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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!). He has a cheeky, confident side, too: while he gets on brilliantly with female dogs, he can be a bit of a harmless bully around other males—he even tries to challenge his 70 kg buddy, Frodo! 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. General Condition: Recovered brilliantly, with a healthy appetite and great overall energy. Compatibility Female Dogs: Gets on very well with female dogs. Male Dogs: Best in a home without other male dogs (or with very tolerant companions), as he can be a bit bossy with males despite being completely harmless. This behaviour may also be due to the fact that hs has not been neutered yet. It will be done before travel. Lifestyle: Great for an active family looking for an affectionate, playful dog who loves walks, treats, and being part of the action.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
SOS Italian Setters
Living with Elvis
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by SOS Italian Setters · United KingdomLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Elvis home

What you'll need for Elvis 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
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    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 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.

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

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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
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.
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