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My basic info
Breed
Dachshund
Color
Black - with Brown, Red, Golden, Orange or Chestnut
Age
Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Female
Pet ID
WAG_1087
My details
Good with dogs
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
My name is Sassy come see me at Bishops Orchards in Guilford on June 29/30, from 11:00am to 4:00pm -- here is more information about me:
GENERAL BEHAVIOR AND IDEAL HOME:
Hi! My name is Sassy and I am a long-haired miniature dachshund mix about 5 years old. I used to live in a home but when the little boy got sick, I was relegated to the yard. Then I heard the word "divorce" and the next thing I knew, I was living in a crate at the animal shelter. I probably didn't get fed the best food and am now on the pudgy side (I'm 25 pounds but should be a lot less), but foster mom says she is determined to help me get my girlish figure back. This diet thing is really hard as I love treats and give my foster mom my best "please" looks, but she says no extras. We are also going on walks every day (which I LOVE) and she says to tell you that I do great on my leash. I also like to ride in the car, get a belly rub, and sleep in a nice dog bed. I am housebroken and I have learned how to use the dog door at home., so I don't have to stay in a crate . . . but, I eat in my crate and don't make a fuss when I have to go in it. My foster home has lots of dogs, both large and small, and I am ok with everyone (except when that obnoxious little pup keeps bugging me and I have to tell him to leave me alone), but really just like to hang with my people. While I really love my foster mom and dad, I would LOVE to find a forever home . . . could it be with you?
GENERAL VETERINARY CARE:
Sassy has been:
~ spayed/neutered
~ microchipped
~ dewormed
~ heatworm-tested negative if dog is of age to be tested ( 6 months or older)
~ up to date on all age appropriate shots
~ treated with a flea preventative
ADOPTION FEES
Rescues participating in our events are not allowed to charge more than $385 an adoption fee and some adoption fees are much less - it depends on what the rescue chooses to charge - Dog Days does not take any portion of the adoption fees.
APPLICATION FORM:
http://godogdays.org/find-my-new-best-friend.htm (Copy and paste to browser.)
ADOPTION PROCESS - Before the Event
If you would like to begin the application process, please fill in the form at the link above and we will review your information, call your personal and well as vet references. PLEASE Fill in the application if you're interested in adoption, this will save you time at the event. We hope you will understand the careful scrutiny of potential adopters is not only for the safety and well-being of the dog but also for a positive experience for your household. Thank you for saving the life of a shelter dog through adoption; you are truly a hero.
-- A letter from your vet on their letterhead will also be very helpful if they won't be open for us to call as a reference.
-- If you are renting, please note you must have a written letter of permission from your landlord to own a dog on their property. Dog Days will be conducting interviews of prospective adopters.
-- If you have never owned a dog and therefore do not have a vet reference let us know right away and we'll try to do a home visit before the adoption weekend. First time adopters need a quick home visit to make sure they are ready to take a dog home for the first time.
ADOPTION PROCESS - During the Event Weekend
-- Plan on spending at least three to four hours going through the adoption process. We want you to be completely confident in your new pal so we will ask you to speak to a trainer, a veterinarian as well as interview with a member of our adoption team and the rescue.
-- As a policy, Dog Days will not hold dogs for potential adopters so it is important to come to the event by 11:00am Saturday morning if you have your heart set on a particular dog.
-- PLEASE NOTE THAT DOGS ARE GIVEN TO THE BEST HOME, NOT FIRST IN LINE.
Each dog and puppy has been seen by a Connecticut veterinarian who will also be on site to answer any questions you may have. We'll have professional groomers on site to give your new pal a bath before you take them home (no charge) and our adoption bags will give you information and samples for use at home.
EVENT TIMES AND LOCATION
Event times and location will be posted online at: http://www.godogdays.org