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Elliot

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 6 years

Elliot was born around 2020, stands about 50 cm at the withers, and comes from the large rescue operation in Targu Jiu. That was in June 2023, and it saved him and many other dogs from being put down. Since then, however, he has been sitting in the shelter in Campurelu. There he belongs to the dogs who are unfortunately easily overlooked. Elliot is more of the shy type. He allows himself to be touched without resistance, but he doesn't really meet visitors halfway. Elliot is a beautiful treasure who still needs to earn trust. With unfamiliar people and hectic encounters, he shows the instinct to flee. But with people who take their time and approach him calmly, he opens up, can be lured with treats, and allows himself to be touched. Inside him slumbers an affectionate male dog who longs for closeness and security. Who will fall in love with this reserved boy? Unfortunately, he now lives alone in his kennel and urgently needs a foster home or even a home of his own, so that he can leave shelter life behind and finally start living. Elliot is neutered and will be vaccinated, microchipped, and placed with a protection contract after a positive preliminary check. General note about our dogs: Our dogs in Romania are visited regularly so that we can repeatedly reassess their behavior and development. These personal impressions help us greatly in presenting each individual dog as accurately as possible. Nevertheless, we would like to point out that a dog in a new environment – with new people, new routines, and new impressions – may show itself differently. This is completely normal and part of any process of change. Many dogs open up even faster at home and show sides that were not visible at all in the shelter. Our assessments are therefore based on current observations, but they are not a guarantee of any particular behavior in a new setting. They are meant to provide guidance and show how the dog presents itself in the shelter – and what potential lies within it. We are convinced that with patience, understanding, and a loving environment, every dog can find its way and continue to develop positively.

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Elliot ist etwa 2020 geboren, hat eine mittlere Schulterhöhe von ca. 50 cm und stammt noch aus der großen Rettungsaktion aus Targu Jiu. Das war im Juni 2023 und hat ihn und viele andere Hunde vor der Tötung bewahrt. Seit dem sitzt er allerdings im Shelter in Campurelu. Dort gehört er zu den Hunden die leider leicht übersehen werden - Elliot gehört zur eher schüchternen Sorte. Er lässt sich zwar widerstandslos anfassen, kommt dem Besuch aber nicht entgegen.Elliot ist ein bildschöner Schatz, der noch erst Vertrauen gewinnen muss. Bei fremden Menschen und hektischen Begegnungen zeigt er Fluchtinstinkt. Doch bei Menschen, die sich Zeit nehmen und ihm mit Ruhe begegnen, taut er auf, lässt sich mit Leckereien anlocken und auch anfassen. In ihm schlummert ein zutraulicher Rüde, der sich nach Nähe und Geborgenheit sehnt.Wer verliebt sich in diesen zurückhaltenden Rüden? Leider lebt er mittlerweile allein in seinem Zwinger und sucht daher dringend eine Pflegestelle oder sogar ein eigenes Zuhause, damit er das Shelterleben hinter sich lassen und endlich losleben kann.Elliot ist kastriert und wird geimpft, gechippt und nach positiver Vorkontrolle mit einem Schutzvertrag vermittelt.Allgemeiner Hinweis zu unseren Schützlingen: Unsere Hunde in Rumänien werden regelmäßig besucht, damit wir ihr Verhalten und ihre Entwicklung immer wieder neu einschätzen können. Diese persönlichen Eindrücke helfen uns sehr, ein möglichst gutes Bild von jedem einzelnen Hund zu vermitteln. Dennoch möchten wir darauf hinweisen, dass sich ein Hund in einer neuen Umgebung – mit neuen Menschen, neuen Abläufen und neuen Eindrücken – auch anders zeigen kann. Das ist ganz normal und gehört zu jedem Veränderungsprozess dazu. Viele Hunde öffnen sich im Zuhause sogar schneller und zeigen Seiten, die im Shelter gar nicht sichtbar waren. Unsere Einschätzungen basieren daher auf aktuellen Beobachtungen, sind aber keine Garantie für jedes Verhalten im neuen Umfeld. Sie sollen eine Orientierung geben und zeigen, wie der Hund sich im Shelter präsentiert – und welches Potenzial in ihm steckt.Wir sind überzeugt: Mit Geduld, Verständnis und einem liebevollen Umfeld kann jeder Hund seinen Weg finden und sich positiv weiterentwickeln.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Vierbeiner in Not e.V.
Living with Elliot
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with dogs
Cared for by Vierbeiner in Not e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month 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.

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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 Elliot

What life with Elliot looks like

Elliot is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Vierbeiner in Not e.V. in Germany.

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 Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Germany, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

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. Vierbeiner in Not e.V. 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 — Vierbeiner in Not e.V. 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
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 Vierbeiner in Not e.V. 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 (DE). 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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