My name is Eli!

Meet Eli — a 6-month-old Pit/Catahoula mix with mesmerizing icy blue eyes and a stunning merle coat that makes him one of a kind. At 40 pounds of pure potential, he’s a gentle pup who’s just beginning to learn how beautiful life can be when kindness is part of it.

Eli arrived as an unclaimed stray, all alone and unsure, but now he’s ready for a fresh start — one filled with love, safety, and soft beds instead of cold pavement. In the shelter, he’s a little shy and sometimes hides under his bed, not quite sure if he’s safe yet. But once he’s out of the kennel, the real Eli shines through — playful, goofy, and so full of heart. 

He’s a sweet, calm, and gentle boy who loves to play with other dogs and would thrive in a home with a confident canine buddy to play with. Eli walks well on a leash, enjoys treats, and melts under gentle praise — he just wants to hear he’s a good boy and feel safe enough to believe it.

After fending for himself on the streets, Eli deserves the world: a cozy bed, a kind hand, and a forever family who will never let him go hungry or lonely again.

With patience, love, and a sprinkle of treats, Eli will bloom into the loyal, joyful, one-of-a-kind companion he was always meant to be. He’s ready to start that journey — will you be the one to show him the good life? 

Eli was rescued from a shelter in New Mexico. 

They will be available to meet starting 12/13!

Meet and greets are by appointment only.  An approved application is required to schedule a meeting. Check out our events page for upcoming open adoption events!

We have no additional back story or update for this dog at this time.  When we do, it will be updated here.  This is all the information we have currently.

• Approved Applicants may make the adoption fee payment by clicking donate above.  Partial adoption fees will not hold a dog.


• If upon meeting the dog of your choosing at your scheduled pickup time you find that you aren't a good match, your deposit will be fully refunded.


• Adoption fees include vaccines up until time of adoption, microchip, spay/neuter and 1st 30 days of free pet insurance.  We are not affiliated with MetLife pet insurance. (you have to sign up for the insurance or it will not go into effect).  Adoption fees help cover the medical care of the animals while he or she waits for a new home, as well as food and transportation costs. These fees help to provide care for the other animals in the shelter or rescue group who may have medical bills that are much higher than any possible adoption fee. The money also acts as a donation to help support the organization as a whole, allowing the group to continue its efforts to rescue and rehome pets.


• The dogs in our care are fostered in Colorado, Texas, and New Mexico.  While all dogs are picked up during our scheduled times, sometimes transport dates change due to unforeseen circumstances.  


• More questions?  Read our FAQs here: https://4p4l.org/faqs/ 


• Breed labels are a "best guess" by a shelter veterinarian and cannot be guaranteed.