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CITY, STATE:  Newport News, VA

NAME:  Alec

AGE:  6 yrs. (DOB 3/3/17)

SEX:  Male

WEIGHT:  15.6 lbs.

COLOR:  Blue and Tan

COAT:  Smooth

UP TO DATE:  Yes 

SPAYED/NEUTERED:  Yes    DATE:  Before rescue

DHPP:  Yes    DATE:  9/29/2023

RABIES:   Yes   DATE:  9/29/2023   TAG NUMBER:  1842

ADOPTION FEE:  $375.00 + $25.00 (microchip fee)

HOUSETRAINED:  Yes

CRATE TRAINED:  Yes

LEASH TRAINED:  Yes

FENCED YARD NEEDED:  Yes

SPECIAL NEEDS:  No

HOME W/ SMALL CHILDREN:  No, only over the age of 10 years

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

HOME W/ CATS:  No

MICROCHIP BRAND and #: 911PetChip 991003911398968

MONTHLY HEARTWORM DATE:  29th of each month

FOSTER HOME:  Kim, kvernall@yahoo.com

RESCUE #:  2023-09-04-01

BIO UPDATE (10/24/2023):  This handsome young guy is Alec, an owner surrender from Alabama. He’s very laid back, and if you have a sunny spot in your home, he’ll be there all day. He likes walking around the backyard with his foster family but much prefers relaxing inside. And if you let him sit next to you, he’ll quickly become your best friend. He also gets along great with another Dachshund in his foster home. Alec has an unusual color due to a recessive gene that causes his hair to be thin; because of that, his new family will need to keep an eye on him to prevent sunburn. If you are looking for a laid-back and loving Dachshund to add to your family, Alec is your guy!

Our must-haves for adorable Alec include:

• A fenced yard
• Another small, adult dog, male or female
• Someone who could be home a good share of the time
• No apartments, high-rises, condos, or duplexes

If you think you can give Alec the home he needs and deserves, please reach out.

Here is a link to information about the blue and tan recessive gene: https://vgl.ucdavis.edu/test/dilute-dog

============== Information for All Dogs/Adopters ==============

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.

If you have questions about this dog, please feel free to contact the foster home at the email address listed on the bio form.  They have the most up-to-date information concerning the dog and would be happy to answer any questions about the animal. 

There will be an additional $60 fee added for a required Health Certificate if traveling out of the state in which they are being fostered. 

We will not adopt into CT, RI, NH, ME, or MA due to strict laws regarding importation of dogs into those states.  If you have any issue with this, you will need to take this up with your legislatures.

To understand the adoption process through AADR, please review the Adoption Information on our home page.  Transportation options are outlined on that page in Step 3.

Click this link to apply: https://www.allamericandachshundrescue.org/apply, it will take you to the application form.

Please don't let the distance stand in your way of finding your newest best friend.  We have volunteers who will help your "new friend" get up and down the East Coast or Midwest.  We just can't get them from one coast to the other.  Please look for dogs on your coast.

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.