Dachshund Lovers of Texas

Special Needs

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These are just a couple of the special dogs we work with in our rescue program. They, as well as others like them, need your help!

Name: Tigger
Gender: Male
Age: Puppy
Coat: Black and Tan Smoothcoat

Adoption Fee: $200
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Tigger is a special little puppy who was born with a twist in his
spine that prevents him from walking normally. He also has an
underdeveloped liver, so he needs regular medication and special food. In spite of all this, Tigger has a wonderful attitude and truly appreciates life. He scoots all over the place, gives tons of doggie kisses, and never gets grumpy or discouraged. Tigger will probably have a shorter lifespan than other dogs, but there is more love in this little guy than in most "normal" dogs! He will need a special adopter who can appreciate him, and who will not have a problem with his medication schedule and vet expenses.

Name: Tara
Gender: Female
Age: 5 Years
Coat: Dapple Longhair
Adoption Fee: $200
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Tara is a special needs dog. She has had back surgery not very long ago due to a spinal injury, and is unable to use her rear legs. Tara scoots around just fine on her front legs, and is also quite capable of using a cart. Tara has regained much of her ability to relieve herself, but still needs some assistance expressing her bladder fully. Tara requires no ongoing medication for her condition, and over time may regain some use of her limbs, but in all probability will never be able to stand or walk on her own. Despite all of this, Tara has maintained a wonderful attitude. The first thing to come back for her was the ability to wag her tail! She is the first to wag when someone comes to see her, loves to be petted, gives doggie kisses, enjoys belly rubs, and likes having physical therapy (working with the rear legs to maintain muscle tone). Tara is just about the nicest and prettiest dog anyone could ask for. She will need an adopter who is either knowledgeable or willing to learn about her disability, and patient enough to take care of her needs for a long time to come- her injury has no effect on her lifespan so there will probably be a lot of years ahead for her.