A SHY BUT FRIENDLY FELLOW: Approx. 9 years old / Approx. 14 lbs.
Hi, I’m Anton! I came to Mostly Mutts from a home that had a lot of dogs! We needed help when our dad had to go into Hospice care, so Mostly Mutts was able to take me, and quite a few more into their program. Now I’m ready to find a new home and family of my very own! I needed a good dental cleaning which I have received thanks to a grant from The Grey Muzzle Organization!
• OTHER DOGS/CATS/KIDS: I haven’t met other dogs at Mostly Mutts yet, but I came in with other dogs that I’m a little bossy with. If you have a dog at home already, let’s meet! / Cats unknown. / I haven’t met kids yet at Mostly Mutts, so let’s meet and best no toddlers that I may fall on me.
• PERSONALITY/ENERGY LEVEL: My previous owner described me as a shy but sweet fellow. The volunteers knew to just go slowly with me and sure enough, I warmed up pretty quickly. I got the reputation of being the ‘boss of the doxies’ around the shelter. I have a confidence about me and an energetic spirit you are sure to love. You are also sure to love my sweet, gentle demeanor, which I displayed during my shelter bath – being a real trooper during a pretty thorough ear cleaning. I’m also quite crafty and reportedly can scale a fence, making me a potential escape artist, so please don’t leave me in the yard unattended until you know that I will not leave. I’ve gotten into some things that don’t belong to me in my foster home, even showing that I know how to open doors. I need to be watched closely and not left unattended in the home until I understand what is expected of me. / My energy level is 4-6.
• SKILLS/CRATE/POTTY: I am a student in the Mostly Mutts University training program and look forward to learning a lot with my trainer! Check back soon to see what I've learned. / The crate is new to me, so I am working on that now - I get a bit anxious in there and have been having accidents while I’m in my crate. My foster family is trying to make it a more comfortable/positive experience for me. At bedtime, I get to sleep with my fosters, and I love that! I hope my new family will let me do this with them. / I have good potty manners in my foster home while I am outside of my crate, however I potty in my crate. My foster is working on this with me and is teaching me that my crate isn’t scary. I also don’t like to potty outside when the grass is wet, so please be patient with me in this scenario. Please continue to be consistent with me on a good schedule, so I can fully master my potty skills.
• LIKES/DISLIKES: As I warm up to you, I love to collect belly rubs. I’m happiest with you - lying by your side on the couch or in bed! Fuzzy blankets are the best, and I love to burrow into them for a nap. I’ve not really shown interest in toys yet, but perhaps you can show me how much fun they can be. / I can’t think of any dislikes, though I’m sure I wouldn’t like it if I didn’t get enough love, attention, and training.
• MEDICAL: I'm current on vaccinations, micro-chipped and neutered. I am currently taking an inexpensive anxiety medication to help me with the anxiety I experience when in my crate. I also had a fatty mass removed and I’m healing up nicely from that now, and a good dental cleaning. Since I'm a Dachshund, I naturally have a long back which is subject to injury, so please don't allow me to jump on and off furniture so we can keep me safe and healthy.
I am looking for a great home with a loving family for life! My adoption fee is $299.00, and I’m located in Kennesaw, Ga.
November 21, 2024, 6:31 am
