In three episodes of "Families For Furry Friends," Sesame Street's Elmo and Cookie Monster help real-life families match up with rescue dogs.

Elmo is an adorable 4-year-old Jack Russell Terrier. Elmo's family reported that whenever he seemed stressed out, or at times, when nothing in particular appeared to be going on, he would lick and ...

Elmo, Grover, Abby Cadabby and the rest of the Muppet gang are introducing a new character to the show this summer — a white-and-brown puppy named Tango, The Associated Press has learned.

That was, until the behavior transferred from dogs to Elmo. “Just turn off Elmo then!” you might say. We wish we could turn off Elmo, but Elmo is our 2-year-old’s current obsession.

Sesame Street is welcoming a new character, Elmo's adopted puppy Tango, who'll teach kids how to care for pets. An animated special will tell Tango's backstory, and then she'll join the regular cast.

Elmo, Grover, Abby Cadabby and the rest of the Muppet gang are introducing a new character to the show this summer — a white-and-brown puppy named Tango, The Associated Press has learned.

This image released by Sesame Workshop shows characters Elmo and Tango in a scene from the new special “Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a Puppy,” debuting on HBO Max on Aug. 5. (Sesame ...

This image released by Sesame Workshop shows characters Elmo and Tango in a scene from the new special Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a Puppy, debuting on HBO Max on Aug. 5. (Sesame Workshop via ...

Elmo and his pet dog Tango will be cheering for Wasabi, the Chihuahua/cocker spaniel mix seen here, at this year’s Puppy Bowl. The pair continue to argue as Elmo gets more and more exasperated.

Grover warns Elmo that whenever approaching a dog, move quietly and let them sniff the back of your hand. “This is how doggies get to know you. Or, should I say, nose you,” says Grover.