Shelbyville, TN 37160
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Dachshund (short coat) : : Female (spayed) : : Young : : Small Learn more about the Dachshund.
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Name: Andie Andie is a beautiful 3 year old dachshund who still has a lot of puppy in her. Her coat is shiny and healthy and she has perfect markings for a black and tan. She belonged to a nice family here in SC who took great care of her and the other 5 dachshunds they owned. According to the owner, a neighbor reported them for having this many dogs and for the barking and animal control was going to confiscate 4 of the 6 dachshunds. She got in touch with AADR and we were able to take them in before they went to the shelter. Andie and her fur-mom, Mae-Belle (who is also available to adopt) are being fostered here and get along great. They love to follow eachother in the backyard and to sleep together. They also do well in a crate together while I’m gone. Although they are not bonded and can be adopted out separately, I would love to keep them together. They are very different in personality but really compliment eachother in such a way that it’s a joy to see them interact and to have them both in my home! If Andie is adopted out separately, the home must have another dachshund that will keep her company. She gets along great with my dachshunds and 45 pound sheltie/husky mix. She has grown up being around other dachshunds and I think she would be lonely without them. Andie LOVES to run in the backyard and go “hunting” for little creatures. She also loves to chase after balls and is starting to understand that if she brings it back, we will throw it again! For this reason, I think Andie would be happiest in a home with a fenced in yard and NEVER be left off a leash. Once she gets a scent of something, there is no stopping her. Andie also is total snugglebug! She would give you kisses all day long if you let her and she is sleeping on my lap as I write this. She loves to be held and hugged on but also does well on her own by taking afternoon naps in the sun. She walks well on a leash and comes when called. She barked quite a bit the first couple of days that we had her but now that she has become comfortable in our home, she rarely barks except for if someone knocks on the door, etc. She really responds well to a quick “No” and goes back to doing her business. Andie did have some potty accidents when she first came to stay with us. Now after 2 weeks, the accidents are becoming far and few between and she will either go outside or on a potty pad. She doesn’t ask to go out yet so she will have to be kept on a regular schedule. She will need someone who is patient and can show her the ropes with pottying and help her as she is adjusting. She has been through so much this past month and she is just looking for someone who has lots of love to give her and someone who can let her know that she is finally safe and loved. If this is you, you will be rewarded by plenty of Andie’s kisses and snuggles!! Won’t you consider giving Andie her true furever home?
More about ANDIE...ILGood with Dogs, Not Good with Cats, Good with Kids 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. Other Pictures of ANDIE...IL (click to see larger version):
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