Shelters across the United States are filled with dogs of every kind, yet most of them are mixed breeds, often referred to as mutts.

Hudson Animal Hospital reports that about 80 percent of all shelter dogs nationwide fall into that category.

So when a purebred Belgian Malinois suddenly arrived at the Arizona Humane Society, the staff could hardly believe what they were seeing.

This shelter almost never receives purebred dogs, especially not one as striking and beautiful as this girl.

How Ellie Ended Up At The Shelter

Ellie, the Belgian Malinois, was brought to the Arizona Humane Society (AHS) after her previous owner sadly passed away.

“Ellie came into our care as an owner surrender after her previous owner passed away. Unfortunately, she was living in hoard-like conditions an

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