Sparky Dachshund Portland, OR

***PLEASE READ ENTIRE BIO & ADOPTION CRITERIA BEFORE CONTACTING ODR OR APPLYING FOR ADOPTION, THANKS!***


MEET Sparky -

Sparky is a charming white 2-year-old, 12 lb. Dachshund and Fox Terrier mix with a heart as warm as his engaging personality. Rescued and ready for a forever home, Sparky's unique blend of breeds gives him a distinctive look, with the long, slender body of a Dachshund and the alert, intelligent eyes of a Fox Terrier. Known for his amiable nature, Sparky is excellent with other dogs. His loving demeanor makes him an ideal companion, always eager for cuddles and affection. He's a low/medium energy dog, always ready play, yet equally content to relax by your side. Sparky's resilience and loving heart make him a testament to the spirit of rescue dogs everywhere. He's not just looking for a house; he's looking for a home where he can share his boundless love and joy.

Sparky will do best in a family with a stay at home parent (work from home or retired) and only older children (over age 12), who are familiar with the special needs of Dachshunds.

Like all Dachshunds, Sparky is high energy and enjoys playing and warming his little bones in the sunshine, so along with regular walks around his neighborhood, Sparky needs a secure fenced yard to run around and explore safely. While small in stature, doxies are big on personality and don't generally do well in apartments, with all of the noises and traffic that come with multiple dwellings in a confined space. To best set up our doxies and their new families for success, ODR, Inc., adopt to families who live in single family homes with secure fenced yards.

OUR CRITERIA (aka The Fine Print):

Based on 30 years of experience with rescue doxies, we have pretty strict criteria. Do you work from home/stay at home/work part time? Have a securely fenced yard? We do not place same gender dogs in a home unless they were raised together, and children need to be 12 or older (some exceptions IF the dog is a puppy or the child has been raised with a doxie). We prefer non smokers and a home with no other small animals (ferrets, hamsters, etc). Cats are on a case by case basis depending on the dog. Remember, these are rescues; many were surrendered because of these issues.

WHAT YOU GET IN RETURN WITH YOUR LITTLE RESCUE:

All our dogs are fully vetted, including spay/neuter, rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, Pyrantyl, nails trimmed, and dental when needed. They'll come with a basket of goodies, food, toys and a custom made harness. The adoption fee is $595, sorry no exceptions, as this covers the cost to rescue them, vet them and take care of them while in our rescue. It also helps towards the care of other doxies that come with huge vet or dental bills or need extensive behavioral training.

Can you give Sparky a happy, carefree life again? If interested, please complete the adoption questionnaire at www.odr-inc.org and email it to: jrangan@comcast.net
The adoption committee will attempt to be in contact with you within 48-72 hours. Please be patient as we are solely volunteer run.