💗 Meet AVA – Professional Cuddler & Loyal Little Shadow!
🐶 Female Dachshund
🎂 3 Years Old
⚖️ 11 lbs.
Looking for a tiny best friend who believes personal space is completely overrated? Meet Ava, an adorable 3-year-old Dachshund who is the very definition of a Velcro dog! ❤️
Ava may be nervous when you first meet her, but give this sweet girl some patience, love and time to feel safe, and you’ll discover a loving, loyal, toy-obsessed little shadow with a side hustle in lizard control! 🦎😂
🐕 Other Dogs
Ava likes other small dogs, but she can be nervous when meeting a new dog and may need some time to warm up. Introductions should be slow and cautious so she can feel safe.
Once she’s comfortable, though, she loves to play and play! 🐾
Large dogs make Ava nervous, so a home with smaller canine friends would be a better fit.
🐱 Cats: Unknown
👧 Children
Ava would prefer older children who can understand that she may need some time and space to feel comfortable.
🦮 Leash & Walks
Ava came into foster care not knowing how to walk on a leash, but she’s made wonderful progress and now loves going for walks! ❤️
Because walks are still a relatively new experience, she can occasionally become frightened. She’s learning that exploring the world can actually be fun instead of scary!
Ava currently does not potty while on walks. With plenty of positive experiences and practice, she may eventually become comfortable enough to do so.
🏡 House Training
Ava is house trained and also knows how to use a doggie door and ramps! She’s one smart little girl. 🥰
She does not purposefully urinate in the house; however, she does experience submissive urination. Her future family may want to consider using a doggie diaper indoors while helping her build confidence.
Since Ava isn’t currently comfortable eliminating on walks, a home with a yard may be especially helpful and convenient for her.
🛏️ Sleeping & Crate
Crate training is unknown, but Ava absolutely loves snuggling in the big bed and sleeps peacefully throughout the night.
Did we mention she’s a Professional Cuddler? 🥰
🧸 Food & Toys
Ava eats alongside her two foster siblings with no food aggression, and she’s happy to share her toys.
Treats aren’t necessarily the way to this girl’s heart—but bring out a toy and you’ve got her attention! 🎾
Ava LOVES her toys and is always ready to play.
🚗 Car Rides
Road-trip buddy alert! 🚗🐾
Ava loves car rides and will happily accompany her person on an adventure.
❤️ Meeting People
Patience is the key to Ava’s heart.
She’s nervous when meeting new people and may initially seem timid. We don’t know what she experienced before coming into rescue, so she needs people who will allow her to adjust at her own pace.
Once Ava realizes she’s safe, something beautiful happens—she blossoms into an incredibly loving and devoted little companion.
And once you’re her person, prepare to have a furry shadow everywhere you go! ❤️
🧠 Smart Girl
Ava is a clever little Dachshund!
✨ She knows her name
✨ Comes when called
✨ Uses a doggie door
✨ Knows how to use ramps
✨ Is house trained
✨ Has made great progress learning to walk on a leash
🌩️ Barking & Loud Noises
Florida thunderstorms don’t seem to bother Ava. 🌧️
She’s also not much of a barker. In fact, it took her foster mom some time before she even heard Ava bark! Even when the other dogs are barking, Ava often just sits back and watches the commotion.
💕 Being Alone
Ava truly is the epitome of a Velcro dog.
She wants to be by her person’s side and doesn’t enjoy being left alone. She will eventually calm down, but her ideal family would be one where she can enjoy plenty of companionship and together time.
Adoptable Dachshund Ava, 3 years old, 11 lbs.
🩺 Vet Care
Ava has received:
🩺 Vet Check
💉 One or More Vaccines
🦷 Dental Exam
💕 Spay
💅 Nail Trim
🐜 Flea Treatments
❤️ Heartworm Testing & Medication
We depend on donations from caring people, like you, to make a difference in the lives of dogs. As an all volunteer organization, you can rest assured that the donations go directly to help the dogs. Thank you!
🏡 Ava’s Perfect Forever Home
Ava needs a family who understands that trust may take a little time—but earning hers will be completely worth it.
She would thrive with someone who is patient, gentle and willing to let her gain confidence at her own pace. A yard would be especially helpful, and she’d love a home where her people are around often.
Once she settles in, expect cuddles, toys, car rides, playful moments and one very devoted little Dachshund following you everywhere.
💗 Professional cuddler.
🧸 Toy enthusiast.
🚗 Car-ride companion.
🦎 Part-time lizard patrol officer.
🐾 Full-time furry shadow.
If you’re looking for a sweet little best friend who will love being by your side, Ava may be your girl. Give her the patience and security she needs, and watch this timid little pup blossom into the loving, loyal companion she was meant to be. 🐾❤️ Adoption Fee: $400
If you believe you could provide a safe and loving forever home for this dog, please fill out an application with the dogs’ name on it. BE SURE to include the ID NUMBER!
*Be advised, we have a couple of volunteers processing hundreds of applications. We are unable to call everyone back as we do not have ANY employees. Our dedicated volunteers and foster parents will check references of the applications that appear to be a good match. At that time, if you are chosen, we will contact you to arrange a home visit.
The adoption fee helps to cover costs, as each dog is fully vetted, and treated, as needed to prepare them to move forward in their new life. You pay no fee unless you are chosen to adopt.
- Under 4 months $500
- Under 1 $425
- 1-3 years $400
- 4-7 years $325
- 8-10 years $275
- Over 10 $225
- Special needs $150
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