AVA

Ava is the first to climb into your lap — and just in case you forget who allowed that privilege, she may gently nibble your chin as a reminder that she runs this relationship. The smallest of her litter, Ava came in at just 9 pounds at 10 weeks old — a precious, petite little powerhouse with the scrappy determination of a youngest child who refuses to be left out of anything. Small? Yes. Delicate? Absolutely not.

She’s active, playful, and fully convinced she belongs in the middle of whatever is happening. She adores people, loves other dogs, and thrives on interaction. Whether she’s wrestling with a dog buddy or claiming her spot on your lap, Ava brings bold charm and main-character energy. As she grows, a fenced yard would be wonderful so she can romp and burn off that joyful puppy spirit. Like any baby, she’s still polishing her housetraining and basic manners — but she’s bright, eager, and ready to learn with consistency and love.

She may be petite. But she is not subtle.

The Ava Breakdown

• Breed Mix: Lab mix with something smaller sprinkled in
• Intake Size: Was 9 lbs at 10 weeks old (petite but mighty)
• Energy Level: Active & Playful
• Dog Compatibility: Loves other dogs and thrives with playmates
• Kid Compatibility: Likely great with respectful, dog-savvy kids
• Cat Compatibility: Not tested
• Housetraining: In progress and learning quickly
• Training: Puppy basics underway — bright and eager
• Favorite Hobby: Climbing into laps and wrestling bigger dogs
• Signature Move: Gentle chin nibbles to assert executive authority
• Overall Vibe: Tiny CEO with cuddle credentials

The Ideal Furever Home

Ava would thrive in a home that enjoys interaction, play, and a little daily dose of personality. She would absolutely love another playful dog to wrestle with and learn from — a confident canine buddy who can keep up with her petite-but-mighty energy.

A fenced yard would be wonderful so she can safely romp and burn off zoomies, though more important than the fence is a family committed to engaging with her. Ava is not a “background dog” — she wants to be involved, included, and occasionally in your lap.

Because she’s smart and confident, she’ll do best in a home that values positive reinforcement and consistency. With structure and encouragement, she’ll grow into a bold, well-mannered companion who brings joy and laughter daily. She’d likely do well with respectful, dog-savvy kids and an active household that appreciates a little playful chaos wrapped in a very small package.

Her perfect furever home?

One that understands small dogs can have very big personalities — and loves her for it.

Three Must-Knows About Ava

1. She’s a confident, cuddly lap-climber with a surprisingly mighty personality.
2. She’s incredibly social and thrives around both dogs and humans.
3. She’s still very much a puppy, so potty training and manners are a work in progress.

Ava is a female Yellow Lab/mix pup who was was born approximately 12-19-25. She is spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, given flea/tick preventative, dewormed and started on heartworm prevention. Adoption fee is $575 to help offset the many expenses we have for vetting costs. We rely strictly on adoption fees and donations to continue to save the lives of orphaned & abandoned pets; 100% goes towards their care. 

***If you are serious about adopting, you must first complete and submit an application on our website. Our Adoption Team will respond via email from DollysLegacyAdoptions@gmail.com once you have completed an application. If a pet is still listed, it is not yet adopted as we update daily. All information regarding adoption policies are on our website***