Baxter (Reduced Rover)

Baxter - The Dog Who's Been Waiting to Be Seen <br/><br/>He's watched hundreds of dogs come and go. Tails wagging out the Stray Cafe doors, new families waiting just beyond the glass. And still, Baxter waits - quietly, hopefully - the masterpiece no one's noticed hanging right there on the wall.<br/><br/>At first glance, he looks like he wandered straight out of a George Rodrigue painting - all soulful eyes and blue-tinted grace. But unlike art, Baxter breathes. He loves. He leans in for affection with the kind of softness that only comes from a heart that's been patient far too long.<br/><br/>He's four years old, forty-nine pounds, and equal parts charm and composure - an Australian Kelpie mix who's mastered the delicate art of hope. He's house- and crate-trained, polite on leash, and famous around the Stray Cafe for his impeccable manners and quietly magnetic soul.<br/><br/>Once someone's foster favorite, now just another name on the list, Baxter hasn't lost his spark. He still greets each morning like maybe this will be the day someone looks at him and sees forever. He's gentle, affectionate, and sometimes selective with dog friends - not because he's difficult, but because he's learned to recognize genuine energy when he feels it.<br/><br/>He loves yard romps, late-night snuggles, and being told he's handsome (he knows, but it never gets old). He doesn't need perfection - just a couch, a heartbeat, and a person willing to love a dog who's already waited too long.<br/><br/>Because Baxter isn't just a dog. He's living proof that beauty doesn't fade with time - it just waits for the right eyes to see it.<br/><br/> Art belongs in museums. But legends belong at home. <br/><br/>PLEASE READ BELOW:<br/><br/>If you are interested in meeting and/or adopting, the first step is to complete an application and read all of our FAQs: <br/><br/>https://www.takepawsrescue.org/adopt<br/><br/>Please note: Information to determine if you might be a match for one of our animals can only be found on our application. <br/>*An inquiry, questions or introduction through Petfinder is NOT an application* <br/>All known details about our animals are posted on their profile and updated daily. Other info will be discussed in detail with the foster during the application review process. Due to the high volume of introductions/questions received we ask you to submit an application (that application can be used for any dog with Take Paws Rescue).<br/><br/>The adoption fee for adult dogs covers age appropriate vaccinations, microchip, spay/neuter if not yet performed, heartworm test & appropriate heartworm treatment by the rescue's vet. All dogs in our care are also kept up-to-date on HW/Flea Prevention.<br/>For more on this, or for additional information, including the adoption process and our adoption fee scale for all our adoptable pets (including an explanation about Benefactor Dogs), please see our FAQs page: <br/><br/>https://www.takepawsrescue.org/faq<br/><br/>Any breed labels used by Take Paws Rescue, its employees/volunteers, or on vet records provided cannot be guaranteed. Breed labels are given based on information obtained during intake and/or best guesses based on appearance and/or temperament of the dogs and Take Paws Rescue gives no assurance to the accuracy of these labels. Labels are necessary for postings to many animal networking sites, such as our website, Chewy, Pet Finder, and others. These are in no way a guarantee. Additionally, exact age and potential size cannot be guaranteed.<br/><br/>***Take Paws Rescue saves dogs from high-kill shelters across the South, owner surrenders, and discarded dogs with uncertain futures. All of our animals live in foster homes where they are socialized, and well cared for. An application will be required to make sure it's the perfect match!

Baxter - The Dog Who's Been Waiting to Be Seen

He's watched hundreds of dogs come and go. Tails wagging out the Stray Cafe doors, new families waiting just beyond the glass. And still, Baxter waits - quietly, hopefully - the masterpiece no one's noticed hanging right there on the wall.

At first glance, he looks like he wandered straight out of a George Rodrigue painting - all soulful eyes and blue-tinted grace. But unlike art, Baxter breathes. He loves. He leans in for affection with the kind of softness that only comes from a heart that's been patient far too long.

He's four years old, forty-nine pounds, and equal parts charm and composure - an Australian Kelpie mix who's mastered the delicate art of hope. He's house- and crate-trained, polite on leash, and famous around the Stray Cafe for his impeccable manners and quietly magnetic soul.

Once someone's foster favorite, now just another name on the list, Baxter hasn't lost his spark. He still greets each morning like maybe this will be t

Baxter - The Dog Who's Been Waiting to Be Seen

He's watched hundreds of dogs come and go. Tails wagging out the Stray Cafe doors, new families waiting just beyond the glass. And still, Baxter waits - quietly, hopefully - the masterpiece no one's noticed hanging right there on the wall.

At first glance, he looks like he wandered straight out of a George Rodrigue painting - all soulful eyes and blue-tinted grace. But unlike art, Baxter breathes. He loves. He leans in for affection with the kind of softness that only comes from a heart that's been patient far too long.

He's four years old, forty-nine pounds, and equal parts charm and composure - an Australian Kelpie mix who's mastered the delicate art of hope. He's house- and crate-trained, polite on leash, and famous around the Stray Cafe for his impeccable manners and quietly magnetic soul.

Once someone's foster favorite, now just another name on the list, Baxter hasn't lost his spark. He still greets each morning like maybe this will be the day someone looks at him and sees forever. He's gentle, affectionate, and sometimes selective with dog friends - not because he's difficult, but because he's learned to recognize genuine energy when he feels it.

He loves yard romps, late-night snuggles, and being told he's handsome (he knows, but it never gets old). He doesn't need perfection - just a couch, a heartbeat, and a person w