Foster Bio

My Name is:  Oscar

My FDR# is:  2014-428

My age and date of birth is:  approx. 4 years old

I am a: Dachshund

I am:  Male

I weigh:  14lbs

My colors and markings are: Red, Smooth

Date of Rabies vaccination:  3/19/14 (1yr)

Date of Distemper / Parvo (DHPP) vaccination:   3/21/14

Date of Bordatella (Kennel Cough) vaccination:   3/21/14

Date of Canine Influenza vaccination:   N/A

Date of last De-Wormer:  3/21/14

Date of Heartworm test and results:   3/12/14 Negative

I have been:  Neutered

I am housetrained:   A work in progress

I am crate trained:  Cannot be kept in a crate, has crate aggression.

I am considered special needs:    No

I have these Behavioral Issues:   Cannot be crated. We believe that the crate was used as a punishment or that he was abused or neglected in a crate. He becomes very aggressive when put in a crate.

I would do well in a home with children under the age of 8 years old:     No

I enjoy the company of other dogs:  Yes

I enjoy the company of cats:  No

I receive Heartworm Medication on this day every month:   1^st of every month

I receive Flea and Tick Preventative on this date every month:   1^st of every month

My Micro-chip number is:   0A1362694D

My adoption fee is:   $275.00

How to contact my foster home:  Laura, chair@fureverdachshundrescue.org

BIO:

Oscar is a new foster that came to us from a shelter in the south. We are not sure why he was surrendered to the shelter but we suspect that he has shown some issues with aggression. We do know that Oscar cannot be kept in a crate and that crate aggression is a problem. This seems to be his only behavioral problem and since he has been in foster care he has not shown any aggressive tendencies.

Oscar loves to play with his foster brothers and sisters and is not fazed by larger dogs. He is a high energy dachshund that will need to be placed in a home that can give him the exercise he needs to tire out. Without proper exercise he will become bored which may factor into his aggressive tendency. Oscar needs to be in a home with a dominant person who has experience with dachshunds and dogs in general. He needs a pack leader to show him who is boss at all times and will quickly lose respect for a weak personality.

Oscar will make a fantastic companion for an experienced dachshund owner and would do just fine with a playmate. In fact, another dog in the household to play with would be a great thing for Oscar. He is a handsome boy with beautiful dark eyes and wonderful expressions. He loves to sleep in the Big Bed and will promptly burrow under the covers and sleep soundly all night long curled up next to you. I love Oscar’s strong personality and have had no issues at all with aggression. If you are a strong personality with breed specific experience and are looking for a great companion please apply to adopt Oscar.

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We encourage adopters from all over the Greater New England Area and will do our absolute best to accommodate you in arranging for transportation if you choose to adopt a dachshund from FDR. If your dachshund of choice is coming from a state other than the one you reside in, there will be an additional $40.00 Health Certificate Fee that is required by law. Thank you for supporting a dachshund in need.

If you would like additional information or have any questions, please feel free to contact the foster family directly. They will be happy to answer any questions you may have.