I'm Sprout, and I am 110% dachshund. I have it ALL -- everything you've heard about dachshunds? I've got it.
Snuggly? Check.
Food motivated? Yup.
Nosy up in all your business? Oh yeah.
Demanding of attention? See "nosy."
Burrow under blankies? All the time.
Funny? SO FUNNY.
Sweet kisses? I got 'em.
Prey drive? Oh yeah. Show me the squirrel.
Sometimes nippy with brand new people? Well, they're strangers. Duh. Once they pay the "Sprout tax" (treats), I sit in their lap.
Back problems? Yup, but I'm a trooper and it doesn't slow me down one bit. I just walk with a bit of a wobble.
I'm 9 pounds of love and pure nerve. I love my people and I love my doggie friends. I'm a big fan of the couch cuddle and the wrestling zoomies. Adults and kiddos over 10 only please. I LOVE playing fetch and I love hangout time.
I had a disc rupture (darn dachshund genes) but I walk pretty normally now. I can run and play but I cannot do stairs. (I can climb a ramp.) I have pretty good control of my bladder but if you give me a little extra squeeze when we go outside (foster mom will teach you), I don't leak in the house unless I get too full, so if you keep me on a schedule, I do just fine. I have done physical therapy to improve my core strength, and my bladder and poop control get better and better...PILATES, anyone?
I am a delight to be around and a real charmer.
If you are interested in adopting Sprout, you can fill out an application right on our website! Go to our
online adoption application. Sprout's adoption fee is $400.
All adoption fees go directly to veterinary care for DREAM dachshunds. Sprout will go to his / her new home microchipped, spayed/neutered, heartworm tested, up to date on vaccinations, and with all other medical needs addressed.
Almost every dog's veterinary expenses exceed our adoption fees; we are a non-profit.
DREAM is an all-volunteer rescue group. We focus on the metro Atlanta area and can assist throughout the state of Georgia.
Since our rescue is entirely run and staffed by volunteers, our ability to travel long distances for adoptions is somewhat limited. We focus on Georgia, but if you are in a neighboring state, we might be able to work something out - we'll expect you to do your part.
DREAM does not recommend purebred dachshunds for families with children under 5, or families planning to have children during the dog's lifetime. Dachshunds are often not patient with little kids, and kids can accidentally hurt a doxie's back.
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