Ellie's owner had dumped her at a kill shelter due to "no boarding and can't afford her no more." And as a large, older, black dog, her prospects were very poor. In fact, Ellie was the last dog selected for rescue that week, before the crowded shelter would have to start putting animals down due to space.
When Ellie arrived at Mag Mutts, she was listless and grossly overweight, with horribly overgrown claws and a dull, dry, brownish tinged coat that had bare patches on her bottom from sitting all day. She could barely move, and it took 3 people to lift her out of the van at EACC. Ellie's pretty face was masked by an expression of sadness and resignation.
EACC vets determined that Ellie was basically healthy, but was suffering from poor nutrition and an underactive thyroid gland. After a couple of weeks of thyroid medication, quality nutrition, and regular exercise, Ellie's energy level spiked, and she began losing weight. Her coat filled in and became glossy black, and the light came back to her eyes. Best of all, Ellie's joyful and friendly "Large and In Charge" personality emerged, and she attracted the attention of her new Forever Family.
Ellie May is still a big girl, but she is now happy, healthy, active, and enjoying the second chance that Magnificent Mutts and EACC gave her.
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