Let’s find this sweet girl a home!
At Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League in West Palm Beach, a sweet dog named Roxy has developed an adorable way of welcoming visitors.
Every time someone walks past her kennel, Roxy proudly picks up one of her beloved stuffed toys and offers it through the bars — almost as if she’s presenting a gift.
A Sweet Gesture That Wins Hearts
Roxy absolutely loves her plush toys. They’re her prized possessions, and she’s always eager to show them off to anyone who stops by.
Staff members say the toy presentation is her way of asking for attention.
But once someone actually spends time with her, the toys quickly lose their importance.
“She does the thing with the toys to get attention,” explained marketing associate Mara Gleason. “But once she’s one-on-one with a person, all she wants is the person.”
Roxy would much rather enjoy belly rubs, back scratches and quality time with people.
A Favorite Among Shelter Staff
Although visitors haven’t shown much interest in adopting her yet, Roxy has become a favorite among the shelter team.
Everyone who works with her quickly falls in love with her friendly personality and affectionate nature.
Part of the reason she may be overlooked is because she resembles many other dogs at the shelter — larger pups who appear to be bully-breed mixes. Sadly, dogs like Roxy are often passed over despite being incredibly loving companions.
Waiting For The Right Family
Before arriving at Peggy Adams, Roxy lived at one of the shelter’s partner animal control facilities in rural Florida. Unfortunately, little is known about her life before that.
Staff members aren’t sure whether she previously had a home or experienced the comforts every dog deserves.
Now 7 years old, Roxy is part of the shelter’s “Grey Whisker Club,” a program for senior pets. To help older animals find homes, the shelter is waiving adoption fees for them throughout March.
Hoping Someone Will Notice Her
Even though she’s still waiting for a family, Roxy hasn’t lost her joyful spirit.
She continues greeting everyone with a toy and a wagging tail, hoping that one day the right person will stop — and realize she’s the perfect companion.
According to the staff who adore her, that lucky person will gain an incredibly loving best friend.
“She is just so sweet with everybody she meets,” Gleason said. “She’s going to be a great companion.” 🐾