My name is Ellie and I am an English Cream Golden Retriever who was specially selected to be a therapy dog based on my kind and loving temperament.  I was born on March 3, 2023, and spent several weeks with my birth mom and breeder working on developing all the skills I would need to love on children and adults.  I have already obtained my AKC Star Puppy Certification and am working on my Canine Good Citizen.  My favorite part of being at the office is when I get to see children and also when I notice someone is sad or needs some extra support.  I love to cuddle up next to them and help absorb all the hard things that can be hard to process alone.  My mom Kristen and I spend a lot of time at home working on my skills, throwing the ball or frisbee, and going on walks where I love to swim in the neighborhood pond.  I also attend Hound High School with my pals every Wednesday where I dazzle everyone with my social skills.  I hope I get to see you at Connect and Restore soon!