MEET ELEANOR! This fabulous little lady came to City of Elderly Love after being surrendered to Philly's animal control shelter because her family could no longer care for a pet. It was clear that it had been a while since Eleanor had seen a vet, but under some patchy fur and stiff joints, we saw a gem! Eleanor is now in foster care and is happy as can be! Eleanor is around 10 years old and on the small side - weighing in around 45 lbs. She has a beautiful coat - a little salt and pepper, a little oreo. She had a bit of hairloss on her back end and legs from a prior flea infestation, but they're all gone now and her fur is filling in nicely. She also has some age-related cloudiness in her eyes, but it doesn't slow her down! When we first met Eleanor, her older lady joints were causing her a bit of pain due to the cold weather, but once on some basic joint supplements, she began feeling better and now acts like half her age! She loves to dress up in coats and pajamas, rides great in the car, loves to play with toys - especially those who squeak. She even attempts to bounce around and play with her feline foster siblings (though they don't seem to understand what the heck she's doing). Eleanor is also currently living with another dog with whom she is very comfortable. She's met a number of dogs since entering the shelter and was happy and social with all. She'd likely do well in a home with other low-key dogs like herself. While she doesn't currently live with children, she would likely do just fine in a home with older children who will allow her her naps when needed (she's over her rough and tumble days). This happy girl would make a great companion for someone looking for a mild-mannered, semi-lazy dog who will happily go for a stroll through the neighborhood, but who also loves to spend her afternoons snoozing on the couch! Eleanor is available for adoption through City of Elderly Love! She is vaccinated, spayed and will be microchipped prior to going to her forever home. She is also heartworm negative. Interested in meeting her? Visit www.cityofelderlylove.org to complete an online adoption!
109 visits