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CITY, STATE:  Bradenton, FL

NAME:  Melvin (Dachshund mix)

AGE:  10 yrs.

SEX:  Male

WEIGHT:  10.5 lbs.

COLOR:  Black and Tan

COAT:  Long

UP TO DATE:  Yes

SPAYED/NEUTERED:  Yes    DATE:  9/29/2020

DHPP:  Yes    DATE:  9/23/2020

RABIES:  Yes    DATE:  9/29/2020    TAG NUMBER:  309986

ADOPTION FEE:  $200.00 + $19.95 (microchip fee)

HOUSETRAINED:  Yes

CRATE TRAINED:  Yes

LEASH TRAINED:  Yes

FENCED YARD NEEDED:  Yes

SPECIAL NEEDS:  No

HOME W/ SMALL CHILDREN:  Over the age of 10 years

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

HOME W/ CATS:  Unknown

MICROCHIP BRAND and #:  PetLink  981020035820456   

MONTHLY HEARTWORM DATE:  30^th of each month

FOSTER HOME:  Ray, Doxieray941@gmail.com

RESCUE #:  2020-09-29-01

BIO:  Melvin came from a shelter in middle Tennessee where he was brought when found as a stray. No family came looking for him so he was probably turned out. Sadly, people do that more than you’d think. He was very stressed in the shelter and just cried and cried so we went and got him, poor baby. Our wish list for him includes:

• No apartment or high rises
• A fenced yard or enclosed lanai
• Someone home most of the time since he loves being with his people
• Another small dog around his age would be great but not expected

Melvin is just the sweetest boy and he’s happy to follow you around or lay and watch you while you work. He’s very low key and listens well. He’s just a GREAT dog! If you are looking for a loyal companion that demands little but gives much, then Melvin’s the one for you. Live to love him!

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.