Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
Needs experienced adopter,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Roxie
Breed: Miniature Pinscher
Gender: Female, spayed
DOB: 8-22-22
Weight: ~7 pounds
Microchipped
Adoption Fee: $350
They say it's important to be smarter than your dog and, well, Roxie has definitely put her foster family to the test! She can open doors, boxes, and containers. She can climb things and get over, through, and under things in the home that were unexpected. She is an amazingly agile dog!
When Roxie isn't running through the house with her foster brothers and sisters playing a wild game of chase, she sits and watches. She observes her fur family and human foster family with intelligent eyes. She plans ahead. But as long as there is a lap or shoulder to rest upon, she will crash with her buddies and hang out in a puppy pile up!
When Roxie initially came to us, she had a double break in her front leg. It took a couple months to resolve the break. It has now healed beautifully and she has normal use of the leg- something two vets had been uncertain would happen!
She is a fun dog, an energetic dog and is ready to learn ANYTHING! Roxie is highly intelligent and needs an active, intelligent family to continue her education, work on her self control, and help her channel her energy into healthy activities! She would be a great agility candidate and we have a lot of wonderful trainers in this area that can help you teach her! She would be great for search and rescue training, as she has an excellent nose, drive, and is small enough to go places larger dogs can't go!
Roxie can climb, jump, and get through openings in gates and fences. She cannot get through a privacy fence. Because she is so small and agile we do require her adoptive home have a secure privacy fenced yard.
Good w/ Other Dogs- Yes
Good w/ Cats- Yes
Energy Level- High
Children- Responsible teens
Grooming Needs- Low
Walks on Leash- Yes
Special Needs- No
Knows basic commands- Yes
Experienced Home- Required
Good First Time Dog- No
Rides well in car- Yes, crated
Crate Trained- Yes
Low Allergen- No
Good apartment dog- No
Fenced Yard- Required
Adoptive homes within one hour of the Raleigh, NC area preferred.
If you are interested in adopting this pet, please copy and paste this link to our adoption survey into your browser: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczh9StAiRY4XnFt79xI3aCGpyhMh0Kg5UzQo0a3CyVWhP9Fw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Meetings with our pets are currently made only with an approved adoption form.
All HEART dogs have been spayed/neutered, vaccinated for rabies, distemper, parvo, adenovirus, and hepatitis. Some have been vaccinated for Bordatella. All are tested for heartworms and, if they test positive, have either been treated or provided alternative slow-kill treatment. Dogs are provided monthly heartworm and flea prevention. Dogs are also provided additional medical care, as needed. This care may include amputations, wound repair, treatment for skin disorders, dental care, treatment for infection and other medical needs.
