East Texas ‘Hero Dog’ who donated blood to save other dogs in desperate need of adopter

SMITH COUNTY, Texas — Not all heroes wear capes. Some are covered in fur.

According to Saving Animals from Euthanasia in Texas volunteer Pearl Wittholt, Ivy is a hero dog that has donated blood to save other pups. She’s now in the Smith County Animal Shelter and in danger of being euthanized.

Ivy is an 18-month-old terrier mix who was brought to the shelter on June 2.

“She is a universal blood donor as well as an adorable, very adoptable dog,” Wittholt said. 

“The last time you advertised a hero dog for us, he was saved,” Wittholt said.

To meet Ivy, visit the Smith County Animal Shelter, located at 322 E. Ferguson St. in Tyler, Monday Friday from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.