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My basic info
Breed
Collie
Color
White - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Age
Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Female
Pet ID
2844
My details
Good with kids
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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ALSO SEE ME AT: http://www.mwcr.org/2011/ivy.htm
Ivy is a collie of mystery. One mystery is her heritage: she has lots of collie coloring – sable head and mostly white body – and the long collie nose, but her fur is shorter than that of a rough collie and longer than that of a smoothie. It is as soft as silk and very easy to groom. Even though Ivy doesn’t need lots of brushing, she loves it and will try to edge her way to the front of the line when her foster mom is brushing the other collies at her foster home.
Another “Ivy mystery” is her past. She came to MWCR from a shelter in Wisconsin where she had been brought as a stray. She is a rather timid girl, so her time on the lam must have been very frightening to her. It is obvious that she has experienced some rough handling and possible abuse in the past because loud, angry voices frighten her and cause her to submissively roll over and expose her tummy. For this reason, she will need a forever home where there isn’t too much shouting or behavior that she could interpret as hostile.
Although there are plenty of things that we don’t know about Ivy, one thing that we do know is that she is an extremely good natured and loving girl. When she goes for a walk with her foster mom, with or without a leash, she stays so close that it is hard not to trip over her. She loves attention and is more than happy to sit and gaze lovingly into her human’s eyes for hours on end, and in the morning she wakes her foster mom by resting her head on the bed and making soft little snuffling noises. There are no children at her foster home, but Ivy has met children and was very sweet and gentle with them. She would almost certainly do well with kind, respectful children of any age.
Ivy has not met any cats, so we don’t know how she would be with them, but she does well with the other dogs at her foster home. She has shown some alpha tendencies when meeting strange dogs and often begins by growling to assert her status. For this reason, she would probably do best with dogs that are easy going and submissive. Her foster mom believes that Ivy would benefit by attending an obedience class where she could regularly meet and interact with other dogs in a controlled environment. This would also be a great opportunity for her to bond with her new family. She is a smart girl and very eager to please.
Ivy was spayed after coming to MWCR and during the surgery the vet noticed that her stomach was enlarging and beginning to twist, a sign of bloat. They immediately dealt with this issue and performed a procedure that should help prevent bloating in the future. Ivy is highly prone to gulping her food – a possible contributor to bloat – and it would be very beneficial for her to be fed using a “brake-fast” bowl designed to slow down fast eaters.
Ivy is a happy, well behaved girl who is fully housetrained, respectful of furniture and can be trusted alone as long as there are no tasty treats left on counters within her reach. She rides well in the car and is always very willing to hop in for a road trip. In the right circumstances she probably will not need a fenced yard, since she likes to stay close to her people both indoors and out. She is somewhat timid when meeting new people and will stay close to her foster mom until she feels comfortable.
Ivy the mystery girl is looking for a forever home where she will be loved and doted on. She would be fine with gentle children and easy going dogs that will treat her with respect. Alternatively, she would also be happy as an “only” dog as long as she was not left alone for prolonged periods. If no one in her family is around during the day, she would like to have a canine companion for company. Although Ivy’s heritage and history are unknown, the biggest mystery about this sweet girl is how her original family let her slip away. Don’t you make that mistake!
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