Meet Willie3.
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Brookfield, MD · 6 years · Dachshund (short coat)
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In the shelter’s words
Overview Meet willie, a handsome 5-year-old, 14 lb miniature dachshund with a soulful gaze and a deep devotion to his person. Willie came to Little Paws Dachshund Rescue after his owner made the difficult decision to surrender him in hopes of finding him the right home. Willie is a classic “velcro doxie” loyal, affectionate, and happiest when curled up on the couch beside his human. He’s not a big walker and prefers closeness over adventure, often standing gently on his person just to be near. Once he bonds, Willie is incredibly loving and thrives on companionship. Environment Willie does well in a calm, predictable environment with structure and routine. He sleeps comfortably in a kennel overnight and settles best when distractions are limited. While he enjoys short walks, he is still gaining confidence outdoors and currently does best with a combination of potty pads and outdoor breaks. He has begun to sniff and explore more outside and has shown improvement with regular exposure. Willie can be vocal when people pass in hallways or past his home and may bark when unfamiliar individuals enter his space. He shows some anxiety when his person prepares to leave, so confidence building exercises would be ideal for him. He has also shown great progress in meeting and being around new people. While his initial reaction is reactivity, with an appropriate introduction along with treats he will ultimately end up in their lap too. He enjoys playtime and has been known to get the zoomie, and he recently started playing with his foster dog sibling, which is a great sign that his confidence is growing. Pets & People Willie is best suited for an adult-only home. He can be reactive to unfamiliar people, especially when surprised or when they enter his space, and he will communicate discomfort by barking or posturing. Because of this, he needs an adopter who understands canine body language and is comfortable managing introductions and advocating for his space. With other dogs, Willie does well and has shown positive social behavior, especially when following the lead of calm, confident dogs. He would be happy as an only dog or in a home with another friendly dog. Willie is extremely affectionate with his person and bonds deeply. He wants to be close, cuddled, and included once trust is built, his loyalty truly shines. Health Willie is generally healthy and has recently started fluoxetine to help manage reactivity and anxiety as he continues to adjust and build confidence. He has no other known health concerns at this time. Continued positive-reinforcement training and consistent routines will help him thrive. Location Willie is available for adoption from Maryland. Please email pattypandey19@gmail.com with any questions or complete an adoption application at the button above. The adoption fee for Willie is $375
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RescueGroups record ID: 21998453
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Shelter-listed fee: $375
All potential adopters will go through the application process which includes a paper/computer application, 3 personal references, a veterinary reference, and home visit. Post adoption - we follow up at the one week mark to ensure a true fit for the dog/family then again at one month for a "happy tail" and then yearly. Our adoption fees (if you need an easier to read copy - we can email it to you) Dachshunds Below 1 year $325.00 USD $35.00 1 5 years $275.00 6 9 years $250.00 10+ years $150.00 USD $35.00 Senior Long On Love Program $75.00 USD for seniors (60+ years) adopting senior dogs (10+ years old) Dachshund Mixes Below 1 year $250.00 USD $35.00 1 5 years $200.00 $35.00 5 9 years $150.00 $35.00 10+ years $100.00 or a reduced fee determined on a Senior Long On Love Program $75.00 USD for seniors (60+ years) case by case basis adopting senior dogs (10+ years old) All Ages $150.00 or a reduced fee determined on a Special Needs Dachshunds or Mixes case by case basis
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Willie3
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Dog · 6 years · Dachshund (short coat) · Male
Little Paws Dachshund Rescue via RescueGroups.org
Brookfield, MD
Listed since — listing date, not shelter intake.
RescueGroups record ID: 21998453
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Shelter-listed fee: $375
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Adoption information:
https://www.littlepawsdr.org/
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