Cute lady 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 residence have been too boisterous for her.
She is in an Oldies Membership foster residence in Welling, Kent, whereas she waits for the proper retirement residence.
Abstract: Trixie loves firm and desires a house the place her principal human is round more often than not. She will reside 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 residence, particularly within the backyard. She will reside with wise youngsters however not youthful youngsters as she’s delicate to noises. She could be very affectionate and likes to snuggle!
Wants firm: Trixie should reside with somebody who’s at residence more often than not and can deliver her alongside after they’re out, if attainable. She is vocal if left. She follows her foster carer round, typically being useful and joyful to surpervise no matter job wants doing.
When her foster carer goes out with out her, another person canine sits however Trixie doesn’t loosen up 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 straightforward sufficient to regulate but it surely’s easiest to stroll her in locations the place you may 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 effectively, so she’d higher be the one canine within the residence 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 residence which she will get together with effectively.
She did chase it a couple of occasions in the course of 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 buddy.
Positive with older youngsters: Trixie doesn’t need to reside with younger youngsters, however wise youngsters needs to be OK. She does love fuss, taking part in and normal 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 joyful to exit everytime you need to take her and she or he loves exploring new locations. She wants a minimal of two 30-minute walks a day, plus some backyard time for taking part in, snuffling and sunbathing.
Glorious within the automotive: Trixies loves automotive rides! Being on the again seat along 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 principal individual 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 very best residence: 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 shall 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 leap up herself however typically finds it troublesome. She’s advantageous 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 normal anxiousness.
Generally 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 reside life to the fullest.
Extra from Trixie’s foster carer: “Trixie is loving, loyal, playful and cuddly. Trixie got here into my residence after a really lengthy automotive journey, however right away 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 every day walks within the woods the place she likes to stroll at her personal tempo, sniffing round. She is all the time joyful to exit and bounces round in pleasure.
Trixie likes to be with you on a regular basis, so in case you’re searching for a loyal companion, Trixie is your lady. She has a lot love to provide. At evening she likes to sleep by your facet and sleeps by way 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!”
