July 2, 2012

Roxie is a 4 year old PB Golden Retriever; she has been with us for three days. She likes other dogs and cats. She gets along well with children. Roxie was surrendered because her owners had to move into an apartment and the new landlord doesn’t allow dogs.  She has never walked on a leash before, she used to play in a fenced in backyard for activity. Roxie is getting used to walks on a leash and we are using a gentle leader, so she doesn't pull on her collar. She knows her name but she is shy and needs a little coaxing to go from room to room.  She is a little nervous in her new surroundings. The vet said she is in good health, but she needs to lose about 15 pounds. She was fine having her ears cleaned and her nails trimmed. Roxie needs to be spayed before she can be adopted.  Every day she is getting more comfortable in her new foster home. She has been greeting the neighborhood dogs on our walks and wags her tail when someone new approaches her. We will keep you posted as we learn more about Roxie in the next week.