Lovely 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 kids 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 right retirement residence.
Abstract: Trixie loves firm and desires a house the place her fundamental human is round more often than not. She will be able to 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 power for walkies and likes to play at residence, particularly within the backyard. She will be able to reside with wise youngsters however not youthful youngsters as she’s delicate to noises. She may be very affectionate and likes to snuggle!
Wants firm: Trixie should reside with somebody who’s at residence more often than not and can carry her alongside once 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 loosen up till her foster carer returns.
Different canine higher simply watch it!: Trixie doesn’t approve of different canine she sees on walks and can bark and rush at them. She’s straightforward sufficient to manage however it’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 canine 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 properly, 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 properly.
She did chase it a number of instances through the first couple of weeks however regularly realised it was a part of the household, not a baddie in spite of everything, 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.
Fantastic with older youngsters: Trixie doesn’t wish to reside with younger youngsters, however wise youngsters must be OK. She does love fuss, enjoying and basic exercise in regards to 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 taking part in, snuffling and sunbathing.
Wonderful within the automobile: Trixies loves automobile 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 other than her fundamental individual is her largest 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 splendid residence: Trixie wants a house with somebody round all day, and with a backyard as she loves to smell round. She additionally needs 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 generally finds it tough. She’s nice 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 instances and is on a gastrointestinal/hypoallergenic eating regimen to assist handle this and her windiness. Even on this eating regimen, she nonetheless scratches, and her foster carer suspects it’s associated to basic nervousness.
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 potential 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 automobile journey, however right away she was full of affection and kisses. She settled in after a few days.
She will get anxious at instances however is getting higher. She has day by day walks within the woods the place she likes to stroll at her personal tempo, sniffing round. She is all the time comfortable to exit and bounces round in pleasure.
Trixie likes to be with you on a regular basis, so in the event you’re on the lookout for a loyal companion, Trixie is your lady. She has a lot love to provide. At night time she likes to sleep by your facet and sleeps by 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!”