Dexter


Miniature Dachshund
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Home:Dover, PA  [I have a diary!]  
Age: 6 Years   Sex: Male   Weight: 11-25 lbs

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Nicknames:
Weiner dogs, Dex, Weeeines

Doggie Dynamics:
 Energy 
sleepyenergetic
 
 Intelligence 
sillygenius
 
 Friendliness 
aggressiveaffectionate
 
 Playfulness 
not playfulvery playful
 
 Disposition 
anxiouscalm
 

Quick Bio:
-purebred-dog rescue

Likes:
SLEEPING, eating, chewing bones, playing, fetch, cuddling, being a couch potato

Pet-Peeves:
Being woken up, not getting human food, loud noises, being left alone

Favorite Toy:
BONES, Kong filled with treats, squeaky loofah dog

Favorite Food:
Chicken and his dry food

Favorite Walk:
The walk around the block to use the bathroom

Best Tricks:
Being cute, sitting, sleeping anywhere in any position

Arrival Story:
My husband and I were looking for a dachshund so we were put on a waiting list at the local small dog rescue. Two months later we get a call that there was dog who just came in and needed a home. We went to meet him, took him for a walk, and without any hesitation, brought him home.

Bio:
Dexter's former owners abused him and he was always kept in a crate (he has a skin infection b/c of that but is getting treated). He also used to live with another dog who liked to dominate him and eat his food, so poor Dexter needed to gain at 3 pounds to reach a healthy weight. At first all he wanted to do was lie in his bed in his crate (we kept the door opened, but he wanted to stay in his nest). Now he strolls around like he owns the place!! Dexter loves his new home and we love him!!

Forums Motto:
I live to be lazy.

The Groups I'm In:
(For the love of) SQUEAKY TOYS!!!, AGAINST ANIMAL CRUELTY, I'm a Mini Weenie!!!, Mesa Dogs, The Disney Group, the greatest arizona dogs and cats, ~ Dachshunds Forever ~

I've Been On Dogster Since:
September 6th 2006 More than 5 years!

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Dogster Id:
379449

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Another week, another nap

September 29th 2006 1:12 pm
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Wow these past few weeks have really flown by!! I went back to the vet and I was wagging my tail and begging for the humans to pet me! I love human attention, other dogs, well maybe I'll work up to that. The vet said I took a 180 degree turn and I'm doing so much better!! A couple weeks I discovered this thing mommy calls barking. I bark at most people when I'm out walking b/c i want some love . .. . and most give it to me!!! Today I made a doggie friend. Mommy laughed at me because I was violently wagging my tail but had my hair stand up too, I can't help it. My Grandpa from Pennsylvania came to visit for four whole days!!! I was a bit nervous at first, but by the end of the first night we were napping on the couch together. I hate when mommy and daddy leave for what seems like forever, but during this down time I sleep alllllll day in my little bed. I love running around the house when the parental units come home. I love when mommy brushes my teeth!!! The vet told her she has to do it everyday . . .. which is great!! I'm not a big fan of the whole brushing thing, I just like to lick the green peanut toothpaste!! Well lunch is up (FINALLY) so I'm going to go eat!

 

A Week of Changes

September 8th 2006 8:52 pm
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Wow a lot has happened this past week. On August 31 I was dropped off at the rescue place and on Friday September, 1 I was adopted by my Mommy and Daddy. I was scared when they came to visit me at the rescue, but I was completely smitten when mom scratches my neck . . . it felt so good I'm almost dozing off just thinking about it. We I got to my new apartment I was amazed that I was allowed to roam free, before in the home before me I was confined to just a crate. I love it here. The first two days were hard for me because I didn't know that I was suppose to go potty OUTSIDE, apparently mommy doesn't like me peeing on her new coffee table. On Tuesday I went to the vet, the vet assistant was gushing over my color being rare and offered me treats. But THEN she tried to stick a thermometer up my bum and I freaked out and released all the stench in my anal glands. OOPS, mommy and daddy were gagging, I was scared then but I find it so funny. The doctor tested to see if I had mites, but I don't, instead I have a skin infection. I have to take pills which I love because they're in peanut butter!!! The doc also said I need to gain at least three pounds, right now I barely weigh ten pounds. He told mommy not to feed me wet dog food but to mix 1/3 cup of dry food, with 1 teaspoon of water, and 1 tablespoon of tomato sauce (Prego organic tomato basil all the way!!) 2-3 times a day. I love it!!! I like to let it sit for about 3 hours so it's nice and soggy, mommy says that's gross. Speaking of Mommy, I love to cuddle with her!!! My favorite spot in the entire world (other than being at Daddy's side) is snuggling/sleeping with her on the couch. However, Daddy is my favorite. I get so upset when he leaves, even if it's just to go to the bathroom. I'm a Daddy's boy. But I love them both and I'm so glad they adopted me. I never go in my crate unless its bedtime and I find myself wagging my tail more often, ahhhh life is good!!!

 
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