How does one begin to describe a dog like Ivy?

 Ivy came into our lives, worn out, beaten down, multiple surgeries.....she had been through the ringer.  We think she was used up as a breeder dog and then discarded when she was no longer producing or they couldn't sell her puppies. Who knows.  But, despite all that she endured in her life, she came into our home ready to love.  She greets everyone with licks and love.  You have to realize that this is a special dog if she can still love after everything she has been through.

 She came to our house looking pretty haggard...stitches around her eyes, stitches on her belly.....limping.  It was not a pretty sight. Right now Ivy is pretty laid back with a periodic show of excitement.  She is curious about the new kittens that have been born, but oh so gentle.  And she puts herself between my kids and strangers....even though she is so weak from the heartworm.  She even loves a good squirrel chase when she manages to find one upon sneaking out the back door.  But most of all, Ivy just loves....despite everything.  My kids love to take her around on the leash because she never pulls or makes the walk difficult.

 I have fostered several dogs and have never fallen in love with a dog like I have fallen in love with Ivy.  Every time I think of her not surviving this latest ordeal, I tear up and have to go scratch her head and just be near her.  She doesn't demand anything....she just gives love.  When she is better, she will be the most awesome pet anyone ever had. 

 Please, find it in your heart to contribute to the care of this amazing dog.  She may never win a show, but she has won a place in the heart of all who have come into contact with her.