Elli's Story

Arf, arf, everyone! 

My name is Elli and I am just loving life!  You see, I am a very special dog, part Yorkie, part Terrier, who escaped from my original human caretakers. The truth is I just love to chase rabbits and once, given the opportunity, I escaped from them to live as a stray for several weeks in southern Florida. My encounters with alligators, pythons and Florida panthers will go untold.

Thankfully, with the help of the St. Lucie Humane Society I was rescued, provided safe haven and given a second chance to have a human family. My current caretakers, Judy and Woody, both in their eighties, adopted me in October of 2023.  They both love dogs, especially smaller ones like me and boy, do they have lots of experience loving little dogs, even if they misbehave on occasion. Of course, I never cause any problems.

So, apparently, one of their previous little dogs, Ladybug, was a huggable muttly that also liked to run unsupervised outside. Over the course of their eighteen year relationship, both Judy and Woody became well versed at keeping their dog safe inside. Now they are using their skills to manage my flighty nature. 

Their last dog, Lexi, was a bit plump, so rest assured the food plan here is just short of a cruise buffet. More importantly, I heard when Lexi came down with bone cancer the caring family love just shot off the charts, so I know I've found the family right for me!

Yes, my human family is a little bit older and indeed I gave them a little bit of a challenge getting housebroken at first. I even snuck outside a few times to chase those wily, wild rabbits but only because they want me to come out and play. Rest assured I always come home, even if it's a couple hours later. 

You see, the real reason I feel like a special doggie isn't because I'm spoiled with toys and treats or because I'm cuddled with joyful abandon. I feel special because I get to add my love to the family circle. I just love giving my humans a reason to get outside and exercise or simply being present to make our house in Hobe Sound a loving home.