When you adopt 1 you save 2. The one you adopt and the one you make room for!

CITY, STATE:  Columbia, MD

NAME:  Benson number 2 in MD

AGE:  DOB 11/17/2104

SEX:  M

WEIGHT:  2.5 pounds

COLOR:  Red

COAT:  Smooth

UP TO DATE:  Yes, for his age

SPAYED/NEUTERED:  No

ADOPTION FEE:  $350.00 + $75.00 (refundable neuter fee)

HOUSETRAINED:  Uses puppy pads

CRATE TRAINED:  No

LEASH TRAINED:  No

SPECIAL NEEDS:  No

HOME W/ SMALL CHILDREN:  I wouldn’t recommend a home with any child under 5.  He is too small and might get hurt accidentally by a toddler.  However, older children who know how to be gentle and respect a puppy’s boundaries would be fine.

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

HOME W/ CATS:  Unknown, but probably ok.

MICROCHIP #:  911PetChip #911002001273907

MONTHLY HEARTWORM DATE:  Too young – will need to be given when 4 months old

FOSTER HOME:  Mary Anne maryanne70@gmail.com

RESCUE #:  2014-11-17-03

BIO:  Benson and his brother Baxter were born in a foster home, after both their mom (Betty) and their dad (Barney) were surrendered by a family who couldn’t take care of them anymore.  He sleeps a lot, like all puppies do, but when he is awake he is full of energy and love!  If you loved to be kissed, and you want a puppy to call your own, then Benson just might be for you!  However, just remember that puppies are a LOT of work, and they really do require someone at home around the clock (aside from errands) to train and take care of them.  If you have little or no experience with owning a puppy, I highly recommend a book called “The Puppy Primer” by Patricia B. McConnell, which you can get from Amazon.  “Dachshunds for Dummies” (on Amazon as well) is also an excellent source of information.  So, if you are prepared to own a puppy, please don’t let his foster location (which is in Columbia, Maryland) stand in your way.  We have a slew of volunteers who will help with transporting your “new best friend” to his forever home!  If you have ANY additional questions about Benson, please feel free to email me, Mary Anne, at maryanne70@gmail.com.

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.