Ivy

Have you ever looked back at some of the things you did as a teenage pup and just… cringe? Be kind to yourself—you were still learning. And so was I.<br/><br/>Hi, I'm Ivy. I’ll be turning two at the end of this month, and I’ve been at the shelter since I was nine months old. Why so long? Well, being a teenager is tough. Living with a teenager is tough. And being a teenager without a family of your own? Extra tough. I’m a smart, loving, energetic dog, and kennel life has never agreed with me.<br/><br/>For a while, I got to stay in a foster home, and it helped me grow into a much happier, more balanced dog. Now I’m back at the shelter—just temporarily, I hope—and I’m ready to show off everything I’ve learned. I’m about 70 lbs, fully grown, and working hard at channeling my energy and intelligence. I’ve met cats and done well with them, I’m focused and friendly, and I LOVE to show off my tricks. I’m a total champ at “place” and “lie down.”<br/><br/>Am I utterly flawless? Perfectly obedient? Unfailingly angelic? Heck no—and are YOU a perfect human? Learning is a lifelong thing for both dogs and people. I can still be a little socially awkward with dogs at first, though I enjoy them and get along once we figure each other out. And I still really struggle with the kennel environment, which is why I hope I won’t have to stay in it for long.<br/><br/>The good news? My foster—and my friends at Purina Farms—believe in me so much that they’ve sponsored my adoption fee.<br/><br/>I’m here at the shelter now, hoping to meet potential adopters as soon as possible. Please don’t wait—I’d much rather be practicing my tricks with you than spending time in a kennel.<br/><br/>If you’re interested in meeting me, please fill out a preliminary application at odas.org/canine and someone will contact you to schedule a visit. I can’t wait to meet my person.

Have you ever looked back at some of the things you did as a teenage pup and just… cringe? Be kind to yourself—you were still learning. And so was I.

Hi, I'm Ivy. I’ll be turning two at the end of this month, and I’ve been at the shelter since I was nine months old. Why so long? Well, being a teenager is tough. Living with a teenager is tough. And being a teenager without a family of your own? Extra tough. I’m a smart, loving, energetic dog, and kennel life has never agreed with me.

For a while, I got to stay in a foster home, and it helped me grow into a much happier, more balanced dog. Now I’m back at the shelter—just temporarily, I hope—and I’m ready to show off everything I’ve learned. I’m about 70 lbs, fully grown, and working hard at channeling my energy and intelligence. I’ve met cats and done well with them, I’m focused and friendly, and I LOVE to show off my tricks. I’m a total champ at “place” and “lie down.”

Am I utterly flawless? Perfectly obedient? Unfailingly angelic? Heck no—and are

Have you ever looked back at some of the things you did as a teenage pup and just… cringe? Be kind to yourself—you were still learning. And so was I.

Hi, I'm Ivy. I’ll be turning two at the end of this month, and I’ve been at the shelter since I was nine months old. Why so long? Well, being a teenager is tough. Living with a teenager is tough. And being a teenager without a family of your own? Extra tough. I’m a smart, loving, energetic dog, and kennel life has never agreed with me.

For a while, I got to stay in a foster home, and it helped me grow into a much happier, more balanced dog. Now I’m back at the shelter—just temporarily, I hope—and I’m ready to show off everything I’ve learned. I’m about 70 lbs, fully grown, and working hard at channeling my energy and intelligence. I’ve met cats and done well with them, I’m focused and friendly, and I LOVE to show off my tricks. I’m a total champ at “place” and “lie down.”

Am I utterly flawless? Perfectly obedient? Unfailingly angelic? Heck no—and are YOU a perfect human? Learning is a lifelong thing for both dogs and people. I can still be a little socially awkward with dogs at first, though I enjoy them and get along once we figure each other out. And I still really struggle with the kennel environment, which is why I hope I won’t have to stay in it for long.

The good news? My foster—and my friends at Purina Farms—believe in me so mu