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Meet Nelly
Animal ID 55249457 
Species Dog 
Breed Mixed Breed, Medium (up to 44 lbs fully grown)/Mix 
Age 2 years 6 months 29 days 
Gender Female 
Size Medium 
Color Black 
Spayed/Neutered  
Declawed No 
Housetrained Unknown 
Site Athens-Clarke County Animal Services 
Location Foster Home 
Intake Date 6/12/2024 
Foster update: Nelly is looking for her forever home (or a new foster home)! This sweet girl is back at the shelter after spending some time in a temporary foster home and would love to find a new couch to snuggle on! Here's what we learned about her:
Nelly is such a loving pup and would probably do best in a home with other dogs and where she'll receive lots of exercise and attention. She seems to learn quickly and is very food-motivated so is relatively easy to train. She's comfortable in her crate (as long as she doesn't see you leave the house) and is house trained. She can be loud when excited or anxious, so would do best in a standalone home. She's always up for a walk, a run outside, etc. She loves to chase balls and frisbees and has an impressive ability to catch frisbees mid-air. She seems young and healthy and really enjoys being around people!
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Update: Nelly seemed really nervous in her kennel, but she was a totally different dog once I got her out! She enjoyed getting attention and earning treats for sitting, shaking hands, laying down, and coming when called. She's a sweet girl, and someone has obviously spent some time on training her. She'll make a great pet in her forever home!
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Foster update: Are you looking for your new best friend? Nelly demonstrated she would make a great bestie when she got a temporary foster home!
Checkout what her foster has to say:
"Nelly is a playful, active, happy girl! She loves to play fetch and pickup sticks on her walks. She also enjoys cuddling on the couch after plenty of playtime. Nelly gets along well with the other dogs, cats, and children she's met so far.
In just a few days she has already learned 'sit' and 'paw' and has demonstrated that she is kennel trained. More than anything, Nelly wants to be by your side at all times. She would be a loyal companion to an active family!"