My name is Dixie #3!

DIXIE is a 12-year-old spayed female black lab. Dixie weighs 74 pounds and is up to date on shots. This dog is approved for homes with children ages 7 and up.

DESCRIPTION Dixie is a gentle and sweet girl whose life has been turned upside down by the death of her owner. She really craves attention and reassurance, but her confidence is beginning to return and she is starting to show a little interest in exploring on her own when outside. Her hind legs are a little wobbly; she can't handle slippery floors, so area runners are needed in those areas. She is excellent on a leash and immediately responds if called, though she's rarely more than a few feet away. Dixie doesn't pay any attention at all to the resident dogs; people are what matter to her. Ideal situation for her would be a calm environment and a person/people with lots of time to lavish attention on her, few stairs and no slippery floors. She doesn't want or need a lot of exercise, so a small yard or even no yard but a few short walks daily would be OK for her, skipping dog parks which may be too much action for her. Approved for kids 7 and up. Good with cats and dogs. From Foster Mom: Dixie's confidence is beginning to return. When she first arrived, she could not bear to be out of sight of a person and completely ignored the resident dogs. Now she is confident enough to wander a bit in the yard and she has even tried to initiate play. However, she still craves human interaction and will bring you her favorite toy to show her appreciation. Even for a lab she is exceptionally good-natured and affectionate and super-appreciative of the love that comes her way. Dixie needs a place without slippery floors or a lot of stairs (hind legs are a bit weak) and she really wants to be the center of someone's world with constant companionship.

Update: Dixie has been with us a week, and is the sweetest, most gentle girl, who is constantly wagging her tail.She adjusted extremely well to the foster switch for vacation. She checked out the house, yard, and got into our routine amazingly quickly. She likes to stay close to her humans. She will let us know when she needs to go out by coming over to my lap and dancing a bit. She is and did well at an event with 5 other dogs and children she is obviously a social girl. We gave her a pawacure plus at petsmart, and she is walking easier with her nails short. She has learned to use the Subaru outback ramp with our dogs, and travels well. She has enjoyed our pup pop corn toss and waits her turn politely catching the pup corn. She sleeps on a dog bed next to foster canine sibs in our room. This girl is so easy to please. We are greeted upon coming home with her rapid search for her favorite toy, and a dancing presentation. DIXIE always keeps her buffalo nearby. Today it's a pillow, though normally it's used for carrying while greeting friends. And, since everyone is Dixie's friend, the buffalo is often in use.

Update: DIXIE not only takes time to smell the roses, she also takes time to sweep up crumbs left over from outdoor meals. It's hard to understand why this lovely, well-behaved, adoring girl has not yet been snapped up. She is an excellent companion for anyone who needs even the tiniest ego boost - just look in her direction and she will gaze back lovingly and wag her tail. Maybe it's the influence of the US Open, but Dixie has been grabbing her tennis ball a lot more recently. We'll play a little fetch, inside or out, and she will also bring it when greeting you, or when she's feeling particularly pleased about something. She has learned the household routines and now may be the one who takes the lead in reminding the humans when it is time for dinner. She also knows the sound of house keys and runs to the cupboard where biscuits are stored so she can have her treat before we go out. Generally, though, she's a lab who loves to be close to you and give your hand a gentle nudge to let you know that her ears still need some rubbing.

Update: Dixie is a star! She was a perfect model for a photo shoot earlier this week, to be featured in an article on an organization which has generously donated to Lab Rescue. When she makes her print debut, she'll post on facebook so that all her friends and followers can admire her. She's very photogenic and smiled beautifully for everyone, so she'll represent Lab Rescue well. DIXIE now offers a knee-warming service. She will rest her head on your knee you and gaze at you with her soulful and loving eyes, hoping that you can pull back your attention from the keyboard or screen and use your hands for something more useful, like rubbing her ears. This adoring look really captures her affectionate and gentle nature.

Adopters must meet these requirements:
Setting: Rural, Suburban
Dwelling: Single Family Home
Fencing: No fence needed

This dog is available for adoption from Lab Rescue LRCP. Lab Rescue LRCP rescues and places dogs in Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware and northeast North Carolina (30 miles east of I-95 and north of the Pamlico Sound.) Adopters must travel to Maryland, or Virginia with their family - human and canine - to meet the dog they want to adopt.

Lab Rescue LRCP has between 40 - 80 dogs available for adoption from foster homes across Maryland and Virginia, and at monthly adoption events. The adoption event dates and locations are listed at www.lab-rescue.org.

If you are interested in adopting, please visit www.lab-rescue.org and complete an adoption application. After you submit an application, you will hear from an Adoption Coordinator who will guide you through the adoption process.

An adoption fee is charged to cover the cost of veterinary care and a home visit is required.