I currently have 2 dogs, Dexter and Roxie. I've always loved dogs but never really had my own until about 6 years ago. Dexter was our oldest daughters dog that she brought home with her in between moving. I fell in LOVE with him as I was home so much. When I started working I felt bad leaving him alone so I started looking for a companion for him. After learning about puppy mills and bad breeders I knew I had to adopt. I looked on several shelters websites searching for the perfect friend for Dexter. We found a little senior yorkie named Shelby. Since Dexter is so laid back we knew a senior dog would be perfect. We introduced them and they became quick friends. Snuggling with them was the best! Unfortunately Shelby only lived about 4 years in our home. She passed in Nov of stomach issues we could never quite cure. Our hearts were broken. Dexter was so sad. The middle of Dec my mom asked if she could get me a puppy for my bday. I reminded her I would only adopt. She said this puppy was up for adoption, she had been removed from a dangerous situation. Ironically I was in the process of gathering items from neighbors to donate to a shelter about an hour from my house. It happened to be the same shelter! I went to their website and seen Roxies picture and I FELL IN LOVE! I've never had my own puppy before so I was extra excited! Roxie had 19 applications within hours of being listed. We submitted everything and waited. Within a few days we were contacted and told we were being considered along with 4 other families. We set up a home visit for her foster to bring her to meet Dexter. After all, it was HIS feelings that mattered the most. He wasnt sure about her at first as she had WAY more energy than Shelby. We completed the visit and waited again. 2 days later we were notified that we were chosen to be Roxies new furever family! Dexter and Roxie have become best friends and Dexter plays a lot more than he ever has and both dogs love to snuggle which I love! Roxie is so hyper! We think shes part puppy, kitten, rabbit, and part gazelle! She drags everything in the house from the yard so were constantly sweeping! She LOVES toys and going for walks with Dexter! Our whole family gathers around her because she has such a spunky personality and is so fun to watch! I got her for my Birthday but shes Dexter's Valentine! (We love to tell people we rescued her but she really has rescued us! )

Dana Paxton
LINCOLN, NE