon
    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

    View on Amazon
    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

    View on Amazon
    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

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

    View on Amazon
    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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

    View on Amazon
    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

    View on Amazon
    €20–35

§ Affiliate links · TailHarbor earns a small commission, no extra cost to you.

About Elliot

What life with Elliot looks like

Elliot is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Embla Rescue in Helsinki.

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 Finland

Finnish shelters require a home visit and an adoption contract. Animals are vetted; the EU pet passport covers cross-border travel within the bloc.

Helsinki, Finland browse more dogs in Finland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Elliot, answered.

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

More Mixed Breed pets

Mozart et Mahina, male Mixed Breed for adoption at CatPattes, Anderlecht (Brussels)

Mozart et Mahina

Mixed Breed

Male
Han et Inci, female Mixed Breed for adoption at CatPattes, Anderlecht (Brussels)

Han et Inci

Mixed Breed

Female

More from Embla Rescue

Kea,  Mixed Breed for adoption at Embla Rescue, Helsinki

Kea

Mixed Breed · large

Unknown
Kuura, male Mixed Breed for adoption at Embla Rescue, Helsinki

Kuura

Mixed Breed · large

Male
Uschi,  Mixed Breed for adoption at Embla Rescue, Helsinki

Uschi

Mixed Breed · medium

Unknown
Similar animals

More Mixed Breeds looking for a home

Siniviiriäiset, male Mixed Breed for adoption at PESU — Pirkanmaan eläinsuojeluyhdistys, Tampere

Siniviiriäiset

Mixed Breed

Male
Shili ja Patu, female 4yo Mixed Breed for adoption at PESU — Pirkanmaan eläinsuojeluyhdistys, Tampere

Shili ja Patu

Mixed Breed · large

4 yearsFemale
Minerva, male Mixed Breed for adoption at PESU — Pirkanmaan eläinsuojeluyhdistys, Tampere

Minerva

Mixed Breed · small

Male
Mars, male Mixed Breed for adoption at PESU — Pirkanmaan eläinsuojeluyhdistys, Tampere

Mars

Mixed Breed · large

Male
Tupu ja Vilma, female 6yo Mixed Breed for adoption at PESU — Pirkanmaan eläinsuojeluyhdistys, Tampere

Tupu ja Vilma

Mixed Breed · small

6 yearsFemale
Yrttimaan kakara Kirveli, female 5yo Mixed Breed for adoption at PESU — Pirkanmaan eläinsuojeluyhdistys, Tampere

Yrttimaan kakara Kirveli

Mixed Breed · small

5 yearsFemale

Spotted something wrong? Suggest a change →