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Posted over 2 years ago
| Updated over 2 years ago
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My basic info
Breed
Dachshund/Chihuahua
Color
Brown/Chocolate - with White
Age
Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
836
My details
Good with dogs
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Mr. Pickles is a 6 year old, 12 lb Dachshund/Chihuahua mix. He was surrendered to a local shelter and when he came to EARS he weighed a whopping 16 lbs! He was a true stuffed sausage! He enlisted his foster parents to be his personal trainers, and with their help he is getting fit and trim! Picky is missing all of his upper teeth and only has a few bottom ones left. His teeth were so rotten when he arrived to us. That doesn’t stop him at all though! The boy loves to eat and he loves to kiss you all over your face. This Pic-a-licious, lengthy weenie dog mix is a chill dude around the house and loves to lounge on the sofa, or in his bed. He’s a huge cuddler, especially at night before bed. He loves laying in the sun and spending time outside exploring the yard. The Pickelman also loves to ride in the car and go places with his people. So, what are the things to work with on him? One, when he’s sleeping let the man be! He loves his sleep and if you disturb him early morning or when he has already put himself to bed for the night, he will growl and nip. He does not bite, it’s just his way of saying I’m sleeping you big oaf leave me be! Two, he loves to go for walks, and needs them to stay at his training weight. Sometimes he will get barky to other dogs on walks, but he loves to meet other dogs and is very playful! He is in a house with 2 big dogs and one small dog. He is also very treat motivated. Pickles is just a really good chill dude and would do well as the only dog or with other dogs. We love this sweet boy and know he would make a great addition to any home with kids over 8. We are a RESCUE GROUP, not a shelter, and all of our animals are in foster homes. To start the adoption process, email us at adoptions@earstexas.org requesting an application. Submitting an application does not commit you in any way, but helps us make the best match between people and our available dogs. Your current or past dogs must be inside dogs who have been spayed/neutered and are on heartworm prevention. All of the dogs in our program are inside dogs and are completely vetted including all vaccinations, spayed/neutered, free of internal parasites, microchipped, heartworm negative and on prevention before adoption. Our adoption process includes an application, check of vet records or personal references, interview, neutral site meet & greet with the dog and your family, and a home visit.
