Ivy

Meet Ivy!<br/>Ivy is a gentle, incredibly sweet girl who has blossomed in foster care. While she's still a sensitive soul, her confidence continues to grow, and it's been a joy to watch her personality shine.<br/><br/>- Very sweet, gentle, and affectionate<br/>- Loves head and back scratches<br/>- Much more confident around the house and enjoys spending time outside in the yard<br/>- Adorably awkward when she plays with the other pets<br/>- Loves the resident small black cat and has a special bond with her foster brother, Walter<br/>- Walks fairly well on a leash<br/>- Good potty manners in foster home. Routine is key.<br/>- Sleeps quietly through the night in her crate, which remains her safe space<br/>- Has found her voice and will give an adorable "woo woo" bark when appropriate<br/>- Still startled by loud noises and sudden movements<br/>- Will thrive with a patient family who allows her to continue building confidence at her own pace<br/>- Another confident, friendly dog would be a wonderful companion for her<br/><br/>Ivy has come so far and is ready for a family who will cherish her gentle heart and continue helping her discover just how wonderful life can be.<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 10 AM-4 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

Meet Ivy!
Ivy is a gentle, incredibly sweet girl who has blossomed in foster care. While she's still a sensitive soul, her confidence continues to grow, and it's been a joy to watch her personality shine.

- Very sweet, gentle, and affectionate
- Loves head and back scratches
- Much more confident around the house and enjoys spending time outside in the yard
- Adorably awkward when she plays with the other pets
- Loves the resident small black cat and has a special bond with her foster brother, Walter
- Walks fairly well on a leash
- Good potty manners in foster home. Routine is key.
- Sleeps quietly through the night in her crate, which remains her safe space
- Has found her voice and will give an adorable "woo woo" bark when appropriate
- Still startled by loud noises and sudden movements
- Will thrive with a patient family who allows her to continue building confidence at her own pace
- Another confident, friendly dog would be a wonderful companion for her

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Meet Ivy!
Ivy is a gentle, incredibly sweet girl who has blossomed in foster care. While she's still a sensitive soul, her confidence continues to grow, and it's been a joy to watch her personality shine.

- Very sweet, gentle, and affectionate
- Loves head and back scratches
- Much more confident around the house and enjoys spending time outside in the yard
- Adorably awkward when she plays with the other pets
- Loves the resident small black cat and has a special bond with her foster brother, Walter
- Walks fairly well on a leash
- Good potty manners in foster home. Routine is key.
- Sleeps quietly through the night in her crate, which remains her safe space
- Has found her voice and will give an adorable "woo woo" bark when appropriate
- Still startled by loud noises and sudden movements
- Will thrive with a patient family who allows her to continue building confidence at her own pace
- Another confident, friendly dog would be a wonderful companion for her

Ivy has come so far and is ready for a family who will cherish her gentle heart and continue helping her discover just how wonderful life can be.

***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 yard and in your home.

Schedule a meet-and-greet by completing our Ado