Before several weeks ago, the inside of a house was like a foreign land to Willow Ivy. She didn't know what household objects were, nor what it even meant to be inside with people. Now, our pretty girl has experienced the good life, where she's never too cold (or too hot), food and water are in plentiful supply, and the beds are oh-so-comfy. She has also finally imprinted with some people and is getting the hang of the idea that people are there to help her and support her. Welcome to the rest of your life, Willow Ivy! Willow Ivy has also discovered that there's an outdoor world beyond the confines of a pen. She loves to go on car rides and look out the window. And she totally enjoys walks along quiet neighborhood trails or parks. It has taken her a while to reach this point, and likely when she's adopted, she'll need time and space to arrive here again, with her furever people. What we know for sure is that she is smart and really darn sweet. She is desperate to please her people, as she balances that with learning that the world doesn't have to be a scary place. Toys are new to her, but those squeaky ones and puzzles are pretty fun - and getting a treat from inside of a Kong is tasty and happy! She will need time, like possibly weeks, to warm up to the people in her life, but it will happen in a quiet home. She gets along with other dogs, but she still hasn't consistently grasped how to handle her dog relationships alongside her people relationships. So, she would do best in a home with a very laid-back dog(s) who she won't feel like she's competing with. Or a life as an only dog would be just as well. Willow Ivy is 3 years old, and she's a 36-pound Border Collie/Australian Cattle Dog mix. She is house trained and crate trained. She is spayed, vaccinated, microchipped and current on heartworm preventative and flea/tick prevention. Her adoption fee is $175. Apply to adopt her, and bring your patience, and you'll get to meet this little gem, by filling out the application at PawsitiveTailsKC.org. APPLY @ PawsitiveTailsKC.org