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Dillon

Dachshund

Male, Adult
Huddleston, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Hi … my name is Dillon! Read my bio to find out everything you need to know about me.   If you think I might be the perfect pup for you, go to www.allamericanmuttrescue.org/forms and complete the adoption application online. If you are not able to adopt, please consider donating to AAMR in my name to help with my extended care in rescue. Special needs pups are just that ... special ... and they just need special heroes to come to their rescue.  Have you tried on your hero cape lately? We don’t know a lot about Dillon's early life other than a Good Samaritan took him in to keep him safe after he appeared to have been abandoned on a rural road.  His Good Sam said he sat in one spot on the road for several days and appeared to be waiting for his ‘ride’ to come back to get him.  After about 4 days, he gave up and went looking for food and water, which he found in her garage!We do know that Dillon has some social anxiety issues and he can go from happy to distraught and nippy in situations with multiple people moving around in an area.  He has always done fine in his original foster home, but had a few 'incidents' in an adopting home, and he was returned to AAMR.  It is sad because Dillon is a very sweet and loving little guy ... until his anxiety takes over.  'Stranger Danger' is very real to him and in his mind, he needs to protect himself. We are not really sure of Dillon’s breed mix.  He has a dachshund-like body (long and low) with the head of a tiny yellow lab!  Dillon really deserves a family who wants to help him develop some confidence and some manners so he can be the lucky dog he is meant to be.  He is very excitable and vocal when left alone for too long and will not be the best apartment resident.  Dillon's wish list includes 1) a fenced yard, 2) an low-key, settled family willing to spend time with him and accept his limitations and 3) people to cuddle with every day who will teach him how to be the best boy ever.  Could that be you?Dillon does well with most other dogs, so having another confident, friendly dog in the home may be good for him.  Absolutely no children in the home.  If there are children visiting the home, it will be best to give Dillon a safe, out-of-the-way area to rest in his crate while the children are around.  They make him very anxious.Please read the rest of Dillon's bio below so you can learn more about him.Approximate age/birthdate: ~ early 2015 Weight/size:  ~25 lbs Housebroken:  YES ... as long as you do your part and let him outside often  Crate trained:  YES Personality:  happy, playful, guarded in new situations, wary of new people and animals, anxious about too much activity around him Energy level:  medium    Fenced yard required?:   YES – he definitely needs a safe place to run off excess energy.  A physical fence is required so someone could not just wander in and trigger his anxiety. Does he/she jump fences?  NO  Leash walk:  YES  Obedience training:  Yes, a previous owner took him to class and we know he is very smart. Riding in vehicles:  RIDES OK      Spayed/neutered:   YES Up-to-date on routine vaccinations:   YES Microchipped:   YES Social with other dogs:  Somewhat ... once properly introduced.  He gets excited when meeting new dogs and does not like dogs getting in his face.  He will growl if a new dog gets in his face.  Once he has time to properly meet a new dog, he generally does fine.    Social with cats:  Do not know … has not been around cats. We think he would chase them if they ran, but not sure if he would try to harm them. Good with children:  No Children ... he has nipped at children Adoption donation:  $175  We are an all-volunteer group, so please be patient and understand that it takes an average of 7-14 days to process the applications including reference checks, follow-up questions and home visits.  You can expedite the process by providing accurate email addresses for all your references.  Time to make phone calls is limited and we often have multiple applications in process.  We make every effort to move through them as quickly as possible.  When your application is approved, we will schedule a meet-and-greet to see if Dillon picks you too. If it seems that the adoption will be a good match for all, there is an adoption fee, and an adoption contract to be signed. Please email AAMR at weluvpups@hotmail.com if you have additional questions.  Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.November 3, 2024, 1:59 pm
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Tyson (Super Senior)

Dachshund

Female
Greensboro, NC
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats,
Story
Tyson14 years old18 poundsFostered in Raleigh Short verison: Multiple medical issues, good with calm dogs, no kids under 12, needs quiet home, no cats, senior dachshund housetrained, blind. Every day this handsome super senior has been with us, we see more and more of his personality. And we’ve learned he has a secret trick – a happy button! If you scratch is head, his tail starts wagging a mile a minute (check out the video in the comments). Yes, this boy is medical mess. He has Cushings, diabetes, a grade 4/5 heart murmer (no medication needed now) and elevated liver values. Oh and he’s blind – but that doesn’t stop him one bit. We did a diabetic curve and a cushings test, and both are pretty well control. He is on insulin for the diabetes and gets too shots a day – he’s super good for it and it’s easier to do than most people think. His medicines (and syringes) cost $160 a month when ordered online plus testing to make sure the conditions stay under control. But Tyson is more than just his health issues. He’s hilarious. He’s stubborn. He likes to kill his squeaky toys. And he’s got the air of confidence that only a super senior blind dachshund with a laundry list of issues can have. Tyson has decided that he gets the best beds in the foster home – and the resident dogs are happy to let him. He gets along with the other super senior dogs in his foster homes, but a home with a bunch of crazy younguns (four legged or two legged) would be too much for him. This boy is on the independent side – he’s not going to be all up in your business or follow you around. But he likes being near you. He’s happy to hang out on his bed and snooze the day away. When you pick him up, you need to go slow so he knows you are there, but he’s fine being picked up, as long as no suprises.. He’s mostly housetrained – as much as any super senior dachshund can be. He’s apartment friendly and working family friendly. Tyson’s new family will need to drive to Raleigh, NC to adopt him – no transports. We prefer to adopt to NC, VA, SC. Because of his medical needs, there is no adoption fee for Tyson. To get the process started of adopting Tyson, fill out an application at www.doxiebyproxy.org/application Because Tyson’s medical expenses make it challenging to afford his care, we have had several people offer to donate to help offset costs for his new family. We have already received a $200 donation, which will go directly to his new family’s vet or a gift card to the online pharmacy of their choice. If you are feel called to donate, you can send us donations and mark it for Tyson using PayPal or Venmo https://www.doxiebyproxy.org/donate. Because of scammers, be sure that you are donating to a business account not personal – even better use the QR code in the comments. ##2415087##
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Bash

Dachshund Chihuahua

Male
Greensboro, NC
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats,
Story
Bash 8 years old 10 pounds Chiweenie Fostered in Raleigh Short version: Experienced home, no kids under 16, working family friendly, housetrained, crate trained, leash trained, follows you around the house, great car rider. Bash graduated from training last week and has been settling into his new foster home exceptionally well. We have been thrilled with his progress and his foster family has fallen head over heels in love with this adorable little dude. And they would adopt him if they had room at their inn – even the foster dad who typically isn’t a chiweenie fan is smitten. Here are 10 reasons why Bash is the perfect dog for you: 1. You want to feel like a celebrity and the most important person in the world when you come home. Bash is SO happy to see you and gives you the most adorable tail wags and entire body waggles. 2. You have no kids under 16. Because Bash has bitten in the past and could bite again, we cannot make any exceptions on this. 3. You want a dog that is housetrained, great in the car, crate trained. Bash is both of these in spades. He needs to sleep in his crate and wouldn’t be a fit to sleep in a big bed – see number 6 about boundaries. 4. You need a shadow. Bash wants to be near you at all times. He follows you to the bathroom. He sits beside you while you work on the floor. But he doesn’t want to be all up in your business. He just wants to be nearby. He’s the perfect blend of a best friend and independent. 5. You have a yard. Because Bash can sometimes be moody, he needs a family with a fenced yard (even a small one) to make potty breaks easier in the beginning. 6. You are willing to set boundaries. Bash needs structure and boundaries so he knows that you are the leader or he will try to take over the world. Because almost all of his issues have happened on the couch or a chair, his foster family is having great success with keeping him off furniture and the new family should be prepared to set similar boundaries, especially in the beginning. You can likely get the place where he can get on your lap on furniture by invitation only. 7. You are ok with the fact that Bash sets boundaries. Bash needs your respect as well. Someone was likely not very nice to him in the past so he can occasionally get protective of himself and his space. His foster family always asks him first if he wants to be picked up and he will quickly answer yes by sitting at their feet. He can be protective of his crate and his beds, especially in the evening. His foster family uses a slip lead to guide him off his bed to get in his crate at night to avoid any drama. 8. You like to walk. Bash is great on a leash and loves to go for walks. A tired Bash is a happy Bash. 9. You have no dogs or dogs that respect personal space. He has become friends with a laid-back senior dachshund in his foster home and even snuggles in bed with him sometimes. However, Bash will sometimes growl if another dog gets in his space. So other dogs in the home need to be the type to walk away if he growls and not throw down. However, he avoids drama – even walking out of his way to avoid the active puppy in his foster home. He has also done well in two separate foster homes with a strong pack so we are open to that arrangement for the right family. The biggest thing is a human that’s willing to manage occasional growls and dogs that will walk away. 10. You want the amazing experience of watching a dog learn to trust and blossom into his best self. There is something that words can’t describe about being the person to give a behavior dog the chance they need and see how their love changes your life as well. It’s not easy, but when you get down the road, the journey is a million percent worth it. His new family will need to drive to NC to adopt him – no transports. We prefer a home in NC, VA, SC. Bash is current on vaccines, heartworm negative and has been neutered with a full dental polish at the same time. He has a very mild heart murmur (1/2 out of 6) and had a cherry eye fully repaired in foster care. We would prefer him to be fostered or adopted in NC but are open to nearby states for the right situation. If you are interested, please fill out an application at www.doxiebyproxy.org/application.You can also message us on FB with any questions. We are happy to jump on the phone with you as well. Yes, Bash isn’t for everyone. In fact, he isn’t for most people. But we know that there are others out there like us that are called to the spunky pups. Bash deserves the right environment and person to help him become the best version of himself. We've seen such amazing progress with him over the past 2.5 months and can't wait to see the awesome dog he blooms into. ##2324356##

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