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Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

Elmo is an intelligent and playful medium crossbreed. He loves people, so much that he can get jealous of other dogs or even other people. Unfortunately, he has been adopted twice and returned for being too possessive. Here at the kennels, he lives with other dogs and gets on well with them, but in a home, he needs to know the boundaries and what is acceptable behaviour. He arrived back in July 2021, so he has been at the kennels far too long for such a young boy. He is eager to learn, loves long walks and walks well on a lead and is a real favourite with the volunteers. He also loves to play in the water, all year round!!! In the right environment, and with the right family, he will be a very loyal and loving companion. Help us find Elmo a home! He is fully vaccinated with passport, microchipped, neutered, blood tested, treated for fleas and ticks, wormed and heartworm prevented. For more information about Elmo or for an appointment (appointments only) contact the kennels directly.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
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Shelter
SAT Animal Rescue Torrevieja
Living with ELMO
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
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Listed 2 weeks 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 large adult mixed breed dog waiting at SAT Animal Rescue Torrevieja.

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 Spain

Spanish protectoras generally include sterilization, all vaccinations, microchip ID, and EU pet passport in the adoption fee (typically €250–€400 for a dog, €100–€180 for a cat). Many maintain partnerships with rescue transport providers across the EU.

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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. SAT Animal Rescue Torrevieja 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 — SAT Animal Rescue Torrevieja 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 SAT Animal Rescue Torrevieja 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 (EN). 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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