Meet Ellie, the fabulous 5-year-old Labrador/Hound mix, weighing in at 68 lbs of sheer joy and resilience! 🐕✨ This sweetheart is on a journey to leave her tough past behind and embrace a future filled with love and laughter. After spending her first four years neglected in a backyard and living as a stray, Ellie has her sights set on finding a forever home that will cherish her spirit and playfulness. Imagine this darling sinking into a life of comfort—for the first time really experiencing what it’s like to be in a home! Ellie is thriving thanks to a fantastic live-in training program that has taught her valuable skills. She knows commands like 'sit,' 'down,' and even how to show off her adorable “somersault” move when she's in a happy mood! 🥰 She’s also crate-trained and walks beautifully on a leash. Isn't she the perfect package? Not to mention, she’s dog-friendly and has a goofy, carefree spirit. Ellie absolutely loves swimming and adventuring off-leash, making her the ideal companion for those who live life to the fullest! 🌊💃 Ellie’s adoption comes with required training sessions to ensure she has a smooth transition into her new life, allowing her to maintain all the progress she has made. She will thrive in a calm, well-organized home where active, dog-loving humans will continue her training and give her the love she deserves. With her big heart and charming antics, Ellie is destined to become someone’s devoted shadow and life-long friend! Are you ready to be the heart that welcomes Ellie into your life? She’s waiting for her perfect match! 🥳 Be sure to *apply through the Buddy App* to give Ellie the loving home she has always dreamed of! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to change her life forever!