LUNA - ADOPTION PENDING!!! - DACHSHUND / MIXED (MEDIUM COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Posted Breed: Dachshund / Mixed (medium coat). Meet Luna. This pretty pup with big brown eyes was found abandoned in a tiny crate on a country road in Salisbury, NC, in the dark of night. We don’t know much about her history or how long she was there, but we’re thankful some good people passing by saw her and stopped to investigate. She had no food or water, and they stepped up and took her home to safety. When Luna first came into her foster home, she was nervous and fearful, and her foster mom gave her a few days to decompress before fully engaging her. What does that mean? It means giving the dog a dedicated space and time to settle in and trust. It means not over-engaging or overhandling for the first few days. After about two days, a sweet, engaged Luna emerged, ready for pets, love, and snuggle time. Luna spent almost a month in her South Carolina foster home learning how good life can be, living with a mom, dad, teen son, senior Chihuahua, and a cat. She had a very easy integration into the pack, and would actually look to her pup companion for cues and will follow his lead. While it took her a few days to decompress, she’s transitioned into a lap dog who seeks out affection. Luna arrived on transport on 11/18, which is a very scary experience for many dogs. Once again Luna needed some decompression time to settle into her new foster home. Initially, she was fearful and protective of her space, but after a few days of just letting her be, giving her time to trust… a social, sweet Luna emerged. Luna’s foster mom, Linda, checked in with this update: “It was 2 days before Luna really felt comfortable with me and 3-4 days before she was good with Bob and our 4 dogs. I don’t think she needs a dog playmate, she seems to enjoy people more. She wants lap time, loves to be petted, snuggles in bed at night, and likes playing fetch. In the house, she plays with her toys or engages me/Bob to play with her more so than the other dogs. But she does like to chase the dogs around in the yard. She does fine as part of a pack and is great with my cats too. Luna stays out with the pack when we are home. If Bob has to work, she stays in the kitchen. She is a really good girl, fully house-trained, no barking, and doesn’t make any messes. Other than the one issue of gently nibbling on your hands when she wants to play, she is perfect. She also understands the word NO and will stop it. Luna just needs a patient owner with a little dog savvy who understands that she needs a few days to trust in a new environment. If they give her time to settle, they will get an awesome dog." This pretty girl quickly learned the rules of their home. She’s housetrained, crate-trained, and is OK on a leash. She will pull, but doesn’t bark at other dogs and is not easily distracted by other animals. Luna has learned how to “sit” and “stay” and will sit and wait for food. She is getting better at meeting new people. She’s still a bit timid towards folks she doesn’t know, but once she gets to know you, she is very affectionate. Luna has had an unstable life and needs an owner with a little dog savvy who can give her space/time to settle in. Once she trusts, she has a very sweet, good-natured temperament and will make a great companion. She is still a young pup with a medium energy level who loves to play and run around in the backyard. She's not an ideal city dog and can be mouthy in play so not a fit for young kids. Apply today! BREED ESTIMATE: Chihuahua/Terrier Mix GENDER: Female APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: ~ 16 lbs APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 2 to 3 old COAT TYPE: short ADOPTION FEE: $425 OTHER INFO: utd on shots/spayed/microchipped LOCATION: Pomfrett, MD 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:	Medium
  Likes to Vocalize:	Quiet

• 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

  Obedient Playful Timid Affectionate Eager to Please Intelligent Even-Tempered

• Additional Information

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