Ella's Info...
Important Note: Ella is best friends with Lou. Please adopt both of them so they can stay together!
| Breed: | English Setter | Color: | White - With Black | Age: | Adult |
| Size: | Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) | Sex: | Female |
I am already spayed, housetrained, purebred, in need of an experienced adopter, up to date with shots, good with dogs, and not good with cats.
NOTE: This rescue is registered in Cary, NC, but our rescued dogs are in foster homes in various locations such as: PA, NY, TN, KY, GA, MN, etc For more information on our Rescue, or to fill out an adoption application please visit us at www.esrescue.org
Lou & Ella
AKA “The Twins”
Lou & Ella are obviously not twins, nor are they brother & sister, but we began calling them “The Twins” because they are the perfect pair. They compliment each other in both looks and personality and fit together like pieces of a puzzle. They are bonded and adore each other. They play, eat and sleep together with no issues. They will be adopted together.
They were surrendered to rescue because the owner did not want them any longer. He reports they would not hunt. They were outside dogs and are learning indoor manners. They are both doing very well, and there have been very few issues. Counter surfing is one of the things they are working on.
They are crate trained, seem to be house trained, and over all very happy dogs who enjoy our attention and companionship. They are intelligent, eager to please and seem to pick up on things very easy. They were trained on a radius collar, and an invisible fence will be considered to the right applicant. A fence of some sort will be REQUIRED to keep these 2 safe, as they have been known to run if they get out of the fence. 4 ft chain link will not work with Lou – he is a jumper. If you do not have a fence of some kind and will not consider one, then please do not apply for these two.
They like kids, but I would not put them with toddlers only because they might knock them down or play too rough. THEY ARE NOT CAT FRIENDLY. They are very prey driven & the same would probably go for other small pets. They are doing well with the other dogs, seem to enjoy playing with other dogs and have displayed no jealousy issues. They will defend each other if one is threatened.
Lou
Lou is a 3-year-old Blue Belton, neutered and weighs about 49 lbs. I consider him a medium build Setter. Lou is most definitely a dominant dog, but his easy nature makes it so subtle, that someone who does not spend some time observing them would never know. He is not an aggressive male, but he will NOT back down from a challenge. He's more interested in playing and having a good time then fighting. Lou is everything a "Bench Setter" should be, except size. He has the look, attitude, disposition and even the walk (trot) of a "Bench" except he is about 20 lbs lighter. Lou adores Ella, as any gentleman should appreciate his ‘lady’. He allows her to play very rough with him, but he is very controlled when playing with her, although they do wrestle and play, as any young and active dogs will do. If they are crated separately, he will some times whine to sleep with her. Lou is well behaved, curious and has discovered he loves helping with laundry. If Lou can get to a laundry basket of clothes, he will dive right in. The same goes for the dryer or washer. He loves the smell! He’s sweet and loves attention. He nibbles as a sign of affection when he is happy or excited, so should be watched around children. He will sometimes nip or tug at your shirttail, sleeve or hood on a jacket. It should be noted that Lou DOES NOT LIKE motorcycles.
Ella
Ella is a 2 ½ year old Tri, spayed and also weighs about 49 lbs, and would be considered a medium build Setter. She is a very sweet girl with a gentle nature and tender feelings, but will stand up for herself. I think this is one reason that Lou watches her closely. He doesn't want anything upsetting 'his lady', and they will defend each other if provoked. She loves chasing anything that moves, and is particularly fond of hunting houseflies. This is her biggest indoor issue, as she ‘crashes’ into things while chasing them. She will also climb on top of things, and doesn’t seem to think there is anything wrong with standing on a table to peek out the window. She is a slightly dominant dog, and would also defend herself if challenged, but doesn’t seem to understand why a dog would challenge another. She is very curious about other dogs and how they behave, and I’m not sure she’s been around many other dogs besides Lou. She acts very much like a puppy that wants to meet everyone, and doesn’t seem to understand it’s not acceptable to get in another dogs face right away. She will also nibble when she’s excited to see you.
UPDATE 2009:
Lou and Ella were previously adopted, but were returned when Ella developed ‘possession issues”. Never having a home of her own to defend and protect, she began to get very particular about who she allowed in the house. She managed to nip at a service/repair men who came to the house, and actually bit another. Ella will need to be watched closely when a stranger comes to the house and/or crated or leashed. It is her nature to protect her home. She also developed a very “alpha” role in the house, and they will need someone who can be firm with them on what is acceptable behavior. Both of them completed beginning obedience class. Lou is more eager to please, and so did a bit better then Ella. Ella is a typical woman, and took her own sweet time in displaying her talents, but eventually caught on to most everything. The young couple who adopted them also took them jogging every day, and report they seemed to enjoy the daily exercise.
They are happy dogs and very loving and affectionate. Lou developed a love for toys that he had never known, and has lots of toys that he enjoys playing with. Lou and Ella would have a home right here with me, except they can be a bit particular about other dogs. They do get along with most all of my dogs here, and have tons of fun playing, but there are 2 male dominant dogs that I have to keep them separated from, and I do not feel they would do well with having new fosters coming in and out of the house.
We have also discovered that Lou is a jumper. He can jump about 6-8 feet, and you can see a picture of him perched in a tree. As previously stated, a 4ft fence will probably not be considered for these two. An invisible fence will be considered to someone who has experience with proper training.
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Mission Statement
Above and Beyond English Setter Rescue's goal is rescuing English Setters in need of new homes. While in our care the dogs will be vetted, spayed or neutered, and evaluated in foster homes, where they can learn love and
stability and we can determine which type of home would work best for each dog. Once adopted Above and Beyond volunteers will be available for the dogs and adopters for each dogs life, with advice and support. Our mission is
to put English Setters welfare first and foremost. We are a non-profit, charitable 501(c)(3) organization. 100% of your donation goes to help English Setters in need and is tax deductible.
Each home will be carefully screened to determine whether an English Setter is the correct choice. Home visits will be done as well as reference checks, no dog will be placed before it's time. Every dog rescued by Above and Beyond English Setter rescue will remain in our care until the correct match is found for that dog. English Setters in Above and Beyond's care will never be warehoused. Each dog will live in a home situation (no kennels or living outdoors) as either the ONLY foster dog or one of 2 foster dogs, so a true evaluation of each dog can occur before adoption.
We also will assist shelters housing English Setters by courtesy posting the dogs they have available and if the shelter agrees we will speak to potential adopters about the breed and help with screening.
For more information on our mission, or for assistance, please contact Michael Myers or anyone listed on our Contacts page.
When an application is submitted, you will receive a phone call and an initial review. The next step is to check your references and then a home visit will be scheduled, if you are approved through each of the prior steps. Every dog in A and B's program is available until an approved adopter speaks for that dog. No one can speak for any dog until they are approved and we do NOT hold dogs for anyone. We have had people who were disappointed that they did not get the dog they initially applied for, but the ones who hung in there with us would not change a thing now that they have their A & B Dog.
Please Note: You must be at least 21 years old to apply to adopt an A&B Setter. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Signature is implied and assumed on e-mail & online Adoption Applications.
Above & Beyond English Setter Rescue's adoption fee is $300.00 for dogs one year and older, $325.00 for puppies and dogs under one year. We have made every attempt at keeping our adoption fee the lowest we could despite the rising costs associated with spaying and neutering, immunizations and other related routine care. In some instances our adoption fee’s never comes close to the care associated before an adoption of one of our dogs takes place. We do feel however that our adoption fee is still less then if the adopter had to pay these expenses out of their pocket. Also remember we include the first year of complete pet recovery protection for your dog with your adoption fee through Pet Shepherd.
Above and Beyond does have dogs in various areas of the country. Do not be discouraged if you are not in our core areas of PA, NJ, MD, DE, NY.See the link below for more information. Seniors and Special Needs dogs are usually less.
We are primarily in the North-East region of the US, with the core of our group in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York areas. Above and Beyond does have dogs in various areas of the country. Do not be discouraged if you are not in our core areas of PA, NJ, MD, DE, NY. We have an excellent transport coordinator and we have dogs placed from Florida to Canada and as far west as Colorado.
