A laid back little senior with special needs and a well earned desire to be pampered

BIO Update (1/23/2026): Dixie will be going to a very special home with a person or people who understand the special needs of an older, blind pet. She is a little girl who follows the beat of her own drum. She likes to get her own way and by some people's standards she may be considered stubborn. She's definitely a Dachshund in that regard! She enjoys lounging and being loved on. With the sense of smell of a hundred humans, she is particularly food driven and can learn fast with training reward treats. She settles into her environment quickly, as she learns her way around. She will need to use a leash and harness and accompanied outside. Dixie is at her best as an only pet so she can soak up all the attention and snuggles.

BIO:  Dixie came to us after her owner went into a nursing home, and the rest of the family did not want her because she is blind. She came to us overweight and with infected feet. We have cleared up her infected feet, and she has started to lose weight. She was also limping, so we have given her a Libela shot for her Arthritis, and she will need that monthly. At some point we feel the owner took good care of her because she only lost one tooth at her dental with us. 

Dixie is a sweet girl overall but can be a bit grumpy when you want her to do something she does not want to do. All in all, Dixie is an easy dog; she sleeps, goes out to potty, comes back in, curls up in a doggie bed, and goes back to sleep. The only time she gets really excited is when she can smell her food being prepared. We will send her with a slow-feed bowl to help her slow down and enjoy her food.

Her foster mom will be happy to answer any questions you may have about Dixie. She is a sweet girl and deserves a last wonderful forever home... please help her find that! For more information and additional photos, visit her pet page here. With an approved adoption application, she can be all yours for "just a donation from the heart".

She is doing very well: 6 year old little happy girl with the wobble walk, looking for IVDD experienced home!

BIO UPDATE (01/03/2026):  Every morning, Luna wakes up in her soft crate , so happy and flips over for belly rubs.  Once out in the grass, she does a happy dance when I call her “Pretty girl” and wants more belly rubs. See the video of her morning outside rubs on her pet page.  Luna has lost some weight due to running around and having fun! She is working to regain her weight.  

BIO UPDATE (11/4/2025):  Luna started playing some with her 2-year-old foster brother! She also cuddles with her foster sisters. She goes up and down ramps like a pro now. Luna does great with spine walking. She's a smart cookie. This girl so deserves a forever home, please consider her!

BIO UPDATE (9/13/2025):  Luna is doing very, very well. She is almost finished with her physical therapy and will soon be going to her permanent foster home, where she will remain until she finds her forever home. Luna is a happy little girl! She will always “wobble walk” (check out her video), but she is doing very, very well.

ORIGINAL BIO:  6 years old, 11 lbs, English cream smooth coat, Luna came from a breeder in North Carolina when she went down in the back. We took her immediately to our specialty vet clinic, and they determined that she was not a candidate for surgery. So, we had to put her through physical therapy to teach her to spine walk. Spinal walking (SW) occurs when a paralyzed dog with no pain sensation or feeling in their legs learns to walk and stand through reflex. Luna is doing very well and is also getting laser therapy and Acupuncture. She will never walk normally, but she has learned to walk instead of dragging her back legs. She is a very determined little lady, and she deserves a home where they appreciate her willingness to keep working to strengthen her legs.

Our must-haves for precious Luna include:

• A fenced yard to get out and continue to strengthen her back legs. She is FAST.
• Someone who is home more often than not
• Someone with IVDD experience
• Another small young dog for her to hang with
• No apartments, high-rises, or condos 

Our adoption fee is "a donation from the heart" for this precious girl. Before applying for her, you can email her foster mom at aadrpresident@gmail.com, and she’ll be happy to answer any questions you have!

See additional photos including 3 videos, read updates and get more facts about Luna, here!