DENNIS - DACHSHUND / CHIHUAHUA / MIXED DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Dachshund / Chihuahua / Mixed. Adoption Fee: 550. Dennis came to us underweight, covered in fleas, and fighting off kennel cough—but through all of that, he’s stayed nothing but sweet. He has recieved the TLC he needs and is ready to find his forever home in Minnesota! He’s the kind of dog who chooses people over everything. Food? Optional. Your affection? Mandatory. He starts off a little shy, but give him five seconds and he’s your biggest fan. He loves attention—like, really loves it. He’ll stand up on his hind legs and walk toward you like a tiny circus performer just to get your focus. He does have spurts of high energy and demands all eyes on him during those moments, but he eventually settles in and chills out. Potty training is a work in progress. He does well with a belly band and hasn’t had accidents in his crate, but if you don’t take him out immediately after he wakes up, he’ll greet you with such enthusiastic wiggles that… well, sometimes he pees a little. Same deal when he meets new people. He’s just that excited. He’d love having another pet to play with so he’s not expecting 24/7 attention from his humans. Dennis is a playful happy boy who loves to play with toys and and to play with dogs. He wants to be right by his people and gets the zoomies when playing. As for cats, his Texas foster hasn’t had a chance to see how he’d do. He did cry the first night in the crate, but since then he’s settled in just fine. Dennis would thrive in a home that can handle his mix of affection, energy bursts, and puppy-level enthusiasm. If you're looking for a velcro dog who makes you feel like the most important person in the world, he’s your guy. Dennis is from Texas. If you are interested in getting to know this animal better, please fill out an adoption application. An adoption application is the best way to show your interest in an animal and is not a binding contract. To learn more about Ruff Start’s adoption process and the care our foster animals receive, please visit our How to Adopt page. If you are unable to adopt but want to help this animal and others in our care, you can donate to support the medical and veterinary needs of all Ruff Start Rescue animals.

• Physical Attributes

  Likes to Vocalize:	Some
  Altered	Yes

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	Yes
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  Energy Level:	High
  Activity Level:	Moderately Active
  Exercise Needs:	High
  Obedience Training:	Needs Training
  Other:	Apartment Appropriate Leash Trained Crate Trained Good in a Car Likes to Play with Toys

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Playful Independent Affectionate Eager to Please Gentle Goofy

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found

  No