Every puppy deserves to grow up surrounded by cuddles and games. However, sometimes destiny has the greatest challenges in store for the best warriors and this was demonstrated in the story of little Roxy.

This puppy had an accident that changed her life when she was only 4 weeks old.

Roxy didn’t have a home with a family to take care of her and her little brother; they both lived under the shelter of their parents: a redbone coonhound and a pitbull terrier. However, her life changed when her paw became trapped.

Fortunately, the animal rescue foundation This Is Houston took matters into their own hands. They rescued Roxy and her family, rushing the little girl to an emergency room.

Despite giving their all, rescuers and veterinarians were unable to save Roxy’s paw. But, little by little, the little furry girl showed them that nothing in the world could extinguish her light.

Roxy’s family’s fate took a 360° turn.

While the shelter took care of Roxy’s mother, and even spayed her dad, she recovered successfully from her surgery and was fostered by a temporary human mother.

In a matter of a short time, the little girl learned how to get around her foster home with only her 3 little legs. And she discovered that nothing is impossible when you have the support of a protective family.

“Her paw couldn’t be saved, but as you can see, it doesn’t slow her down much,” said a This Is Houston spokesperson.

Despite the physical limitation, she is still very charismatic and playful, she doesn’t stop playing, doing tricks and witticisms that leave everyone delighted just watching her.

The dog’s joy and perseverance made it possible for her balance to be better than ever. In addition, she attended her rehabilitation therapies punctually and her heart was able to heal along with her body.

Her tender eyes express the beautiful feelings that overflow her doggy heart. She knows how to recognize the affection she receives daily, and now she feels fortunate in spite of having gone through hard experiences in her short life.

So much was Roxy’s progress that, at only 7 weeks old, the shelter began the search for her new home. She needed to be loved forever and they wanted to make sure she ended up in the best family.

Her sweet personality is ideal for living with children as well as other furries. But first and foremost, the shelter’s priority was to find Roxy’s new home within Houston, so they could follow up on her story.

It didn’t take long for a loving family to show up who were amazed by Roxy’s tenacity. They loved her from the first moment and lived with her constantly to make sure they were destined to form a home.

After proving that they worked amazing together, the couple decided to adopt Roxy, to start a new life for this little dog.

Now, this little girl is enjoying the best part of her life, one in which she is surrounded by love and where her parents give their all to keep her safe and happy.To put an end to her past, the couple renamed Roxy as Dixie and she rewards all their protection with their unconditional love.

“Her new name is Dixie and we think she’s going to have the best life ever – she’s so thankful for her amazing adopters! Have a happy life, sweet girl!” the shelter communicated.

There is no doubt, even the worst tragedies have a happy ending when you open your heart to the animals in need that inhabit the shelters – every single one of them deserves a home and to be happy!