Tazewell County VA Animal Shelter

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Ivy needs a home - Bluefield, VA

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Breed: Mixed breed

Sex: Female

Age: 3 months approx

Size: Large (30 lbs)

Color: Brown

Coat: Smooth

Other Dogs: OK with dogs

Cats: OK with cats

Notes: This 12 week old sweetheart is already stealing hearts at around 30 pounds of pure love. Ivy is super eager to learn, especially if treats are involved (which she definitely thinks they should be 😄). She is incredibly affectionate and absolutely thrives on attention, being your little shadow is her dream job. Ivy gets along great with other dogs and cats, making her a perfect addition to just about any home. Whether it is playtime or cuddle time, she is all in. This lovable girl is ready to grow up with a family of her very own, could that be you?

This dog has been available for 3 days

If you are interested in Ivy phone 276-988-5795 for an appointment or stop by to meet her at Tazewell County Animal Shelter. We are open Monday-Friday: 12pm-5pm, Closed Saturday, Sunday and Holidays.

Available for adoption on this date: Apr 13th, 2026

Dogs are claimed, adopted and rescued everyday so please contact us to check that this dog is available.

Click here to check this dog is still available (Facebook)

For animals that have not been spayed or neutered: adoptions are open to residents of Tazewell, Buchanan, Russell, Bland and Smyth County. If an animal is already spayed or neutered then it is available to be adopted by anyone (even out of state residents). Phone to check that the dog is available and what paperwork is required from you.

Make sure that you are able to take your dog home on the day you adopt it.

  • Adoptions are on a first come, first served basis.
  • If you have other dogs, please bring them to meet the pet that you are interested in.
  • If you have children, please bring them to meet the pet that you are interested in.
  • Always discuss with all household members before adding a new pet into the home.

  • Requirements:
  • Residents of Tazewell County and adjacent counties (Buchanan, Russell, Bland and Smyth County) may adopt pets from Tazewell County Animal Shelter with proper identification required.
  • To adopt a dog you must be 18 years of age or older.
  • You must provide a picture ID/driving licence with a current address at the time of the adoption.
  • If you rent, we do require permission from the landlord that you are able to have that particular pet.
  • Each pet is required to be vaccinated for rabies within seven days of adoption, if it is four months of age or older. Rabies vaccination is required for each pet, upon turning four months of age.
  • Every new owner of a pet adopted from Tazewell County Animal Shelter shall have the pet spayed/neutered within thirty days of the pet turning six months of age, or within thirty days if the pet is over six months of age.
  • Out of state adoptions must be spayed or neutered before leaving Virginia.
  • Return of the proper paperwork (sterilization and rabies certificates) is required within seven days of sterilization.
  • State law requires that all dogs and cats be vaccinated for rabies.

Disclaimer: Although every effort is made to ensure these details are accurate, the webmaster and Tazewell County Animal Shelter cannot be held responsible for any problems arising from the information displayed here.


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