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Posted over 4 years ago
| Updated over 4 years ago
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My basic info
Breed
Bichon Frise/Maltese
Color
White
Age
Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
6 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
45974547
My details
Good with dogs
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Ellie is Adopted
Ellie is currently fostered in Mentor Ohio, and her adoption fee/donation is $300
Hi there, my name is Ellie, I am a 5 yr old bichon frise and maltese mix, they call me a malti-chon.
I had a very bad start in life, you see I came from a puppymill, it was awful!!! I did not receive any care at all, I was just used for breeding, every year I had puppies. I didn’t want to have them, but I was forced, it was horrible!!! I lived in a tiny cage, I never had a life, and then one day, I was pulled out of there by a wonderful group of people, they call themselves a rescue, and BOY am I glad they came for me!! I was a mess the day they picked me up!! I was sitting in my own “crud”, I smelled, my hair was so dirty and matted, the people said I really stunk!!!
I was taken right to a veterinarian, I didn’t know anything about them, I had never seen one. Well let me tell you, this person they called the “Vet” fixed me up really well!!! I had HUGE bladder stones, they hurt really bad, I was in so much pain!! Once that was done, they cleaned up my nasty infected ears, and did something they called “spayed” me so I can’t have any more babies. WOW!!! Really??? I don’t have to do that anymore?? WOOHOO!!!! I was also given shots they call vaccines, and they tested my blood, BOY they did a lot to me!!! I thought I was all done, but I heard that I have to go back there again in the near future to get something called a “dental”, you see, my teeth are really bad, so they are going to clean them all up for me!!! I will get everything I need before I go to my forever home, including a microchip.
This is just amazing, being in this thing they call “rescue”, I have been so well taken care of, I am feeling so much better now!!! I am living in a real house now, one with walls, and clean floors, good food, and other fur brothers and fur sisters, its “THE LIFE”. I do still have to get used to being with humans though, you see I get really scared, and run from my foster mom when she wants to pet me or pick me up, but I’m slowly getting better at it!!! Oh, and I forgot to tell you, I get to go outside here, the real outside, with grass and blue skies, a fenced yard, it’s scary at first, but I know I can get used to this!! Once my teeth are all fixed, I am told I will be available for adoption. That means a nice family can adopt me as their very own, I think that sounds really nice!!! I hope I get a really good family, one that will love me as one of their own.
I DO NEED to be in a home with at least one other dog, because of my past life, I have always only known other dogs, so they are my comfort and help me with my confidence. I will need my adopters to be patient with me while I continue the transition from my past life, to being a real dog. I am being taught all about something called “House-training” but I don’t know what that is yet. I need to be in a fenced yard like I am here, that is so I can’t run away if I get spooked, you see I can’t wear a leash yet, I get too scared, and try to pull out of it. I will get there, it’s just going to take time I’m told, But one thing is for sure, I AM WELL ON MY WAY because of this great rescue!!!
I am spayed, up to date on vaccines, micro-chipped, and heartworm negative. OH, and I will come with nice clean teeth!!!!
If you would like to adopt Ellie or would like more information on her, please fill out an adoption application
We do not have a shelter, all rescues are in foster homes - Dogs are not shown without first being approved to adopt.
Complete an Adoption Application at http://www.cherishedcockers.org/adoptionapp.htm
If you have any questions, please E-mail Cherished Cockers Rescue
Adoption Donation (vet bill-expenses), Home Visit, Adoption Contract, References Required.
We do not ship dogs.Pet needs to be picked up at foster home.In some cases we may be able to assist with transport.
We would love to have more foster volunteers so we can rescue and rehome more cocker spaniels. If you are interested in fostering or learning more about it, please complete a Foster Application http://cherishedcockers.org/foster.htm and one of our wonderful volunteers will be in touch!
For more information Cherished Cockers Rescue
