Roxie has been my foster dog for the past week and I absolutely love this little girl. If I was in the position to adopt, there is no question that I would adopt her in a minute. She is a little cuddlebug who loves to go for long walks, get belly rubs, and lay on the couch with her human. She has the sweetest demeanor and wants to give many kisses and cuddles to everyone she meets. She does well with other dogs; although she can seem timid at first she is never aggressive. It doesn’t take much to gain her trust and love - just a treat or two and she will be your best bud forever (hint: Wishbone bone marrow treats are her favorite). And look at that face…how could you not fall in love with her?

Because of Roxie’s past, she does become anxious whenever she believes her human is going to leave her. When anxious, she only shows signs of fear and does not become aggressive in any way. She looks to her human for comfort and safety during these times. The good news is that her anxiety has gotten better over a short period of time and she recovers quickly with some reassurance, which makes me hopeful that this will no longer be a problem when she gets used to the company and schedule of her forever family. In the beginning of the week, she would have to follow me around my small apartment to ensure I would not leave. Now, when I go into another room, she can sit quietly and wait for me to return. On walks when there are many people and other dogs around, she will look to me to make sure everything is okay. This has become better and, more often than not, she is able to walk without referring back to me. It’s important for Roxie’s future forever home to know that she becomes very anxious while in the crate at home alone and would require significant training if this was going to be part of Roxie’s daily routine.

Since Roxie is a puppy, she still has that energy and needs training, so she would do the best with someone who has the time and discipline to train her. I believe she would do best with owners who would be home often since she is a puppy, has difficulty in a crate, and requires training. There is no doubt in my mind that Roxie will make a great addition to someone's home and her owner will be lucky to have her.