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Since I've been enjoying reading about the new fosters (Toby and Coco), I thought I would introduce y'all to Bixby, my new foster. Bixby (formerly Motley) was pulled out of a shelter in Athens, TN (thanks Melanie F!). He had been turned in as a stray and that's pretty much all we know about him. Here are the indignities suffered by this sweet boy last Wednesday...he was neutered (not a great start to any boy dog's day), picked up by a stranger and driven 2.5 hours, handed off to yet another stranger (me), given an intensive bathing (poor boy was unbelievably stinky, filthy and had fleas and ticks...not bathing him wasn't an option), brushing, towel drying, and had 17+ ticks tweezed out of him. Then came the worst part...the STAIRS. It would seem that sweet Bixby had never walked down a flight of stairs before and he wasn't about try it when he'd already had such a yuck day. 

 

Over the past couple of days we worked out the stairs issue (he goes up and down like a champ now) and his fear of walking through exterior doors (obviously these were not deeply ingrained fears because chicken, hot dogs, and a little patience got him through it).

 

I had my vet give him a good going over...he has a couple of problems, typical for a stray who was living outside (whip worms, tick sores, an ear infection, etc) and needs to gain 6-10 lbs (he has a kind of rough coat that doesn't mat, so he didn't need to be shaved down so he doesn't look as skinny as he is. He's all ribs when you pet him)

 

Bixby is one of the sweetest doods you'll ever meet (and he has an INCREDIBLE doodle nose!). He loves people and loves dogs. He has an AMAZING appetite for snuggling. I'm so excited for whoever (whomever?) is lucky enough to keep Bixby forever!

 

And yes, I'm a bit love with him (I dare you to look at that nose and not fall at least a little in love), but no...I'm not keeping him. His perfect family is just waiting for him!

 

 

 

Bixby sleeping on his favorite toy:

 

Bixby's gorgeous doodle nose (and Callie's sweet face right behind him):

 

 

Bixby Says...it's hot out here!!!

 

Isn't he handsome??

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Oh I think someone will see he is wonderful immediately. The pictures you have posted show a happy dood. And he sounds fabulous :)
He is a seriously happy guy! He has a really gigantic head and he just comes up to you and thunks it against you. When we are walking outside, his (soon-to-be) patented move is to sit on people's feet so they can't move and therefore must pet him. He's just so cute!
Oh he is gorgeous! Im sure he will find a wonderful home soon, well done for rescueing him. It looks like he's really fallen on his feet =)

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