My Story
Elsa, a wiggly, vibrant, and loving Australian Kelpie and 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, it's suggested that she might be better suited for a home without very young children. She has also already been in a foster home with loud little kids and she was very visibly stressed.
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.
She is up to date on vaccinations, on monthly heartworm and flea/tick preventatives, microchipped, has been dewormed, heartworm negative, and spayed.
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.
FYI: $600 adoption fee includes all vetting, transport, & health certificate costs to the DMV/PA or other states (depends on where they’re going- can sometimes be a bit more). Transport is available to most states in the Pacific Northwest, Midwest, and Northeast. Elsa is currently in Texas in a temporary foster home awaiting transport once we find an out of state adopter, and our transporters do runs every 2-4 weeks. We don’t offer the foster-to-adopt option or adoptions in Texas for Elsa.
Ready to make Elsa a permanent part of your family? Fill out the adoption application below:
https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/57837/generic
