One of the most difficult things to accept doing this job is when a dog arrives needing us through no fault of their own. It's even worse when the dog in question really struggles to adjust to kennel life.
Ellie certainly fits into that category having arrived via the dog wardens after her owners circumstances changed. The fact we know a little of her history means I can't divulge things on here, but Ellie certainly has had a raw deal.
In the kennels she loves everybody but displays signs of stress around the other dogs. It's so sad to see, and when two of our volunteers offered to take her home for a couple of days it really was a great opportunity to see the real Ellie. I think we are all amazed at the transformation she showed simply living a normal life, and it's fair to say Brad and Amy had a wonderful time with her. She even joined us for a pint in the local on Friday night!
Having seen such a turn around in her whilst away from kennels we are now launching an appeal for an experienced foster home for Ellie with no other dogs or children under 16 to give her the little bit of respite she needs and a new start.
If you would like to be considered for giving this beautiful girl a chance then please contact foreverfoster@shak.org.uk
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Ellie certainly fits into that category having arrived via the dog wardens after her owners circumstances changed. The fact we know a little of her history means I can't divulge things on here, but Ellie certainly has had a raw deal.
In the kennels she loves everybody but displays signs of stress around the other dogs. It's so sad to see, and when two of our volunteers offered to take her home for a couple of days it really was a great opportunity to see the real Ellie. I think we are all amazed at the transformation she showed simply living a normal life, and it's fair to say Brad and Amy had a wonderful time with her. She even joined us for a pint in the local on Friday night!
Having seen such a turn around in her whilst away from kennels we are now launching an appeal for an experienced foster home for Ellie with no other dogs or children under 16 to give her the little bit of respite she needs and a new start.
If you would like to be considered for giving this beautiful girl a chance then please contact foreverfoster@shak.org.uk
(Facebook viewers will need to click the post to see all the photos.)
