PIPER - DACHSHUND / CHIHUAHUA / MIXED (SHORT COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Posted Breed: Dachshund / Chihuahua / Mixed (short coat). Meet Piper! Piper was surrendered to Worthy Dog with her 3 puppies, who were all unplanned arrivals. Thankfully, Piper and her pups were kept inside the house, and she was able to properly nurse and care for them. Once the puppies were weaned, Piper earned her freedom and got a foster home of her own. Piper was very shy when she came into foster care, and we suspect she didn’t have a lot of exposure to the outside world in her prior home. She has blossomed with a little TLC and exposure to new things and is an exceptionally loving and snuggly dog. Her foster parents have worked with her to introduce the crate, and get her used to daily walks and potty training. She is being fostered with two Chihuahuas and two kitties, and does well as part of a pack…She’s very adaptable to other dogs. When Piper first arrived on transport she connected quickly with her foster mom, Camille, and the dogs in the house, but needed more time to trust her foster dad, Cem. Once she figured out that Cem was her person, she was very sweet and loving with him and now won’t leave his side. She’s just a pup who needs a little TLC and time to settle into a new environment. FOSTER PARENT UPDATE - 2/15/24 We checked in with her foster parents for an update: "Piper is doing great! She is amazing with the dogs and overall thriving. I think she just needed some confidence and stability. We have been socializing her, taking her on hikes, parks, and restaurants and she does great! We had a few visitors this past week and she did pretty well with them. We even had a house sitter this past few days and she immediately warmed up to her after a few hours of being unsure. She still barks at first when new people come into our home (more with men) but it stops after a few minutes. She gets used to new people much quicker now that she's settled in. Piper LOVES other dogs and looks to them for guidance. She is particularly attached to our younger dog Benji and loves cuddling with him and grooming him. She’s also fine with our cats. She loves to play and has puppy-like energy, so a home with a playful dog who could match her energy might be good for her. She is honestly perfect with dogs; respects our older dog (and even got him to play with her at times which is very surprising), and very gentle with our tiny dog. She has done amazing with crate training, and she is now very comfortable relaxing in the crate when we’re away for a few hours. She has also picked up some basic obedience training commands - she can do sit, down, and crate. The number one thing that brings her joy is cuddling with humans. She is super snuggly and affectionate, and she loves being held like a baby in our arms. She is always SO thrilled to see either of us, and she loves nothing more than to sit in our laps while we’re working/watching TV/hanging out." Best Fit for Piper Calm Environment - A home with a quiet/chill environment is best for Piper, as new people do make her a little nervous. With that said, we think she would do fine with older kids who understand that she needs a little bit of time and space to get accustomed to them. She’s SO affectionate and cuddly once she gets comfortable with someone (which typically takes about 24-48 hours), but she needs people who understand that she will warm up to them on her terms. Dog Buddy - She LOVES other dogs and looks to them for guidance. She is particularly attached to our younger dog Benji and loves cuddling with him and grooming him. She’s also fine with our cats. She loves to play and has puppy-like energy, so a home with a playful dog who could match her energy might be good for her. She is honestly perfect with dogs; respects our older dog (and even got him to play with her at times which is very surprising), and very gentle with our tiny dog. Active Home - I would characterize her as an active dog. She is very playful, loves all kinds of toys, and enjoys going on walks and hikes. While she can chill at home, she can get a little bit naughty with chewing if she gets bored/restless, so I think she would do best with a more active adopter who can take her on long walks and offer plenty of stimulation. She loves chew toys - anything that she can gnaw on. Those will keep her occupied for hours. Available Lap - The number one thing that brings her joy is cuddling with humans. She is super snuggly and affectionate, and she loves being held like a baby in our arms. She is always SO thrilled to see either of us, and she loves nothing more than to sit in our laps while we’re working/watching TV/hanging out. ****** We are looking for an active, engaged family with a dog pack for Miss Piper. While she's not a true puppy, she still needs a little work to be her best self. She is a very sweet girl who is a little timid at first and needs an owner who will give her some time to acclimate and introduce her to new things. . Apply today to learn more! ***** BREED ESTIMATE: Dachshund, Chi Mix GENDER: Female APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: ~ 12.5 lbs APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 2 years old COAT TYPE: short ADOPTION FEE: $425 OTHER INFO: utd on shots/spayed/microchipped FOSTER LOCATION: Middleburg, 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 Kids:	Yes
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  OK with Cats:	Yes
  Energy Level:	Moderate
  Activity Level:	Moderately Active
  Exercise Needs:	Moderate
  Obedience Training:	Has Basic Training
  Owner Experience Required:	Species
  Other:	Leash Trained Crate Trained Housetrained Good in a Car 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 Goofy

• Additional Information

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