Ellie’s Pawsport

About Ellie

Animal Rescue of the Rockies believes every pet should find a wonderful and caring home. To ensure Ellie #7 finds the best possible home, we ask you fill out our adoption application so we can learn more about you and your household. We review each application in the order submitted and will contact you within 72 hours (please check your spam folder for our emails) . Ellie #7 | 3-month-old German Shepherd mix | A Sweetheart Just Waiting to Blossom Meet Ellie, a sweet, fluffy girl with a big heart and so much love to give! At around 18 pounds already, this German Shepherd mix is likely to grow into a big girl. She's an affectionate cuddle bug who loves attention, especially from her favorite person, and is happiest when she's soaking up love. Ellie is also a sensitive, delicate little soul who is still discovering just how wonderful the world can be. She can be a little shy when meeting new people or experiencing new things, but a gentle approach, a few tasty treats, and some patience go a long way with this girl. Get down on her level and call her gently, and she'll often come right over for some affection. Ellie's ideal home will be a calm, loving environment with a securely fenced yard where she can play, explore, and settle in at her own pace. She'll thrive with a family who understands that some things may take her a little longer and is happy to celebrate all the little milestones along the way. With gentle encouragement, positive experiences, and lots of reassurance, we know she'll grow into the happy, self-assured girl she's meant to be! Like any puppy, Ellie has lots to learn! She's just beginning her house-training journey and working on basic commands, so she'll need a family willing to guide her with patience, consistency, and positive reinforcement. She's also getting comfortable with her crate and learning all about the routines of family life. She's very food motivated, which makes treats a wonderful way to build trust and make learning fun! This playful girl loves toys, stuffed animals, treats, and even playing in the water! She has a moderate energy level and enjoys playtime, but when her puppy energy runs out, she's more than happy to curl up for some cozy cuddles. New or unexpected things can sometimes startle her, and she may bark while she figures them out, but she's learning more about the world every day. Ellie has done well with dogs of all sizes and is also good with cats! A calm, older dog with a playful side would be an ideal companion for her. Someone who can show her the ropes, offer a little reassurance, and still enjoy some puppy playtime would be wonderful. She hasn't been formally introduced to children yet, so that relationship would need to be approached thoughtfully. She's definitely a mama's girl and seems to gravitate toward women, but with time and gentle encouragement, she can continue building trust with everyone in her family. Ellie's story began in the desert near the Texas-New Mexico border, where she, her brother, and her mama were found when the puppies were only a week or two old. A kind person took in the whole family and cared for them, but Ellie needed a little extra help finding her forever home and eventually came into ARR's care. She spent much of her early life in a shed, where she was loved but had fewer opportunities for the everyday socialization and early learning that help puppies feel comfortable in new situations. She's now making up for lost time and discovering all the wonderful things life has to offer, one little adventure at a time. Ellie is looking for a special family with a little extra patience, a lot of love, and a willingness to help her spread her wings (or paws!). A calm home with a fenced yard and, ideally, a friendly older dog would be the perfect setting for her. She has all the makings of a wonderful companion, and there's something pretty special about getting to watch a shy little girl come into her own. We can't wait for Ellie to find the family who will help her shine! If you and the dog are a good match then we'll connect you with our dog's foster parents to chat more in-depth. If both you and the foster agree that the dog is a good fit then a meet and greet is scheduled. We require applicants' dogs to meet ours to ensure they get along. We'll ask you to read and sign our adoption agreement and pay the adoption fee to complete the adoption when it comes time. Our adoption fees help cover the costs of saving more lives! A home visit will be scheduled within one week of your new pet going home with you. The adoption fee for this pet is $475 (includes a $50 refundable puppy training deposit). Our adoption fee covers the following: Spay/neuter Microchip DAPP vaccinations as age-appropriate for the dog. Rabies vaccinations as age-appropriate for the dog. Adopters shall be responsible for all vaccinations after adoption. Please fill out an adoption application by clicking here . Please give us 72 hours to review your application and respond to you. (Remember to check your spam folder for our emails!) We want our pets to go to a lifelong new home, so thank you for your patience during the adoption process! Please email dogs@arrcolorado.org for more information, as we can't accept calls.