My name is Ellie!

Posted over 2 months ago | Updated over 2 weeks ago

Cared for by Vancouver Animal Shelter

Adoption process

Submit Application

Approve Application

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

My basic info

Breed

German Shepherd Dog/Mixed Breed (Large)

Color

Tricolor (Tan/Brown & Black & White)

Age

7 years 10 months old, Adult

Size

Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)

Weight

65 lbs (current)

Sex

Female

Pet ID

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My details

Good with kids

Good with dogs

Not good with cats

Needs experienced adopter

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

Housetrained

My personality

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Ellie is a sweet, older female dog with a lot of love to give. She is an intelligent and athletic dog who is always curious about her surroundings. Despite her age, Ellie is playful and enjoys going for walks, playing with toys, and having a good run around. She is affectionate and forms strong bonds with the people she loves. Ellie was found tied to a tree in a local park, so not much is known about her past. However, it is clear that she was well taken care of and is well-trained. She is a respectful dog who is friendly with humans and ignores most other dogs. Ellie is looking for a calm and peaceful home where she can relax and enjoy her golden years. She needs owners who are experienced with active dogs and can handle her prey drive and her occasional reactivity towards other dogs. She would do best in a home without small pets, as she has a strong prey instinct. Ellie would be the perfect companion for an experienced dog owner who is looking for a loyal and loving friend.
Ellie does have some separation anxiety so she is not suitable for apartment living. She needs a home with someone willing to work with her on her anxiousness and fear of being left.

Other Dogs : Yes
Cats: No
Kids: Yes, maybe 14+
Apartment: No
Walks: Yes please!
New People: No issue

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At City of Vancouver Animal Services, we have a foster-to-adopt program whereby prospective new owners foster the adoptable animal for 21 days before committing to adoption. This ensures that both the new owner and the adoptable animal are well suited to each other.

Adoption Fee $353
Includes:
-Spay/Neuter
-First set of shots
-One vet visit
-Microchip
-Bag of food

If you live in Vancouver, you will also need to buy a dog license.

Contact:
animal.shelter@vancouver.ca

Shelter

Vancouver Animal Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID

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Contact

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Phone

(604) 873-7000

animal.shelter@vancouver.ca

Website

https://vancouver.ca/adopt

Address

1280 Raymur Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6A 3L8

Donation

We gratefully accept monetary donations, as well as donations of supplies for dogs and small animals. Monetary donations are used to help pay for veterinary care and supplies, particularly for stray animals that have extraordinary medical issues that must be treated before they are ready to be adopted. Tax receipts are issued for donations of $20 or more. How to make a monetary donation: -Cheques payable to “City of Vancouver” can be mailed to: Animal Shelter, 1280 Raymur Avenue, Vancouver V6A 3L8 -Call 311 and ask to be transferred to Animal Services to pay by credit card -Email your name and phone number to animal.services@vancouver.ca We will phone you to request your credit card details. If you let us know a convenient time to call, we’ll do our best to call you then. -Visit Animal Services at 1280 Raymur Avenue We accept cash, cheque, debit or credit card

Their adoption process

1.
Submit Application

2.
Approve Application

3.
Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

Additional adoption info

Review your application based on what's best for your family and the pet you want to adopt, rather than on a first-come, first-served basis.

Go meet their pets

Please email animal.shelter@vancouver.ca to schedule an appointment to meet with us.

More about this shelter

Want to adopt a pet and give them a forever home? We're thrilled! Our pro-adoption shelter places 200 to 300 dogs and small animals every year with families and homes that best meet the needs of the animals.

We have dogs of all ages, from newborn puppies to senior dogs. While puppies are popular, older dogs can be great pets, too. They are smart and grateful companions that won't leave you with puppy puddles or chewed-up slippers. Why not enrich your life and that of an older dog?

We also adopt out small animals including rabbits, hamsters, birds, rats, guinea pigs, and sometimes reptiles.