Lexi

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Fostering in New England!!! Lexi, a gorgeous Cane Corso mix who landed on our doorsteps unexpectedly when a vet tech at a Memphis emergency hospital texted our co-founder and asked if we would please take this dog whose owner wanted to euthanize.  Sadly the owner had put a bandage on Lexi’s lower leg/paw and left it there - it was too tight and it was on too long.  When she presented to the clinic, her paw had basically sloughed off and she was left with exposed bone - the pain this dog must have been experiencing is beyond comprehension.  Instead of fixing the leg, the owner opted to euthanize - that wasn’t going to happen.

Lexi had to have that leg amputated as there was absolutely no way to fix the injury.  Since the amputation she has done great - she’s already used to being a tripod; she never skipped a beat.

In addition to her leg, Lexi had her ears cut by her previous owner - they did not do a very good job but there’s nothing we can do to fix them and that is ok because they are kind of cute.

Both her southern and now northern fosters rave about what a good girl Lexi is. Some highlights are -

~  Lexi is an absolute doll. she loves playing tug of war with the other dogs and loves chew toys!
~  She loves treats and is very food motivated!  She already knows sit, down, touch, and is working on more and breaking some puppy habits.
~  Favorite things - dinner, belly rubs, bed cuddling (not necessarily in that order)
~  Lexi is super curious about everything. 
~ Lexi is an excellent snuggler.  She cuddles well with humans but would also love a dog friend to snore with.  She absolutely loves sleeping in bed with her foster humans.
~ Lexi is introverted and will bark, mostly at men, until she gets to know them or when they re-enter a room.  She is working on building confidence and we hope that will settle down as she adjusts to her new life.
~ Lexi does well as a tripod but long sets of stairs can be tiring for her.  Four to five steps are no problem.

Lexi’s exposure to humans was obviously not extensive prior to rescue - she’s fairly introverted until she gets to know you and then you’re her bestie. Absolutely zero signs of fear aggression.

Lexi has some real food aggression (resource guarding) when she first got into her foster home but this has lessened over time and is no longer an issue however we stress when she arrives to her new home, she may revert so if another dog in the home she must be fed separately until she is settled.

She does well in her crate but insists on a blanket and pillow!!

Name: Lexi
Breed: Cane Corso Mix
Sex: Female
Age:8-9 months
Weight: 45 lbs
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccinations: Up to date
Heartworm:   Negative 
Microchipped: Yes

BASED ON OUR OBSERVATIONS:
Good with Children: Unknown - foster does not have children
Good with Dogs: She is fine with other dogs 
Good with Cats: Unknown

Adoption Fee: $500.00  (includes transport fee when applicable)

Location of dog currently:  New England as of 12/10

IMPORTANT INFORMATION - 

Paws New England is a foster-based rescue - our dogs reside in various locations throughout the south and New England.  

Adoption donations cover pre-adoption vet costs (including vaccinations, spay/neuter when age appropriate, and heartworm testing/treatment when necessary), a microchip, and transportation to New England if necessary.

Donations for our young, healthy puppies and dogs support their fellow canines of advanced age or suffering from injuries and abuse whose donations are reduced but whose veterinary costs are typically much higher. We appreciate your understanding that your newly adopted dog will help others in need.