12/03/2025
Nixy A2487730 is a 2-year-old, 36 lb spayed female who is heartworm negative and described as rough and rowdy in playgroup. She is a PLEA for ASSISTANCE
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Nixy came in as a STRAY 10-13-25 and no one has come for her. She is experiencing high levels of kennel stress.
Volunteer observations consistently describe a completely different dog once outside: easy to leash, no pulling, and affectionate. She solicits attention, leans her full body weight on handlers, allows petting all over, and often relaxes enough to lie with her head in a volunteer’s lap.
She may become overstimulated at times, leading to jumping and nipping during play, but can be redirected with support. She can also appear hesitant or noise-sensitive in new spaces, but warms up with time. Overall, Nixy is friendly with people, manageable on leash, and social in playgroup, but she is deteriorating behaviorally in the kennel environment and would strongly benefit from placement to reduce stress and support more consistent behavior.
PER STAFF OBSERVATION While she presents as bright, alert, and responsive, she is experiencing significant kennel stress with constant barking, pacing, spinning, and lunging at the front of her kennel. Staff have observed repeated episodes of reactivity, including slamming her body against the kennel door, face-diving toward staff, and fixating on treat pouches. Due to increasing kennel frustration, she is starting on a low dose of medication with continued monitoring. Outside the kennel, however, she is often much calmer—loose in body posture, accepting of handling, and eager for human attention.
If you can help get Nixy out of the shelter either by FOSTER, PAWDITION ADOPTION or RESCUE please help she is in kennel A45
