Ivy

My story

Meet Ivy! This sweet, athletic girl is looking for a loving home where she can be her best self. Ivy may be missing a foot, but that doesn’t slow her down one bit—she’s fast, agile, and has a vertical jump that’ll amaze you! She absolutely loves chasing the ball and would thrive in a home that encourages her active nature. Ivy is a big fan of cuddling, too, and loves to snuggle up with her favorite humans. She’s an absolute people-lover and gets along with just about everyone she meets, though she might get a little too excited and jump up to greet you. Because of this, she’d do best in a home with older children who can help her continue to work on keeping all three feet on the ground. Ivy has some strong chew toy preferences, especially her beloved wishbone, but she’s also known to “sample” other things when given the chance. So, make sure your stuff is safe from her curious paws! Ivy currently lives with two other dogs, and she’s great with her younger buddy, though she can be a little too enthusiastic at first when meeting new dog friends. A slow, gradual introduction is key. She does have a high prey drive, so she’d be best suited to a home without small animals or cats. Smart and eager to please, Ivy has mastered a few basic commands and is working on her leash manners. She’s making great progress, but she could use someone patient and dedicated to continue her training. At the end of the day, Ivy loves winding down with some Dog TV—she’s an avid watcher and would love it if you’d put on a show just for her! If you’re looking for an active, affectionate dog who’s ready to learn and love, Ivy could be the perfect match for you! ADOPTION PROCESS 1. Review our adoption contract and application. 2. Call your vet and references to inform them that a rescue representative will be calling. 3. Complete adoption application and submit following appropriate link below: Dog/Puppy: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HRMD/Dog Cat/kitten: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HRMD/Cat 4. You will be notified of outcome of your application within 1-3 days. 5. If approved, you will be introduced to the foster to schedule a meeting within 5 days. Guidelines for the meeting are: - Bring a leash and collar and be prepared to take the animal home directly from the meeting. - Meeting should be no longer than 1 hour. Our fosters are volunteers and we value and respect their time and personal commitments. - All members of the household (including other dogs) must be present. - Please be prepared to submit adoption fee via electronic payment at the meeting. - If all goes well, the dog will go home with you directly after the meeting. If you are not ready to adopt at the conclusion of the meeting, please understand that we may process other applications for the dog. Because we have a limited amount of foster homes, we cannot hold dogs past adoption. 6. Please review these resources prior to the meeting to be prepared with what to expect when bringing a new dog home: a. ttps://www.petfinder.com/dogs/bringing-a-dog-home/tips-for-first-30-days-dog/ b. https://www.dogstardaily.com/free-downloads 7. Love on your new family member and join our Alumni Group! We love seeing updates on the happy endings to your story APPLICATION AND CONTRACT Please review the adoption contract in full prior to submitting application. Please remember to include the dog's name you are interested in adopting to expedite your application in a timely manner! To submit an application, click here https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HRMD/Dog It takes us about 1-3 days to process applications. Once approved, we ask that all members of the household (including dogs) be available for meeting the animal within 5 days. If the meeting goes well, you will be able to take your new family member home with you immediately! If for whatever reason you do not take the animal home after the first meeting, please understand that we will continue to process applications for the animal and availability is not guaranteed. Thank you for considering The Hero Rescue, we couldn't do it without you

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Ivy, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.