This sweet girl managed to survive a pretty horrible situation. She was found in a ditch, all alone on a very busy street. Her tail was maimed and severely infected. The Good Samaritan that found her took Ellie to a local shelter. The shelter said Ellie would need expensive surgery. The nice people at the shelter contacted HEART to see if we could help Ellie. A HEART volunteer took Ellie to the veterinarian where her condition was stabilized. HEART took Ellie into our foster program and promised that from now on, there will always be somebody who cares about her. We're not sure what happened to Ellie's tail -- she was either bitten or got her tail caught in something. The veterinarian said Ellie's tail needed to be amputated but the infection on the tail had to be treated before she could have surgery. The veterinarian said Ellie was a very lucky girl -- if her injury had been just a little closer to the back of the tail she would have permanently lost control of her bladder and bowels and would have had to be euthanized. It took three weeks before Ellie's infection was under control and she could have surgery. She came through surgery purrectly fine and is now ready for adoption. Ellie would do best in a home with no dogs or no small children. She is in a foster home with a gentle, mild-mannered male cat. Ellie would prefer to be your only pet but we think she would be o.k. with a gentle, meek male cat as long as "proper introductions" are made (she needs some time to warm up to other cats). Since she's been at HEART, Ellie has won our hearts. She's a love muffin -- as sweet as she is pretty. When she "hops" up the stairs she looks like a bunny from the back. She will settle in your lap and knead you with her front paws in appreciation. Ellie's favorite spot for watching TV or snoozing is curled up on your chest. Once in a while (not very often) when you are petting and stroking Ellie she will nip your hand. She's not being mean. We think she may do this because of her injury. Maybe stroking doesn't feel good to her if its near her tail. She often gives a signal before she nips so it pays to learn her body language. Ellie will love the person who takes her home and finds over time, that they are soul mates. To that person, Ellie will be the most devoted friend they've ever had.
