CHOPPER - DACHSHUND (MEDIUM COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Dachshund (medium coat). ***Chopper is currently located at our rescue in GA but also available for adoption in the NJ area. With an approved application, he can be transported to the Flemingto, NJ area to attend our adoption events at the Tractor Supply in Ringoes. An application for his adoption should be submitted at socorescue (no need to register or login). Questions about Chopper and/or our adoption policy should be sent to socorescue8gmail; please do not call the shelter's number.*** Chopper had formerly belonged to the sister (Debbie) of SoCo Rescue's President/CEO Scott Bennett, who passed away in January 2023. Prior to her passing, Debbie had asked Scott to promise if anything ever happened to her that he would make sure that Chopper was well-cared for and got a good home. Of course, Scott was more than willing to do just that. When Debbie passed away, one of her daughters took possession of Chopper and kept him for the next 2 1/2 years, but recently had to give him up due to some HOA rules. Of course, Scott immediately stepped up and recently took Chopper into his own home. While he would love to keep Chopper as one of his own, Scott realizes that it would be in the best interest of Chopper to gain a home where he can get more one-on-one time and fully flourish as he did while with Debbie. Chopper is a great little fellow who is house-trained, walks well on a leash and gets along great with other dogs, cats and children. He thrives on being a "lap" dog, loving to spend time curled up next to whoever desires to spend time with him. He isn't destructive at all, will stay in a crate when needed and will let you know if and when he needs to go outside to potty. And, an extra bonus, is that he's as cute as a button. Chopper will do very well in a home with other dogs, cats and children who know how to responsibly handle a small dog. Chopper has already been neutered and recently received an update on all of his annual vaccinations, de-wormings and preventative care. He is scheduled to be tested for heartworms and well disclosed those test results once known. But knowing that Debbie kept him on a monthly flea/tick and heartworm preventative, we're almost certain that he'll test negative. Knowing what Chopper means to Scott, he will be extremely decisive in who he lets adopt this wonderful dog. While he will be primarily an indoor dog, Chopper does love his outdoor time, so a home with access to the outdoors would be best.

• Physical Attributes

  Coat Length:	Medium
  Altered	Yes

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	Yes
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  OK with Cats:	Yes
  Energy Level:	Moderate
  Activity Level:	Moderately Active
  Exercise Needs:	Moderate
  Other:	Apartment Appropriate Leash Trained Crate Trained Housetrained Likes to Be in Your Lap

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Obedient Playful Affectionate Eager to Please Intelligent Gentle

• Additional Information

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