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Breed: Hound mix?
Sex: Female
Age: 11 years approx
Size: Medium
Color: Tricolor
Coat: Smooth
Notes: Ellie, female, 11 years.
These dogs have been available for 23 days
The cost of adoption is $40 cash or check
If you are interested in Ellie phone (276) 415-9163 for an appointment to meet them at Russell County Animal Shelter. We are open: Monday-Tuesday: 10am-4pm, Wednesday: 10am-3pm, Thursday-Sunday: 10am-4pm..
Available for adoption on this date: Oct 6th, 2025
Dogs are claimed, adopted and rescued everyday so please contact us to check that these dogs are available.
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ONE BY ONEOne by one, they pass by my cageToo old, too worn, too broken, they say Way past his time, he can’t run and play They shake their heads and go on their way A little old man, arthritic and sore It seems that I am wanted no more I once had a home, I once had a bed A place that was warm, and where I was fed Now my muzzle is grey, and my eyes slowly fail Who wants a dog so old and so frail? My family decided I didn’t belong I got in their way, my attitude wrong Now I sit in this kennel, where day after day The younger ones are chosen and taken away When I had come to the end of my rope You saw my face and again I knew hope You saw past the grey, the legs wobbly with age And felt I deserved life beyond this cage You took me home, gave me food and a bed You gently stroked my poor tired head We snuggle and play, you talk to me low You love me so dearly, and make sure I know Although I have lived most of my life with another You outshine them with a love so much stronger I promise to return all the love I can give To you my dear friend, as long as I live I may be with you for a week, or for years We will share many smiles, and a few tears When the time comes, that God deems I must leave I know you will cry and your heart it will grieve When I arrive at the Bridge all brand new My thoughts and my heart will still be with you And I will brag to all who will hear Of the person who made my last days so dear. |
- Adoption is open to residents of Scott, Wise, Dickenson, Buchanan, Tazewell, Smyth, Washington and Russell County areas of VA.
- To adopt a dog you must be 18 years of age or older.
- You must provide a picture ID with a current address at the time of the adoption.
- The cost of adoption is $40 cash or check Click here to see more information about adoption.
- Rabies vaccination and licensing must be completed within 7 days of adoption.
- State law requires that adopted dogs be sterilized within 30 days of adoption.
- Out of state adoptions must be spayed or neutered before leaving Virginia.
- State law requires that all dogs and cats be vaccinated for rabies.
Make sure that you are able to take your dog home on the day you adopt it. We will not keep a dog for you after its "available" day.