Eli

Eli is a soft-hearted, snuggly puppy with the sweetest personality and the kind of presence that just makes you feel at home. This bully/collie mix has the cutest little ears and an even bigger heart to match. Whether he's starting your day with affection or winding down curled up in your lap, Eli is all about connection, comfort, and love. <br/><br/>HISTORY<br/>Eli's DOB is listed as 12/20/2025. He comes from an accidental litter of at least seven puppies. His original family worked hard to place the litter, but ultimately needed help with the remaining pups. Five of his siblings were taken in by another local rescue, while Eli and one sibling came to us so we could share the responsibility of helping this large group find homes.<br/><br/>Eli is now thriving in foster care in Tri-Cities, Eastern Washington, where he's getting the structure, socialization, and consistency every puppy deserves. We share our dogs in other locations to give them the best chance at finding the right home. Eli is absolutely worth the trip, and we encourage meet-and-greets for approved adopters.<br/><br/>SOCIALIZATION, TEMPERAMENT AND TRAINING<br/>Eli is truly a "heart dog" in the making. He is incredibly people-oriented and seeks out affection, often being the first one to come say good morning and the last one to settle in for snuggles at night. He's the kind of puppy who bonds deeply and just wants to be near his person.<br/><br/>He is being raised in a busy foster home with older dog siblings and is benefiting from that exposure. Eli would do best in a home with another playful, active dog who can help guide him and continue building his confidence and social skills.<br/><br/>Eli is also learning to coexist with cats. He is making progress, but will do best in a home with dog-savvy cats and continued supervision and guidance as he learns appropriate boundaries.<br/><br/>For his age, Eli is doing excellent with crate training and potty training. He's a smart little guy who is already starting to understand routines and expectations. He's even learning that bath time isn't so bad! With continued consistency and positive reinforcement, he will continue to build on this strong foundation.<br/><br/>Eli is just a baby; he is young and eager to learn how to be a good family dog. He'd love you to take him to school so he can learn ALL the skills he needs to be his best self. This would be beneficial for you as his pet parent(s) as well so that you can learn to communicate effectively with him and teach him to be confident.<br/><br/>It's important to remember: Eli is a puppy, and PUPPIES ARE HARD WORK! This little one is just getting started - he has sharp nails and needle teeth and loves to pounce on shoes and grab hold and tug on anything that moves! As far as he's concerned, anything and everything is for play. He still has everything to learn about being a civilized member of a mainly human family. He will trip you up, piddle on your rug, and chew your stuff. Please don't apply to adopt Eli unless you're sure you have the time, energy and desire to raise him right!<br/><br/>HEALTH STATUS<br/><br/>General info<br/>Eli is up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations, microchipped, and dewormed. He appears to be a healthy, growing puppy.<br/><br/>HART does not support pediatric spay/neuter, so Eli has not yet been sterilized. As part of the adoption contract, you will be required to have him sterilized by 6 months of age. HART will refund $100 upon receiving proof of sterilization if requested.<br/><br/>ADOPTION<br/>The adoption fee for Eli is $425. Our process starts with an online application and may take a few days to a week to complete. We appreciate your patience while we do our part.<br/><br/>To apply to adopt Eli, please complete our online adoption application at https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HAWA-A-104 or email HearthfireART@gmail.com to request an adoption application form.<br/><br/>HART dogs live in foster homes, not in a kennel facility. To respect our fosters' privacy, we make our dogs available to meet adopters only after an adoption has been approved.

Eli is a soft-hearted, snuggly puppy with the sweetest personality and the kind of presence that just makes you feel at home. This bully/collie mix has the cutest little ears and an even bigger heart to match. Whether he's starting your day with affection or winding down curled up in your lap, Eli is all about connection, comfort, and love.

HISTORY
Eli's DOB is listed as 12/20/2025. He comes from an accidental litter of at least seven puppies. His original family worked hard to place the litter, but ultimately needed help with the remaining pups. Five of his siblings were taken in by another local rescue, while Eli and one sibling came to us so we could share the responsibility of helping this large group find homes.

Eli is now thriving in foster care in Tri-Cities, Eastern Washington, where he's getting the structure, socialization, and consistency every puppy deserves. We share our dogs in other locations to give them the best chance at finding the right home. Eli is absolutely worth the trip, and we

Eli is a soft-hearted, snuggly puppy with the sweetest personality and the kind of presence that just makes you feel at home. This bully/collie mix has the cutest little ears and an even bigger heart to match. Whether he's starting your day with affection or winding down curled up in your lap, Eli is all about connection, comfort, and love.

HISTORY
Eli's DOB is listed as 12/20/2025. He comes from an accidental litter of at least seven puppies. His original family worked hard to place the litter, but ultimately needed help with the remaining pups. Five of his siblings were taken in by another local rescue, while Eli and one sibling came to us so we could share the responsibility of helping this large group find homes.

Eli is now thriving in foster care in Tri-Cities, Eastern Washington, where he's getting the structure, socialization, and consistency every puppy deserves. We share our dogs in other locations to give them the best chance at finding the right home. Eli is absolutely worth the trip, and we encourage meet-and-greets for approved adopters.

SOCIALIZATION, TEMPERAMENT AND TRAINING
Eli is truly a "heart dog" in the making. He is incredibly people-oriented and seeks out affection, often being the first one to come say good morning and the last one to settle in for snuggles at night. He's the kind of puppy who bonds deeply and just wants to be near his person.

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