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??

[Frannie & Callie]

Melaine picked over 20 off of him when she picked him up. I'm glad that poor boy had any blood left!

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Bixby is a very handsome dood! I'll bet he is feeling better with each passing minute now that all the 'bad' stuff is over.

[Rose]

What a handsome boy! Love the nose! :-)

[Coach Veazey, Roberta, and Coach]

Cute I noticed on my email there was a Ark. doodle in need of foster home but I can't find it on doodleKisses. Did you see it? I was wondering if it was close to Memphis,TN.

[Adina P]

There was a notice placed in the Doodles from the South group -- you probably got an email notice telling you about this new discussion started in that group. When you get email notices, there is typically a link somewhere in the notice that takes you to the discussion or to the group where it has been posted. Here's a link to that discussion, but you'll have to email the person who posted it to find out WHERE in Arkansas these pups are:

http://www.doodlekisses.com/group/doodlesfromthesouth/forum/topics/...

[Anna and Achilles]

Voting now! Bixby is adorable!

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

Wow he is cute!! Frannie, you're the best for doing this. He sounds like an awesome dood.

[Nina, Phil, Harlow & Lacey]

I love his nose. Doesn't just make want to plant lots of kisses on it? Thanks Frannie for fostering Bixby.

[Frannie & Callie]

Nina - I've been kissing his nose constantly!

[Kathy Spyker]

He is such a Beautiful boy!! I love the doodle noses too..;-)

[The Berry Oaks Doodle Ranch]

How sweet he is...have Callie.

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

Frannie, I just read your discussion on DRC website. You are an angel. Carrying sweet Bixby in your house, down the stairs, etc....you put more details in that one.

For those of you who are interested and not a member of the DRC site, check it out: http://doodlerescueinc.ning.com/
Even though Peri is not a rescue, I like to stay updated on what is happening with our foster doods. And who knows, in a few years I hope to put in my own application :) Hopefully even sooner I get my fenced in yard and can start fostering!!!!!!