About Ellen

ELLEN Needs a Foster or Adopter by September 12 to Get Out of the Alabama Kill Shelter Sweet Ellen is currently in a kill shelter in Alabama and needs a FOSTER or ADOPTER to secure her spot on the transport to Cedarburg, WI with Mutt Life Dog Rescue on Saturday, September 12, 2026. A committed foster or adoptive home is needed for Ellen to make the trip to Wisconsin and get the fresh start she deserves. Meet Ellen Ellen is a sweet 2.5-year-old Lab/Hound mix who weighs 68 pounds. She is an incredibly happy, friendly, and affectionate girl who loves everyone she meets. Ellen has a gentle, docile personality and is medium energy, but definitely on the calmer side. She enjoys being around people, loves treats, and is good on a leash. Ellen is dog friendly and child friendly, making her a great fit for many different home environments. Ellen would make a wonderful family dog. She is the kind of girl who is happy to be by your side and would love a family who will give her the love and attention she deserves. Cats are currently unknown, but she can be cat tested if needed. Ellen is listed as 2.5 years old, although with her chill and easy going personality, it is possible she is a little older. She is spayed, up-to-date on vaccines, and heartworm negative. Age: 2.5 years old Gender: Female Weight: 68 lbs Breed: Lab/Hound mix (best guess) Spayed/Neutered: Yes Potty Trained: Unsure Crate Trained: Unsure Leash Manners: Good Good with Dogs: Yes Good with Cats: Unknown, can be tested if needed Good with Kids: Yes Energy Level: Medium, on the calmer side Ellen is available to FOSTER or ADOPT and needs a committed home to get her out of the Alabama kill shelter and onto the transport to Wisconsin on Saturday, September 12. She is such a sweet, happy girl and deserves the chance to leave the shelter behind and start the life she has been waiting for. If you're able to foster or adopt Ellen, please apply today. www.muttlife.org __________ Adoption fees include the cost of spay/neuter procedure, up to date dewormer, vaccinations, and heart worm prevention (age appropriate). The adoption fee is up to the discretion of Mutt Life Dog Rescue of Wisconsin. NOTE: THE BREED LISTED FOR EACH DOG IS OUR BEST GUESS WITH THE HELP OF OUR VETERINARIANS. AFTER ALL, THIS IS MUTT LIFE DOG RESCUE.. __________ Review adoption requirements and ensure you meet the necessary criteria to apply! https://www.muttlife.org/adoption-policies _________ ADOPTION PROCESS: 1.) Apply: Fill out adoption application completely and submit all necessary documents. 2.)Application Decision: approved applicants will be notified via phone call and email. 3.)Foster-to-Adopt Trial Period: after approval, you have the opportunity to do a meet and greet and bring your dog home! You get a 5 day foster-to-adopt (FTA) period to make sure it's the right fit. 4.) Final Decision: By the end of the FTA period, please let us know your final decision to adopt or return the dog to our rescue. 5.) Home Visit: After the adoption process we conduct a home visit either in person or via zoom meeting to ensure that everything is going well with the transition and to answer any final questions you may have. 6.) Neuter/spay for puppies: for dogs who are not fixed at the time of adoption, we will reimburse $125 for the procedure once we receive proof of spay/neuter. We recommend going to HAWS Snip Clinic in Waukesha, WI or Wisconsin Community Veterinarian Center in Madison, WI for the most affordable option. If you would like to go through your veterinarian or another location, that works too! **Note: Adoptions are not considered final until the dog is neutered/spayed if applicable**

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Mutt Life Dog Rescue of WI Inc.
Ozaukee County
Cedarburg, Wisconsin

262-424-0955

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