Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Not good with cats,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Firstly, the necessities of Rusty. Rusty is a 4-year-old dachshund mix. We currently have a DNA test out to see what he is mixed with. Rusty is up to date on vaccinations and is neutered. Rusty is up to date on flea/tick/heartworm prevention. Rusty weighs in at 20 lbs.
From the beginning... Rusty was adopted out of an abusive situation. When he first came to his adoptive home, he was scared and didn't know what was happening. He has been in a loving home for some time now, but living situations have changed. To no fault of his own, Rusty is once again finding himself needing a new home. His adoptive parents are some of the best people I know, but they are in dire need of finding Rusty a new home. Rusty has been characterized as a wild man. He lives for excitement. Don't let that fool you, he loves his pets and snuggles, but on his terms. Rusty will need a patient person that is willing to take things at his pace. After all, he did come from a very abusive relationship with his first owners. Rusty loves his chew toys, but they have to be very durable. No rope or squishy toys for him. He is a heavy chewer, on his toys. He has not been known to chew other things in the house. Because of the abuse suffered by his first owner, Rusty is afraid of loud noises, so during thunderstorms and fireworks, he must be kept inside (unless on a leash or in a fence when he goes to the bathroom). Rusty does excellent if given his anti-anxiety medication just before events and does fine through the event. Rusty is fully housebroken. Rusty loves his outside time when he goes to the bathroom but enjoys basking in the sun through windows of the house or in front of a patio door. We do not recommend Rusty be placed in a home with small children. He will not be vicious to one, but if he is roughly delt with, he will nip. Rusty loves to end his night with cuddles and kisses while sleeping in bed with his humans. Rusty is an all-around indoor dog. He enjoys his time outdoors but prefers the indoors.
Rusty has now fully integrated to a scheduled feeding to help rid him of some pounds, and he is doing great. He gets crated to eat, and has no problems with it. His compadre is a slow eater, and Rusty will help himself to his food if left out. Therefore, we just avoid the situation and separate.
If interested, you may start the process by filling out an application on our website at www.voicelessmomentsdogsanctuary.com.
