

You are willing to drive to her foster home in the Raleigh NC and located within a 4 hour driving distance from Raleigh or Greensboro.īecause she will need a follow up senior blood panel in six weeks after she is off the steroids, her adoption fee is a donation of the new family’s choice.

But you know that one day we will all (hopefully) be seniors and be in need of extra grace.ġ1. Or take longer than you want to do her business.

Sometimes Precious can’t settle and she’s restless. Precious gets along with other dogs, but would be totally fine as an only pup as well.ġ0. With her protectiveness, limited sight and doxitude, she’s not a fit for little ones.ĩ. But you are looking for a new doxie baby to spoil rotten. You don’t have children or frequent kid visitors. A home without frequent visitors would be best given her self-titled position of watchdog.Ĩ. Precious has earned the right to nap the day away. She recently had a dental cleaning, is UTD, microchipped, on preventatives and hw negative.ħ. Precious has been on prednisone for her wobbly walk for the past 7 months and we are in the process of weaning her off the medication. But she doesn’t let that stop her, she just uses her nose to guide her and keeps on trucking. Precious has very limited sight and needs eye drops to keep her comfortable. Or at least you know that they are part of the tradeoffs of a senior pup.
#Doxie by proxy rescue professional#
But she’s not a professional barker throughout the day, just will chime in when the rest of her pack has something to say.Ħ. With proper introductions and some time, she will settle down and accept new people.

When visitors come into her home, she goes into watchdog mode to “protect” her family. You alarm system isn’t working or you haven’t gotten around to buying one. And if you’ve had a sassy red in your life, you know exactly what we are talking about.ĥ. There is just something special about these fiery red doxie girls. You love sweet and spicy red female dachshunds. While Precious does her business outside, like many senior pups, she’s apt to have some accidents, especially during rain or cold.Ĥ. You’ve already given in to either waterproof flooring or own stock in a carpet cleaning business. The rescuer’s family asked for our help so we are taking in her dogs as we have foster space – and Precious was in the first group to land in our arms.ģ. She was saved by a local dachshund rescuer, who passed away last summer. But we promise she will wiggle her way into your heart. At 13 pounds, Precious doesn’t take up too much space. You’ve got some space on your couch or an extra dog bed or seven. But words can’t describe the experience of opening your heart and home up to a senior.Ģ. Precious was rescued from a kill shelter several years ago and we estimate she is about 14/15 years old. You know there is something special and unique about the love of a senior rescue pup. Precious is now looking for her forever home! Are you the right fit for senior gal?ġ. 11 Ways to Know if Precious is the Perfect Pup for Your Family
