Dixie

Dixie is a spunky senior Beagle/Lab mix with lots of love to give! She has the easy going, eager to please personality of a Lab, mixed with the inquisitiveness and charm of a Beagle. She is enthusiastic about going for walks and making friends with anyone and anything, and the rest of her time is typically spent snoozing on the sofa (ideally with a snuggle buddy). She likes a routine, and once it’s set, she will remind you if you forget what time it is—she is not a fan of sleeping in on weekends, and greets every day with exuberance. She likes to pretend she doesn’t have arthritis, but she does struggle a little on the stairs. She seems to be afraid of the dark (we think her eyesight just isn’t great in the dark), so nighttime walks do take a little extra patience and encouragement. She is very responsible with her bathroom habits and hasn’t had any accidents in the house. She also gets along great with all dogs that she’s encountered, and even when her foster sister tries to steal her food she is very patient with her. We haven’t seen her in close quarters with a cat, but she does try to chase them if she sees them in the street, so it’s probably not the best idea for her to live with one. When she came to us she was really overwhelmed with anxiety at all times, but once she was able to settle into a routine at home she is an incredibly content and affable dog. She does still get very anxious at the vet, and needs to take some meds before she goes, but as soon as she’s out of the building she is back to normal. Overall, Dixie just exudes positive energy, she is a lovely companion, and will do great in a home with a solid routine and plenty of quiet time for uninterrupted napping on the sofa.