Elliott

If you want an instant infusion of joy and sunshine, Elliott is your hound. Elliott is a Saluki-greyhound mix who was found in a landfill with other dogs. Despite living in conditions that are hard to imagine, his spirit is intact. He wakes up happy, ready to help you get your day off to a positive start.

Elliott’s coat is silvery-taupe. He has golden eyes and eyeliner that would make Amy Winehouse jealous. He’s small to average size, about 68 lbs. He is compact and muscular. Elliott enjoys toys, chasing squirrels, and playing with his packmates. He’s gentle and appropriate with my small dog. He’s super-excited when meals are served and cleans his bowl every time.

He sleeps in open crates and ex-pens and will choose an open crate in my home office if he needs alone time in a quiet room. He crates easily for meals. He also likes cushy dog beds in the open with the other dogs.

Elliott is naturally friendly and enjoys meeting new people and dogs. He’s good with kids. He enjoys a rotating cast of foster dogs and pups that vacation with us. However, he prefers low-key dogs who are willing to respect his space.

Elliott is a vocalist. He barks in the yard and leads the pack in group howls in the morning. Just because.

He has not forgotten his time of deprivation. He is aware of every calorie in his environment and will try to help himself to anything on your plate. He’s improved a lot, and we’re still working on this.

He walks well on a leash, preferring to stay close and watchful. He’s wary of passing cars and trucks which is reasonable considering he spent some time dodging dump trucks and loaders in the landfill. We’re using a harness and a short Kong leash to help him feel secure. He doesn’t bolt or struggle when he’s worried. He just walks closer.

Elliott learned the doggie door quickly and has not had an accident in the house. He is food motivated and will be easy to train to use bells or some other signal he needs to go out. 

Elliott is looking for a home with other dogs and a yard with squirrels to chase and grass to roll in. He would enjoy older children who have plenty of dog experience. He can be vocal, so he’s not a good fit for an apartment. He needs a quiet neighborhood where he can feel safe outside on walks. A family that works at home would be a huge bonus for this boy. Although he is fully healed from the medical issues he had when he arrived, he may continue to need extra nutritional support. He’s getting homemade bone broth and other homemade foods to support skin and gut health.