Ellie - Basenji and Italian Greyhound Dog for Adoption in Dyer, Indiana

Meet Ellie!

If you're looking for a friendly, happy-go-lucky companion, Ellie may be your girl!

Ellie recently joined Day of the Dogs after spending over a year at the Chillicothe Animal Shelter. She arrived at the shelter in March 2025 and waited patiently for a family to choose her. Now it's finally her turn to find a home of her own.

During her time at the shelter, Ellie was selected to participate in Missouri's Puppies for Parolees program, where inmates work with shelter dogs on obedience, manners, and socialization. As a graduate of the program, Ellie has a great foundation and already knows commands such as:

Sit
Down
Shake

But what really makes Ellie special isn't her trainingit's her personality.

The shelter staff described her as a dog who has never met a stranger, and after meeting her, we can see why. Ellie is friendly, outgoing, and loves making new friends wherever she goes. She has an easygoing nature that makes her a joy to be around.

She also gets along well with dogs of all sizes and would make a wonderful addition to many different types of households.

After spending more than a year waiting in a shelter, Ellie is more than ready for a family, a couch, and a place where she truly belongs.

Cute as a button, full of love, and ready for her next chapterEllie is waiting to meet you.

Interested in adopting Ellie?

www.dayofthedogs.org/adoption-application

Basics: She is a spayed female guessed to be around 2 yrs old and she weighs close to 30lbs. She is going to daycare daily at Pet Suites in Lee's Summit.

Adoption Process:
- Please fill out our adoption application: https://www.dayofthedogs.org/adoption-application

- One of our team members will get back to you via phone.
- Our dogs can be seen by appointment only. We do not have a facility at this time. Dogs are in foster homes or boarding
- Adoption fee of $280 helps to cover transport costs, spay/neuter, initial vaccines, rabies, fecal, initial worming, and microchip.
-We do not place holds on our dogs. Please do not contact us until you are prepared to adopt. NOTE: We are very good about updating the pet's profiles once adopted. So no need to write us to ask "Is he/she still available?" If the post is up, the dog is still available.

The Basenji is a small hunting dog known for its unique traits, including a highly distinctive yodel like sound instead of a typical bark, and the inability to bark like other dogs. Originating from Africa, these intelligent and curious dogs are independent, agile, and alert, making them excellent companions for active individuals or families with experience handling their assertive nature. Recognized for their clean habits and cat like grooming behavior, basenjis require regular exercise and mental stimulation to thrive in a loving home environment.

The Italian Greyhound is a small and elegant breed known for its slender build, gracefulness, and affectionate nature. These dogs are gentle, intelligent, and loyal companions that thrive on human companionship. They excel in agility and obedience activities, and their short coat requires minimal grooming. Despite their delicate appearance, Italian Greyhounds are surprisingly resilient and energetic, enjoying playful activities and romps in a secure outdoor area. Their loving personalities and expressive eyes make them a popular choice for families and individuals seeking a charming and devoted pet.

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