Skeeter and his kitty cat friend are looking for a home because he owner could no longer care for him. He is so sweet and a real lover. Were hoping a loving home can be found for this amazing senior Dachshund.  This is what her owner had to say about Skeeter: "Skeeter is very good with kids and other animals (even cats). He's mild mannered and behaves. He LOVES to play fetch. In fact, one of his favorite pastimes is to chase after a soft drink bottle! He'll chew it for a bit then "beg" you to toss it so he can run after it and bring it back to you.

Foster Update:  Skeeter is an adorable little fellow. He came into our home just over an hour ago and is already laying at my feet while I'm typing this. He has met my Great Danes and one St. Poodle. His little tail started wagging as soon as he realized that he wasn't going to be dinner. He is crate trained but would prefer to be out and either laying by your feet or next to you on the sofa. He eats dry dog food, loves his toys, likes cats and looks like a GIANT Tootsie Roll. He is quiet, polite, house broken, walks on leash but tends to pull somewhat. Being so small not a big issue but he would probably learn to walk better with a little training. He likes walks on the beach, smooth jazz, and an occasional dinner out with his humans.  Skeets, due to no fault of his own, lost his home and is now looking for a special place in life with that special person or persons. He would love to go with someone that is retired, home most of the day and would be able to spend lots of time with him. He travels well in the car, is quiet but loves to play.

Skeeter qualifies for our senior for senior program. If adopted by a senior person (55+) his adoption fee is $50.

According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the Dachshund (pronounced dak sund) originated in Germany many hundreds of years ago. "Dachs" is the word for badger. The Dachshund was bred to hunt and follow these animals to earth, gradually becoming highly evolved, with shortened legs to dig the prey out and go down inside the burrows. Smaller Dachshunds where bred to hunt hare and stoat. Dachshunds have many "terrier" characteristics. They are versatile and courageous dogs and have been known to take on foxes and otters, besides badgers. Lively and affectionate; proud and bold, almost rash. Tenacious. Can be willful and clownish. Curious and mischievous, they are very clever and may attempt to train the owner rather than allow the opposite. Devoted to his family, some fanciers feel the long-haired variety is calmer than the other two types. The wire-haired variety is more outgoing and clown-like. All are slightly difficult to train. Dachshunds are good dogs to travel with. They are best with older, considerate children and are moderately protective. These little dogs like to bark (their barks are surprisingly loud for their size) and are compulsive diggers. They are generally okay with other pets, however, they can be jealous, irritable, obstinate and very quick to bite. Sometimes they will refuse to be handled. They should not be over fed, for this breed tends to gain weight quickly. They have a life expectancy of 12-15 years.