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ELMO

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 9 years

ELMO was found on the street in August 2017. At the time, he was 5 months old. He grew up in the shelter and has been here ever since. Unfortunately, ELMO has recently begun to lose his vision. We consulted an ophthalmologist. He was diagnosed with bilateral Pannus, a chronic superficial keratitis. The situation is unfortunately irreversible. He will need eye drops for the rest of his life. ELMO is a sweetest of dogs, friendly with all other dogs, and has no fear of anything. Despite not seeing well, he leads a normal life. He navigates very well, but of course, he needs a home more than anything. We do not give up on finding that special family who won't regret adopting the beloved ELMO! He will be delivered vaccinated, dewormed, neutered, and microchipped.

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O Elmo foi encontrado na rua em Agosto de 2017. Tinha 5 meses na altura. Cresceu no abrigo e cá está desde então. Infelizmente o Elmo começou recentemente a perder a visão. Consultámos um oftalmologista. Foi diagnosticado com Pannus bilateral. É uma queratite superficial crónica. A situação é infelizmente irreversível. Tomará gotas para o resto da vida. O Elmo é um cão meiguíssimo, sociável com todos os cães, não tem medo de nada. Apesar de não ver bem, leva uma vida normal. Orienta-se muito bem, mas claro que precisa dum lar mais que tudo. Não desistimos de procurar essa família tão especial que não se arrependerá de adotar o querido Elmo! Ele será entregue vacinado, desparasitado, esterilizado e com microchip.

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇵🇹Lisbon
Shelter
O Cantinho da Milu
Living with ELMO
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✕Has special needs
Cared for by O Cantinho da Milu · LisbonLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 6 months ago

Bringing ELMO home

What you'll need for ELMO 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
  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

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    €20–35

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About ELMO

What life with ELMO looks like

ELMO is a large senior mixed breed dog waiting at O Cantinho da Milu in Lisbon.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

Note from the shelter: Vision loss due to bilateral Pannus (chronic superficial keratitis), requires daily eye drops for life

🇵🇹Adopting from Portugal

Portuguese rescues coordinate extensively with European rescue networks for cross-border placements, especially for galgos and podencos. Sterilization, vaccinations, and microchip ID are standard. Adoption fees typically cover the full vet workup.

Lisbon, Portugal — browse more dogs in Portugal.

Frequently asked

Adopting ELMO, answered.

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