Summary
A dog named Ella spent over 740 days at a shelter in Illinois and was briefly adopted but returned due to behavioral issues. Ella's long stay at the shelter has impacted her emotional well-being, and she is now looking for a suitable permanent home.
Key Facts
- Ella has been in the Animal House Shelter in Illinois for over 740 days.
- She was originally found as a stray in Dyersburg, Tennessee, in July 2020.
- Her stay has affected her emotional health, causing stressed behaviors.
- Ella was adopted and then returned because she became overly protective.
- The shelter staff believes Ella needs a calm, adult-only home where she can be the only pet.
- A study shows that dogs in shelters for long periods show stress-related behaviors despite no physical harm.
