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Pacific, MO

NAME: Pokey

AGE: 3 yrs

SEX: Male

WEIGHT:  12-13 lbs

COLOR: Chocolate and tan

COAT:  long hair

UP TO DATE:  Yes

SPAYED/NEUTERED:  Yes

ADOPTION FEE: 285.00

HOUSETRAINED:  yes

CRATE TRAINED: yes

LEASH TRAINED: yes

SPECIAL NEEDS: no

HOME W/ SMALL CHILDREN:  No kids

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

HOME W/ CATS: no

MICROCHIP #:   HomeAgain   985-112-003-284-406

MONTHLY HEARTWORM DATE:  15^th of each month

FOSTER HOME: Kimberly,  aadrtransport3@gmail.com

RESCUE #: 2014-05-10-07

BIO: 

Pokey came from a kill shelter in Eastern TN where he was either dumped or picked up  as a stray. He’s a friendly boy to people(no kids) and dogs but we don’t think he’d do well with cats because of his high prey drive.

Because he loves to be outside, patrolling the parameter of the fence line and watching for birds and squirrels we want a fenced in yard for him but he walks well on a leash and keep in mind that he may bolt out the door so you have to be careful. This could have been why he ended up in a shelter. BUT if you are an active family and jog or walk then Pokey would be a great addition to your family as he loves to be on the move(not at all like his name. He does fine in a crate while his foster family is gone and sleeps peacefully in the gated kitchen at night.  If you are wanting a friendly, active dachshund then Pokey is the dog for you…if you have any more questions please e mail his foster mom.

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.