Ivy

Approximate Age: 3 years old<br/>Approximate Weight: 27.2 lbs <br/><br/>Meet Ivy!<br/>A gentle, shy girl who is slowly discovering that the world can be a safe and happy place. She's been making wonderful progress in her foster home, showing her personality in little "microbursts" as she gains confidence each day.<br/><br/> Sweet, gentle, and sensitive<br/> Slowly coming out of her shell and building confidence<br/> Doing well with her potty routine - happily runs outside to the grass and back in<br/> Has started showing playful curiosity, even interacting with the household cat<br/> Loves being part of the daily routine, especially waiting in the kitchen with the pack during meal prep<br/> Gets very excited at mealtime and happily runs to her crate<br/> Enjoys relaxing time with her people, like hanging out together on the porch<br/>Things to know:<br/> Still a shy dog who needs patience and time to feel fully comfortable<br/> Her crate is her safe place and helps her feel secure<br/> Will thrive in a calm home that allows her to blossom at her own pace<br/><br/>Ivy doesn't need big adventures - just a patient family who will celebrate her small victories and give her the love and security she deserves as she continues to grow in confidence.<br/><br/>***FLIGHT RISK***<br/>Will need to be leashed 100% of the time for several weeks, until she really settles into her new home and routine. This includes in a fenced in yard and in your home.<br/><br/>Schedule a meet-and-greet by completing our Adoption Survey on the Adopt page of our website at https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org/adoption-survey.<br/><br/>Join our Foster program and become a hero! Get started by completing our Foster Application on the Foster page of our website at https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org/foster.<br/>____________________________________________________________<br/>ADOPT A DOG, SAVE A LIFE!<br/><br/>Old Dominion Humane Society (ODHS) Adoption Process<br/>- Complete our Adoption Survey on the Adopt page of our website at https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org/adoption-survey to expedite the process and arrange a meet-and-greet. Expect a response within about a week; please check your spam folder. As we're 100% volunteer-run, your patience is appreciated!<br/><br/>Requirements And Donations<br/>- Required Adoption Day Items: A martingale collar and a non-retractable leash (available for purchase at ODHS).<br/>- Adoption Donations: Puppies (under 1 year): $375; Adults: $275; Seniors (age-dependent): $175; Select dogs: $500. We accept cash, debit, and credit cards.<br/>- Adoption Radius: Within 350 miles of Fredericksburg, VA. A $50 out-of-state fee applies.<br/>- Breed Identification: Dogs are listed as "Mixed Breed" unless formal documentation is available.<br/><br/>Location And Hours<br/>- Visit our adoption center at 3602 Lafayette Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22408 during adoption hours: Wednesday 5-7 PM; Friday 6-8 PM; Saturday 11 AM-3 PM; Sunday 11 AM-1 PM.<br/>- We also host adoption events throughout our community. See our Upcoming Events page at https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org/events for dates and locations.<br/><br/>Bringing Your New Dog Home<br/>- The 3-3-3 Rule: Understand what to expect during your new dog's first three days, three weeks, and three months at https://www.rescuedogs101.com/bringing-new-dog-home-3-3-3-rule/.<br/>- Why We Don't Adopt Littermates: We don't adopt dog siblings together because of the risk of littermate syndrome which often causes serious behavioral issues: https://stories.tamu.edu/news/2023/09/28/understanding-littermate-syndrome-in-puppy-pairs/.<br/><br/>Support ODHS<br/>Help us promote forever homes for our rescue dogs! Like "Old Dominion Humane Society" on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. <br/>#Adopt #Donate #Volunteer #Foster

Approximate Age: 3 years old
Approximate Weight: 27.2 lbs

Meet Ivy!
A gentle, shy girl who is slowly discovering that the world can be a safe and happy place. She's been making wonderful progress in her foster home, showing her personality in little "microbursts" as she gains confidence each day.

Sweet, gentle, and sensitive
Slowly coming out of her shell and building confidence
Doing well with her potty routine - happily runs outside to the grass and back in
Has started showing playful curiosity, even interacting with the household cat
Loves being part of the daily routine, especially waiting in the kitchen with the pack during meal prep
Gets very excited at mealtime and happily runs to her crate
Enjoys relaxing time with her people, like hanging out together on the porch
Things to know:
Still a shy dog who needs patience and time to feel fully comfortable
Her crate is her safe place and helps her feel secure
Will thrive in a calm home that allows

Approximate Age: 3 years old
Approximate Weight: 27.2 lbs

Meet Ivy!
A gentle, shy girl who is slowly discovering that the world can be a safe and happy place. She's been making wonderful progress in her foster home, showing her personality in little "microbursts" as she gains confidence each day.

Sweet, gentle, and sensitive
Slowly coming out of her shell and building confidence
Doing well with her potty routine - happily runs outside to the grass and back in
Has started showing playful curiosity, even interacting with the household cat
Loves being part of the daily routine, especially waiting in the kitchen with the pack during meal prep
Gets very excited at mealtime and happily runs to her crate
Enjoys relaxing time with her people, like hanging out together on the porch
Things to know:
Still a shy dog who needs patience and time to feel fully comfortable
Her crate is her safe place and helps her feel secure
Will thrive in a calm home that allows her to blossom at her own pace

Ivy doesn't need big adventures - just a patient family who will celebrate her small victories and give her the love and security she deserves as she continues to grow in confidence.

***FLIGHT RISK***
Will need to be leashed 100% of the time for several weeks, until she really settles into her new home and routine. This includes in a fenced in y