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Hello good people of the Northeast, my name is Pepper and I am a plump 6.5-year-old Dachshund mix weighing 25 lbs, and I am currently on a diet. I have been living in Connecticut with my owner, but when she could no longer get around, I was stuck indoors with nothing to do but eat, sleep, snack, potty, repeat. It wasn't the best lifestyle for me but I was loved. Later on when she could no longer care for me a kindly neighbor brought me home to foster while helping me find a new forever home, and that is where you come in… I am ready to be adopted!
I am a happy and friendly boy, with medium energy, not a couch potato any longer, good with people and other dogs, shy when meeting strangers, and not too keen on being picked up. It had been so long since I had playmates that I about go bonkers when I have doggy friends to play with and doggy toys, especially the ones with crinkle sounds. No stuffing, please. I am affectionate, kissy, snuggly, and cuddly, and if you don't mind 25 lbs on your lap, then I’m a lap dog! I am well-behaved and rarely bark, at least until it's mealtime, and then I happily dance and hop and bark for joy when I see my food bowl coming. I don't dig in the yard or eat your things, and I know how to use a potty pad while working on my housebreaking skills. I’ll go for a walk with some encouragement, and a few extra walks should help me find my youthful physique again. I’m not in love with being kept in a crate, but I will go in when asked. I’d rather be hanging out in my doggy bed or your bed if that's okay. So, what do you think? I’m looking for new digs and you are looking for a new dog, I think we should meet!
* 4 Little Paws is based in CT. We adopt in many different states along the East Coast. Transport costs are included in the adoption fee. If you are located outside the states we typically adopt to, we have options to get the dog of your dreams to your location.
Hello good people of the Northeast, my name is Pepper and I am a plump 6.5-year-old Dachshund mix weighing 25 lbs, and I am currently on a diet. I have been living in Connecticut with my owner, but when she could no longer get around, I was stuck indoors with nothing to do but eat, sleep, snack, potty, repeat. It wasn't the best lifestyle for me but I was loved. Later on when she could no longer care for me a kindly neighbor brought me home to foster while helping me find a new forever home, and that is where you come in… I am ready to be adopted!
I am a happy and friendly boy, with medium energy, not a couch potato any longer, good with people and other dogs, shy when meeting strangers, and not too keen on being picked up. It had been so long since I had playmates that I about go bonkers when I have doggy friends to play with and doggy toys, especially the ones with crinkle sounds. No stuffing, please. I am affectionate, kissy, snuggly, and cuddly, and if you don't mind 25 lbs on your lap, then I’m a lap dog! I am well-behaved and rarely bark, at least until it's mealtime, and then I happily dance and hop and bark for joy when I see my food bowl coming. I don't dig in the yard or eat your things, and I know how to use a potty pad while working on my housebreaking skills. I’ll go for a walk with some encouragement, and a few extra walks should help me find my youthful physique again. I’m not in love with being kept in a crate, but I will go in when asked. I’d rather be hanging out in my doggy bed or your bed if that's okay. So, what do you think? I’m looking for new digs and you are looking for a new dog, I think we should meet!
* 4 Little Paws is based in CT. We adopt in many different states along the East Coast. Transport costs are included in the adoption fee. If you are located outside the states we typically adopt to, we have options to get the dog of your dreams to your location.
Please DO NOT apply unless the entire family / household is on board with adopting one of our dogs. We must receive an application for you to move forward in the process. Thoughtful direct emails are welcome and will be answered. However, an application is still a necessary step. We want to make sure we find our dogs a perfect fit with a family so both the dog and the family are happy. We keep our dogs with fosters once we get them out of shelters for a little bit to learn and understand their personalities. Our relationship with families doesn't stop at adoption! We are always available for any follow up questions and are happy to be a resource as you and your new pet settle into a routine.
Please DO NOT apply unless the entire family / household is on board with adopting one of our dogs. We must receive an application for you to move forward in the process. Thoughtful direct emails are welcome and will be answered. However, an application is still a necessary step. We want to make sure we find our dogs a perfect fit with a family so both the dog and the family are happy. We keep our dogs with fosters once we get them out of shelters for a little bit to learn and understand their personalities. Our relationship with families doesn't stop at adoption! We are always available for any follow up questions and are happy to be a resource as you and your new pet settle into a routine.
all of our dogs come to Westport CT from TX and get picked up by adopters from here.
all of our dogs come to Westport CT from TX and get picked up by adopters from here.
More about this rescue
We are a small group devoted to saving dogs from the multitudes of high kill shelters in Texas, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina and California. We specialize in saving small to medium breed types and re-homing in the North East where there is less unwanted dog overflow and a high volume of qualified adopters.
We are a small group devoted to saving dogs from the multitudes of high kill shelters in Texas, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina and California. We specialize in saving small to medium breed types and re-homing in the North East where there is less unwanted dog overflow and a high volume of qualified adopters.
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