Elsa, a wiggly, vibrant, and loving Australian Kelpie/Husky mix, is approximately 1.5 years old, weighing about 37 pounds with striking coloring and mesmerizing bright blue eyes. She is a bundle of energy, adoring outdoor adventures and playtime, and is as sweet as sugar, readily showering everyone with her affectionate hugs. She is a total Velcro dog and wants to be by her person’s side at all times! We rescued her from a high kill shelter after she was brought in as a stray totally emaciated.
Despite her playful nature, she's learning to control her enthusiasm, particularly in the jumping department, but her irresistible hugs sometimes win out. She's a social butterfly, never meeting a stranger, and her friendly demeanor extends to other animals too. During a recent visit to get spayed, she interacted calmly with cats, sparking hope that she could coexist peacefully with feline companions. She hasn’t shown any prey drive. She plays well with other dogs, but must be fed separately (best in her crate) due to resource guarding as she has previously struggled to find food. She does not resource guard food, treats, or toys when humans tamper with them.
Elsa has seamlessly integrated into her foster home, showcasing her potty training prowess with only a couple of overnight accidents in her kennel. She's remarkably tidy, opting to cover her messes when possible, demonstrating both intelligence and a humorous side.
Her foster parent marvels at her wonderful personality, describing her as 95% potty trained, a fast learner, and a quick bond-builder with humans. While she may engage in playful nipping occasionally, her overall demeanor is loving and delightful. However, due to this playful behavior, she would be better suited for a home with kids that are 10+ years old. She has also already been in a foster home with loud little kids and she was very visibly stressed.
She wouldn’t be suitable for apartment living, and needs a fenced yard. She really likes other dogs and being outside. She is very active to the point of almost hyper, so she needs a family that is also super active. Again, her future home must not have kids under 10 years of age.
In summary, Elsa is an incredible companion, embodying sweetness, humor, and beauty in one adorable package, making her a perfect addition for anyone looking for a loving and playful canine companion.
***DISCLAIMER- Breed type is determined based on general appearance and behavioral characteristics and cannot be guaranteed unless DNA test results or AKC registration were provided at intake.
***MOST OF OUR DOGS ARE FOSTERED IN TEXAS, BUT AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION AND TRANSPORT OUT OF STATE. Read below for more information.
Our dogs are transported to a predetermined location agreed upon by the rescue. The adoption contract and fee are finalized prior to transport. As a Pep's Pals Rescue direct adoption, the adoption interview/meet and greet occurs on video call (Skype, FB Messenger call, Facetime, etc).
Our adoption fee is $400 plus health certificate and transport (varies by location). This fee includes all current vaccinations, deworming, microchip (additional $12.99 registration fee required at time of adoption), fecal analysis, spay/neuter for dogs 6 months & older, and a heartworm test if over 6 months old. All dogs are current on flea/tick and heartworm prevention. A health exam will be completed and a health certificate issued by a veterinarian within 10 days of transport.
If interested in adopting Elsa, please fill out the adoption application below:
https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/57837/generic
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