Meiko
Age: Senior
Gender: Male
Breeds: Dachshund
FOSTERING IN ASHLAND MA
Don’t you just want to kiss that face? Such a handsome boy and Meiko is as sweet and gentle as he is handsome!!!
Meiko’s mom surrendered him to us as she had changed jobs that required many long working hours and after a family issue she was moving into housing that would not allow dogs. We were more than happy to take this boy under our wing and so far he’s just been amazing.
He’s gentle and sweet - haven’t heard him bark yet but his mom says he does “talk.” So far he’s pretty picky with food but will eat certain things so we aren’t too worried - it will take a bit for him to adjust. He is already sleeping in foster mom’s bed and as soon as she wakes up he crawls over and gets right next to her for pets and kisses - truly adorable.
His foster mom lives in a doggie daycare/boarding home and he has done 100% great with the other dogs - zero issues so far - around food, in a group etc. He seems to like dogs but not sure if he’d make a great doggie companion as he does seem to gravitate towards the humans more.
His house training status is not clear - mom said he was most of the time but would go on pads when she was gone a long time.
He needs to be groomed which will be done this week - when we got him his nails were super long making it difficult for him to walk but he’s walking up a storm now - at 7 yo he seems in great shape - he can jump up onto couches etc and doesn’t seem to have any hip or back issues. He was seen by one of our vets and has a clean bill of health - heartworm negative, good physical exam, and his vaccines are all up to date.
We’d love to see him with someone who can dedicate lots of time to him as he spent the last couple years alone alot while mom was working. He is fantastic in the car. He’s truly just a great guy!! And super handsome in person.
Name: Meiko
Breed: Dachshund
Sex: Male
Age: 7 years
Weight: 19
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccinations: Up to date
Heartworm: Negative
Microchipped: Yes
NOTE: Meiko is in need of a dental cleaning which Paws NE can have done in the spring at Tufts Veterinary School which we can arrange with adopter when time approaches.
BASED ON OUR OBSERVATIONS:
Good with Children: Seems so gentle can’t imagine any issues.
Good with Dogs: Yes
Good with Cats: Unknown
Adoption Donation: $300.00
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