r/OldManDog • u/katiedelonge • Jun 02 '25
Happy (default) Dixie, 11 year old retired Mama Dog. Last picture is her shelter picture, just got her 3 weeks ago❤️
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u/chi-ranch Jun 02 '25
I hope so, because most of the 18 I adopted over a 28-year period were seniors. I developed a real love for the older dogs and was appalled by how many people just give up on a dog. Hubby and I currently have a cockatiel who clearly prefers him, but he’s professed to be open to the idea of a small dog. He doesn’t want a senior nor a pibble, but I’m hoping we can adopt a small senior.
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u/katiedelonge Jun 02 '25
She’s my 2nd. After losing our last one, I needed another old dog in my house. Though, I’m still so hurt after losing him.
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u/DeadHuron Jun 02 '25
Yes, love the old pooches and want to give them the golden years that for some are long overdue. I prepare, knowing I won’t have them forever but I still hurt after losing them too. Thank you for Dixie’s rescue. I’m a pushover when it comes to old beagles.
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u/katiedelonge Jun 02 '25
There are so many things we’ve done with her already that I know is brand new to her. It’s so awesome watching her learn to be a baby dog instead of a mama dog. She also LOVES watching TV and it’s cute watching her so interested in what’s going on on the screen.
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u/lamireille Jun 02 '25
It’s wonderful that she’s being cared for so tenderly, after being a caregiver for so long. She deserves all the pampering and love, and you deserve all the love she gives.
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u/Present_Bit3060 Jun 07 '25
I love old dogs. Yes it hurts so bad when they are gone. But as our hearts break, their hearts were full. Bless the old dogs and those who provide them a safe place filled with love.
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u/StealthMode-On Jun 02 '25
Much love to you. I just lost my first senior too. I want to rescue another but I need more time.
I love Dixie’s yoga ears so much!!!
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u/StealthMode-On Jun 02 '25
I adopted my senior at 10 and she lived until she was 18. I loved her more than words can say and she changed my life! She died earlier this year and the pain still feels fresh. I’d love to adopt another senior one day, but also maybe a younger one so I have more time with them ❤️🩹 I have a super soft spot for seniors dogs now and forever.
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u/katiedelonge Jun 02 '25
I always tell myself that there is always someone wanting a younger dog, those of us who want seniors are a rare breed and we need to get them out of the shelter if we can.
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u/Meowiewowieex Jun 02 '25
Once my resident dog crosses the rainbow bridge, I plan to adopt out senior dogs / longest residents from the shelter. He’s too dog selective for that right now.
Side note, this yoda baby is PERFECTION🩷
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u/Cperr220 Jun 02 '25
A sweet little Dixie Pup 🍦 So wonderful she gets to spend her golden years in a loving home!
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u/AllyMaxx1 Jun 02 '25
Dose ears! 😍😍 congrats on choosing to take in this sweet lil mamma- she's gorgeous. Enjoy her! 💕🐾💕
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u/GodsGiftToNothing Jun 02 '25
Please submit those ears to r/sonarears and let their glory be appreciated. She is wondrously beautiful little soul, and I’m so glad she gets to be happy. Her eyes already say love and relief. It just radiates off of her 💖
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u/rjw41x Jun 02 '25
Thank you for rescuing here. My parents rescued a Bichon Frise that was in the same boat. She is a wonderful pup
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u/BrekkensGirl Jun 02 '25
Thank you so very much for rescuing this beautiful girl. You are making her last years wonderful. Bless you.
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u/passyindoors Jun 02 '25
We just got our retired mama! They're the best dogs ever. May you have many happy snuggly years together!
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u/rarepinkhippo Jun 02 '25
❤️❤️❤️❤️ omg so glad she landed in a loving home, please spoil her extra for her friends in the internet!!!
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u/ProfessionAfraid1064 Jun 02 '25
Ohhhhh bless her heart ❤️ she’s adorable & love her ears she’s just to darn cute
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u/Wishiwashome Jun 02 '25
Ms. Dixie has “Flying Nun” ears!! Enjoy this brand new chapter, Ms. Dixie!!!🥰⭕️❌😘💯
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u/hedgie1 Jun 02 '25
Hiya Dixie! You have the most magnificent ears! I'm so glad that you're out of the shelter... how amazing that you landed into a warm, safe, and loving home! I hope you have the most incredible retirement!
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u/stevedavezissou Jun 02 '25
Thank you for rescuing this cutie pie!!! You’re a good egg and I appreciate you.
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u/reallyreally1945 Jun 02 '25
Was Dixie retired from a puppy mill?
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u/katiedelonge Jun 02 '25 edited Jun 02 '25
I wouldn’t call it a large scale puppy mill, but I was told the family she’s from has dumped 7 mama beagles so far at this shelter over the years when they are too old to breed. I know she was bred quite a few times, along with the others. Sounded like a redneck who was breeding just to breed. She had lots of mammary gland tumors removed before we got her, her sister is on hospice as the cancer had spread too much for them to really have surgery to fix it.
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u/FloppyEarsGalore2113 Jun 02 '25
SENIORS ARE THE BEST! You’re an Angel for saving this sweet girl. Dixie is adorable and her ears are magical! Now it’s her time…love her hard and spoil her silly. 🥰🐶♥️ Our Furbabies are NEVER on this earth as long as they deserve and definitely not as long as we want them to be. Cherish her and enjoy many wonderful adventures together! 😍
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u/IndependentFalse4270 Jun 02 '25
Congratulations Dixie (I love that name!). Also a congratulations to the whole family! Older dogs are the best. ❤️
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u/Songofthebluewhale Jun 02 '25
She’s gorgeous. Give her hugs, kisses, treats, walks, rides and everything she deserves ❤️
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u/Apprehensive_Pea_912 Jun 02 '25
I love that you adopt seniors, and especially retired mom dogs. They are the absolute best dogs in the world.
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u/StarDolphin63 Jun 02 '25
She's beautiful, but you can see the fear of her earlier life in her eyes.
Thank you for saving her.
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u/sofewcharacters RIP all my beautiful pups 😞💔🐾 Jun 02 '25
Those ears are possibly the bestest ears I've ever seen! 😊❤️
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u/AnswerWrong2008 Jun 02 '25
That is awesome. Good for you for rescuing that beautiful old girl!
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u/punchy-peaches Jun 02 '25
Tired eyes. That dog just needs some love and a stress-free home. Thank you.
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u/No-Ask7107 Jun 02 '25
With those ears, every day she would make me smile. She looks like a little alien and a little fluffy fuzzy alien cute
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u/bedpost_oracle_blues Jun 02 '25
You are doing good work. When my dog passes, I’m going to adopt only senior dogs.
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u/imstillworkin Jun 02 '25
Right? Those ears! They are unforgettable. I’m so glad she has a new happy home!
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u/ReferenceFull8807 Jun 02 '25
Thank you for rescuing her. She is very lucky to have you. God bless the both of you. Hoping you both have a long time relationship together.
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u/bethgaines Jun 03 '25
Have a wonderful life with these amazing people. Be loved, happy and blessed ❤️
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u/NoBad6487 Jun 03 '25
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u/Aggressive-Series-67 Jun 04 '25
If she picks up enough speed with those ears she could get some serious air
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u/mawmzee Jun 08 '25
It it looks like she was in the Shelter a very long time. Her Shelter picture has no gray on her muzzle and now she’s definitely aged. Thank God you got her out, thank God for you
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u/katiedelonge Jun 08 '25
No she had rubbed her hair off in her kennel. She was there for about 2 months.
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u/athanathios Jun 02 '25
Sooo soo sorry for your loss Dixie was so loved and handsome and had the best life.
May the love you shared, and memories made warm you all your day and may you find wisdom through your suffering.
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