SCOOTER came from a shelter in Dixon, TN as an owner turn in. We don't know why because SCOOTER 2 is just a wonderful, wonderful boy. He loves being outside so we feel he has to have a fenced in yard to be happy. He loves being here with a doggie door where he can go in and out at will. Foster mom has a feeling he was kept outside most of the time. He does get along with the other dogs here. He is UTD on all shots, on Frontline, was heartworm negative and is on Interceptor.
Now the SAD part of the story. We aren't sure what happened to SCOOTER 2's lip but a part of it is missing. It's like he had a chunk taken out of it, maybe by another dog or something, but we aren't sure. The two teeth that were exposed to the air had to be pulled but now his breath is as sweet as can be. Please give this boy a forever home where he'll be loved and nothing more will happen to him except that he will live out his days a happy camper.
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Good with Dogs, Not Good with Cats, Is Not Good with Kids
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.
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