Curious little pup looking for a central Ohio family to grow up with
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Effie, a puppy looking for a home at the Franklin County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center, is looking for a family to plug in with and start her life.
Behavior Coordinator Brandy Trott said that Effie, a six-month-old pit bull mix, has spent half of her life at the shelter so far. She's not quite sure why the young dog has been overlooked.
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"She has good energy for a puppy, six months I think is a perfect age. … Housebreaking is a lot easier and they're kind of over a lot of the chewing, mischievous stage," Trott said. "She's had some medical stuff going on. … Sadly, she's just been growing up here, so I'd love to find her a home this week."
Effie received surgery for entropion, an eyelid condition that can result in hair rubbing against her eyes. Because she recently received medical treatment, she needs a foster to adopt to leave the shelter. But whoever cares for Effie can take her home while the shelter's medical team ensures she makes a full recovery.
The operation hasn't put a damper on Effie's playful energy or interactions with the shelter staff.
"She already knows sit and down, so I think pretty good for a puppy. A lot of our adult dogs don't even know down," Trott noted.
Effie is available for meet-and-greets at the Franklin County Dog Shelter, located at 4340 Tamarack Blvd. in Columbus. Below are some additional dogs up for adoption as well:
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Louise
- Brown terrier and pit bull mix
- Female between six months and two years old
- Shy dog, according to shelter
- Spayed and up to date on shots
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Jasmine
- White and brindle terrier and pit bull mix
- Female between two and five years old
- Spayed and up to date on shots
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Ellie
- Brown and black Belgian Malinois
- Female between six months and two years old
- Spayed and up to date on shots
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Ebony
- Black and white Siberian Husky mix
- Female between six months and two years old
- Spayed and up to date on shots