It is so hard on a dog when a loving owner dies. It is even harder when the relatives are coldly indifferent to whether the dog lives or dies, and can't even be bothered to take them to a shelter. Such was the case for Elmo, After his owner died unexpectedly, Elmo, another adult dog, and a young puppy were left alone in the house. A kind neighbor fed them and assumed relatives would soon come and take the dogs. The relatives came all right. They loaded a truck with anything of value, took the young puppy, and not only abandoned Elmo and his companion but left the front door wide open, even though the house was just feet from a busy road! Fortunately before either of the abandoned dogs left the house, the kind neighbor secured them and called a rescue. Elmo's companion has been adopted, but Elmo is still waiting. Elmo is the sweetest dog with the most adorably wrinkly face. He is very affectionate, and loves to give hugs and kisses, and loves to cuddle on the couch. If you are just hanging out with him, he will lean up against you, or lay down next to you and very carefully put his head on your foot just so he can be touching you. Elmo is crate trained and seems to be housetrained. He is very food motivated, but doesn't beg or steal food. He takes treats gently. He is doing very well learning his leash manners. He is good with other dogs and with children, and with training would likely be good with cats. He is a bit clumsy and a little drooly when he drinks water, but it just adds to his adorably goofy character. Elmo is a sweet boy who just wants a person or family to love him as much as he will love them. HART Homepage: https://hart90.org/ Questions About this Animal? Please email hart90office@gmail.com View My Profile: https://new.shelterluv.com/embed/animal/HRT-A-889