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Adoption Fee $400

Name: Opal

Rescue ID: 20089 Old #12594-S

Status: Adopted!

Species: Dog

Breed: Dachshund / Terrier / Mixed (short coat)

Learn more about the Dachshund.

Sex: Female (spayed)

Current Size: 14 Pounds

General Potential Size: Small

Current Age: 10 Years 7 Months (best estimate)

Activity Level: Moderately Active

Good with Kids: No

Description:

Opal is a food-motivated, quick learning sweetheart who does have some quirks, she has reactive/anxiety issues to dogs, cats, and strangers. These have been successfully managed, following clear steps including a daily anxiety medication. She needs to be the only pet in a calm home with only adults (no kids, no other pets) . She can be protective of her owner and home; she does well at the vet and Now Boarding (individual room). Show her patience and love and she’ll do the same for you, tenfold. A calm presence goes a long way. She has been known to invite her owner to pet her belly and to play tug of war. She is great with cuddling together, hanging out nearby if you’re busy working, or having her own space. She handles it well when you leave and is exuberant when you return. She’s curious but not at all destructive (respectively of furniture, slippers, etc.) and does great with puzzle toys. She’s easy to bathe, highly trainable, has an expressive personality and soulful eyes, at times makes cute little Muppet noises, and is receptive to all food—not picky. She will adore whoever cares for her and may rest her paw on your hand, like you’re holding hands.

When you adopt a pet from Midwest Animal Rescue and Services, your adoption fee covers: Microchip and registration, Core Vaccines including Rabies, Distemper and bordetella, age appropriate heartworm testing or FeLV-FIV testing, sterilization, heartworm/flea-tick prevention and deworming while in foster care.

Long Distance Adoptions: Animals who are not fully vaccinated and altered are not eligible for long distance adoption. We require a meet of the pet prior to adoption, which means coming to MARS. We do not transport to potential adopters.

How to learn more about a pet: Complete the application (click on the button above) to start our process for adopting or fostering a MARS Pet.

Adoption fees are non-negotiable and can be paid by cashier's check, money order or credit card. We do not accept personal checks.

Post Adoption: Any issues that arise after adoption are the full responsibility of the adopter after the finalization of adoption. We highly recommend Pet Insurance. Adoption fees are only part of the expense of owning a pet, so we ask you to consider the costs for the life of the pet before adoption. We recommend pet insurance.

Pet Breeds: The pet you are viewing is a rescued pet which is most often from an animal control facility or Shelter partner. The breed(s) listed are our best guess and are in no way guaranteed.

If you choose to DNA test your adopted pet, test results may vary from company to company and our breed guess may not be reflected in those results as it is just that, our best guess without knowing a pet’s full history.