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Elmo

Male · Adult · 5 years

Elmo is an energetic and small dog who is taller than he is wide. The dog trusts his guardian, quickly forms strong bonds, and happily shows it. During walks, he loves digging holes and playing tug-of-war; he prefers quiet places with minimal noise. He’ll appreciate outings to the forest—places where the sounds of urban hustle and bustle don’t reach him. This little dog is somewhat timid. You’ll need to introduce him to the world in the gentlest way possible, as many things frighten him and trigger strong emotions. When that happens, he starts nibbling because he doesn’t know how to release what he’s feeling. Of course, everything can be worked on and taught—but it will take a lot of time and dedication. For Elmo, we’re looking for a home: – one that’s ready to work on calming him down and helping him gain control over his emotions, as well as training him to become less sensitive to external stimuli; – located far from urban noise, in a quiet neighborhood; – without children or other pets.

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Elmo to energiczny i nieduży pies, który jest raczej wyższy niż szerszy. Psiak ufa swojemu opiekunowi, potrafi szybko się przywiązać i chętnie to okazuje. Podczas spacerów uwielbia kopać dziury i bawić się szarpakiem, raczej preferuje miejsca spokojne bez większego hałasu. Doceni wypady do lasu, do miejsc gdzie nie dociera dźwięk miejskiego zgiełku. Ten niewielki psiak to mały lękus. Trzeba mu pokazać świat w możliwie jak najdelikatniejszy sposób gdyż wiele rzeczy go przeraża i wywołuje w nim duże emocje. Zaczyna wtedy podgryzać gdyż nie wie jak dać ujście temu co czuje. Wszystko idzie oczywiście wypracować, nauczyć, ale trzeba poświecić temu dużo czasu. Dla Elmo szukamy domu: – gotowego pracować nad wyciszeniem i kontrolą nad emocjami oraz nad treningiem na odwrażliwianie na bodźce zewnętrzne – daleko od miejskiego zgiełku, w cichej okolicy – bez dzieci i innych zwierząt

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇵🇱Poznan
Shelter
Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu
Living with Elmo
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu · Poznan

Listed 1 month 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

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

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    €20–35

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About Elmo

What life with Elmo looks like

Elmo is a medium-sized adult dog waiting at Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu in Poznan.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇵🇱Adopting from Poland

Polish shelters maintain established transport routes to Germany, Netherlands, Austria, and Sweden. Animals leave sterilized and chipped. Adoption fees are typically lower than in Western Europe (often €50–€150) but adopters cover transport.

Poznan, Poland browse more dogs in Poland.

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. Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu 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 — Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu 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 Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu 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 (PL). 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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