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CITY, STATE:  Davison, MI

NAME:  Darla

AGE:  12 mos.

SEX:  Female

WEIGHT: 7.18 lbs.

COLOR:  Wild Boar

COAT:  Smooth

UP TO DATE:  Yes

SPAYED/NEUTERED:  Yes

ADOPTION FEE:  $310 

HOUSETRAINED: No

CRATE TRAINED:  No

LEASH TRAINED:  No

SPECIAL NEEDS:  No

HOME W/ SMALL CHILDREN:  No

HOME W/ OTHER DOGS:    MALE:   Yes     Female: Yes  (doesn’t interact)

HOME W/ CATS: No

MICROCHIP #:     Home Again 985-112-007-841-770

MONTHLY HEARTWORM DATE:  11th of each month

FOSTER HOME:  Cherie, cherie554ever@gmail.com

RESCUE #:  2017-01-08-02

BIO:  FENCED YARD ONLY

My name is Darla and I am 12 months old.   I was surrendered to Paws of Hertford County, Inc (Murfreesboro, NC) on October 8, 2016 by Hertford County Animal Control.   Animal Control acquired my mom, siblings and me.   Paws was able to adopt out all of my family except for me.  They said I didn’t present well during adoption days and was unadoptable, in their eyes, after fostering me for 3 months.   Paws thought it was in my best interest to be surrendered to AADR, who specializes in Dachshunds.   I was completely vetted and transferred to Michigan where I am being fostered by my Foster Mom and her 4 dachshunds.

My foster Mom is trying to figure out what’s going on in my little brain??   I do NOT interact with the other doxies here.   I am very fearful of any type of movement, I don’t like to tunnel under blankets, and people scare me right now, so I am very skittish.    

I have been with my new Foster Mom since January 14th.   So far there are more “do not likes” than “likes”, but I have developed a few new, good habits:

1. I run up to the crate and wait when it’s feeding time.  My Foster Mom won’t let me out of the crate until I have eaten everything on my plate, which sometimes takes a while.   I do softly whine when I want out.
2. I run and jump up on the rocking chair in the evening when I know it’s time to snuggle.   I do let my Foster Mom cuddle me during this quiet 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 the corner, and my Foster Mom picks me up and puts me on the Big Bed.   There I snuggle under the covers for the rest of the night.
4. My Foster Mom has lots of company and I jump up on the furniture and sit by most any stranger.  I do enjoy them petting me as long as they don’t pick me up.
5. I just got a harness for the 1st time and my Foster Mom said I have to wear this so she can take me outside and for walks, weather permitting.  

Although I can’t tell anyone my life experience, I am so frightened that I'm having a hard time learning the basic things about being a puppy.   My Foster Mom feels sad; she is trying so hard.   I really don’t like going outside, especially if you want me to put my little paws on the cold grass.   I am not housebroken and I really don’t understand why I can’t pee/poop anywhere I want to?  I won’t let anyone pick me up unless they swaddle me in a blanket - I just don’t like the feel of human hands touching me.   Once I get on a human’s lap, I feel more relaxed and I enjoy being petted, and I even give out doggie kisses once I get to know you.   I love treats and am food motivated.   I have no food/fear aggressions, no submissive urination nor separation anxiety, and I do not bark or growl.       

I am looking for my forever home... an experienced family who understands 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 will 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 without other pets and with a family that is retired and home most of the time.   I will need a lot of help, and I can’t promise anyone how much I will be able to learn and how relaxed I will become.   A fenced in yard will allow me to learn how to run around and enjoy the grass/dirt beneath my feet.  

Open up your heart and home to me and I will learn to love you and be your BEST FRIEND FOREVER given the chance!   I will keep you updated on my progress.   If you think I might be the girl for you and would like to know more about me, just contact my 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.