Skip to content
TailHarbor
← Back to results
Available

ELMO

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

Elmo - gentle giant seeks his forever home 🐾 Name: Elmo Breed: Mix Born: 04/05/2024 Sex: Male Neutered: Yes Elmo is a friendly and very people-oriented mixed breed male who enjoys the company of his humans. With his loving nature and calm demeanor, he makes a great companion for anyone looking for a loyal dog by their side. Elmo gets along well with other dogs and is sociable and uncomplicated. A living arrangement with cats could also work out well, although there are no definitive experience values available on this yet. We wish for Elmo a loving home with enough space and people who enjoy spending time with their four-legged friend. Anyone looking for a large dog with an even bigger heart will find in Elmo a wonderful companion for life.

DE·Show original

Elmo – sanfter Riese sucht sein Für-immer-Zuhause 🐾 Name: Elmo Rasse: Mischling Geboren: 04.05.2024 Geschlecht: Männlich Kastriert: Ja Elmo ist ein freundlicher und sehr menschenbezogener Mischlingsrüde, der die Nähe zu seinen Menschen genießt. Mit seinem liebevollen Wesen und seiner ruhigen Art ist er ein toller Begleiter für alle, die einen treuen Hund an ihrer Seite suchen. Mit anderen Hunden ist Elmo gut verträglich und zeigt sich sozial und unkompliziert. Auch mit Katzen könnte ein Zusammenleben vermutlich gut funktionieren, endgültige Erfahrungswerte liegen hierzu jedoch nicht vor. Für Elmo wünschen wir uns ein liebevolles Zuhause mit ausreichend Platz und Menschen, die gerne Zeit mit ihrem vierbeinigen Freund verbringen. Wer einen großen Hund mit einem noch größeren Herzen sucht, wird in Elmo einen wunderbaren Begleiter fürs Leben finden.

Size
Extra large
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Ahlen
Shelter
Tierheim Ahlen
Living with ELMO
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with cats
Cared for by Tierheim Ahlen · AhlenLearn about Mixed Breed →
More dogs in Ahlen →More dogs in Germany →

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing ELMO home

What you'll need for ELMO 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 ELMO

What life with ELMO looks like

ELMO is a extra-large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Ahlen in Ahlen.

An young 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. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

Ahlen, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

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. Tierheim Ahlen 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 — Tierheim Ahlen 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 Tierheim Ahlen 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 (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.
You might also like

More Mixed Breed pets

Thor, Mixed Breed for adoption at Centro de Proteccion Animal de Madrid, Madrid
🇪🇸Madrid, Spain

Thor

Mixed Breed

Unknown
Zoo, Mixed Breed for adoption at Centro de Proteccion Animal de Madrid, Madrid
🇪🇸Madrid, Spain

Zoo

Mixed Breed

Unknown
Rocco, Mixed Breed for adoption at Centro de Proteccion Animal de Madrid, Madrid
🇪🇸Madrid, Spain

Rocco

Mixed Breed

Unknown

More from Tierheim Ahlen

Toni, getigert male puppy mixed breed for adoption at Tierheim Ahlen, Ahlen
🇩🇪Ahlen, Germany

Toni

4 monthsMale
Tinka, schwarz female puppy mixed breed for adoption at Tierheim Ahlen, Ahlen
🇩🇪Ahlen, Germany

Tinka

4 monthsFemale
Tiffy, getigert m. weiß female puppy mixed breed for adoption at Tierheim Ahlen, Ahlen
🇩🇪Ahlen, Germany

Tiffy

4 monthsFemale
Similar animals

More Mixed Breeds looking for a home

Askan, male Mixed Breed for adoption at Tierschutzverein Landsberg am Lech e.V.
🇩🇪Germany

Askan

Mixed Breed · medium

Male
Maggie, female Mixed Breed for adoption at Tierschutzverein Landsberg am Lech e.V.
🇩🇪Germany

Maggie

Mixed Breed

Female
Belle, female Mixed Breed for adoption at Tierschutzverein Landsberg am Lech e.V.
🇩🇪Germany

Belle

Mixed Breed · medium

Female
Paula, female Mixed Breed for adoption at Tierschutzverein Landsberg am Lech e.V.
🇩🇪Germany

Paula

Mixed Breed

Female
Isla, female Mixed Breed for adoption at Tierschutzverein Landsberg am Lech e.V.
🇩🇪Germany

Isla

Mixed Breed · medium

Female
Reese, male Mixed Breed for adoption at Tierschutzverein Landsberg am Lech e.V.
🇩🇪Germany

Reese

Mixed Breed

Male

Spotted something wrong? Suggest a change →