Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
LOOKING FOR THE RIGHT HOME: Approx. 4 years old / Approx. 10 lbs. Hi there, I’m Ellis! I had a home for a few years, but due to a family health challenge, I came back to Mostly Mutts to find a new family. I was adopted again briefly, but it wasn’t a good fit. I’m currently in a great foster home while I wait for my furever family to find me! • OTHER DOGS/CATS/KIDS: I like the two 10 lb. 6-year-old small dogs in my foster home. We don’t really care to play, but we are sweet friends together. My former owner reported that I liked the dogs I met while I was with them, so if you have a dog at home already, let’s meet. / My former owner reported that I wasn’t fond of kitty cats. / I haven’t met kids at Mostly Mutts, but I have previously snapped over guarding food/treats, and when being touched around my neck/collar, so much older kids (teens and up) that will understand this about me will be best and of course, let’s meet! • PERSONALITY/ENERGY LEVEL: The shelter environment was very stressful for me, so I felt overwhelmed, especially around men who make me very uncomfortable. I need someone who will move calmly, take their time, and not push me before I’m ready - but once I feel safe, I’m a sweet, affectionate, smart, and fun little dog who enjoys cuddling and being close to my people. I can be a great office companion and settle in nicely nearby. I do need continued desensitization around my neck/collar, as I may growl and I have made contact when being leashed as well as shown some guarding of food/treats, so I’ll need an experienced, patient owner to continue positive training. I can bark a good bit and am sensitive to activity. I wouldn’t do well in an apartment or condo and would prefer a quieter home without a lot of people coming and going. I’m currently a flight risk, so please use caution around doors. With understanding, structure, and love, I have so much to give. / My energy level is currently 4-6, though it may increase the more comfortable I become in my new home. • SKILLS/CRATE/POTTY: My former family reported that I know ‘sit’, ‘stay’, and ‘leave it’ and I’m sure you can teach me even more. Mostly Mutts will be happy to offer guidance with the above-mentioned behavioral challenges and since they offer free lifetime training classes for all their adopted dogs, let’s continue training together. / I like my crate and go in there willingly when I know it’s time for bed. My foster said I bark only for a few minutes when they leave the house, but I don’t at nighttime as I know my foster is still there with me. / My potty habits have been very good in my foster home, where I have learned the schedule and hold it while my foster is at work. • LIKES/DISLIKES: I love fetching squeaky toys and being close to my people once I’m comfortable and feel at home. I also love to bask in the sunshine in my foster home. A work-from-home or stay-at-home family member would be wonderful as I do love being with my family! Once I’m comfortable with my people, I will begin to ask to be picked up, though I still like them to do it slowly. I’m sure we’ll discover lots of other things to enjoy doing together. / I do not want strangers to pick me up before I am comfortable with them. As mentioned above, I don’t like being touched around my neck/collar or anyone around my food/treats. As with all dogs, I’m sure I wouldn’t like it if I didn’t get enough love, attention, exercise, and training. • MEDICAL: I'm current on vaccinations, micro-chipped and neutered. I have crystals in my urine, so I’m eating Hill’s science diet c/d to help – just ask about this. If you are a patient, dog savvy family that wants to help build their dog’s confidence and will take the time to do that, we could be a good match. My adoption fee is $299.00, and I’m located in Kennesaw, Ga. March 17, 2026, 7:13 am
