PIXIE
BREED: Chihuahua/Terrier blend
AGE: 10 years old
WEIGHT: 9 lbs. (ideal weight 8.5 lbs., and she is losing weight through daily walking of 1 to 3 miles)
LIKES: Pixie loves going anywhere with her people. Whether that's for a walk, a car ride, to visit friends, the park, gardening, sitting next to you on the couch, watching you from her bed, or climbing into your bed to take a daytime nap. People are her JAM! She likes all the animals she’s been introduced to, and is super sweet and friendly; she gets a treat in the morning and at night, and really likes those! This darling girl likes her dog stairs, or a ramp to get up on the bed or the couch; she loves her morning massages that help her walk comfortably and easier.
DISLIKES: As a senior lady, Pixie has a hard time maneuvering around others feet (people & larger dogs), and maneuvering doorways with others at the same time. Pixie does not like when dogs jump on/step on/ mount her (but she is kind in her correction) as she does have some cricks and pains from being up in age.
POTTY TRAINING STATUS: Pixie is potty trained, in her foster home, if she has open access to outside. She cannot always “hold it” but she works really hard to make sure she gets outside.
EXTRA: Pixie is a little slow to warm up, though everyone who meets her loves her and comments that she is “just the sweetest dog”, and she really is. We’ve learned that Pixie is an observer, and likes to watch everything going on around her, and then bonds very strongly with her people given a little bit of time. You’ll learn that she has a sweet sense of humor, walks beautifully on the leash, is a pretty quiet dog and content to enjoy a retired life, but likes to join in some fun if ever so briefly when the household pack announces something is up.
Pixie has a congenital defect in her knees, which presents some challenges- for example, she cannot jump and needs to be gently placed down ever so lightly when being handled. Rough handling causes pain in her knees, hips and back, and she has medication to help offer her extra comfort.
We would love for you to connect with us to learn more about sweet Pixie. She is such a sweet delight of a pooch, looking to join a family or a person who will love everything about her and cherish Pixie through her golden years.
To further inquire about PIXIE, click on the link to submit an application. Tell us about yourself, family, other pets, and how PIXIE will mesh with your lifestyle.
Qualifying applicants will be contacted by our Adoption Coordinator with next steps and an opportunity to set up a Meet & Greet.
Our process is NOT a “first come, first served” process. (We DO NOT hold pets for later consideration.) Our team carefully reviews and interviews applicants for the best possible fit for each adoptable pet, and potential family. We look forward to facilitating a positive and solid adoption for PIXIE, as well as her future family.
*Fostered in Eugene/Springfield, Oregon
https://wigglytails.org/adoption-application/
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