Prattville shelter spotlights calm spaniel mix Ellie for adoption

Ellie’s easygoing nature gave Prattville/Autauga Humane Society a straightforward adoption pitch: a 6-year-old, 41-pound spaniel mix that already comes house trained, leash trained and spayed. The shelter said the medium-sized female, with a mostly black medium-length coat, white chest markings and brown eyes, got along well with other dogs and children, making her a strong fit for households looking for a calmer companion rather than a puppy that needs constant training and supervision.

The shelter’s May 11 Pet of the Week profile leaned into that case. During photos, Ellie flopped down in the sunshine and seemed to soak up the attention, a small detail that matched the relaxed temperament staff highlighted. For busy Autauga County families, older adopters or anyone wanting a steadier dog, Ellie’s age and size may make her an easier start than a young, high-energy pet.

Prattville/Autauga Humane Society, at 1009 Reuben Road in Prattville, said it is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and closed Sundays. The shelter does not take online adoption applications, so interested adopters need to visit in person or contact the shelter directly. Dog and puppy adoptions cost $120, while cat and kitten adoptions cost $75. Those fees include microchipping, microchip registration, deworming, vaccinations as age and law require, and a courtesy veterinary exam at participating offices.

The nonprofit shelter said all adopted animals are spayed or neutered before adoption, or adopters receive a discount spay-neuter certificate. Its materials also say dogs are screened heartworm negative unless a pet is listed with special needs. Founded in 1984, with state records showing Prattville/Autauga Humane Society, Inc. registered in Autauga County on March 26, 1984, the organization says it works daily to feed, water, exercise and socialize animals while finding them forever homes. It also relies on volunteers for adoptions, foster care, cleaning, grooming, socializing, fundraising, education and special events, and it serves as a local resource for lost pets as well. For Ellie, the shelter’s message was clear: the right home would not need to start from scratch, just make room for a gentle adult dog ready for a new start.