Elaine (Ellie) in her new home

Ellie and I have been doing some serious bonding since her heart worm treatment has limited her socializing activities.  But after a few more weeks we can get back out there and get rid of some energy that she seems to have acquired.  I hope you like the pictures... she is looking a lot better now.

Home at last

Today was a big day for Elaine.  Many new faces, places, and smells, but still plenty of sleep.  My friend and I picked up Elaine this morning, and she was definitely sad to be leaving Dog Paws.  Reluctantly she made her way into the car, and we made our way to PETCO where she quickly became very popular.  Then finally at home she immediately began sniffing around every inch of my apartment before she proceeded to crash on my bed.  She was out, and there was nothing I could do to entice her to play.  After a few hours of beauty sleep, Elaine was up and ready to explore her new surrounding, so we met up with a friend and decided to make a little trip to Georgetown.  Sorry I don't have any pictures... my camera is not working, but I will get some pictures ASAP.  Elaine is an amazing dog, and I cannot wait to get to know her!

Elaine Gets Her New Home!

Today is an exciting day for Elaine and her friends at Homeward Trails and Dog Paws University - the great doggie day care facility that has cared for her since she came from the shelter to Northern Virginia.

Today is the day that Elaine goes home with her new "dad" Chris. YAY!!! We know that Elaine will miss her two and four pawed friends but also know that she's going to love sleeping in her own bed with a human just a few feet away and she'll love getting pets and belly rubs pratically on demand.

Now that Elaine is in a home and can be keep calm during the day, she will start treatment to rid her of heartworm. We still need funds to pay for Elaine's heartworm treatments. Please consider buying a raffle tix to help Elaine. You can find a list of the really impressive prizes at http://theothebeagle.blogspot.com/

Good News For Elaine

Elaine has been making the scene - she's been to a number of adoption events in Northern VA and DC and a star at the meet and greets at Dog Paws University in Arlington. All that "clubbing" has paid off - Elaine's made alot of FOES (Friends of Elaine's) and most importantly, she's caught the eye of a few people who would like to take her home as their sweetheart. Fingers crossed but it seems likely that Elaine will have a new home by this weekend.

That means that she will be able to start her heartworm treatment! The injections of medicine she will receive kill the heartworms. The dead bits of heartworms, which are in her blood stream, are slowly absorbed by her body. Because increased heartrate/blood flow can increase the risk of a life threatening clot, dogs undergoing heartworm treatmetn must be keep calm with limited activity. So while Elaine was at doggie day care (boarding) she couldn't start her treatment.

Elaine Wants A Home

Elaine is a super sweet 50 lb white and lemon hound. She is just LOVES people! Elaine was picked up as a stray in rural VA and brought to the shelter. She made herself a favorite right away - Elaine is the kind of girl who will climb into your heart as easily as she will climb into your lap.

She is between 1-2 years old and full of play but not super high energy. We haven't been able to find a foster home for Elaine - thanks to a generous donor, she's been able to spend her days at a cageless boarding facility where she gets to run around with the other dogs during the day. But the money for the boarding is almost gone and this is not the ideal place for Elaine. We would love to get Elaine in a foster home or better yet, find her an adopter.

Elaine has heartworm. We have reason to believe that Elaine hasn't have heartworm for long and so it is not at all advanced. But it is important for her to start her heartworm treatment soon and she needs to be living in a home before it can start.

Please spread the word about Elaine. Please consider making a donation to Homeward Trails in her name to help cover her boarding and to help pay for her heartworm treatment. THANK YOU!