Adopt a Dachshund (short coat)

CITY, STATE:  Bethlehem, PA

NAME:  Doc #4

AGE:  5 yrs.                                                                             

SEX:  Male

WEIGHT:  15.5 lbs.

COLOR:  Red

COAT:  Smooth

UP TO DATE:  Yes

SPAYED/NEUTERED:  Yes

ADOPTION FEE:  $300.00 + $21.95 microchip fee

HOUSETRAINED:  Work in progress

CRATE TRAINED:  Yes

LEASH TRAINED:  Yes

FENCED YARD NEEDED:  Yes

SPECIAL NEEDS:  No

HOME W/ SMALL CHILDREN:  Respectful children over 10 years old

HOME W/ OTHER DOGS:             MALE:  Yes   FEMALE:  Yes

HOME W/ CATS:  Unknown

MICROCHIP #:   PetLink 981020017184732

MONTHLY HEARTWORM DATE:  26th of each month

FOSTER HOME:  Anne, [email protected]                            

RESCUE #:  2018-01-13-02

BIO:  Hi, I’m Doc #4!  I was originally adopted from a shelter in Alabama.  When I didn’t get along with the children in the house and I supposedly had some potty training issues, I was given away to someone else.  I’m a regular “Houdini”, and repeatedly escaped from an insecurely fenced yard.  So, then I turned up on Facebook as a give-away.  A friend of the rescue saw me, and here I am!  

I arrived in Bethlehem, PA in a snow storm.  I’ve never seen snow, and I don’t think I’m too fond of it!  My three foster fur-siblings are being pretty nice to me so far.  Foster Mom (FM) said she is going to work really hard to find me the bestest fur-ever home in the whole wide world, with a family to call my very own!  A family that will love me fur-ever! 

FM asked what I wanted all of you to know about me.  I am 5-years-old, and a bit shy.  I know my name and answer to it, if I feel like it.  I need to take my time getting to know you.  Once I know I can trust you, I will be as loyal as can be!  FM says we are working on my social skills and my self-confidence.  I need a family who will continue to help me with that too.  I am catching on to the walking-on-the-leash thing.  I must have a harness for walking since I have a tendency to bolt if I am frightened; a collar is just not secure enough.  I need to have a securely fenced yard, due to my exceptional escape skills.  I prefer for my human to go outside with me, even in the fenced yard.  Although I am technically “housebroken”, I have had a few accidents in the house.  FM said she thinks it is a combination of my being in a new place with new people and the fact that the weather is snowy, icy, cold, and wet.  FM says that I am “crate trained”.  I am a couch potato, and I love to snuggle on the sofa with my human while wrapped in my favorite soft blankie.  I prefer to sleep in the big bed with my humans, I feel safe there with them.  Although my crate is okay during the day while FM and FD are at work, I do not like sleeping in my crate at night. 

I am a very laid-back, quiet guy.  I don’t bark or growl, but I do snore a little and I talk in my sleep!  I am open to the idea of having a fur-sibling or two.  I haven’t met any bigger dogs or cats, so I’m not sure if I like them or not. 

Foster Mom will post updates as we get to know each other better.  Please feel free to e-mail her with any questions you may have about me!