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Davison, MI

NAME: Poncho

AGE:  6 yrs

SEX: Male

WEIGHT: 11.3 lbs.

COLOR:  Black/Tan Silver Dapple 

COAT: Smooth

UP TO DATE:  Yes 

SPAYED/NEUTERED:  Yes

ADOPTION FEE: $260.00

HOUSETRAINED: Working on it (uses doggie door)

CRATE TRAINED: Yes

LEASH TRAINED: Work in progress

SPECIAL NEEDS: No

HOME W/ SMALL CHILDREN:  Yes (over 7 y/o)  

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

HOME W/ CATS: Unknown

MICROCHIP #:   FDX A-Chip: 4877703934 

MONTHLY HEARTWORM DATE: 30^th

FOSTER HOME: Cherie, cherie554ever@gmail.com

RESCUE #: 2014-08-26-03

BIO:

My name is Poncho! AADR rescued me from a small puppy mill in Missouri, AL. My previous owner (a small Ma & Pa puppy mill set up) got very ill and needed to find some place for the breeding stock to go. I am about 6 years old, shy, and somewhat skittish.  If you are quiet and let me come to you, I am affectionate and love to cuddle on your lap. Although I only have half of my teeth (21), I am food motivated and love treats.

I have been with my new “Foster Mom” for just a short time.  I have been completely vetted and am Heartworm negative- I got a “clean bill of health” from the Vet!  I have learned so much since I’ve been with my new foster mom: I can go in/out of the doggie door, play with the other doxies in the house (5 others besides me), and cuddle on my Foster Mom’s lap as much as I want.  I like taking naps on the rug or the open crate and being held and cuddled.   I don’t bark much and have no food or fear aggressions.  I do scare easily so please be gentle with me as much as possible. Because I came from either a puppy mill/backyard breeder, I need help with potty and leash training.    I am looking for my forever home; a family who will give me lots of love, take me for walks, cuddle and play with me, and always keep me safe.  I was told I would do better with an Experienced Family who is familiar with rescue dogs that have NOT been socialized.  I need a family who has LOTS of patience and will take the time to teach me all the “doggie” things I have been missing out on.   A fenced-in back yard would be a PLUS! I need my FOREVER HOME! Only serious applicants need apply.    

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.