When Dixie first arrived at our foster home, she was somewhat withdrawn and a little shy and fearful.  She would cower if anyone made quick movements near her and she would startle easily from simple household noises.  Her tail spent a lot of time tucked under her body.

Well,  after just a couple of weeks of loving care and constant affection, she has turned around 180 degrees.  Dixie now walks with a bounce in her step and her tail raised high. It’s hard to believe she is the same dog we got a few weeks ago.  From the beginning though, Dixie has always been willing to let anyone give her some affection and will roll over to get her belly rubbed any chance she can.  She is very affectionate and loves snuggling and being touched. Also, it didn’t take us long to find out she has a very silly and playful side and loves playing ball, tug of war, and chasing us around the yard.  

This little freckled girl is more than ready for her new family and forever home. She has made great strides in the short time that she’s been with us.  She is now fully housetrained and will go to the door and clearly let you know when she needs to go out.  She now has only an occasional mishap in her kennel during the night.

Dixie is great with all of our other dogs and has made a frequent snuggle buddy of the resident cat.  She is very playful with our grandsons (ages 8 & 12) when they come to visit.  She loves going on her walks, and she does very well on a leash.  Dixie is extremely quiet and we’ve actually only heard her alert bark on a few occasions.    

Before Dixie arrived, we don’t think she knew what ice was.  Over time, our other dogs have shown Dixie that chewing ice makes a great treat on a hot day or anytime.  Now it’s one of her favorite things and she loves it so much, every time we go to the refrigerator to get ice, Dixie hears it and comes running for her ice cubes.   

Dixie has graduated from foster rehab with honors, and she is more than ready for her new life at her new forever home.  Dixie is a very gentle and sweet girl who would do well in a home with or without children of any age.  She is so easy going and just “goes with the flow” so well that we feel she would do great in any type of family dynamic.

Do you have a place for Dixie to call home??    She's ready.