Ellie #3

Updated on Tuesday, 10/28/2008

Adoption Pending!

Ellie originally came from a shelter in Bedford, VA; after she was given up by her previous owners who were moving. She is a spayed, 1.5-year-old, female GSD, and has lop ears. Ellie was diagnosed with Lyme disease for which she is currently taking antibiotics. She's a very gorgeous girl and is curious about our cat but has not chased him or shown any aggression; she just watches him intently and sometimes wants to play with him. A firm "No" stops any bad behavior from Ellie. She is very eager to please her family and prefers to be in the same room with people. Ellie is afraid of other dogs but she doesn't growl or bite. I am working on socializing her and getting her out and about to as many new situations as possible. She is crate- and house-trained and, we are working on basic commands with her as well. Ellie seems to love kids and I think she may have had children in her previous family, she gets very excited when she sees a child approach her but is very gentle with children. She isn't a jumper but when she is let out of her crate, she does get extremely excited and tends to jump a little at that time; we're working on breaking her of this habit. Ellie is about 70 lbs., and needs to gain about five more pounds. She does pretty well on a leash and loves to take walks. She also really enjoys her kiddie pool! You can contact Ellie's foster mom at lovegsds@gmail.com. JSVA VGSR Tag #2290 Adopted: 10/28/08.