Skipper - Low Rider

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Don't look now, but we have another LOW RIDER!! And this little guy is about as cute as they come.

Baby Skipper is a 14–15-week-old short-legged little nugget who was recently sprung from the Memphis Animal Shelter. We believe he may be a low-rider mix, but whatever he is, he's 100% adorable.

Skipper has received his vaccinations and deworming and is now settling into one of our awesome foster homes, where he's getting the full puppy experience with kids, dogs, and cats. He's still acclimating to everything, but so far, so good.

He's doing pretty well in his crate. He may give you a few little huffs and puffs when he goes in, but then settles down and goes to sleep. Kids? He LOVES them — although he's currently in full-blown puppy mode, which means those little teeth are everywhere and ankles are apparently very exciting. Older kids who understand puppies would be a good fit.

And because Skipper is, well, a puppy, his new family needs to be ready for all that comes with one: house training, crate training, leash walking, basic obedience, lots of appropriate chewing, continued socialization and plenty of patience. He'll need supervision, routine, exercise, and lots of opportunities to learn how to be a very good dog. Puppies don't come pre-programmed!

Skipper is healthy and will return to one of our Memphis veterinarians for his second vaccine in mid-September. Once he's ready, he'll head north to New England.

He's not neutered yet because he's too young. He has also been noted to have an undescended testicle, which will require abdominal surgery when he's approximately 6–8 months old. Paws New England will cover this surgery at one of our partner veterinarians at no cost to his adopter.

If this little low rider looks like someone you could fall completely in love with, don't wait too long to apply. These short-legged guys tend to disappear pretty quickly — and honestly, we're not surprised. Just look at that face!

All known information about the animal is listed above. We do our best to give accurate information, but most of our dogs are rescues and do not come with a known history

Name: Skipper
Breed: Dachshund/Terrier   (Breed Mix is not guaranteed - no DNA testing has been done)
Sex: Male
Age: 14 weeks
Weight: 18.0 (approx 55-60 lbs when adult)
Spayed/Neutered: Too young - Spay/Neuter Contract will be required and strictly enforced.
Vaccinations: Puppy vaccines will be up to date. All vaccinations required after adoption are the adopter's responsibility.
Heartworm: Too young (testing is done at 6 months of age)
Housetrained:  Not usually
Microchipped: Yes

Location of dog currently:   Tennessee       

Puppy Adoption Fee:  $600.00 (includes transport fee when applicable)
                                    $100-150 additional mandatory quarantine fee applies to Massachusetts residents.

Adoption Fee Includes:
~Preadoption vaccinations, complete examinations, and microchipping.
~Spay/neuter surgery rebate, paid to the adopter once proof of surgery is provided to Paws New England. We are happy to provide a list of low-cost spay/neuter clinics upon request.

ATTENTION: 
Puppies are wonderful—but they are also a big commitment. Before applying, please make sure you're ready for the time, patience, and training they require.

>Puppies should not be crated for more than 3–4 hours at a time.
>Your home will need to be puppy-proofed.
>Expect chewing, nipping, scratching, accidents, and lots of supervision while they learn.
>If you have young children, be sure they're prepared for normal puppy behavior.
>Training, socialization, exercise, and consistency are essential.  

Unless you're an experienced dog owner and your Adoption Coordinator is comfortable with your experience, you will be required to attend puppy training and/or behavior classes. Our goal is to help you and your puppy build a happy, successful, lifelong relationship.

Important Information

Paws New England is a foster-based rescue. Our dogs are cared for in foster homes throughout the South and New England.

Your adoption donation helps cover veterinary care, transportation, and other expenses for your adopted dog. It also helps us continue to save senior dogs and dogs with serious medical needs or injuries. While their adoption donations are often reduced, their veterinary costs are typically much higher.

When you adopt a young, healthy dog or puppy, you're also helping us give another dog a second chance. Thank you for supporting our mission and making rescue possible.