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Elmo

Mixed Breed · Male

Elmo is a young, playful, and affectionate male dog looking for his forever home. He is sometimes a bit silly, but he is a great companion. Elmo is a young male who already brings a lot to the table that makes life together really nice. He is initially a bit unsure around strangers and needs a moment to assess the situation. Once he has gained trust, his other side quickly shows: Elmo is a very cuddly dog who enjoys the closeness of his humans and even likes to give kisses. ❤️ He already listens well to his name, responds well to a "no," and also walks well on a leash. Elmo is also house trained. 🐕 Social young man with a big dog heart Elmo is very social and rather submissive with other dogs. He likes to play and gets along well with his fellow dogs. He also shows himself to be uncomplicated with resources so far: he lets food and toys be taken away without any problems. A friendly dog buddy in the new home would therefore be quite imaginable, but it is not a must. 😇 An angel? Well... almost! 😉 Elmo is also a young dog - and that shows. He is playful, curious and has a talent for discovering things that are not really meant for him. For example, trash cans should be well secured in Elmo's home. 😄 He will probably come up with a few more nonsense ideas. His future humans should therefore have a sense of humor and be willing to show a young dog in a friendly and consistent way which ideas are great - and which ones maybe not. The dog 101 is not yet fully learned. But Elmo already shows that he is approachable, can accept rules and likes to be with his humans.

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🐾 Elmo sucht ein Zuhause 💚 Elmo kennenlernen Elmo – liebenswerter Jungspund sucht seine Menschen fürs Leben 💛 Elmo ist jung, verspielt, verschmust – und manchmal hat er einfach ziemlich viel Quatsch im Kopf. 😉 Jetzt sucht dieser tolle junge Kerl Menschen, die mit ihm gemeinsam durchs Leben gehen möchten. Elmo ist ein junger Rüde, der bereits einiges mitbringt, was das Zusammenleben richtig schön macht. Bei fremden Menschen ist er anfangs noch etwas unsicher und braucht einen kleinen Moment, um die Situation einzuschätzen. Hat er aber erst einmal Vertrauen gefasst, zeigt sich schnell seine andere Seite: Elmo ist ein richtig verschmuster Kerl, der die Nähe seiner Menschen genießt und sogar gerne Küsschen verteilt. ❤️ Er hört bereits gut auf seinen Namen, reagiert prima auf ein „Nein“ und auch das Laufen an der Leine klappt schon recht gut. Stubenrein ist Elmo ebenfalls. 🐕 Sozialer junger Mann mit großem Hundeherz Mit anderen Hunden zeigt Elmo sich sehr sozial und eher unterwürfig. Er spielt gerne und kommt mit seinen Artgenossen gut zurecht. Auch bei Ressourcen zeigt er sich bislang unkompliziert: Futter und Spielzeug lässt er sich problemlos wegnehmen. Ein freundlicher Hundekumpel im neuen Zuhause wäre daher durchaus vorstellbar, ist aber kein Muss. 😇 Ein Engel? Na ja … fast! 😉 Elmo ist eben auch ein junger Hund – und das merkt man. Er ist verspielt, neugierig und hat durchaus Talent dafür, Dinge zu entdecken, die eigentlich gar nicht für ihn gedacht waren. Mülleimer zum Beispiel sollten in Elmos Zuhause besser gut gesichert sein. 😄 Auch sonst fällt ihm sicherlich noch der ein oder andere Unsinn ein. Seine zukünftigen Menschen sollten deshalb Humor mitbringen und Lust darauf haben, einem jungen Hund freundlich und konsequent zu zeigen, welche Ideen großartig sind – und welche vielleicht eher nicht. Das Hunde-1×1 ist schließlich noch nicht fertig gelernt. Doch Elmo zeigt bereits, dass er ansprechbar ist, Regeln annehmen kann und gerne mit seinen Menschen zusam

Size
Large
Age
—
Location
🇬🇷Greece
Shelter
APAL Finikas (Kreta)
Living with Elmo
  • ✓House-trained
Cared for by APAL Finikas (Kreta) · GreeceLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 week 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 large adult mixed breed dog waiting at APAL Finikas (Kreta) in Greece.

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 Greece

Greek shelters often partner with Northern European rescue groups for placements. Animals are sterilized, vaccinated, and chipped before adoption. Fees vary widely depending on whether the shelter is municipal or NGO-run.

Greece, Greece — browse more dogs in Greece.

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. APAL Finikas (Kreta) 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 — APAL Finikas (Kreta) 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 APAL Finikas (Kreta) 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.
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