Sassy
18 pounds
7 years old
Fostered in Smithfield, NC
Short version: Sweet, timid, great with dogs, needs another dog of any age, good in a home with kids over 8 and fine visiting younger ones, crate trained, feline friendly
We’ve come to realize that Sassy’s name is likely ironic – she’s the opposite of Sassy! This gal is sweet as pie, timid, anxious and definitely the submissive gal in a foster home of bossy dachshunds.
But not to disappoint – she’s got that stubborn streak of a spoiled rotten dachshund. Her old owner fed her people food and she put up a hunger strike that only a dachshund can muster in protest. But we’ve got her eating dog food, although she does prefer to have her people nearby during this activity.
Sassy loves her person. And wants to be nearby as much as possible. But she likes to be next to you not attached as humanly possible like some dachshunds that have no sense of personal space. Her favorite spot in on the top of the couch above the shoulder of a person – nearby but not on top of. And at night, she happily sleeps on a bed on the floor near her foster mom.
Sassy gets along with kids and really enjoys the children in her foster home – probably preferring them to adults. But because she is nervous, loud noises scare her and send her into another room. Because of this, we are looking for a home with kids over 8, but she would do great with visiting little ones, such as grandkids. Sassy is housetrained when kept on a schedule. And she does great on a leash – loves to go for walks. She does great in a crate – takes a minute to settle and then does fine.
This sweetie gets along great with other dogs and actually gains confidence from them. We are looking for a home where she has a dog friend. She also does fine with the cat in her foster home.
Sassy is UTD, spayed, had a dental, heartworm negative and microchipped. She’s got some seasonal allergies right now (who doesn’t???) but some benedryl solves the problem. Her new family will need to drive to Smithfield (outside of Raleigh) to adopt – no transports. We prefer to adopt to families within 3 to 4 hours of Central NC. To get the adoption process started, fill out an application at www.doxiebyproxy.org/application.
Sassy has blossomed so much since she arrived in our arms. And we know that with the love of her forever family that she will come out of her shell even more in the next few months.
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