Ellana

My story

Ellana is 5–6 years young, about 12.5 lbs, and a fluffy PomChi with a BIG personality! She has an adorable waddle, signature snaggle tooth, incredibly soft fur and enough sass to keep you laughing. She’s funny, silly, lovable and, once she trusts you, incredibly sweet. This little girl has been through it. Ellana survived a hoarding situation where the house caught fire, was confiscated by animal control, and later found herself at ACS and on the euthanasia list. Thankfully, her story didn’t end there. Today she’s safe, loved and ready for a real home of her own. Ellana takes time to warm up. New people may get barking, side-eye and her best “I’m very intimidating” performance. Give her time and she usually decides you’re okay. Once you’re in her circle, she can be incredibly loving and may end up in your lap! She isn’t aggressive, but she can be a fear-reactor if startled or cornered and has nipped when frightened. She needs an adult-only home with someone patient who understands dog boundaries. Ellana gets along well with dogs and cats. She loves to play but is also the self-appointed mama bear of the group! She supervises, breaks up rowdy play and lets everyone know when it’s nap time. While in Texas, Ellana occasionally displayed a funny mouth movement that looked like a fish breathing out of water. It never bothered her and has never been observed since arriving in Canada. Health update: Ellana had a cancerous mammary tumor removed over a year ago. Her biopsy showed cancer cells, so her long-term prognosis is uncertain. She may have a few more years, or she may surprise us and live many more. She currently has mild arthritis and easily takes pain medication as needed, mostly during very cold winter weather. Her vet is also monitoring an enlarged lymph node on one leg. It may be related to her previous surgery, but currently does not appear concerning. Ellana received her yearly vaccinations in July, including her required booster. Ellana isn’t for everyone—and that’s okay. She needs someone who appreciates a little sass, respects her boundaries and will give her time to feel safe. She’s a good catch. She just needs the right home

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Ellana, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.