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SparkieDachshund Mix1 years old18 poundsShort version: must have a playful dog friend, gets along with dogs of all sizes as well as cats, housetrained, good with kids over 8 (may knock down younger ones), single family home, needs an active family committed to exercise and enrichmentMeet Sparky! This 1-year-old mix came to us from a rural humane society, and if we had to describe him in one sentence, it would be: Sparky is a lot — but mostly in the best possible way.Sparky wakes up every morning ready to GO. Walk? Absolutely. Play in the yard? Yes. Wrestle with another dog? Even better. Another walk? Why are you still asking questions? Sparky has tons of energy and needs a family committed to giving him appropriate ways to burn it off. Because if you don't provide Sparky with entertainment, Sparky will happily provide his own — and his interior decorating style involves significantly fewer intact belongings than yours probably does.His absolute favorite way to burn energy is playing with other dogs. Sparky gets along with dogs of all sizes and, so far in foster care, hasn't met a dog he doesn't love. A playful dog friend is a requirement for his forever home. Without one, Sparky may decide your throw pillows, shoes, and other household possessions have volunteered for enrichment duty.Sparky would also love a family that enjoys walking and being active. He still needs some work on his leash manners, but he's enthusiastic about getting out and exploring. Once he's gotten some of that energy out, Sparky loves attention and is happy hanging out near his people. He also gets along with cats.New people? Sparky thinks strangers are simply friends he hasn't met yet. This boy is all in when it comes to life and people. He's also friendly with kids. However, he's still learning not to jump, so he needs a home with no children under 8 simply because of his energy level.Sparky is housetrained, although his family should expect a few accidents during the transition to a new home. He's not a fan of the crate and will bark at first, so he needs a single-family home — no apartments or condos.Sparky is UTD on vaccines, hw negative, microchipped, on preventatives, and neutered. Sparky is being fostered through Doxie By Proxy Rescue near Raleigh NC. Adopters must drive to his foster home to adopt; we do not transport dogs to adopters. Our preferred adoption area includes NC, VA, SC, eastern TN, northern GA, WV, and the DC area. To get the process started fill out an application at www.doxiebyproxy.org/applicationSparky isn't looking for a quiet retirement home or a family whose idea of exercise is walking to the mailbox. He needs an active family, a playful canine best friend, and people who understand that a young, energetic dog needs both physical exercise and appropriate outlets for his busy brain. In return, you'll get a happy, social, enthusiastic boy who is ready to make himself a very big part of your life.
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