Dusty Britches, Dachshund For Adoption In Marietta, Georgia

Dream Dachshund Rescue

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$12

Dusty Britches, Dachshund For Adoption In Marietta, Georgia

Price:

$12

Location:

Marietta, GA

Description:

This may be the most interesting profile you ever read. Yes, we say READ. Why? Well....we aren't going to show you pictures of this dog until you've done so. Intrigued yet? We hope so. The reason we want you to READ first is to get a good understanding of who this dog is....and not what he looks like. He's absolutely, positively adorable, and everyone falls for him instantly...but he is not for everyone. In fact, he's not for most. He has some serious health matters that most people won't take the time to read about or understand, much less be able to handle appropriately. Most just see tons of cuteness in front of them and instantly disregard everything else. He & DREAM can't afford for that to happen. We've spent a lot of time and effort (and financial resources) getting Dusty Britches back into good health, so we hope to truly inform you of him & his needs FIRST and then show you his photos later. We promise, you'll like them. So, let's dive in. Dusty Britches is a 5+ year old (turns 6 in May), long-haired, neutered male. Sweet as pie. Most soulful eyes you've ever seen. He's a petite little guy. ~10 lbs, fluff and all. He came to us after his mom passed & his dad was no longer able to provide sufficient care for him. We knew right away something was just not right with Dusty. He was constantly retching and massively anxious. The anxiety also triggered the regurgitation. Our specialists diagnosed him with Megaesophagus (aka M.E.) and separation anxiety. He now has meds for both of these conditions. It's taken us a long time of working with Dusty to get here, but he's been so worth the effort. What is Megaesophagus? Good question. It's just as the word describes....Dusty Britches has a section in his throat (or esophagus) that is too large and causes some liquids and food to collect there, and not passing directly to the stomach. Dusty Britches has had a team of specialists in this disease help to figure out where his irregularity is located (lower esophagus), that it is a mild situation compared to other M.E. dogs, and that it is being well managed with 2 medications taken twice daily. Sildenafil helps constrict his throat muscles (making the enlarged place tighten up / get smaller prior to meal times) and Metoclopramide helps speed up digestion once food is in his stomach. These 2 meds have immensely improved his overall condition and have greatly minimized the amount of regurgitation he endures. The cost of these 2 meds is ~$12/month. Why is it important to control the regurg? Aspiration Pneumonia is the answer. It's something M.E. dogs become highly susceptible to. If he coughs up food that then enters the lungs, A.P. will occur...not "if" but "when" is always the case with foreign items entering the lungs. The substance, such as food, saliva, vomit, or medication, brings in bacteria which can cause the infection, and that bacteria quickly spreads. A.P. can be lethal if not treated, hence our desire to avoid it at all costs. Now to chat about his separation anxiety. Dusty can be a nervous little guy at times...and once he bonds to you, he absolutely HATES to be left alone. If you are interested in adopting Dusty Britches, you can fill out an application right on our website! Go to our online adoption application. Dusty Britches' adoption fee is $500. All adoption fees go directly to veterinary care for DREAM dachshunds. Dusty Britches will go to his / her new home microchipped, spayed/neutered, heartworm tested, up to date on vaccinations, and with all other medical needs addressed. Almost every dog's veterinary expenses exceed our adoption fees; we are a non-profit. DREAM is an all-volunteer rescue group. We focus on the metro Atlanta area and can assist throughout the state of Georgia. Since our rescue is entirely run and staffed by volunteers, our ability to travel long distances for adoptions is somewhat limited. We focus on Georgia, but if you are in a neighboring state, we might be able to work something out - we'll expect you to do your part. DREAM does not recommend purebred dachshunds for families with children under 5, or families planning to have children during the dog's lifetime. Dachshunds are often not patient with little kids, and kids can accidentally hurt a doxie's back. Follow us on Instagram , Facebook and TwitterAdoption processOur fees vary based on age & overall health condition. We have an online application that is reviewed & approved by our board members. All references will be checked. ( https://www.dreamrescue.org/adoption-application-1 )Shelter locationAdoptions are coordinated through our online application process and the board member who is assigned to that particular dog.

Breed:

Dachshund

Category:

Dogs

Color:

Brown

Sex:

Male

Posted:

March 31 on Get-Pet