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Peyton - Dachshund (short coat) Dog For Adoption

Dachshund Dogs For Adoption in Arlington, VA, USA

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Nickname
Peyton
Breed
Dachshund
Gender
Female
Age
Young
Location
Arlington, VA, 22204, USA

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Dachshund Dogs For Adoption in Arlington, VA, USA

Dog Breed: Dachshund (short coat). Meet Peyton! Peyton was part of an abandoned family of pups we rescued this winter. She and her mate, Woody, had been surviving outside in the bitter cold when w

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e found them. Peyton was very pregnant and in need of immediate help. Thankfully, we got them to safety just in time for her to deliver her puppies in a warm, loving foster home. Now that her pups are weaned and she’s been spayed, Peyton is officially retired from motherhood and ready to begin her next chapter, finding a forever home of her own. Peyton has been in her local foster home for about 6 weeks now, living with her foster parents and two small dogs. She integrated easily into the pack and enjoys the company of other pups. She’s a young, playful girl who would love to have a canine companion in her new home to keep her company and share in her adventures. Kristin, her foster mom, describes Peyton as having a great personality. She can be a little shy at first, but with just a little attention, she settles in quickly and builds trust. She’s a fun little low rider who enjoys playing fetch and loves her toys. She's housetrained, crate-trained, but has earned free-roam privileges in her foster home. Peyton has a moderate energy level. She's happy romping around with her foster siblings but also enjoys cuddling up on the couch for some downtime. She’s very enthusiastic about giving kisses, and Kristin is working with her on moderation. Peyton has started going on regular leash walks and seems to really enjoy them. She loves the outdoors and greets new people and dogs with ease. FOSTER MOM UPDATE - 5/4/25 "Peyton is super sweet, loves to cuddle, and watches out our front window, taking everything in. She’s a good eater and sleeps soundly through the night. She loves to give kisses, sometimes too much, so we are working on that. She's been great with our pack, and we've even had some playdates with neighborhood dogs. She would do best with a dog buddy who will play with her. She loves to run around and explore the yard with the other dogs. Petydon has done great with house training, no accidents at all, and enjoys her walks too. I have not noticed fear of traffic or cars that have gone by us while walking. She is more curious about people and wildlife. Otherwise, she is a pretty confident walker." ********* Peyton is a lovely little dog with goodwill toward everyone she meets. She’ll make a wonderful, affectionate companion, and a perfect pup buddy, too. Apply today! BREED ESTIMATE: Dachshund mix GENDER: Female APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 13 lbs APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 1 year old COAT TYPE: short coat ADOPTION FEE: $425 OTHER INFO: utd on shots/spayed/microchipped LOCATION: Alexandria, VA FOR MORE INFO OR TO ADOPT: Please go to adopt.worthydog and complete the application. You can also help save dogs like this one by becoming a foster, providing a rescue dog with a temporary home and giving them the love and care they need until they are permanently adopted. Every person who fosters is directly responsible for saving the life of a dog, because we can only save as many dogs as we have foster families available to welcome them into their homes. If you think you might be interested in becoming a foster and want to learn more, please go to foster.worthydog and fill out an application. Worthy Dog Rescue is an all-volunteer, foster-based rescue that primarily adopts to families in the DC Metro area.

Physical Attributes

Coat Length
Short
Likes to Vocalize
Some

Behavioral Characteristics

OK with Dogs
Yes
Energy Level
Moderate
Activity Level
Moderately Active
Exercise Needs
Moderate
Fence Required
Not Required
Obedience Training
Has Basic Training
Owner Experience Required
Breed
Other
Leash TrainedCrate TrainedHousetrainedLikes to FetchLikes to Play with ToysLikes to Be in Your Lap

Personality

Playful
Yes
Timid
Yes
Affectionate
Yes
Eager to Please
Yes
Even-Tempered
Yes
Gentle
Yes

Additional Information

Was the Dog Found
No
Up-to-date on Vaccinations
Yes

Rescue Information

Organization name
Worthy Dog Rescue
Location
Arlington, Virginia, 22204
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Ad Statistics

Ad ID
ADN-1470796
Date Listed
06/11/2025
Date Expires
09/09/2025

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