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Elmo

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 4 years

Hometown: Romania Breed: mixed breed Gender: male, neutered Color: beige Shoulder height: 52 cm. Weight: 25 kgBirthdate: ca. March 2022Location: 66126 Saarbrücken This wonderful, approximately 4-year-old beige male dog is an absolute heart dog and is on the lookout for his forever home. He shows himself to be consistently super nice, very cuddly, and incredibly clingy. He prefers to be as close as possible to his people and enjoys every cuddle to the fullest. He has a great need to please and strongly orientates himself towards his trusted people. The dear fellow is not only friendly but also in a good mood and brings daily joy into the lives of his people with his positive nature. He is eager to learn and wants to do everything right, which makes living with him particularly pleasant. He loves children and approaches them openly and friendly. Due to his size, however, they should already be quite sturdy. He also knows cats and gets along well with them. In short, he is a faithful, lively companion who longs for a home where he belongs. Who will give this wonderful male dog a loving home and a permanent place in their heart? Contact: Samantha email: Our dogs are vaccinated (rabies and 2x basic immunization), microchipped, and come with an EU pet passport at our expense (we cover the lab fees) and tested for common Mediterranean diseases: Babesiosis, Ehrlichiosis, leishmaniasis, rickettsiae, filariasis, hepatozoonosis, anaplasmosis. Important documents:

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Herkunftsland: Rumänien Rasse: Mischling Geschlecht: männlich, kastriert Farbe: beige Schulterhöhe: 52 cm. Gewicht: 25 kgGeburtsdatum: ca. März 2022Standort: 66620 Nonnweiler Dieser wunderschöne, etwa 4 Jahre alte beige Rüde ist ein absoluter Herzenshund und auf der Suche nach seinem Für-immer-Zuhause. Er zeigt sich als durchweg super nett, sehr verschmust und unglaublich anhänglich. Am liebsten ist er immer ganz nah bei seinen Menschen und genießt jede Streicheleinheit in vollen Zügen. Dabei hat er ein großes Bedürfnis zu gefallen und orientiert sich stark an seinen Bezugspersonen. Der liebe Kerl ist nicht nur freundlich, sondern auch richtig gut gelaunt und bringt mit seiner positiven Art täglich Freude ins Leben seiner Menschen. Er ist gelehrig und möchte alles richtig machen, was das Zusammenleben mit ihm besonders angenehm macht. Kinder liebt er sehr und geht offen und freundlich auf sie zu. Aufgrund seiner Größe sollten diese jedoch schon etwas standfest sein. Auch Katzen kennt er bereits und kommt gut mit ihnen zurecht. Alles in allem ist er ein treuer, lebensfroher Begleiter, der sich nichts sehnlicher wünscht als ein Zuhause, in dem er dazugehören darf.Wer schenkt diesem tollen Rüden ein liebevolles Zuhause und einen festen Platz im Herzen? Kontakt:Samanthamail: Unsere Hunde sind geimpft (Tollwut und 2x Grundimmunisierung) sind gechippt und mit dem EU-Heimtierausweis ausgestattet werden auf unsere Kosten (wir übernehmen die Labor-Gebühren) auf die gängigen Mittelmeerkrankheiten getestet: Babesiose, Ehrlichiose, Leishmaniose, Rickettsien, Filarien, Hepatozoonose, Anaplasmose werden nur nach positiver Vorkontrolle (Hausbesuch) gegen eine Schutzgebühr mit Schutzvertrag vermittelt. Wichtige Dokumente:Selbstauskunft für AdoptantenSelbstauskunft für Pflegestellen *Die Angaben zu den Hunden (insbesondere den Hunden, die noch in Rumänien sind) erfolgen ohne Gewähr. Die Erfassungen bilden nur Momentaufnahmen ab. Die Hunde wurden von freiwilligen Ehrenamtllichen nach bestem Wissen und Gewissen erfasst. Daher kann es zu Abweichungen bei Alter, Größe, Geschlecht, Gesundheit und auch dem Verhalten kommen. Wir sind aktiver Bündnispartner! Tierhilfe Lebenswert e.V.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Oberwies
Shelter
Tierhilfe Lebenswert e.V.
Living with Elmo
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierhilfe Lebenswert e.V. · OberwiesLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months 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
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    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
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Elmo

What life with Elmo looks like

Elmo is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierhilfe Lebenswert e.V. in Oberwies.

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 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.

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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. Tierhilfe Lebenswert e.V. 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 — Tierhilfe Lebenswert e.V. 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 Tierhilfe Lebenswert e.V. 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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