Dixie - F - German Shepherd Dog Female Dog For Adoption in Tampa, Florida, USA

Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog (medium coat).

We take the dogs that are adopted down...so if a dog is on the website they are available. Obedience training and fully fenced in yard is required for all our pups. Completion certificate for training needs to be emailed once complete. When applying pictures/videos of your fully enclosed yard is needed. Please only send inquiries to the email in this bio all others will not be answered. Please read the bio before sending questions - we answer all we know about the dog here. If the question is not answered in the bio please send emails to infoHeidisLegacyDogRescue Meet Dixie Dixie is the gentlest soul who didn't fight back during a senseless attack. Now, she needs our community to step up so she doesn't lose her leg. The Medical Reality The trauma Dixie endured is severe: The Damage: Her wrist is "crushed to pieces" with extensive ligament damage. She is missing bone in her foot, and at least two toes will likely need to be removed. The Bandaging Costs: To fight infection and promote healing, Dixie requires daily professional bandage changes ranging from $470 to $600 per visit. The Surgical Goal: We are pushing for a specialized surgery next week. Options include a wrist fusion or synthetic bone grafting to reconstruct her foot and avoid amputation. We Are Her Only Hope Amputation is a last resort. Heidi’s Legacy Dog Rescue has stepped in to save Dixie from being euthanized, but they cannot handle the massive financial burden alone. "She simply endured the pain. Now, we must help her find the healing. Dixie has been a trooper with her daily bandage changes. She has become a bit irritated so now she has yo have light sedation with every change. We did find a "regular " vet to do the weekend changes but it still cost over $400 a day. When she is not at vet she enjoys her own private room, stuff toys and a ball. She does wander around the fosters home but prefers her own bedroom just like your normal "teenager". We hope to get another update soon from orthopedic surgeon but right now the plan is still to save the leg with either fusion or an internal fixator. #GSD #germanshepherd #rescuedog #AdoptDontShop Dixie's adoption fee is $500 - obedience training is required after adoption and fully enclosed front or backyard is also required. #germanshepherd #InjuredDog #rescuedog To apply to foster or adopt please fill out application at .heidislegacydogrescue/apply-to-foster-or-adopt Thank you for completing the application. We are all volunteers and short on time, we will contact you back only if we have more questions or your application is approved and you will be invited to meet the dog. We apologize for not being able to answer everyone back. For more information contact infoHeidisLegacyDogRescue DOGS are in Foster Homes. There is NO shelter. **Our companions MUST live in your home as part of your family.**We do not transport. **See our website for more information. .HeidisLegacyDogRescue All communication is thru email only so please be patient with us. We are all volunteers and work full time jobs and have families of our own. The more complete the application the easier it is for us to process it. Please notify your vet that we will be contacting them and to release information to us. If you don't hear from us we have chosen a home better matched for the dog's needs. We apologize for not being able to answer everyone back. ADOPTION PROCESS: 1. Complete this application .heidislegacydogrescue/apply-to-foster-or-adopt ***Everyone must submit an application - we only keep them on file for 30 days 2. Application background check, vet check, etc 3. Invitation thru email only to meet the dog(s). If you don't hear from us we have chosen a home better matched for the dog's needs 4. Adoption Contract