Introducing Bixby Foster Doodle

[Frannie & Callie]

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??

[Camilla and Darwin]

He DOES have a great doodle nose. :-)

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

He really is so handsome. You had me at "gorgeous Doodle nose"....... How's Miss Callie doing with this "house guest"?

[Frannie & Callie]

Callie loves having a built in playmate. She can get a little jealous of the attention I pay to the foster, so I just make sure to spend a little one-on-one time with Callie daily, even if it's just a short little snuggle. The past few days with Bixby she's been too tired to be jealous - he is a playful boy! I feel very fortunate to have such an easygoing little girl!!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Bixby, it may seem like you had a rough day, buddy, but the day you got to Frannie was the luckiest day of your life. With a nose like that, it's all gravy from here on out.
Hopefully, we'll be seeing Callie's face on a certain magazine cover shortly. Hey, everyone reading this, please go vote for Callie! Here's the link, please click on "10" at the right side of the scale! Let's do this for Bixby's foster mom and sister!http://www.atlantamagazine.com/petcovercontest/View.aspx?ID=154315

[F, Calla & Luca]

Been doing it and Callie is moving on up!

[Jacquie Yorke (DRC)]

Been voting everyday!...Thank you again Frannie for taking such great care of Bixby!...You're a rescue angel!....

[Rose]

Been voting for Callie!

[Frannie & Callie]

Thanks Karen!!!

[F, Calla & Luca]

He is a cutie and you are wonderful!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

He looks so much like my Vern. 17 plus ticks.....yikes. That alone should get you a place in heaven :) He is a beautiful dog!

[Donna K & Quincy]

Bixby is a much better name than Motley, it may have worked for the Crue but not for a dood. Bixby is triple lucky, he got a new name, a great foster mom and an adorable foster sister. I keep voting but not sure if my votes are counting. Good Luck to you and Callie, looking forward to seeing the Cover Girl.

[shelly]

WOW! 17 ticks!? This must be one special dog to hold still while removing all of those ticks. and YOU must be one special person to actually do the removing! I'm one who goes googoo over noses too! Hope this doodle finds a great home! You are one special person!