NAME......................SAM1
DACHSHUND.................PURE/TWEENIE
COAT......................SMOOTH
COLOR.....................BLACK AND TAN
AGE.......................2 YRS
GENDER....................MALE/NEUTERED
WEIGHT....................16 lbs
ADOPTION FEE..............250.00+10.00(chip fee)
contact Diane nashcat50us@yahoo.com
chip # 0A10221E7B 24PetWatch


SAM1 came from a family in Huntsville, AL that had to give him up due to his separation anxiety. He is fine here with his other fosters but they said if left alone by himself he either gets mad because you left him or he doesn't like to be left alone. We think crating him will help this situation and he seems fine in a crate when we go away. We do not make a big fuss when we leave or come home. Sam is very needy and wants to be in your lap or close to you at all times. He is doing very well on house-training here and that was not a problem at his other home either. He just wants to be loved and go with you EVERYWHERE. He is UTD on all immunizations, was heartworm negative and is now on Interceptor and Frontline. We think the ideal home for SAM would be a retired couple or someone that travels who would take him with them. He's been around older children but not very young children. He is also shy and has not been well socialized. This can be easily remedied with trips to the pet store and doggie parks. We think that a fenced in yard for SAM is also a great idea, too. Oh, we forgot to mention that SAM has to lose some weight. He is 16 lbs but needs to only be about 12lbs so lots of walks and a restricted diet is what this boy needs. If you think you are what SAM1 needs, please fill out an application to adopt and we'll be in touch.

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