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Elroki

Male · Adult · 7 years

Elroki, a beautiful long-haired German Shepherd, was found in an unoccupied garden, trapped in a cage with no bedding, covered in a thick layer of feces, with no food or water bowls. The cage was covered with a thick, almost air-tight carpet (it was sweltering in Latvia at the time) to prevent anyone from noticing the dog. Only the dog's whimpering alerted passersby. No, Elroki was not abandoned to a certain death. He was kept by breeders. Moreover, at the time of his discovery, an advertisement for his son was active online, offering him for sale. Most likely, it was the same puppy Teo, who had been found in the same garden a few days earlier, was just as dirty and smelly, and is now in his new home. Elroki was chipped and registered; the PVD started an investigation, but we have no information on its progress. The shelter was given a decision: Elroki can look for a new home. Currently, the dog looks a bit "stained" - the layer of feces had become so ingrained in his beautiful coat that it could not be washed or combed out, so it had to be shaved off. Elroki's beauty can only be admired from the front for now, while the bald rear spoils all his dignity. Fortunately, this is a temporary misfortune! Elroki is looking for a family that will love, cherish, and adore him. He is a very sociable, people-oriented kind-hearted dog who loves walks, games, and cuddling. The dog has never shown the slightest sign of aggression, has not growled or otherwise indicated that something was bothering him. Therefore, a family with experience in dog training can also have children. Elroki will not be suitable for life outdoors - he is looking for a home as a friend, companion, and full-fledged family member.

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Garspalvainā vācu aitu suņa skaistuli Elroki atrada neapdzīvotos mazdārziņos, iesprostotu būrī, kurā nekas nebija ieklāts — vien bieza izkārnījumu kārta, bez ūdens un ēdiena bļodām… Turklāt būris bija pārklāts ar biezu, gaisu teju necaurlaidīgu paklāju (tajās dienās Latvijā valdīja tveice), lai neviens suni nepamanītu. Tikai suņa smilkstēšana garāmgājējus darīja aizdomīgus… Elroki nebija pamests lēnai nāvei. Tā suni turēja vairotāji, kuri tieši tobrīd sludinājumu portālā aktīvi pārdeva it kā viņa nevakcinētos un nečipētos kucēnus, obligāto prasību norādīt suņubērnu mikročipu piesedzot ar tēva čipa numuru. Viens no kucēniem arī nejauši tika atrasts, vien tobrīd vēl nebija zināms, ka turpat netālu sprostā nīkst viņa tētis. Šobrīd Elroki izskatās nedaudz “nošņurcis” — mēslu kārta, guļot paša izkārnījumos, bija tā ievēlusies krāšņajā kažokā, ka to ne izmazgāt, ne izķemmēt, tāpēc nācās noskūt. Elroki skaistumu pagaidām var izbaudīt no priekšpuses, kamēr paplikais pakaļgals nedaudz bojā visu viņa cēlumu. Par laimi, tā ir pārejoša nelaimīte! Elroki meklējam ģimeni, kurā viņu mīlēs, lolos un dievinās. Viņš ir ļoti komunikabls, uz cilvēku orientēts labsirdis, kurš dievina pastaigas, spēles un mīļošanos. Suns ne reizi nav izrādījis ne mazākās agresijas pazīmes, nav uzrūcis vai kā citādi licis manīt, ka kaut kas nepatīk, tādēļ ģimenē ar suņu audzināšanas pieredzi var būt arī bērni. Elroki nebūs piemērots dzīvei tikai ārā — viņš meklē mājas kā savu cilvēku draugs, kompanjons un pilntiesīgs ģimenes loceklis.

Size
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇱🇻Riga
Shelter
Labās Mājas
Living with Elroki
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Labās Mājas · Riga

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Elroki home

What you'll need for Elroki 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 Elroki

What life with Elroki looks like

Elroki is a adult dog waiting at Labās Mājas in Riga.

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 Latvia

The shelter typically completes the animal's vaccinations, microchipping, and pet passport before adoption. Specific fees and process details vary by shelter and country — confirm directly via the contact details in the sidebar.

Riga, Latvia browse more dogs in Latvia.

Frequently asked

Adopting Elroki, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Elroki?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Labās Mājas handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Elroki on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Elroki if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Labās Mājas 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 Elroki 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 Elroki 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 Labās Mājas early rather than rehoming privately; they know Elroki 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 (LV). 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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