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Posted over 5 months ago
| Updated over 2 months ago
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My basic info
Breed
Australian Shepherd/Australian Kelpie
Color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut - with White
Age
1 year 10 months old, Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
37 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
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My details
Good with dogs
Shots current
Housetrained
My personality
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Elsa, at a bit over a year, is a sweet, playful young dog who got off to a rough start, but seems to be ‘none the worse for wear’. She may be part Aussie or Australian Cattle dog. Typical dogs from the area she came from have multiple breeds and nearly all of them have some herding dog, some German Shepherd, some corgie, and remarkably, a dash of Chihuahua. What exactly Elsa is, only DNA will confirm. Whatever her genetics, she is sweet, playful, weighs 37# and appears to be housebroken. She gets along well with other dogs and puppies and loves people. She walks nicely on a leash. She has a moderate energy level. What more could you possibly want?
Elsa came to PUP when her family could not afford to care for her. She lost a litter of puppies, likely because she was just not getting enough food to support herself, let alone a litter of pups. Sad as losing the puppies was, it likely saved her life. Now that she has a full food and water bowl and has been protected against fleas and ticks, she looks and feels good. She is having fun just being young and alive. There are three puppies in her foster home and she loves cuddling and playing with them, so she is getting her chance to sort of be a mommy.
Here is an odd thing. Elsa has double rear dew claws. There are only 6 breeds of dog that have rear double dews, and all of them are big, like Great Pyrenees. Where those double dews are coming from is anyone’s guess. It is hard to imagine one of her parents being part GP! She has stunning 'marble' eyes that are part blue and part brown, a trait somewhat common in Aussies.
Elsa is crated during the work day and over night. Although it is not her compete favorite place to be, she is fine with it and goes into her crate willingly. She does appreciate a treat as a reward.
Elsa has been vet checked, is fully vaccinated including rabies, and de-wormed. The $375 adoption fee (check or cash) includes the cost of Elsa’s required spay/neuter in late July it is done by the PUP vet. We do place dogs outside the metro area but a plan for the required spay/neuter must be in place. We do not ship.
If you are at least 21 years old and everyone in your household is on board with adopting a pooch, CALL 651-645-4370 between 7:00 am and 9:30 pm and we will return your call within 24 hours. If you elect to contact us via e-mail it may take several weeks for us to get back to you. Renters must provide proof that you are allowed to have a pooch. If you currently have a companion dog or cat please be prepared to provide a vet reference prior to adoption if requested.
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