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CITY, STATE:  Davison, MI

NAME:  Izzy #3

AGE:  3.5 yrs. (DOB 9/13/2013)

SEX:  Female

WEIGHT: 10.0 lbs.

COLOR:  Red

COAT:  Smooth

UP TO DATE:  Yes

SPAYED/NEUTERED:  Yes

ADOPTION FEE:  $310.00 + $15.00 microchip fee

HOUSETRAINED: Yes

CRATE TRAINED:  Yes

LEASH TRAINED:  Yes

SPECIAL NEEDS:  No

HOME W/ SMALL CHILDREN:  No

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

HOME W/ CATS: No

MICROCHIP #:     911 Petchip   911002001458338

MONTHLY HEARTWORM DATE:  14^th of each month

FOSTER HOME:  Cherie,  cherie554ever@gmail.com

RESCUE #:  2016-12-08-01

* Attention – Izzy can only be adopted to a Dachshund savvy and experienced household.  The adopter must have strong “pack leader" skills and other Dachshunds in the household.

BIO: My name is Izzy and I am 3 ½ years old.  According to my paperwork, I was acquisitioned from a deceased family member in the state of Virginia to a local animal shelter.  I have a 9-digit number tattooed on my right hind inner thigh.  AADR believes I either came from a puppy mill or a backyard hoarder breeder.  Either way, I have not been socialized and have a fear of people and animals.  I have overcome my fear of other dogs and have shown much improvement on my fear of people.

My foster Mom is trying to figure out what triggers my fear aggression.  At this point it is when people come into the house or move around during their visit.  I bark and follow them around.  Once they settle in and are comfortable, I am very eager to jump on their laps for pets and comforting. 

I have been with my new “Foster Mom” for a while now.  During this time, I have had more “good” behaviors than bad.  I have developed a few habits:

1. I am food motivated and eat “side by side” with my foster siblings.  I have no food aggression and I love treats.

2. I run and jump up on the rocking chair in the evening when I know it’s time to snuggle.  I let my Foster Mom cuddle me during this quite time.  The blankets are warm and we get treats while watching TV.

3. When it’s time for bed, I run up into the bedroom, get in my bed next to The Big Bed, and tunnel under the blankets.  When my Foster Mom gets up in the middle of the night, I follow her downstairs to snuggle on her lap in the rocker when she can’t sleep.  We keep each other company.

4. My Foster Mom has lots of company.  I bark when they first come in, but easily jump on their laps for attention.  I do love to lick a lot when I’m happy. 

5. I am housebroken to a doggie door.  When it is closed up, I go to the door and sit and wait till someone lets me out.   

6. I love to be on laps, I am very curious of most things around me and I am beginning to learn to play with my foster siblings - it makes me happy and I feel like one of the pack.  I can be mischievous at times and snoop around to see what I can find.

7. I know simple commands (sit, stay, no bark) and I am a very happy doxie when I feel safe and loved.

Although I can’t tell anyone my life experience, I am learning as I go.  My Foster Mom understands me and knows what to do when we have company.  I always come to her when she calls, even if I’m barking at our company.  I know my Foster Mom has my best interest at heart and keeps me safe and protected.  Once I get on a human’s lap I feel more relaxed and I enjoy being petted.  I even give out doggie kisses once I get to know you.

I am looking for my forever home; an experienced family who understand the background of taking care of a little doxie who can’t tell you what kind of life I had before coming to AADR.  I need a family who is patient, will help me learn my social skills, and teach me all the “doggie” things I need to learn.  

AADR wants what’s best for me, so they feel ONLY experienced Dachshund families should apply.  AADR thinks I need to be in a home with other pets and a fenced-in yard.  I still need work on my social skills, but I have come a long way in such a short time.  Open up your heart and home to me and I will learn to love you and be your BEST FRIEND FOREVER given the chance! 

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.