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Beagle / Mixed (short coat) : : Female (spayed) : : Adult : : Medium
Meet Miss Ivy! Many dogs end up in foster care for all the wrong reasons – abuse, neglect, and such. Miss Ivy is in foster care for all the right reasons. Her former human family simply want the best for her. You see, little Ivy is a 2.5-year-old backyard escape artist. She simply cannot be contained. Out of love and concern for her well-being, she was brought to foster care so the right (and safe) situation could be found for her. Ivy is fully house-trained. While a crate is not currently being used, according to her former human family, she will stay quietly in a crate, but will not go in of her own accord. She treats the crate as a punishment rather than a den of her own. We have given her free run of the home without issue as she’s a very polite dog. Ivy is a compact bundle of companionable affection, but she is not a snuggling lap dog. She likes active petting and belly rubs and some play. Otherwise, she’ll happily curl up and snooze on her spot. She likes to have a designated spot (chosen by her) on a couch or chair. It is where she will hang out when she isn’t actively engaged. She also likes a warm spot where the sun shines. Ivy loves to be out adventuring with her human companions, offering friendly greetings to every human and (nearly every) dog along the way. She will happily accompany you on a jog or bike ride, not just walks. She seems game to go whenever and wherever you want. When it comes to playing, Ivy likes to chase a little, but bringing back is a bit sporadic. She also likes to chew on a bone now and then, but she is not mouthy, and leaves other things alone. Her leash skills are quite specific. On a short loop lead, Ivy will stay mostly focused and at heel, which is handy in areas with a lot of foot traffic. Give her an extra inch of leash, and she is officially on Ivy time, following her very accurate nose wherever it leads. Given the lead, she’ll wrap you around a street or light post with nary a concern; and she will pull while on a longer lead, though not aggressively. She does respond to being given physical queues, she’s just busy exploring. And being a digger of the fenceline, she has a special fondness for gaps under fences that look like they might be big enough to get under. She just wants to know what’s on the other side. She will try to bolt after squirrels and rabbits. That’s probably the beagle in her. Ivy also seems to particularly enjoy walking on ledges and low walls. It’s one of her funny quirks. When we go for a walk, if she can get up onto a ledge to walk, she does. The current foster situation is in a condo. Ivy has adapted quickly. She is not a noisemaker. She will whine very lightly to communicate her needs, but that is all. Ivy drools when she is feeling nervous, but her mellow disposition means she doesn’t otherwise have negative behavioral reactions. She is, in fact, amenable to going and doing whatever is asked of her, even when it makes her feel uncertain. Ivy does very well as a solo dog, yet does seem to enjoy the company of dogs well enough to live with another, if that is what you are looking for. Dog parks are new to her, so she is still learning to be comfortable there. Barking, infrequent as it is, seems to be saved for a warning for other dogs being too aggressive or getting up in her space as a group. Even then, she’s a one bark and done gal. Aggression is not a part of her game. Interested in adopting? Please complete an adoption interest form through our website, link below. http://redemptionroadrescue.rescuegroups.org All dogs age appropriate vetted: Spayed or Neutered Rabies vaccine DHPP vaccine 4DX test (@8 months or older) Microchipped Dewormed Flea/tick prevention More about IvyGood with Dogs, Good with Kids, Good with Adults, Leashtrained, Cratetrained, Affectionate, Intelligent, Gentle, Goofy Apply to adopt or foster this animal:
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