STEP 2.
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Get to Know Ella
Breed
Mixed Breed (Medium)
Gender
Female
Age
10 Months
Weight
40.56lbs
Location
Foster Home
3 SIMPLE STEPS TO MEET THIS PET:
Ella's Story
Ella is a young dog who is just a sweetheart! This super gal is a special lady who deserves the world. Described as an extremely “personable pup”, she can be a bit shy at first and would do well with a patient, compassionate adopter, who’d be willing to encourage her, offer plenty of enrichment and training, and give this special angel a loving home.
Ella has VSD, a congenital heart condition, sometimes known as “hole-in-the-heart”, but miracle pup Ella continues to defy the odds. Adopters would need to work with a vet to maintain Ella’s current health plan, which includes medications, following a diet that includes grains, letting Ella set the exercise pace, and her candidacy for surgical correction in the future.
Ella is full of love and life, she’s great left home alone, enjoys playing with her toys, and loves people; she would love to share her happy, silly personality with you, and show you angels come with paws, as well as wings!
Meet Ella
Ella can’t wait to meet you!
If you’re interested in adopting this pet, please complete the following steps:
1. Start by taking our ComPETibility Quiz to make sure they’re a good fit for your home. Your ComPETibility Score will help you compare your home to each pet’s needs!
2. After completing your ComPETibility Quiz, you will be emailed a link to complete your Adoption Application.
3. After finishing the adoption application, complete the Adoption Inquiry Form! Once this form is submitted, our Adoption Team will take a look at your adoption inquiry and reach out within a few days.
Please note that while we can’t place holds on adoptable animals for your scheduled appointment, there are always plenty of homeless pets looking for a home! If you don’t meet the perfect pet, please feel free to complete a new Adoption Inquiry Form or visit our Adoption Center. Walk-ins are always welcome, but appointments are recommended for a more efficient visit!
Want another way to spend time with our adoptable (or soon-to-be-adoptable) pets? Consider fostering.
Why Adopt?
Adoption is one of the best ways to save a life. Only a few thousand more adoptions each year in Chicago, a city of millions of people, and we will be a No Kill community! You can make a real difference.
At PAWS Chicago, we keep working to grow our operations to save more homeless pets. It's how we've gone from saving a few dozen to 5,000 pets a year. But it is our adopters who make the real magic happen by bringing these loving pets home. Adopt a pet and spread the word!
First Time Fostering? Learn More
There are many animals that need us today. Each foster family allow us to save more homeless pets by opening their home to a pet or litter in need of love and care for a few weeks. When we are able to send a pet or litter to foster, it frees up space in our Medical Center to bring in more pets in need.
Last year, our foster families took in 1,921 pets. Some needed a peaceful place to recover from illness or injury. Puppies and kittens just needed a bit of time in a home environment with good socialization so they could grow big enough to have their spay/neuter surgery before adoption. Other pets needed a calm and relaxing break from the stress of shelter life.
Consider joining them in lifesaving. Sign up to become a foster today.