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Worthy Dog Rescue

Male Dog, Dachshund

Dachshund (Long Coat)

Description:

Meet Winston. This handsome Dachshund was surrendered to our rescue after a brief stay with a temporary family. A well-meaning teen brought him home without his parents’ approval, and while Winston got along well with the other animals in the house, they weren’t looking to add another dog. Fortunately, rather than giving him away online, they reached out to us to ensure he found a proper home. Now, Winston is searching for his forever family—one where he’ll be truly wanted and loved. We’ve had the chance to see Winston in two different foster settings—both as an only dog and with canine companions. When he was the only dog, he was a bit more timid at first and needed some time to build trust, which is completely understandable. His foster mom gave him space to decompress before handling or picking him up, and that approach worked beautifully. After just a few days, Winston’s affectionate and loving nature began to shine. Winston has also been fostered with another dog, and he made friends almost instantly. Within minutes, the two were running and playing together in the backyard, and having a canine buddy noticeably boosted his confidence. He relaxed and trusted more quickly, showing us that he truly enjoys the company of another dog. Cats not so much, he was barky and hyper-focused when we cat-tested him.. Winston is housetrained and lets his foster parents know when he needs to go out—what a good boy! During the day, he has been crated when left home alone He barks for a few minutes but quickly settles down. He even takes his toys into the crate on his own, showing he’s comfortable with the crate now. At night, he sleeps soundly in bed with his foster parents. Wintson is a very connected and affectionate pup once he settles one. He loves to be with his people—whether curled up on a lap, snuggled at the foot of the bed, or following his foster parents around the house. While he’s been thriving in a calm environment, we believe he could adapt to a more active home and will make a great family dog. As a young pup with medium energy, Winston enjoys daily walks and playtime but is also content relaxing indoors. He is sensitive to traffic and loud noises, so we feel he's best as a burb dog. He’s still learning leash manners and can be a bit eager, but daily walks are helping him improve. As he’s gained confidence, he’s become more comfortable meeting new people. When a rescue friend recently visited to take his stunning photos, Winston greeted her warmly and was the perfect model! Could Winston be the perfect addition to your family? Apply today to learn more about him! ***Preference will be given to owners with Dachshund experience. He will do best is a calm neighborhood environment vs. city/urban*** BREED ESTIMATE: Long-haired Dachshund GENDER: Male APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 15 lbs APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 1 year old COAT TYPE: long coat - requires regular grooming ADOPTION FEE: $425 OTHER INFO: utd on shots/neutered/microchipped LOCATION: Alexandria, VA FOR MORE INFO OR TO ADOPT: Please go to https://adopt.worthydog.org and complete the application. You can also help save dogs like this one by becoming a foster, providing a rescue dog with a temporary home and giving them the love and care they need until they are permanently adopted. Every person who fosters is directly responsible for saving the life of a dog, because we can only save as many dogs as we have foster families available to welcome them into their homes. If you think you might be interested in becoming a foster and want to learn more, please go to https://foster.worthydog.org and fill out an application. Worthy Dog Rescue is an all-volunteer, foster-based rescue that primarily adopts to families in the DC Metro area.