Dixie...

[~Dixie's_Mom~]

Well, I'm in tears...I, and my family have basically come to the conclusion that we can't keep Dixie anymore. We've come to this conclusion many times in the past, but I just couldn't do it. I love this dog will all of my heart and soul, and would do anything for her. I just honestly think it isn't fair to keep her anymore. She spends 24/7 in my sister's bedroom, only getting attention from us in the morning when we let her out of her crate, and at night when we feed her, and play with her, and some nights if we watch a movie I let her sit on my lap in the living room. This dog is my shadow. She's my baby. I keep telling myself that if I love her, I'll be able to make this work, and make time to spend with her, but I've finally realized that truth is that if I love her, I need to let her go. I honestly don't know if I can do it...I really don't. I can't even look at her because I bust into tears every time. I want whoever reads this to understand that this is killing me, but I need to do this for her. I want whoever takes her to be close. I want to see her quite a bit. Once I get my licence I'd like to come see her on weekends, or maybe just once a month if I can. I want to keep in close contact with this person, I'd like photos, and updates, and I want to help any way I can, if something happens to her, I want to be there, if the person goes out of town and needs a doggiesitter i'd like to do it, and if the person can't keep her anymore, I'll take her back no questions asked. I love this dog more than anything...she's my best friend. Dixie needs a home with someone who has no other dogs. She likes cats, but she really doesn't get on well with other dogs except for Lucy who she grew up with. I don't really want her to go to a home with little kids. She's so small (under 4lbs) plus she gets nervous around little kids. My sister is 12, and she loves her, so I'd say kids 12+ would be fine. I'm not really sure what I picture as the perfect home for her...I've always pictured her going to college with me, and being with me until she's old...I want to meet the person, and have them meet her. I want to talk to them for a good while before they get her. I want to know this person, and be friends with them. I need to trust this person. I have so much more to say, but I should probably get on to telling you about Dixie. Dixie is AKC registered with champion lineage, but is under 4lbs, and I DO NOT want her bred. I want her spayed, and I'd like proof of that. Dixie's very attached to me. I'm not really sure how she'd do without me, and that's one of the reasons I've put this off for so long. She's trained to use puppypads, but if you take her out every 2 hours or so she goes outside, and I think with some time she could easily be housebroken. She's the sweetest dog I've ever known. She's perfectly content to just sit on your lap all day. She probably will take a little time getting used to someone who isn't me, but I know that in time she'll be okay. She's really good about being groomed. She lets me clip her nails, bathe her, brush her, and clean out her ears regularly. I'm not sure how she'd be going to a groomer, she's never been. I'm not even really sure how to describe her...she's just this amazing dog who deserves an amazing home. I wish with all my heart I could provide that for her, but I can't right now. In a few years when I'm older, and live on my own, I know that I could, but I could never ask someone to keep her for 2-3 years and expect them to give her back...and allowing her to suffer for 2-3 years is just not fair for her. It'd be selfish of me to do so. I don't know if I'll be able to give her up...I may find the perfect home for her, and then not be able to do it, I honestly don't know, but I need to try for her. I really hope you guys understand where I'm coming from, or at least try. If there's anything I can do to better the situation, we may keep her, but I just don't see that happening any time soon. My dad is a preacher, and we live at the church. We hope that some day we'll have a house, but I have no clue when that will be, and I can't make Dixie wait for it. Another reason I've kept her for so long is hoping that the day we get a house will come, but it hasn't...If anyone thinks they can provide a home for her, please let me know. I know I'm asking alot of one person, but I need to know that she's better off where she is. Not only better off, but in the perfect home. Perfect's hard to come by, I know, but I'm willing to wait. I'm in no hurry, I just can't put off trying anymore. Thank you so much for taking the time to read this....

Dixie:

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I'm really not sure what to ask for her...I bought her for $1,500 but she's priceless to me. I'll ask $900, but if anyone thinks they can provide the perfect home for her, and they can't pay $900 please do not be afraid to ask about her. I'm 100% willing to negotiate the price. Thank you again for reading this.

[Lexi Rae]

I hope you find a great home for your baby.. your doing the right thing

[~Dixie's_Mom~]

Thank you so much for the support. I am still in tears, this is tearing me apart, but I think you're right. Thanks again.

[Erin]

She is beautiful.

I have to share with you that I have been on the other end of this. Sammy's first mom was a wonderful person who gave her up because she just did not have the time to spend with her. She had to work and take care of her kids, and Sammy is a handful. When we took her we had no idea how Loki would react because he is scared of a lot of dogs, but once he realized she was staying he was fine and now they are perfect together. She bosses Loki around and she is my husband's best friend. We are so happy we have her. She had to spayed, and then she needed knee surgery but my husband works from home and my schedule is pretty flexible so we were able to be there to take care of her. She is the happiest dog ever! Her personality came out after about a week, and she's been playful and happy ever since.

Whoever gets her will love her and take care of her and she will be fine. Who couldn't love that face??? You are doing a good thing.

[lovenmyyorkie]

I wish you all the best in finding her a great home. If I could I would take her-she looks so much like my Sydney! Where in Tn are you? I have someone in mind that would love her.

[~Dixie's_Mom~]

Erin: Thank you so much... What a beautiful story! I hope Dixie ends up in a perfect home like Sammy has.

lovenmyyorkie: We are in the Franklin area. Please let me know if this person is interested! Thank you so much!

[mscat]

I hope you can rehome Dixie and find her a loving family.

[~Dixie's_Mom~]

Thank you so much, I hope so as well.
She is next to me now, and while I am in tears, I'm starting to feel better about this already after reading Erin's post.

[mayfateleadyou]

I know someone in Antioch that has no kids at home all day and who may be very interested.

[Ashley V]

I hope you find a good home for her!

She is an adorable baby. She looks a lot like my Smokey.

[KelMchel]

She is absolutely beautiful! I hope you find the right home for her! Bless your heart.......

Kelly

[ace611]

wishing you the best in finding dixie a home!

[Mom to Hot Rod]

I wish you luck in finding Dixie a new home. Sent you a pm.

[carrieu]

Well this just makes my heart ache.

And Dixie is beautiful

And her momma sounds like she is a really great human being with a GIANT heart and so much love for her little Dixie.

I know that this will turn out well. Anyone would be lucky to have Dixie.

Carrie

[yoyo27]

I know this has to be painful for you. But sounds like you have your Dixie in your mind to have a good home and the best for her. If you get to visit her and see pictures of her maybe that will help. Most everyone can use a dog sitter when they are gone. I wish you good luck and my prayers are with you to get through this. You should stay on this site and still stay active. I bet one of these days you will find the time to have another one.