Mom of Elsa's litter was bitten by a skunk on a SD Reservation, and the owner and vet they took her to suspected rabies.  Mom was euthanized and rabies exam came back negative.They were left without a mom at less than 4 weeks of age.  One of our amazing fosters said yes and became their momma.  They are looking for foster to adopt homes until spay/neuter date and then will be able to finalize adoption.  They are good with other dogs and cats. All dogs and puppies require supervision and training. 

Dear Fur-ever family; my name is Elsa.

E-nergetic 

L-ovable

S-uper sweet

A-ffectionate

My foster family says my best qualities are that I'm snuggly and floppy and full of sweetness. 

They tell me I'm going to make someone special very lucky when I join their family fur-ever. I’m about 5 months old now and I have been with my foster family for about 3 weeks on June 1.  

At my foster home I like to play with the resident dogs, chasing balls & toys, chewing on antlers, Nyla bones & peanut butter filled Kongs. Also, if my family forgets to put their shoes on the rack, I like to play with them, too! 

I think I will do best in a home with another active dog(s) or an active owner who can tire me out because I am super playful. My foster family’s resident dogs are 95lbs & 50lbs of pure energy & I can give them quite a workout. We play rough together because I love to play hard and then sleep just as hard. I prefer a fenced in yard, so I have a safe space to explore and let out all my crazy puppy energy without worrying them worrying I might run away. My foster family thinks I might do well in a home without a fence, but I need a lot of stimulation like long walks, wrestling and learning games or I could get bored. They also say I don't bark too much but sometimes I just can't help it and the excitement creeps out in small barks when I am playing or ready to eat or when the other dogs start barking. 

Also, I like cats...a lot. If you have a cat friend for me that'll be fabulous! But make sure it's the kind that wants to play aggressively and wrestle and chase. Cats with no patience for change will probably get mad at you for bringing me home. I REALLY like cats. A lot. I'll bug them incessantly until they play with me. My foster mom thought I wanted to eat her cat, but I reassured her I just wanted to play, now her cat and me are getting to be friends. 

I’m not sure how I would react to young kids – because I still like to jump up on people in excitement. My foster family has a 10-year-old boy and I love to play chase and fetch with he and his friends. My favorite thing at the end of the long day of play is falling asleep next to my foster boy: He's brave but I know I help the boy feel extra safe at bedtime. Once the boy is asleep, foster mom & dad remind me it's time to get into my kennel to sleep. They said it's safer this way and my fur-ever family might appreciate this skill. I don't know why she thinks I need to practice, I'm great at sleeping in my kennel. My foster family feeds me in my kennel, too. I am learning it’s my safe space. 

My foster family still works from home (post COVID) so I'm used to having someone around almost all the time. My foster mom keeps me in the office with her so she can watch for my potty signals. Mostly, I sleep by her feet when she's working. If she's on a conference call she puts me in my kennel because she can't watch for my signals. I don't want to mess up my bed, so I haven't used my kennel as a potty place. I'm getting better at waiting to go outside but I'll still need some patience from my fur ever family. If my new family works away from the home, I know I can manage their absence, but I will need some patience with that adjustment of learning a new routine.

Foster Mom & Dad tell me I'm eager to learn. I'm working on basic manners like "sit", "off" & "wait". The waiting command is SO hard to get right. I'm also learning to walk on a leash so my new family can take me for long walks in the park. 

My foster family is so helpful teaching me things – I know I might not be perfect, but I bet I am perfect for you!  

I can wait to meet you!

Love, Elsa.

Priority will go to applicant who can bring to vet visit in the Twin Cities Metro, MN. Please put in your application on our website mattysheartandsoulanimalrescue.rescuegroups.org.