Home. Some cats and dogs never have one to call their own. We want to change that by introducing you to an extraordinary homeless pet every week. Today, we'd like you to meet Trixie, a young pit bull mix who needs a committed owner to love her but also to keep her in line.
"She's a strong-willed female," says animal control aid Staci McPherson from the Tri-Valley Animal Rescue in Pleasanton, Calif. "She doesn't go out of her way to offend other dogs, but if a dog is going to get in her face first or act aggressively towards her, she will react."
Because of her bold nature, the dog needs to be placed in a home without other pets and needs a responsible owner who will teach her some manners. "She came from an owner who clearly didn't spend enough time socializing her," says McPherson. "But she's super sweet, energetic, very curious, and she loves attention from people. She's very eager to please."
She's also seriously attached to her ball – and needs to learn to share. "The person who evaluated her said she would be better in a home without kids," McPherson says. "Her stuff is hers. She's possessive over her toys."
Pushovers need not apply to adopt this sassy pooch. "She need somebody who's not going to let her get away with everything," says the rescue's president, Susan James. "She's needs discipline."
If you're ready to teach Trixie a few rules of etiquette, contact the Tri-Valley Animal Rescue at (925)803-7040. Established in 1992, the non-profit, all volunteer organization's mission is to end euthanasia of homeless pets. Their upcoming It's Raining Cats & Dogs Auction will benefit hundreds of homeless animals in the area, click here to learn more.
Click here to meet last week's adoptable pet, Cadel.
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