Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Winnie (listed as Kernel) is a 6-year-old dachshund who recently came up from an unethical breeder in the South and is now living her best foster life in NYC. Once she settled in, she turned into a total velcro lap dog who wants nothing more than to be your shadow, burrow under blankets, and snooze on your legs. She’s low-key, sweet, and ready for a forever home that wants a constant little sidekick.
Personality & Characteristics:
Winnie is a gentle, sensitive doxie who bonds hard to “her” person. She follows you from room to room, happily curls up for hours next to you on the couch, and loves to burrow into any blanket she can find. In the apartment she’s calm and easy, more about snuggling than zoomies. Outside, she walks nicely at a relaxed pace and is getting more confident with the city as she learns the routine. She’d do best in a home that appreciates a clingy, affectionate companion dog rather than an independent type.
My foster dog is good with:
Dogs: Has seen other dogs out on walks and has been fine/neutral; hasn’t lived with another dog in foster yet, so slow introductions are recommended.
Kids: Not formally tested. Would likely do best with adults or dog-savvy, calm older kids who respect her space and small size.
Cats: Not tested in foster; unknown.
My foster dog is:
House trained: Mostly house trained with a consistent schedule and regular walks; does well when kept on routine and uses pads when present.
Crate trained: Not currently crated in foster; she settles nicely on a dog bed or couch when left alone for short periods.
Shedding: Short coat with normal/light shedding (not hypoallergenic).
3 Keywords for your pup:
Velcro
Cuddly
Low-key
Energy Level (1 = calm, 10 = high energy):
3–4 / 10 – generally calm and low-energy, with small bursts of interest on walks.
Barker? Or Quiet Pup?:
Mostly quiet in the apartment; may give a brief alert bark at unfamiliar noises like a typical dachshund, then settles.
Walking Manners:
Walks well on leash at a relaxed pace and prefers calmer streets. She’s not a power-walker or big puller; she’s happy to trot along next to you and check in often.
Appetite:
Good, steady eater. Enjoys her meals and treats but isn’t frantic about food in foster.
Favorite Things:
Being on your lap, following you from room to room, burrowing under blankets, napping on the couch, gentle pets, and quiet time with her person.
Commands/Tricks:
Still learning basic cues; currently responding to her name and daily routines, and settling nicely when guided. She’s more of a routine/relationship dog than a “trick dog,” and is picking things up as she builds trust. She knows "no" and understands cues
ALL adoptions require a completed application and final contract. The application can be found at WaldosRescue.org and once you are approved to adopt you will be put in touch with the foster to see if it’s a good match. We are a RESCUE not a shelter. We conduct veterinary and personal reference checks during the application approval process. We are unable to contact every applicant for every dog. We will select the best applicant for each dog, based on the dogs needs.
Waldos Rescue Pen is a 501c3 whose primary focus is rescuing dogs from the euthanasia list from high kill shelters throughout the United States and Korea.
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