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My name is Nutmeg!

Posted 1 week ago

Adoption fee: $350

This helps Zoe's House Rescue with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Miniature Dachshund
Color
Brindle
Age
Senior
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
1412

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Introducing beautiful Miss Nutmeg!

Nutmeg, AKA Meggy, is a 10-year-old long-haired miniature dachshund who doesn't look or act a day over five. She's the sweetest, most gentle, calm girl you'll ever meet. Nutmeg was surrendered to Zoe's House by a farm when they decided to stop breeding her. While in our care she's been spayed so no more puppies for this lil mama!

Meggy gets along great with dogs of all ages and sizes, but her notes from the farm said she likes to chase cats, so a home without kitties is required. Her ideal home will have a fenced in yard as she likes to take her time sniffing around for the perfect potty spot. Speaking of, she's done amazing with potty training and has had very few accidents inside, but regression in a new environment can sometimes occur. She enjoys chewing on bones and sunbathing in the yard, but her absolute MOST favorite thing to do in the whole world is curl up on a warm lap. Meggy is the true definition of lap dog. And weighing in at only 14 lbs, she's the perfect size for it!

As common for the breed, Nutmeg did have some dental issues when she first came to us, but we've got her all fixed up now. She had several teeth removed and the remaining teeth cleaned, and she's still able to eat kibble with no issues. She also tested positive for Lyme but was treated with a round of antibiotics and has exhibited no symptoms. Meggy is UTD on all vaccines and preventatives and is ready to find her forever home! If you think your home sounds like the perfect fit for Nutmeg, please apply at zoeshouserescue.com/adopt

**Please note that Nutmeg is being fostered in Lancaster County and all prospective adopters will be required to bring all resident dogs and family members to the meet & greet.

Zoe's House
Kennel License # 9117
Sinking Spring, PA 19608
Rescue
Zoe's House Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
1412
Contact
Phone
Address
P.O Box 2372, Sinking Spring, PA 19608

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Adoption applications must be submitted and approved prior to meeting the dog. If the dog is posted here, it is still available.

Fees are considered with each dog, contracts and requirements can be found at www.zoeshouserescue.com

Adoption application

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You can find our events on our Facebook page.

More about this rescue

Who We Are:
Zoe's House, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit animal welfare group based out of Sinking Spring,PA. We are comprised solely of volunteers that generously volunteer their time, their homes and their hearts. We are dedicated to rescuing homeless, neglected or abandoned animals from high kill shelters or from owners who can no longer care for them. We provide the animals with loving foster care, veterinary treatment and rehabilitation until we are able to pair them with compatible and loving forever homes. At times we also offer permanent sanctuary to those with special or medical needs and that are considered unadoptable.

Zoe's House serves as a resource to our community and to our adopters by providing education and information on responsible pet ownership, the importance of spay/neuter, behavior training, nutrition, puppy mill awareness, heartworm preventative and breed education. Our organization also networks with other shelters and rescues. We try to assist other organizations when possible.

Zoe’s House is not federally funded, and relies solely on donations to continue to rescue. Although we are not breed specific, the need to save Dobermans, Rottweilers, German Shepherds and Pitbulls is ever growing; therefore, we have focused primarily on saving the lives of our beloved and majestic strong breeds.

What We do:
There are many people involved in the rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing of each dog we take in. Our rescue effort starts with the initial intake request for a dog. Whether this be at a shelter of from an individual in the community, we try to gather as much information as we can. We then pickup or transport the dog to safety in rescue. At this time we administer immediate veterinary care to determine the health of the dog and ensure the animal has proper immunizations. We also have bloodwork done for a heartworm check, lyme, fecal and sometimes a blood panel depending on the age and health of the dog. The dog remains in "in-home" foster care and becomes a part of the fosters family for an undefined period of time. We evaluate the dog and work on basic manners and obedience. At times we have dogs for a longer duration due to health and/or age. The dogs in our care come with us to adoption events, home screenings, and ultimately permanent placement. Zoe's House then provides post-adoption follow-up and support and welcomes the new family to the "Zoe's House Family!" We strive to stay in close contact with all of our adopters to ensure the transition and life long relationship continues to be magical. We remain dedicated to the principal that we never want one of our rescues to end up in a shelter or in a home that does not provide a responsible and loving environment for the life of the animal.

We truly believe that one dog at a time... we are making a difference!