Ivy
Status: available for visits!
Information: female, Beagle, approximately 2 years old, up-to-date on vaccinations, microchipped, spay scheduled
Adoption fee: $500 - helps to cover medical & daily shelter care
IMPORTANT: Ivy is one of 20 beagles WAHS took in from Ridglan Farms, a facility that bred beagles for research. She and her companions come from an environment with extremely limited exposure to normal dog life, and welcoming one home will be a rewarding, time-intensive, gradual, hardworking experience. All potential adopters must be fully informed of these facts before applying, so this bio includes Ivy’s observed personality traits, ideal home match qualities, what to expect, and finally the application link.
Notes about Ivy:
Very friendly and enjoys meeting new people
Shyly outgoing and often approaches on her own once she feels comfortable
Curious about the world around her and enjoys quietly observing new things
Finds joy in life's simple pleasures
A champion sunbather who’s often be found soaking up every ray of sunshine available
Content when spending time near people without demanding constant attention
Gentle, easygoing personality
Gets along well with other dogs
Continues to grow more confident as she experiences new things
Has a calm presence that makes her easy to enjoy being around
No resource guarding observed
Cat-friendly status: unknown
Older, respectful children recommended
Medical notes: received additional deworming treatment and a short course of steroids while monitoring weight and overall condition. Bloodwork and fecal testing have not identified a cause for her difficulty maintaining weight. Additional diagnostics may be recommended depending on improvement.
What to Expect:
The decision to adopt a Ridglan beagle should not be taken lightly. We encourage thoughtful self-reflection and honesty about your lifestyle, time availability, home setting, financial flexibility, and commitment to this unique experience.
While they’ve come a long way already, possible initial home behaviors include being fearful, shut down, under-socialized, vocal, difficult to leash, uncomfortable with handling, unfamiliar with household objects, or distressed when alone. Some may not seek any affection right away, and others may be anxiously attached. Potty training accidents in the home should be expected and patiently handled over time.
Decompression time, structured routine, anxiety support, flight risk prevention, and LOTS of patience are critical to their long-term success. Approved adopters will be those who are prepared, committed, and understand the expectations. The ultimate goal is securing stable environments for these beagles to safely rest, heal, and begin learning what normal life looks like.
If you’ve considered the factors above and wish to move forward, fill out the application below. We’ll follow up with best-fit applicants for a questionnaire and group visit scheduling.