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CITY, STATE:  Grand Rapids, MI

NAME:  Shadow

AGE:  2 yrs.

SEX:  Male

WEIGHT: 13.6 lbs.

COLOR:  Black

COAT:  Long

UP TO DATE:  Yes

SPAYED/NEUTERED:  Yes   DATE:  Before rescue

DA2PP:  Yes        DATE: 2/14/18

Rabies:  Yes       DATE:  2/14/18      TAG #: 0115

ADOPTION FEE:  $325.00 + $21.95 microchip fee

HOUSETRAINED:  Yes

CRATE TRAINED:  Yes

LEASH TRAINED: Yes

FENCED YARD NEEDED:  Yes

SPECIAL NEEDS:  No

HOME W/ SMALL CHILDREN:  No... age 10+ years that are respectful of a dog's space

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

HOME W/ CATS:  Yes 

MICROCHIP #:     24PetWatch  982000411771970

MONTHLY HEARTWORM DATE:   28^th of each month

FOSTER HOME:  Karen,  pawsnquilts@gmail.com

RESCUE #:  2018-02-14-01

BIO:  Let’s play!  Shadow loves to play with other dogs!  He’s a lot of fun and would like nothing more than to play and chase another dog around the yard until he’s tired and then cuddle on the couch with you.  He’ll even chase after sticks, frisbees and balls but hasn’t quite figured out how to bring them back.  He’s eager to learn and will be fetching in no time when someone teaches him. 

Shadow was a stray who was picked up by animal control in Kentucky.  We can’t imagine why his owners never came for him.  He’s perfect in every way!  He’s completely house trained, crate trained and leash trained.  Shadow’s got a great personality - playful and cuddly - and doesn’t even bark much…really!

Shadow has a foster brother and sister who he likes and a cat in the house who he ignores.

When he was found, Shadow was very thin but is filling in nicely.  His coat is beautiful - he just glows!

There are a few things that Shadow must have (no exceptions):

- Someone who is home with him most of the time,

- A fenced yard, and

- Another small, playful dog to be his buddy.  Shadow needs a friend who is near his age (no more than 5 years old) who he can grow and play with for many years to come. 

Shadow has some separation anxiety and worries when his foster mom leaves the house.  He’s very relieved when she returns.  He’s a smart little guy and with the right person will be able to work through his anxiety.  It will take a lot of patience and loving but you’ll be rewarded with a sweet, loving boy! 

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.