CARLOS - DACHSHUND / CHIHUAHUA / MIXED DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Posted Breed: Dachshund / Chihuahua / Mixed. Meet Carlos. Carlos and his sibling, Pixie, lived as outside dogs without proper shelter, protection, or vet care. Their mom was older and sadly did not survive a recent cold weather stretch, and the two pups were often seen running freely near a busy road. Thankfully, a concerned neighbor took action and reached out to our rescue for help. Both dogs are still young, adaptable, and very good-natured. Carlos has been with his foster family for a few weeks, learning the rules of home life. He’s living with a mom, dad, a Chihuahua named Higgins, and three cats and is doing well as part of a pack. His foster mom, Amy, shared that he was a very easy integration, and they adore him! We checked in with Amy with some questions for an update: How is Carlos doing with your Chi and kitties? He is doing great. It was honestly such an easy integration. He loves Higgins and the cats. He even kisses them! Even when my cat hissed, he did not show aggression. Do you think he would do better in a home with dogs or be fine as an only dog? I think he is best paired with another dog. He gets anxious when left alone. He will bark when I leave and keep watch at the window. He’s getting better with time and will play with Higgins while I am at work. He likes to move my PJs to the living room and sit beside them until I get home…it’s the cutest thing. Would you say he’s an active, moderate energy or more mellow dog? He acts like a puppy with toys. He plays but is also calm and settles down easily. He isn’t high energy but still has that puppy play in him. He likes to snuggle a lot too. Leash walking skills? He’s brand new to leash walking and a little panicky. We have been doing on-leash practice walks in the backyard. He’s going to need time and practice to adapt, so a home with a fenced area for potty breaks will be best for him right now. Have you seen him around kids? He did great around my friend’s son (he is 11). He doesn’t seem nervous and wags his tail for some love! He isn’t a biter or mouthy like a lot of small dogs. Personality - What’s he like? He is a bit shy and guarded with new people but snuggles with me. He sleeps with us at night between the two of us and doesn’t budge all night long! He lets me give him kisses and wags his little tail. Now that he is comfortable, he gets so excited when I come home. Before, he was shy, like who is this person? So, he’s warming up and starting to trust. Each day his personality comes out more… House Manners - crate/potty trained? He is not a fan of the crate and will scratch to get out, so we are slowly introducing it to him. When he first arrived, he was not neutered and did mark. Now that he’s been neutered, the marking has stopped and he knows to go potty outside. He never has accidents when we are home, and we take him out regularly, and he’s picked it up quickly. He chewed on one of our chords to an electronic blanket where he sleeps on the couch. I unplugged and moved it, and other than that, he’s been good. He’s young, like a toddler, and just not fully trustworthy yet. Does he greet new people and visitors well? He does. He’s cautious at first, but then his little tail wags and he welcomes new people. Honestly, this dog is a hoot and the sweetest thing ever. He has a kind little soul. He lets me kiss his little face. He shows no aggressive behavior toward people or pets. He is timid outside of his comfort zone but completely relaxed at my home and in my fenced yard. I would say he has improved a great deal and just needs time to adapt. He is just a special little guy and each day he seems to become even sweeter. Someone is going to be very lucky with this little guy! ******** Carlos will be coming to the DC metro area on 3/2 to start his new life. Preference will be given to adopters with other dogs in the home and yard for potty breaks. Carlos is NOT a city/condo dog. Apply today! BREED ESTIMATE: Dachshund Mix GENDER: Male APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: ~ 12 lbs APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 10 months old COAT TYPE: Short-Medium coat ADOPTION FEE: $425 OTHER INFO: utd on shots/neutered/microchipped LOCATION: Rock Hill, SC 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

  Likes to Vocalize:

  Some

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	Yes
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  OK with Cats:	Yes
  Energy Level:	Moderate
  Activity Level:	Moderately Active
  Exercise Needs:	Moderate
  Fence Required:	Any Type
  Obedience Training:	Needs Training
  Owner Experience Required:	Species
  Other:	Yard Required Likes to Play with Toys Likes to Be in Your Lap

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Playful Timid Skittish Affectionate Eager to Please Intelligent Even-Tempered Gentle

• Additional Information

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