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CITY, STATE:  Hanceville, AL

NAME:  Melvin

AGE:  9 yrs. (approximately)

SEX:  Male

WEIGHT:  16 lbs.

COLOR:  Red

COAT:  Short

UP TO DATE:  Yes

SPAYED/NEUTERED:  Neutered

DHPP:  Yes    DATE:  11/5/21

RABIES:  Yes    DATE:  12/10/21    TAG NUMBER:  406373

ADOPTION FEE:  $225 + $20 microchip fee

HOUSETRAINED:  Yes, does great with a doggy door! He does really well with encouragement and treat rewards.

CRATE TRAINED:  Yes

LEASH TRAINED:  Yes

FENCED YARD NEEDED:  Yes

SPECIAL NEEDS:  Yes

HOME W/ SMALL CHILDREN:  No, children over 8 years of age only as long as they’re respectful and gentle. He does play rough.

HOME W/ OTHER DOGS:  Yes, male and female are fine (he does love the ladies!), no large dogs though.

HOME W/ CATS:  He’s very curious but not aggressive.

MICROCHIP BRAND and #:  HomeAgain  #985113006040082

MONTHLY HEARTWORM DATE:  6^th of each month

FOSTER HOME:  Tammy, tammy.lofton33@gmail.com

RESCUE #:  2021-12-10-01

BIO:  Melvin was picked up as a stray near Birmingham, AL. This little man is a world class cuddler, the closer the better!   

Upon arriving in rescue, Melvin had complete medical and dental exams and treatment. He now only has 2 teeth (his lower canines) so he needs softened food. Melvin also has about a grade 4 heart murmur that he takes medication for twice daily.

Melvin loves to play! Although, he is not really interested in toys or balls, he does like to play with our pup, Webster. They run together through the house and he sometimes jumps up and puts his front feet on Webster. Webster’s very sturdy so it’s fine but he could possibly hurt a smaller, more delicate dog or a small child. He rides very well in the car. Unfortunately, most of his experiences in the car have led to go to the vet so he gets a bit nervous and shaky, but he does like to look out the window.    

Our must haves for this handsome fellow include:

• Someone who loves to cuddle with their pup
• No high-rises or apartments
• A fenced yard
• Someone who will ensure he receives his daily meds
• A doggie buddy who loves to play   

============== Information for All Dogs/Adopters ==============

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.

If you have questions about this dog, please feel free to contact the foster home at the email address listed above.  They have the most up-to-date information concerning the dog and would be happy to answer any questions about the animal.

We welcome out of state and Canadian adoptions, but we will not ship any dog via cargo.  You will have to make arrangements to pick up the dog or for them to go by ground transport.  If you choose transporting by either volunteers through our organization or by paid transporter, there will be an additional $55 fee added for the required Health Certificate.

We will not adopt into CT, RI, NH, ME, or MA due to strict laws regarding importation of dogs into those states.  If you have an issue with this, you will need to take this up with your legislatures.

To understand the adoption process through AADR, please review the Adoption Information on our home page.  Transportation options are outlined on that page in Step 3.

Click this link to apply: https://www.allamericandachshundrescue.org/apply, it will take you to the application form.

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 Midwest. We just can't get them from one coast to the other. Please look for dogs on your coast.

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.