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Posted over 9 years ago
| Updated over 9 years ago
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My basic info
Breed
Pug/English Toy Spaniel
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn - with Black
Age
Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Female
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Ivy didn’t win a beauty contest. Her first owner tired of her and gave her less and less attention. Ivy was a reject. She wanted to play, but no one would play. She wanted to walk, but no one would walk. She finally retired to beneath a bed and was mostly forgotten. One day it was decided she wasn’t really welcome at home any longer either. Without remorse, she was dumped on a strange street in a strange neighborhood and deserted. No bed to hide under, Ivy began to walk, and walk and walk. She was definitely afraid, but she wasn’t about to show it. She could not understand why her owner drove off so fast. Though she tried to run after the car, it was hopeless. She kept walking and became tired, thirsty, and hungry. But her fear kept her moving. She spent a night or two or maybe a few more out in the strange places where she would finally lay down exhausted. Her lucky day arrived when a man from the shelter picked her up. She was so relieved. But, when she arrived at the shelter, things changed. She sensed a completely new fear. Loud noises, barking dogs, strange people handling her. Then, put in a cage, she was once again alone. For 20 days Ivy sat there. The shelter believed she was someone’s dog because she was in pretty good shape, spayed, heart worm negative and so friendly. They waited and waited, but of course, no one came for Ivy. She was looked at by a few rescues and they turned her down too. Sadly, a day arrived that was to be Ivy’s last.
One hour before Ivy was to die, a lady who had heard about her came to get her. She had seen Ivy’s heartbroken face on the Internet. Posted by a friend as a last plea for Ivy. Ivy was so excited to leave she could hardly contain herself. She seemed to understand that what had just happened was probably the best thing in her life. It was her life.
Ivy was taken to a vet for a check up and shots. She was in good shape, though her coat was as dry as straw. She was given a dental too just for good measure!! With pearly whites, and wholesome food, Ivy was on the road to a new life. Life up to this point was not the best for sure. Ivy was shy at first in her foster home. She found a bed and there she stayed. Since she seems to enjoy the security there, it was okay. Her coat is silky soft now, and she smiles as if there is hope for her journey ahead.
She loves to play and will bring the toys to anyone that looks like a potential partner. She has funny little ways about her manners. She chases her tail, and she so wants to please. Ivy is housetrained. She goes to the door and dances around when she wants out. There is never an accident in the house. She is extremely obedient. She comes when called, and does what ever she is told, within reason! Ivy is a very easy dog. She requires little, though deserves much more. Ivy weighs 30 pounds, is a Pug mix, and is between 5-7 years old. She is extremely bright and understands the English language very well. She needs a family to dote on her, take her walking, for car rides and trips, play with her and her toys and give her the joy she missed out on earlier in her life. Ivy needs to be an only dog. Though she is fostered with two other dogs, she prefers to be the only one. She tolerates them just fine by ignoring them completely and she makes it quite clear she is queen.
If you decide Ivy is right for you, and you give her a chance, you are one of the luckiest people I know. I love this little girl. She came from the wrong side of the tracks and survived. Give her the best on the right side! Her road has been long, but she was tough and found her way. She is a pearl in the rough! Thirty pounds of Ivy is worth much more than thirty pounds of silver! Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Contact Adopt a Husky for Ivy at adoptahuskyofdallas@ymail.com
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