Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Mini Dachshund
Female, 6lbs
DOB 02.23.2026
Spayed/Microchipped
UTD on vaccinations
Current on flea & heartworm prevention
Adoption Donation: $600 (tax deductible)
***Please read the bio in its ENTIRETY.
***If you feel your family is a perfect match, please send a completed application to gateway4paws@gmail.com
***Applications & FAQ regarding adoption can be found on our website.
***Only complete & qualified applications will be contacted for a meeting with our dogs
***We do not allow shipping & do not transport.
***You must live within 350 miles from Maryville, IL & able to come to the area for a meet and greet.
About Gigi:
🐶 4 month old
🎀 Female Mini Dachshund
💉 Up-to-date on vaccinations for age
🏡 House training is a work in progress
🔗 Playpen or Fence is needed until she is comfortable walking on a leash
💗 Playful, quiet, and learning to enjoy couch cuddles
Gigi was born missing a toe, so the breeder couldn't sell her. So, she was giving to us.
This little girl is so happy and playful. We like to remind applicants that a new puppy is a lot like a toddler. Gigi will need to be supervised, and the best way to do that is to have a dedicated space set up for her. This area will be a part of the home where she can see activity & observe, but it is a place that is puppy proofed so she can't get hurt and yet can play, lounge, or nap when her family is not directly engaging. Playpens, 4-squares, or x-pens are excellent tools to make this possible. They are easily mobile if you want to move them around, too. If you have interior stairs, please have a plan to keep your puppy off the stairs unsupervised. Additionally, please be aware of the stair railing & the distance between the spindles.
Small respectful children are okay for Gigi. However, anyone unsteady on their feet, and large dogs are a safety hazard for her. So please consider that when making the decision as to her being a good fit for your family.
Gigi is still working on her potty training. She is spending lots of time outside when the weather is nice but still having accidents inside her foster home. It is a process that will require commitment & patience, as puppies have a little puppy bladder. Remember, in a new home, a new environment means that new habits will have to be established. Please give her time to get used to a schedule & set her up for success!
We will accept applications from families who do not have a fenced yard. But we will insist on you having a plan for a safe area where Gigi can do her potty business. An xpen is a great plan for this. Gigi hasn't had much training on a leash & harness, so her new family will need to. If you do have a fenced yard, it must be physical and very secure with no gaps at the bottom so a 6lb puppy can't fit through. No puppy should ever be left in a yard without supervision, NEVER EVER.
Bringing home a new puppy is a huge responsibility. It requires lots of patience & time! But it is very rewarding if everyone is invested. Please apply if you meet the requirements & would like to adopt a wonderful new friend. Please don’t apply without speaking to your spouse/partner first.
