All Things Ellie Tuesday

Let me tell you a little about Ellie.

Ellie is a full-blooded beagle.  She is almost five years old. We got her from Jeffco Kennels in Livingston, LA, and she is the best beagle we have had.

Our previous beagle, Sparrow, was a sweet soul of a dog and lived to be over 13. When she died of congestive heart failure, we were brokenhearted and not sure if we wanted another dog.  We began seeking the Lord's will in that regard.  At the same time, I began looking at breeders on the internet to acquire information in case we decided to get another dog.

I found Mr. Jeff and Mrs. Lisa, who own and operate Jeffco Kennels and was very impressed with how they cared for and socialized their puppies. Shortly after Sparrow's death, one of the momma beagles at Jeffco became pregnant with a litter. Ellie was one of eight puppies in that litter. It was right around that time that we decided to get another dog—of course, it had to be a beagle. 

Ellie's first car ride

We picked Ellie up on May 1st. She weighed 3 lbs. 3 ozs. and was the cutest little bundle of puppy! When we picked her up, she was almost potty trained, and she settled into the rhythm of our family immediately. Everyone loved Ellie, and Elllie loved everyone. (Except for maybe this one woman who walks around the block, but that's another story for another day.) 

Unlike the stereotype, Ellie adores our mailman.  If we are outside when he comes by, she will pull me until I take her to see him.  And it isn't because she wants one of the dog treats he keeps in his truck.  She loves to see him, and he loves her back.

Ellie's favorite thing to do is eat. She loves chicken best. She also loves to take walks, especially when she can stop and smell as much as she likes.

Curious Ellie

Ellie is a great travel dog. She loves the car and sits contentedly in the back seat. She adapts to any situation, whether we stay in a hotel or with friends. She loves to go hiking with us, and we love exposing her to new things. 

We had one beagle who loved water, and I was curious to see how Ellie would respond to a river. She was not interested at all!

Ellie has been exposed to many other animals, including cats, dogs, turtles, cows, and horses. On subsequent Tuesdays, I will tell you about some of those encounters.

The most important thing to tell you about Ellie is that she is absolutely a gift and blessing from the Lord. Not a day goes by that I do not thank the Lord for bringing her into our lives and reminding us through her how much he loves us!

"Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning."

James 1: 17