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Labrador Retriever-Retriever Mix Dogs For Adoption in Des Moines, IA, USA

Ivy - Labrador Retriever / Retriever / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption

Labrador Retriever-Retriever Mix Dogs For Adoption in Des Moines, IA, USA

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Nickname
Ivy
Breed
Labrador Retriever-Retriever Mix
Gender
Female
Age
Baby
Location
Des Moines, IA, 50325, USA

Description

Labrador Retriever-Retriever Mix Dogs For Adoption in Des Moines, IA, USA

Dog Breed: Labrador Retriever / Retriever / Mixed (short coat). IVY HAS NOT COMPLETED HER VETTING AND WILL NOT BE SPAYED UNTIL FEBRUARY 4, 2026. APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY BEING ACCEPTED FROM WITHIN A 30 M

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INUTE RADIUS OF DES MOINES UNTIL AFTER SHE HAS BEEN SPAYED. Ivy is a 3-month-old approximate 20 lb., mixed breed puppy in whom her foster mom can see both Labrador Retriever looks and behaviors. She came from one of three litters in the same household and was surrendered along with 12 of her half/full siblings from a home in Oklahoma (same dad, different mothers.) Ivy has long, fluffy ears, beautiful brown eyes and is a bit on the shy side compared to her sister Piper. Her fur is also on the fluffier side, so she does shed some and will need brushing. Her coat is a soft, luxurious mix of black and white fur with little, tiny white/black freckled mittens on her toes. She enjoys being outside and running around outdoors and indoors and is discovering the joy of toys and chewing. She can be affectionate and cuddly but is happy to be off on her own as well. She will need a patient household willing to put in the time to draw her out of her shell. The reward will be a wonderful and faithful companion. She is doing very well with house and crate training but will need further work going forward. She is in a home with a teenage girl and 4 foster siblings and does well with the other dogs. She has not been around cats in her foster home. Siblings: Piper (F) Ivy (F) Sally (F) Charlie Brown (M) If you are interested in meeting Ivy, please complete an online application at hopeanimalrescueofiowa.duplie/forms/196/dog-application Adoption fee is $300 which includes spay/neuter, microchip, and age appropriate vaccines.

Physical Attributes

Coat Length
Short
Grooming Needs
Low
Shedding Amount
Moderate
Likes to Vocalize
Some
Shedding Amount
No

Behavioral Characteristics

OK with Kids
Yes
OK with Dogs
Yes
OK with Cats
Yes
Energy Level
Moderate
Activity Level
Moderately Active
Exercise Needs
Moderate
Fence Required
Any Type
Obedience Training
Needs Training
Owner Experience Required
None
Other
Yard Required

Additional Information

Was the Dog Found
No

Rescue Information

Organization name
Hope Animal Rescue of Iowa
Location
Des Moines, Iowa, 50310
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Ad Statistics

Ad ID
ADN-1633697
Date Listed
01/28/2026
Date Expires
04/28/2026

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