Ellie and Sage

Sisters, sisters, there were never such devoted sisters! Yep, that’s us: Ellie and Sage. We’re retired breeders slowly adjusting to the good life as loved canine companions. And yep, we’re a package deal.

Hi, I’m Ellie:

While both my sister and I are shy, I am Ellie the Braver. Foster mom says I’m a sweet girl who enjoys playing with other dogs. Sometimes I like teasing them by stealing the ball they have and running off with it. I’m taking an interest in dog toys and Benebones. I like being outside and rubbing my face in the snow or the grass. And hey, have you heard about these things called treats? I LOVE treats and I will work for them! I also love being petted and getting attention.

I don’t like being confined or being away from my foster mom. I’m also not a fan of being on leash or getting into cars. I DO like to be petted and get attention.

Hi, I’m Sage:

So, yes, I am Sage the Shyer, but foster mom says I’m a sweetie too, maybe with a dash of sass. I do rely on Ellie to give me confidence and we both rely on our foster sibling Solia. She’s what they call a mentor dog, and she’s very good at being a role model for us. We’ll need one of those in our new home.

I do enjoy being in the yard and sniffing up all the wonderful smells out there; like Ellie, I am not fond of leashes, confinement, cars or being away from foster mom. I may be a bit reserved when you first meet me, but I will warm up.

I startle a bit more easily than Ellie and sometimes that causes me to bark, growl or air snap from a distance at some of the other dogs in the house, even Ellie – hence my sass. But I’ve never gone after them. Foster mom thinks it’s a fear response.

Like Ellie, I love those things called treats – in fact, I’ll dance for them. And we both do stretch-bows to keep foster mom from walking away with the treats. Clever, aren’t we?

Ellie and Sage:

Ready to increase the golden love in your life? We can do that times two!

Adoption fee: $825 for the pair

Medical:

Ellie has a very slight heart murmur; it does not require medication and our veterinarian said it will not shorten her life. She also has a cataract in one eye.

Both girls take Gabapentin and Trazadone to help them handle being confined when their foster mom leaves the house, and for when they do stressful  things like go to the vet or groomer.

Requirements: Resident companion dog to serve as a mentor, fenced yard, patient adopters willing to work with these girls as they transition to and gain confidence in their new home. We’re asking adopters to meet the girls a couple of times before taking them home so they aren’t going home with strangers. We find this helps with the transition to their new home.