10/13/2025
Meet Trixie, the Playful Basset Hound-Pit Bull Mix!
Trixie is a spirited 2.5- to 3-year-old female Basset Hound and Pit Bull mix, weighing in at a petite 28 lbs and standing about 1 to 1.5 feet tall. With her unique short stature, soulful ears, and vibrant personality, this spayed sweetheart is ready to steal your heart! Fully up-to-date on vaccinations (thanks to the Houdini Fund), she’s healthy, with no major medical issues, though she does have mild skin allergies that Benadryl keeps in check.
This high-energy girl is a bundle of joy, thriving on fetch, tug-of-war, cuddling, and walks—where she shines as a natural, listening well both on and off the leash when supervised. Trixie knows “sit” (though she’s still perfecting her consistency) and is extremely playful, affectionate, and vocal, often “talking” to express her love for her people. She has a knack for staying close, whether trailing behind you or curling up right behind your head on your pillow—a quirky habit that makes her all the more endearing.
While Trixie isn’t fully house-trained or crate-trained yet, she does well with close monitoring and is eager to learn with a patient owner. She can be vocal and has some separation anxiety, which shows through barking or scratching at doors when left alone or separated. However, she settles well in a crate if other dogs are nearby. Her past as a severely malnourished stray has made her resilient, and she’s adjusted beautifully to her current home with four other dogs and even a neighbor’s cat, showing friendly yet occasionally dominant traits.
Trixie is a social butterfly, great with dogs of all sizes, cats, and kids (from toddlers to teens). She’s comfortable with both men and women and loves everyone—though she’s got a keen sense for “shady” strangers at the fence! She adores car rides, toys, treats, and an active lifestyle, needing at least 45 minutes of daily exercise. Her feeding routine includes dry food mixed with wet food twice daily (not after 6 PM) and frequent bathroom breaks starting at 8 AM.
The ideal home for Trixie is an active household with a fenced yard, though she could adapt to an apartment with dedicated care. First-time or experienced owners are welcome, as her loving and adaptable nature makes her a great fit for many. A home check and adoption process are requested to ensure she lands in the perfect environment. Trixie will come with her outfit, collar, leash, and bowls to start her new chapter.
With her charming quirks, boundless enthusiasm, and compact size, Trixie is ready to bring joy, cuddles, and playtime to her forever family. Could that be you? Apply to adopt Trixie through Texas Pit Crew by completing the adoption application at https://www.texaspitcrew.org/adoption-application.