Lovable woman Trixie is a 12-year-old Patterdale Terrier x English Bull Terrier (she weighs 17kg and is 15 inches tall to the shoulder). Trixie got here into rescue as a result of the youngsters in her house have been too boisterous for her.
She is in an Oldies Membership foster house in Welling, Kent, whereas she waits for the right retirement house.
Abstract: Trixie loves firm and wishes a house the place her most important human is round more often than not. She will be able to stay with a assured cat however not one other canine, as in some circumstances, she doesn’t maintain with them.
She has close to infinite vitality for walkies and likes to play at house, particularly within the backyard. She will be able to stay with wise youngsters however not youthful kids as she’s delicate to noises. She may be very affectionate and likes to snuggle!
Wants firm: Trixie should stay with somebody who’s at house more often than not and can carry her alongside after they’re out, if potential. She is vocal if left. She follows her foster carer round, usually being useful and comfortable to surpervise no matter job wants doing.
When her foster carer goes out with out her, another person canine sits however Trixie doesn’t calm down till her foster carer returns.
Different canines higher simply watch it!: Trixie doesn’t approve of different canines she sees on walks and can bark and rush at them. She’s simple sufficient to regulate nevertheless it’s easiest to stroll her in locations the place you’ll be able to keep away from such encounters.
She has lived fortunately with one other canine earlier than and tends to be well mannered is she meets new canines in an indoor setting. It’s simply out and about that she feels the necessity to ward them off. She protects her meals from different animals as nicely, so she’d higher be the one canine within the house to make sure her (and everybody else’s) peace of thoughts.
Good with assured cats: Trixie has lived with cats beforehand and there’s a resident cat at her foster house which she will get together with nicely.
She did chase it a number of occasions through the first couple of weeks however step by step realised it was a part of the household, not a baddie in any case, and now they sleep side-by-side. A nervous cat wouldn’t do however a assured one would quickly discover Trixie to be their pal.
Nice with older kids: Trixie doesn’t wish to stay with younger kids, however wise youngsters ought to be OK. She does love fuss, taking part in and common exercise concerning the place.
Loves walks and adventures: She loves getting out and about and is nice on the lead. Her recall is hit or miss so she stays on a really lengthy lead and loves going for walks within the woods.
She’s comfortable to exit everytime you wish to take her and he or she loves exploring new locations. She wants a minimal of two 30-minute walks a day, plus some backyard time for enjoying, snuffling and sunbathing.
Wonderful within the automotive: Trixies loves automotive rides! Being on the again seat together with her human up entrance and the world going by, to not point out the promise of journey on the different finish, that’s bliss to Trixie.
Trixie’s favorite pastimes: She loves treats and cuddles, and good walks within the woods to discover.
Trixie’s dislikes: She turns into anxious on the vets and being aside from her most important particular person is her greatest fear. She additionally dislikes the vacuum cleaner and can air snap at it when it’s doing its factor. She doesn’t thoughts it if it’s unarmed although!
Her excellent house: Trixie wants a house with somebody round all day, and with a backyard as she loves to smell round. She additionally desires a house the place she might be allowed to sleep on the mattress with you.
Her foster carer has a set of steps that assist Trixie get on the mattress. She will be able to bounce up herself however typically finds it tough. She’s tremendous getting on the couch although!
Well being notes: Trixie is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and has been wormed and flea-treated. She has some itchiness at occasions and is on a gastrointestinal/hypoallergenic food plan to assist handle this and her windiness. Even on this food plan, she nonetheless scratches, and her foster carer suspects it’s associated to common anxiousness.
Typically if she’s left alone, she is going to puddle in the home however her foster carer places down pet pads which manages this. She has misplaced some imaginative and prescient however this doesn’t appear to have an effect on her capability to stay life to the fullest.
Extra from Trixie’s foster carer: “Trixie is loving, loyal, playful and cuddly. Trixie got here into my house after a really lengthy automotive journey, however immediately she was full of affection and kisses. She settled in after a few days.
She will get anxious at occasions however is getting higher. She has each day walks within the woods the place she likes to stroll at her personal tempo, sniffing round. She is at all times comfortable to exit and bounces round in pleasure.
Trixie likes to be with you on a regular basis, so for those who’re searching for a loyal companion, Trixie is your woman. She has a lot love to provide. At evening she likes to sleep by your facet and sleeps by means of until you get up.
Trixie loves bedtime and as quickly because the TV goes off she will get excited, heads for her mattress and awaits her bedtime deal with and snuggles!”
