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CITY, STATE:  Lancaster, PA

NAME:  Kimmie (Dachshund mixed)

AGE:  2 yrs.

SEX:  Female

WEIGHT:  16.9 lbs.

COLOR:  Blonde

COAT:  Long

UP TO DATE:  Yes

SPAYED/NEUTERED:  Yes     DATE:  12/28/2017

DHPP:  Yes     DATE:  12/28/2017

RABIES:  Yes     TAG NUMBER: 5 4373

ADOPTION FEE:  $250.00 + $20.00 (Microchip fee)

HOUSETRAINED:  Yes

CRATE TRAINED: Yes

LEASH TRAINED:  Yes

FENCED YARD NEEDED:  Yes

SPECIAL NEEDS:  No

HOME W/ SMALL CHILDREN: Yes (5 years & up)

HOME W/ OTHER DOGS:    MALE: Yes     FEMALE: Yes

HOME W/ CATS:  Yes

MICROCHIP BRAND and #:  911PetChip    911002001582128

MONTHLY HEARTWORM DATE: 28th of each month (Trifexis)

FOSTER HOME: Celeste,   shankceleste@gmail.com

RESCUE #:  2017-12-02-01

BIO:  I am proud to say this little girl is a Sweetheart.  She loves people. She listens very well.  She is so loving.  She loves for you to sit with her and, oh my, rub her belly - - she's your best friend.

This young lady has come sooo far.  Her personality is beautiful.

If you choose to know about her beginnings with us, please read.

Kimmie’s new family will need to understand that she will need time to adjust to her new home and people.  Once she knows she’s safe, she is loving and loves attention.  Her little personality will blossom.  Kimmie is a happy, happy girl.  She just needs a chance to have the love and life she deserves.   Kimmie’s story:

Hi, my name is Kimmie.  I am a very special, cute, adorable, little two-year-old girl.  I would like to give you a little info on me.  I was turned into a northern Alabama shelter and I am not sure why.  It was really scary and I was so afraid.

When AADR picked me up I wouldn't come out of my crate.  They had to get me out of the crate and cover me with a blanket to get me to the car.  I first stayed in a home where they put my crate in the kitchen area and I didn't move.  I was given free rein but was not having any part of it. I stayed in my crate where I felt safe. They would have to grab me out couple times a day so I could go outside to potty.

After a week, I headed up to Lancaster PA to my foster home.  Boy, that was scary too.  Even though they put my crate in a convenient place, I was still very scared.  Let me tell you, I wasn't getting out of that crate for anything!   My foster mom, just kept working and working and working with me.

I am proud to say, and my foster mom is sooooo happy, that last week I began to come out of my crate a little, but not for too long.  You won't believe it, but now I spend all day out of my crate unless I choose to go in.  But now, if I don't go in Nick and Rex (my foster mom's dogs) do.  I am now getting along and hanging with the others.  I like being around other pups.  OH, the cat…who cares!  Foster mom’s grandchildren were here (they’re 6 & 7) and I loved them!   Foster mom says it's been a like a light switch.  I went from not wanting contact with anyone and in 3 weeks it's like I lived my whole life here.

I am looking for a home where I can become another family member.  If you’re looking for that kind of dog who goes running up to you coming thru the door, that’s probably something I would not do right away.  But if you show me love and give me time and space, you will be surprised what a loving little girl I can be.

Please, if you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact foster mom at her email address.  So, give her a shout, she loves to talk.  I will keep you updated and I hope to hear from you soon!  Love, Kimmie

AADR does not recommend dachshunds for families with children under 5, or families planning to have children during the dog's lifetime. Dachshunds are often not patient with little kids, and kids can accidentally hurt a dachshund's back or get bitten.

Please don't let the distance stand in your way of finding your newest best friend. We have volunteers that will help your "new friend" get up and down the East Coast and mid-west. We just can't get them from one coast to the other. For now, please look for dogs on your coast.