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NAME: Stretch

AGE: 5 years               

SEX: Male

WEIGHT: 16.5 lbs

COLOR: Golden Red

COAT: Short and Smooth

UP TO DATE: Yes

SPAYED/NEUTERED: Yes

Adoption fee: 250.00+10.00 chip fee

HOUSETRAINED: Yes

SPECIAL NEEDS: No

HOME W/ SMALL CHILDREN: No

HOME W/ OTHER DOGS:               MALE    X             FEMALE    X

HOME W/ CATS: No

MICROCHIP #: 0A11594041

HEARTWORM: 11^th of every month

FOSTER HOME: Laura Coulombe, North Smithfield, RI 02896

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BIO: Stretch is a wonderful standard size dachshund. He is very high energy and requires training to prevent him from jumping too much. He is a big snuggler and loves to take naps and sleep in bed with you. He is also quite content with sleeping in his own bed near you at night. During the day, Stretch is well behaved and also crate trained so if you would prefer to crate him when you’re not home he is fine. He loves toys and is always playing with any type he can get a hold of. It’s a good idea to keep toys around the house to keep him busy. He also likes to play tug of war with a rope toy. He is extremely toy driven. Stretch was surrendered to us because he had a limp. It was originally thought that he might have some back issues; however this is not the case. After being seen by a vet, he has been diagnosed with luxating patella’s which is sliding knee caps. Stretch needs to have good walks on a daily basis to keep his leg muscles tight so that his condition won’t get worse. On occasion he may also need so pain medication but this is rare. Stretch is a wonderful companion and gets along well with other dogs both dachshunds and other breeds, large and small. Stretch would do best in a home where he would get a lot of attention and exercise. Please consider giving Stretch the home he deserves.

Out of State and Canadian adopters are welcome. We do not ship our dogs cargo. You will have to make arrangements to pick up the dog or for them to go by ground transport.

If shipping by volunteers through our organization or paid transporter, then there will be an additional $35 fee for the Health Certificate required. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN A RESCUE.

If you have questions about this dog please feel free to contact the foster home at the email address listed above.  We welcome out of state and Canadian adoptions, but we will not ship any dog via cargo.  Please Read Before You Adopt to learn more about transportation options.  If you are interested in adopting this Dachshund please Read Before You Adopt and Fill Out an Application.

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.