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Elvis

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 6 years

The basics Age: 6 Gender: Male Energy Level: Medium Weight: 18 kg Meet Elvis! Elvis is a good-natured, affectionate boy with a wonderful zest for life! Active and playful, he has come such a long way since his rescue. Elvis was originally found in a shocking state, completely devastated by leishmaniasis, and has spent several months waiting in a shelter enclosure. Despite his difficult past, he has bounced back brilliantly, walks well on a lead, and loves nothing more than enjoying life—and eating everything in sight (with zero food intolerances!). Elvis is currently in a foster home in South Yorkshire. He loves children! This is what his fosterers had to say about him a couple of days after his arrival: " We took Elvis to our local reservoir. Once a month it is cafe day and packed with locals and their dogs. He showed no aggression to anything. Loved people. Loved kids. And was fine with any dog that came up to him." Health Leishmaniasis: Elvis tested positive for leishmaniasis and has been fully treated. He is currently doing really well. He will need ongoing observation and routine health monitoring to keep him in top shape. His last test shows that leishmaniasis is not active. General Condition: Recovered brilliantly, with a healthy appetite and great overall energy. Compatibility Dogs: Gets on very well with all dogs. Lifestyle: Great for a family looking for an affectionate, playful dog who loves walks and food. He is very good with children too.

Size

Medium

Age

Adult · 6 years

Location

🇬🇧United Kingdom

Shelter

SOS Italian Setters

Living with Elvis

✓Good with kids

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About Elvis

What life with Elvis looks like

Elvis 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Elvis, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Elvis?: 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 Elvis on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Elvis 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Elvis 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 Elvis 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 Elvis 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.