Brownie, a lovable 8-month-old boxer-bulldog mix with a broken leg, is looking for a home.

Legs deformed from being hit by a car, “Brownie” was just the dog from down the road, but now she’s with Wes and Nichole Allen’s family in eastern Limestone County and needs a permanent, loving home.

Allen said the 8-month-old, female boxer-bulldog mix limped up to her house on Nov. 11.

Although bright and eager for affection, the story of the dog’s pitiful short life is written on her body.

Chained most of her life, one brief, unfortunate dash to freedom ended when she was struck by a car and her back leg broken. According to Allen, who has talked with people in the neighborhood, the dog was never taken to the veterinarian for treatment of her injuries.

So one back leg healed in an extremely bowed shape. The result is that she walks with an exaggerated limp, but Allen said she enjoys being led on a leash.

“I don’t know what else she is,” said Allen. “Her mother was probably bred while she was tied out.”

Allen said that Brownie’s owner died and a roommate moved away. Another neighbor took over feeding the dog, but the dog went missing several days before she showed up on the Allens’ doorstep.

“Over the last week that we’ve had her she has filled out,” said Allen. “We’ve been feeding her two to three times a day.”

Allen had moved her dog to a larger pen so she had a 10-by-10-foot pen vacant in which to place Brownie.

“She loves to walk on a leash and she seeks affection—she doesn’t turn away from people,” said Allen. “I’ve even patted her while she was eating and she didn’t react. She is not aggressive toward my dog, but I keep them separated because I don’t believe Brownie has had any of her shots and I don’t want to expose my dog.”

Allen said she would take Brownie to a local veterinarian today or Saturday to be checked for heartworms.

“We are wanting someone who will go through with any possible rehabilitation she will need,” said Allen. “She is very playful. We don’t want her tied anymore.”

If readers are interested in adopting Brownie, call Allen at 232-7966 or 777-7242.

To see a video of Brownie, visit:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJ3R4ohZG2M