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Elmo

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 7 years

The basics Age: 7 Gender: Male Energy Level: Low/Medium Weight: 25 kg Elmo was deteriorating in a pound, gravely ill and receiving no treatment. When we were alerted to his situation, we knew we had to act — without intervention, he would not have survived. Leishmaniasis had left his face severely disfigured, and he was in a desperate state when he came to us in April 2026. He has undergone treatment and is doing very well. Through all of it, Elmo has remained a gentle, loving, and calm soul — the kind of dog who simply wants to be close to the people who care for him. He has claimed his favourite spot on the bed at the shelter, and he makes the most of every quiet moment. Health Tested positive for: Leishmaniasis Brucella: Negative Compatibility Dogs: Gets along well with all dogs Cats: Untested Elmo is a survivor in every sense of the word. He has known neglect and suffering, but none of it has dimmed his gentle spirit. He deserves a calm, loving home where he can finally rest easy — could that be yours?

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
SOS Italian Setters
Cared for by SOS Italian Setters · United KingdomLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 3 days 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.

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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 mixed breed dog waiting at SOS Italian Setters in United Kingdom.

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 United Kingdom

UK shelters work under the Pet Travel Scheme (post-Brexit, the EU pet passport is not valid; a UK Animal Health Certificate is required for travel into the EU). Most UK rescues focus on domestic placements but some work with EU partners.

United Kingdom, United Kingdom — browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

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. SOS Italian Setters 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 — SOS Italian Setters 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. UK adopters: post-Brexit travel into the EU requires an Animal Health Certificate. 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 SOS Italian Setters 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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