Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, shots current (DHPP, Bordetella and Rabies where applicable), dewormed, flea and tick treated, and microchipped. * If you are interested in a dog, please first read the biography on the dog (keep scrolling down for the bio!) and then go to our website, www.dpsrescue.com for an application. Our adoption fees vary. Each biography will specifically list the adoption fee.Adoption fee: $650 Salchicha (sausage in Spanish!) is an 8 month old Beagle-Dachshund type mix who weighs 11 lbs. For those who follow our rescue closely, she is the mama of the Sausage puppies, who were all adopted out a few weeks ago! She can be a bit shy with new people and in new situations, but she's a lover girl at heart. Here is the report from her foster home! Salchicha has come so far in the short time that I’ve had her! On day one, she was timid and shy and reluctant to engage. Within a few hours she trusted me and now she’s my little shadow, always at my side. She always wants to cuddle and get belly rubs. In the last day or two, she’s started to show some interest in toys. She doesn’t seem to know what to do with them but she gets excited and curious. I think once she gets settled in her forever home she will truly blossom! On weekdays, we wake up around 6:30 and she’s happy to cuddle in the AM. Then we are out for our first morning walk, followed by breakfast and a later-morning walk. She is still only partially potty-trained (although getting better every day!) so, I’ve found that shorter, more frequent walks are best. When we are home, she is cuddled up next to me. When I am not home, she stays in my spare room, lounging/sleeping (sometimes a little whining but getting better) as best as I can tell from my doggy camera. We have an afternoon walk, dinner, more lounging and an evening walk. Once I start turning off the lights, she knows its bedtime and jumps up on the bed for the night. She sleeps in bed with me all curled up. Salchicha has bursts of energy but she’s mostly happy to lounge. She is always happy when I grab the leash and she knows that we are going out. She’s walking next to me or in front of me, instead of behind me. We haven’t gone on long walks but we are starting to increase the duration now that she is enjoying it more. She doesn’t seem interested in birds or squirrels. Salchicha is not a barker at all. Yesterday, for the very first time, she let out one singular bark when she got near a cat. Other than that, she never barks. I have brought Salchicha to work with me the past couple of days. Everyone loves her! She is so timid but she is fine meeting lots of people! She’ll let anyone hold her. I love the way she rolls over for belly rubs all the time! She’s such a sweetie! Salchicha is best suited to a home with prior dog experience. She's still a young gal and will need a home that will continue her socialization and help her come out of her shell. She has so much potential! She is an option for kids over the age of 7; younger ones may scare her a bit.June 9, 2023, 3:09 pm
