Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Story
Misses Buttersworth | The Sweetest Little Granny
Misses Buttersworth has officially reached the stage of life where her priorities are simple: good snacks, comfortable beds, plenty of naps, and being near the people she loves. Honestly, she has life figured out.
Estimated to be around 10 years old with a birthday of 8/21/2016, Misses Buttersworth is a senior female Dachshund mix weighing approximately 22.6 lbs. She's a petite, low-to-the-ground little lady with a beautiful black-and-white coat and those unmistakable Dachshund features. She may be little, but she has a little extra cushion on her—and once you learn how much this woman loves to eat, it all starts making sense. Her fosters affectionately call her “Granny,” and the nickname couldn't suit her better.
Watch her in action, then come back to read more!
Misses Buttersworth is an incredibly laid-back, quiet little dog. At this point in her life, she's much more interested in getting comfortable and enjoying a good snooze than keeping up with the hustle and bustle. She sleeps peacefully in a dog bed in her foster home and is perfectly content spending her days relaxing nearby while her people go about theirs.
And being near her people is important to Misses.
She's wonderfully affectionate with both men and women and happily gives and receives love. She's the kind of senior girl who doesn't need a packed schedule of adventures to be happy. Give her a cozy place to rest, some companionship, and plenty of affection, and you've pretty much nailed her dream day.
There is, however, one very effective shortcut to her heart:
Food.
Misses Buttersworth LOVES to eat. Treats are serious business in her world, and arriving with something tasty is probably the fastest way to become her newest best friend. This little lady didn't get her extra bit of fluff by turning down snacks. Food is absolutely one of her love languages, right alongside affection, comfortable beds, and a quality nap.
She's currently fostered in a home with cats. Every once in a while, Buttersworth apparently remembers she's still a dog and may briefly chase one—but the enthusiasm is pretty short-lived. Before long, she's right back to relaxing and minding her own business. Thoughtful introductions and supervision would still be important with any new feline friends, but she's currently sharing her home with cats successfully.
Misses Buttersworth is also deaf or extremely hard of hearing, but she doesn't seem particularly bothered by it. Loud noises aren't something that disturb this little lady—mostly because she probably has no idea they're happening.
Her hearing does mean communicating with her looks a little different. Visual cues, movement, and vibrations are the best ways to get her attention. A wave can catch her eye, while gently patting or stepping on the floor can create vibrations she can feel. Approaching where she can see you can also help keep her from being startled.
And once you've got her attention? She's perfectly happy to see you.
Especially if you brought snacks.
Misses Buttersworth can also settle in a crate. She showed a little heavy panting initially but remained mostly quiet and settled before long. At home, though, she's perfectly happy snoozing away in her dog bed. She hasn't shown separation anxiety and doesn't need someone constantly entertaining her.
That's part of what makes Misses Buttersworth such a lovely senior companion.
She isn't asking for a complicated life.
She doesn't need someone to wear her out every day.
She isn't looking for nonstop excitement.
Granny just wants somewhere soft to land.
Her ideal home would have a slower, more relaxed pace where she can enjoy her golden years surrounded by comfort and affection. Someone who understands that senior dogs move through life a little differently—and who doesn't mind communicating with her in ways that don't require hearing—could have an incredibly sweet little companion in Misses Buttersworth.
At around 10 years old, she may be an older lady, but she still has plenty of love to give. She's affectionate, easygoing, delightfully sleepy, food obsessed, and happiest simply sharing space with her people.
Considering her favorite hobbies include eating, sleeping, getting loved on, and being comfy, Misses Buttersworth is basically living the senior-dog dream. Now she just needs a forever home where she can continue it.
Misses Buttersworth doesn't need much to feel rich: a cozy bed, a loving person, a pocket full of treats, and permission to spend her retirement doing exactly what Granny does best—being comfy!
Ready to welcome a new furry friend into your life?
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