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CITY, STATE: Clarksville, TN

NAME: Casper

AGE:  12 wks. (DOB 4/18/2016)

SEX: Male

WEIGHT:  5.1 lbs.

COLOR:  White 

COAT:  Smooth

UP TO DATE:  Yes

SPAYED/NEUTERED:  No, he’s too young

ADOPTION FEE:  $260 + $15 (microchip fee) 

HOUSETRAINED:  We are working on it and he does ok on a schedule

CRATE TRAINED:  He does not like it at all!

LEASH TRAINED:  We are working on it

SPECIAL NEEDS:  Yes, Casper is blind and deaf

HOME W/ SMALL CHILDREN:  Over 10 years old and doxie savvy

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

HOME W/ CATS:  Unknown but can be tested

MICROCHIP #:   911002001408107 

MONTHLY HEARTWORM DATE:  3^rd of each month

FOSTER HOME:  Diane Neely, dneely021613@gmail.com

RESCUE #:  2016-07-02-01

BIO:

I am so excited to be able to introduce you to Casper! He is a 12 week old double dapple mini. He is AMAZING! Casper was rescued from a breeder after they made the decision to euthanize him because he is blind and deaf. A good Samaritan stepped in and rescued him. She then called AADR. I for one am extremely thankful that she did. Casper deserves a chance to have a happy and full life!

I can’t say enough wonderful things about this remarkable little boy. We believe that he may be able to see shadows out of his left eye but he is completely deaf. He does not let this slow him down at all!! He has all of the energy of a “normal” puppy. He loves to play with his big foster brothers and sisters and even seeks them out to wrestle. He runs around the house and only occasionally will bump into a wall. He has a very keen sense of smell and uses it to hunt us down very successfully! He loves everyone and is very quick to give kisses when he smells someone that he loves or even someone new.  When he is ready to take a break from playing, your lap or shoulder is where he wants to be. He will snuggle up close and fall asleep. He does not like his crate but we are working on that. We would prefer that he goes to a home where someone is there during the day so that he does not have to spend long hours alone in a crate. We are working on potty training but it will be a long process with him. He will need a home that is patient and understanding. Casper must go to a home that has experience with blind/deaf/special needs dogs. We have started training him with touch and signals.

I cannot put into words just how awesome Casper is! Every day that we get to spend with him is a pleasure. He never ceases to amaze us with his resiliency and love of life. If you have any questions or think that you may be the perfect home for Casper, please contact 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.