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CITY, STATE:   Murfreesboro, TN

NAME:  Biscuit

AGE:  4 yrs.

SEX:  Male

WEIGHT:  11.8 lbs.

COLOR:  Black and Tan

COAT:  Smooth

UP TO DATE:  Yes

SPAYED/NEUTERED:  Yes    Date:  11/16/18

DHPP:  Yes    DATE:  11/16/18

RABIES:  Yes    TAG NUMBER: #500393

ADOPTION FEE:  $300.00 + $20.00 microchip fee

HOUSETRAINED:  Working on it

CRATE TRAINED:  Sort of, he doesn’t like it.  Make sure there isn’t anything he can pull through a wire crate since he’ll chew it up.

LEASH TRAINED:  Sort of

FENCED YARD NEEDED:  Yes

SPECIAL NEEDS:  No

HOME W/ SMALL CHILDREN:  No, he is not aggressive but the kids will terrify him

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

HOME W/ CATS:  Don’t know, but I think he would do fine

MICROCHIP BRAND and #:   911PetChip #911002001629489   

MONTHLY HEARTWORM DATE:  17th of each month

FOSTER HOME:  Erich, eezee416@gmail.com

RESCUE #:  2018-11-04-03

BIO (1/14/2018):  There are those dogs that you run across and you wish you had a time machine to go back and see what went on in the past to have such a huge effect... this is Biscuit.  Here is the good news:

Biscuit is one of the sweetest dogs that I have fostered!  He has exhibited absolutely no aggression whatsoever.  Indeed, he is one of the most timid dogs that has been in the house.  He is a gorgeous dog!  He has the most soulful eyes and a beautiful coat.  There are those moments when he exhibits what he can become, a great companion who will love you and please you.  It is however, going to take time to get him where he needs to be.

Biscuit is unsure about everything.  We are not sure about his backstory.  He came to AADR from an “independent” rescue in Alabama.  All we know is that he is afraid of practically everything.  Initially, he does not want to come to you.  He does not like to be in his crate unattended.  He came with no potty training whatsoever.  He was not even bribed by treats he was so fearful!

All of this is getting better.  He has been with his foster dad for almost three weeks and he is starting to come out of his shell.  He has a healthy appetite and is slowly getting better with his potty training.  He gets along with the three female dachshunds in the house and has had no issues when dog friends have come over to the house for a visit.  He does have a thyroid issue which means that he has to take Thyroxin with every meal.  If you hide it in his softened kibble or put it in a bit of cheese, he will take the pill with no issue at all.

Biscuit has the potential to become a great dog.  His foster dad has no problem in believing that with the right family, with a lot of love, and with a lot of time, he will become a great companion filled with love.  He needs someone to give him the time, the love and, above all, the patience to believe in him.  Are you that special person and family that will give him that love?

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.