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Males

Hi!  My name is Buddy.  I was left behind when my family had to move due to forclosure.  Fortunately the real estate company contacted the shelter.  I am in need of a good brushing in my shelter picture, but I look better now.  I am friendly and get along great with other dogs.  I am trained and know sit, speak, paw and down. I am food driven and will do some commands automatically when I know you have a treat to give...especially hot dogs.  I am very loving and really enjoy being the center of your attention.  I love to be petted. I am 11 years old and am being fostered in Silver Spring, MD. Please contact elkiehelp@gmail.com for more information on me.
Hi!  My name is Dyson and I am a friendly young male.  They think I am probably 2 years old. I get along with other dogs.  I have a lot of energy like all young elkhounds and will probably need some training.  I am crate trained already though and I have a nice coat. I have also been neutered. I am being fostered in Silver Spring, MD. Please contact elkiehelp@gmail.com for more information on me.

Females

Hi!  My name is Elkie and I am a friendly young female.  They think I am 2 years old or a little under because I still act like a puppy. I get along with other dogs and really love people.  I'm good with kids too. I am spayed and up to date on all my vaccines.  I am good in a crate and know the command 'sit' and am working on learning others. I am being fostered in Reston, VA. Please contact elkiehelp@gmail.com for more information on me.

Dogs available outside NECPV

Dogs listed in the following section have not been personally evaluated by a member of NECPV, but are listed as a courtesy to another rescue group.

Susie is eight years old and a real sweetheart.  She is friendly and a quiet dog.  She has been neutered.  I am her second owner.  Her first owner died of cancer and there was no one to take Susie so I adopted her.  When someone rings the door bell she starts wagging her tail wanting to greet them.  She does not jump up on people. I am going through a divorce and have moved to a condo that does not allow dogs her size.  Susie is located in Virginia.  Please contact Pam McAlister at 804-402-6045 or by email at pam430@comcast.net

Moose(left) is a male and Smokey(right) is a female elkhound that currently reside in Delaware.  They are both are 9 years old and need to be rehomed due to a divorce. Moose weighs 65-70lbs and Smokey weighs about 55-60 lbs.  They been together all their lives so the impact of splitting them up is unknown.  They are fed twice a day - 1.5 measuring cups each.  They are crate trained but are left out most of the day.  They bark when we come home or when someone knocks at the front door, and when  something is going by our backfence. They have no aggressive or destructive behaviors.  They are not used to a leash.   Please contact John Hatman at 302-395-1723 or 302-465-4230(cell).

Hi there!! My name is Samantha, but everyone calls me Sammy. You can too! =) I am a super attractive and sweet girl who loves to go for long, quiet walks down by the water. It's so relaxing and peaceful. I'm able to stretch my legs and feel the sun on my face. I get so excited when I know my friends are coming to take me out, because that is when I'm happiest. It can get so lonely and sad in the dog runs, watching other dogs going to furever homes while I spend day after day in a cage =( I'm waiting patiently to know what it's like to lounge on a cozy couch, have a backyard of my own and go to sleep in comfort. I dream of that every single night, hoping that special someone will come and rescue me... I will thrive with someone who is willing to exercise me regularly, work with me on basic manners and commit to playing with me everyday and giving me belly rubs and oodles of affection =) I would also appreciate some time to adjust to a new environment. I would be best suited in a home where I am the only pet, since I haven't been properly socialized with other animals. Besides, I deserve to be the pampered "only child" =) Want to consider a real rescue, a girl that needs a chance? Please email Dori at minnie514@hotmail.com or call the Shelter at 516-378-4340 to give Sammy the life she has been longing for.

She is potty trained and listens to all types of commands.  She will sit, stay, shake, speak, come, fetch, drop and play free dog.  She is 8 years old but still playful and loves going for long walks.  Her favorite toys are an old log in the yard, Frisbees, and to carry the sprinkler around the yard when it is on.  She loves to swim in lakes and listens pretty well when she is off of her lease.  Her down sides are that she has a little arthritis in her back left leg, she will occasionally pull a loaf of bread off the counter, she is not fond of her hair being brushed and will run away, and she can get an attitude when smaller dogs pick fights.  Her perfect home would be someone who can give her some one on one attention.  She loves all people but does want to have a master.  She overall is a wonderful loving playful dog. For more information, contact Nicole at <Nlileikis@go2uti.com>.

A great dog needs a good home or temporary place to stay while we find him a home.  Name:  Baron Nicknames:  Bear, Babar Breed:  Norwegian Elkhound Weight:  45-50 lbs. Age: unknown (~ 3-7 years) Neutered Male Due to a move to a new home without a fenced in yard, along with the arrival of a newborn baby, Baron is looking for someone to take him in.  He is a great dog who will be greatly missed. :( Baron loves work and play, and thrives with consistent exercise and discipline.  He is a great companion for jogging, hiking, and other daily outdoor activities.  He loves to chase balls and small animals, so he would probably not be good around cats, other tiny pets and small children.  He really likes to be indoors with the rest of the pack for at least part of the day, and is good with other dogs, especially females.  Zuzu, his best friend, is a 25 lb. terrier mix, who he adores.  Because he is a Nordic breed, Baron likes to pull carts, bikes, etc. and carry stuff in his backpack.  Although he is also bred for hunting, he does not like loud noises like gunshots, fireworks, and thunder.  Baron has been trained to sit, lay down, stay, come, and walk on a leash.  With consistent training from his new owner he should be able to perform those commands.  He will lay down and wait until given the command that it is okay to eat his food and is also crate trained and does a few tricks. Baron is best with strangers if they are introduced gradually.  When we first got him he would nip at people who approached him in a forward manner.  We have really worked on his socialization and now he consistently greets newcomers without this behavior.  We are fairly certain that his former owner was abusive because of this behavior and his fear of any type of stick, be it one for fetch, hiking, or a broom handle.  We have diligently addressed these issues with the help of a professional dog trainer and feel like he deserves a home and a good life despite the scars left by this mistreatment.  We hope you will give him a chance to melt your heart as he has ours. Please give us a call and let us know if you feel like Baron might be a good match for your home. Thanks so much, Robin and Joby Kauffman (540) 365-2831 (276) 229-9309 Also, if you would like to talk to the trainer who has helped us with Baron, you can contact him at Ruff-n-Ready Dog training, 540-250-3966.  The trainer’s name is Gary Edmunds.