Last updated: 07/02/2009

SPECIAL NEEDS FOSTER NASH PLEASE SPONSOR ME Rescued on: 06-20-08 Located in: Whiting, IN Description: Red Smooth Tweenie (13 lbs) Gender: Male Age: 2 years Adoption price: N/A Medical issues: Nash is neutered and up to date on his vetting. Nash has been diagnosed with hydrocephalus. Which is a build up of cerebral spinal fluid within the ventricles of the brain. This is a serious condition with many unknowns in the future, he currently does not have seizures but may develop them, he is not able to be potty trained effectively at this time, due to increased pressure in the brain which causes loss of cognitive function and inappropriate responses to being picked up and held. He does mirror other dogs but at a much slower pace than normal. He currently isn't on medication but that may change after he has an MRI to determine the severity of the hydrocephalus. There is a great likelihood that he will develop seizures. His future is unknown. One thing we do know is he will always be Special Needs. Update:7/27-MRI was done and he has a confimed diagnosis of severe hydrocephalus, he will be treated medically with comfort measures, his prognosis is poor. Nash needs your sponsorship for his on-going medical care. He has had one seizure and will likely have more. His bills are over the $2000.00 mark and will continue growing Update: 8-27-Nash's condition is stable, its been almost two months since his seizure. He is bonding to his humans much better than anyone expected. He seems to be enjoying everything his foster family does for him. Update: 9-14-Nash is doing well, he continues to be stable and now can be held for short periods without protesting. Just this week he is attempting to play with his brother. He isn't too sure how it works, but he is trying. He now sleeps with his foster family, the neurologist did not think he would ever really bond, but it sure looks like he is trying. Update: 9/26 The neurologist dropped Nash's prednisone to a lower dose, he seems to be doing fine. Update:01/04/09 Nash just saw the neurologist and she was amazed at his progress. He is doing just fine on the lower dose of prednisone Update:01/24 Nash continues to amaze everyone, he is much more responsive to his family now and not so focused on his foster brother Hubert Update: 5/11 Nash was the guest of honor at our Fundraiser on Sat May 9, 2009, he was just a happy little guy greeting everyone. He is an amazing success story, and this is a testament to what the love of his foster family acccomplished. We are approaching his one year anniversary, the neurologist never thought he would be here. Info: Nash's Story Click for more info

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BENTLEY Rescued on: 01-19-09 Located in: Lyons, IL Description: Red Smooth Standard (22 lbs) Gender: Male Age: 4 years Adoption price: $250 Medical issues: Bentley has been neutered and is up to date on all vaccinations. His right eye appears to be slightly smaller than the left. The vet believes he may have junior cataracts so we have scheduled an appointment with an eye specialist Update: 4/1- Bentley was taken to the University of Wisconsin, Madison for cataract surgery. It was previously determined that Bentley was a good candidate for the surgery. However, upon a second examination it was felt that the surgery would not enhance his eyesight but make it worse. Both eyes are smaller than normal but his right eye is much smaller. The vet said that he would not be able to obtain a lens small enough to put on the eye after the cataract was removed. Without the new intraocular lens, his eyesight would be poorer. His left eye does have a cataract, which does not appear to be impairing his vision. It was decided keep him on anti-inflammatory eye drops and bring him back in a month for a recheck of the left eye to see if the cataract had worsened. It will be determined at that time if the cataract surgery is needed. Bentley gets around fine and does not appear to have any trouble seeing. Update:5/11 Bently is doing well, we decided to wait a few months before taking him back to see if surgery would help, in case the size of his eye might be a big problem if they could not find a lens to fit. He sees well enough to get around, and we want to make sure his vision will improve by doing the surgery. Info: : Bentley was found as a stray and made his way into rescue when the kind folks at the shelter notified MWDR. Bentley is an active dog that doesn't quite know what to do with his energy! I believe Bentley was most likely very neglected in his former home and does not really know how to play with toys but we're working on that. He has tried to play with the other dogs in the house but he is very easily distracted. He is very curious about the house and even more curious about the cats. He gets along with the cats and other dogs in the house and does not appear to be interested in chasing the wildlife in the yard. Bentley is not food aggressive, but he is protective of his "nest" area on the couch. He will snap at the cats if they jump over him (the airspace over his nesting spot) to get on the back of the couch. He will also snap if startled while resting. This may be due to his mild sight impairment therefore he would do best with older children. If you are gone during the day, Bentley will do best if crated to prevent him from having any accidents in the house. He is good about going out and will let you know he has to go by pacing and nudging you for attention. Once outside he needs time to do his business as he just has to sniff everything and make sure everyone knows there's a new boy in town. He will bark with the rest of the dogs when people come over and at feeding times we are working on stopping when told. He does not bark while in his crate. He likes to go for walks (pulls rather) but tries to do it on his terms, he would do well with some training. Bentley is good about sleeping all night at the foot of the bed once he settles down. Bentley is a gentle, loving dog that needs a home willing to continue work on his disciplines. He would do well as an only dog but would also benefit from another dog that he could learn to play with. With a little patience and some training Bentley will make a wonderful, loving companion Click for more info

STRETCH Rescued on: 02-21-09 Located in: Whitewater, WI Description: Silver Dapple Smooth (10 lbs) Gender: Male Age: 13 years Adoption price: $150 Medical issues: Stretch is neutered and current on all vaccines, was lyme and heartworm free. Info: You could never tell this little fella is 13 years old. He has as much spunk as a two year old. He has already made himself at home by climbing on the back of the couch where you're sitting and just hang out on your shoulders and chest. Every how and then he'll sneak a little kiss. Stretch absolutely adores balls...tennis, racket, knotted, you name it, and he'll play with it. He'll carry it into his crate, dig around and roll around on it. If it gets covered up, he'll yank the blanket out of the crate and dig for it. Stretch has been an intact male all his life and was just neutered in March. Because of this, it's unlikely he will be able to be housebroken. We keep a belly wrap with a Poise guard on him and it saves the furniture as well as the floor. He is familiar with being in a crate but does not like being in one. We transferred him into Sugar's crate since they've been together for 10 years and that seems to help. He doesn't have any accidents in the crate, which keeps it nice and clean for both of them. Stretch would do very well in a home with no children under 14. He does get along with other dogs but is not good with cats. His recall is not very good so should be leashed when let outside. He has an enlarged prostate (we think due to the infection of he bad teeth) so we'll recheck it in two weeks. He is currently on antibiotics. Click for more info

CHLOE Rescued on: 02-07-09 Located in: Whitewater, WI Description: Black & Tan Smooth Tweenie Gender: Female Age: 5 years Adoption price: $250 Medical issues: Chloe is spay and current on all vaccines, was lyme and heartworm free. Info: Chloe is an absolute lover. She'll climb onto your chest and get right in your face just to be close to you. She loves to snuggle and is a fantastic nap buddy. Pick up a leash and Chloe jumps out of her skin with excitement thinking she's going for a walk or a ride. She loves both. Being outside is a real treat for her but she does like to bark at birds, squirrels, people, etc. Chloe is a dominant dog and can be food possessive as well as very protective of her "space" when she's relaxing on the couch. She is fine for her person to come near, but she doesn't like the other dogs to get too close. She would do best as a single dog or with a person who is a strong pack leader who can keep her in line. She likes to bark at the cat. She is crate trained but will occasionally have an accident. She has shown some history of agression to men, although we haven't seen it in her latest foster home. Likely, Chloe picks her people and isn't that fond of strangers coming into her space. Chloe needs a home with no kids and is best as an only dog. Men in the home will need to be patient and allow her to set the timetable on friendship. Click for more info

BULLWINKLE Rescued on: 03-28-09 Located in: Dyer, IN Description: Red Dapple (One Blue Eye) (15 lbs) Gender: Male Age: 8 years Adoption price: $250 Medical issues: Bullwinkle is neutered and up to date on all his vetting, including a dental, he is heartworm negative and on preventative. Bullwinkle came into rescue with a perianal hernia. He had surgery in October and within a month the surgery failed and the hernia reoccurred. He has been evaluated and ultrasound at Vet Specialty Center in Buffalo Grove if medical management fails. He is currently doing well; he is on a low residue diet, stool softeners and flaxseed oil. He must be monitored and requires a gentle external massage to help him defecate. He is a little overweight, and we are working on that. This condition occurs in older unnuetered males, it is caused by an excess of testosterone enlarging the prostate and the colon herniates thru the muscle wall. An easily avoidable condition, male dachshunds are one breed prone to this condition Update: Bully is doing extremly well with his diet, he seems to be going on his own without any help . The vet is amazed at his progress. It maybe with the right diet, his musles have stregthened and he is going normally. The hernia will always be there, but as long as he can go without straining he should be fine. His diet regime just takes a little work, we are currently buying laculose, its a stool softener and cost is about $20.00 a bottle it lasts over a month. Thats his biggest expense. Info: Bullwinkle better known, as "Bully" by all the girls is the sweetest little guy you ever want to meet. He was an owner surrender, he gets along well with all the resident and foster doxie's, especially the girls, he is often seen sleeping right in the middle of the pile. Bully is housebroken, but it is difficult for him to go long periods because foster mom gives him a lot of water to keep his stool soft, sometimes he has accidents if not let out frequently. He needs someone who is home the majority of the time. He gets along just fine with the resident feline also. Bully isn't especially fond of walks; he would rather roam around the back yard at his leisure. He doesn't like to be pulled on a leash by the other dogs, so he is walked separately. I think if we could take some weight off him he would feel better. He is a big beggar; he was obviously table fed in his past life. It's been an adjustment to eat dog food, but he now likes the yogurt also. It is critical that his diet is monitored, he get very few treats. He needs a quite place to go without others bothering him, it takes him awhile to go potty when he is outside. Bully really is an easy dog, he just has to be watched to make sure he is going potty; he is not a big barker but gets his share when he feels he needs to. He loves everyone and wags his tail nonstop. He has started playing with stuffed toys, he runs after balls, and want to defuzz them, you have to watch, so that he doesn't eat the fuzz. He loves to sit on your lap at night will stretch out with his foster sisters and snore in front of the TV. Bully really doesn't like stairs, he can go up, but usually he is carried down. He sleeps in a crate at night in the bedroom. When he goes into the crate he completely covers himself and you don't hear a word till morning. He will also stay in an XPEN without much fuss. He loves nylabones and now that his dental is done, his mouth doesn't hurt so he likes to chew them. Currently his condition is being managed medically. This guy is a keeper if you can find it in your heart to give him a chance. Click for more info

SCARLET Rescued on: 08-09-08 Located in: Palatine, Il Description: Red Longhair Mini (6 lbs) Gender: Female Age: 4 years Adoption price: $250 Medical issues: Spayed, up to date on vaccines and heartworm negative Info: Scarlet was found as a stray in Milwaukee and had a bad case of kennel cough that was almost the end of her. She recovered after a couple months and began bouncing off the walls. All of life is a grand adventure for Scarlet! She is a perpetually joyous creature with tail wagging and tounge licking constantly. She loves to "kill" the toys and bark at the world outside the window. Scarlet is very vocal. She is a beauty with silky hair and a big plumey tail. She is all energy, non-stop, it seems sometimes. Scarlet needs a very specific type of home. Her foster mom loves her and has had her for many months trying to find a way to keep her, but has finally realized she needs a home that can support the things she loves to do. Scarlet was a stray and is a magician at finding ways out of the yard--she just loves to explore. She will need a secure fenced yard in her new home. She LOVES to play fetch and will bring the toy back and drop it. Scarlet is dominant and will be dog agressive, so will need to be an only dog or have a very strong pack leader who can prevent fights. She would love to get a bite of kitty, so needs a cat-free home. She will need a home that doesn't have kids under the age of 16. She is very opinionated and loves most people but will take a dislike to others for no obvious reason and has snapped at them. As a result, introductions to Scarlet will need to be made slowly and carefully. Scarlet has a strong personality both for good and ill. She is her people's best friend and always up for playing and kisses. She is a joy to be with and it is hilarious to watch her antics. But she also has some very strong preferences that need to be accomodated. Click for more info

ABE Rescued on: 04-28-09 Located in: Belvidere, IL Description: Red Smooth Tweenie (17 lbs) Gender: Male Age: 11 years Adoption price: $150 Medical issues: Abe is neutered and up to date on all of his vaccines. Abe has a fatty tumor on his chest by his right front leg which our doctor is not concerned about at this time. Info: Abe is a sweet and affectionate fellow who is looking for a special family to love. He was surrendered when his owner couldn't take him when she moved to a retirement home. He likes to be close to people, and enjoys being held and cuddled. He is playful and energetic. He has never been crated, and sleeps with the folks in their bed at night. He barks at strange sounds, but quiets down when he gets used to things. He enjoys walks and is good on a leash. He is calm in the car. He enjoys a chewy, but hasn't shown much interest in toys. Abe does not like to be picked up, but will allow it with some maneuvering. We have not seen any aggression or disagreeable behavior. He is fine with stairs. He must have had the run of the house before, because he is not hesitate to jump up and climb on any pieces of furniture… even our china cabinet if there's food out. Abe is mostly housebroken, but has had a few accidents in the house. Abe is affectionate with older children, but we haven't seen him with toddlers yet. He gets along great with other dogs and enjoys wrestling with our dog. We don't know how he is with cats. Abe stays pretty close in the yard, but will take off after a dog that walks by. Abe is a wonderful dog with a nice disposition who would be a nice companion for someone special. Click for more info

LOUIE Rescued on: 05-24-09 Located in: Palatine, IL Description: Red Smooth Mini (9 lbs) Gender: Male Age: 7 years Adoption price: $250 Medical issues: Louie is neutered and up to date on his vetting. He just had a dental where he lost 14 teeth. Info: Louie is a compact little mini. He gets along with other dogs, adults and strangers. He is also good with respectful children. Since he is small he would not be good with young children. Louie is crate trained but does cry when you put him in it but settles down after a while. Louie is housebroken if kept to a schedule but does mark in the house to establish his territory. Once he has marked a couple of times then he does not do it again. He is good for a bath but not so good for nail trims but will tolerate them being cut. He likes to go for walks and rides in the car. Louie is a little impaired possibility either hit on his head or dropped and landed on his head when he was young. This does not hinder him in any way. Once in a while he will go in circles and his head bobbles when he eats. Louie runs to greet you when you come home. He does not like to lay on you but loves to be next to you and cuddle under a blanket. Louie did not know how to play with toys when he come into rescue but now he will pick up one and play with it for a while. He is absolutely no trouble and just a good little boy. Click for more info

KATIE Rescued on: 04-25-09 Located in: Winthrop Harbor, IL Description: Red Longhair Tweenie (13 pounds) Gender: Female Age: 4 years (DOB 06-30-05) Adoption price: $250 Medical issues: Katie has been spayed and is up to date on her vaccines. She did have a reaction to her shots last time so her shots should be given two weeks apart to prevent this from happening again. She is on a monthly preventative. Info: Katie is a wonderful dog but because she is very fearful and easily upset by strangers especially men she should be placed in a nice quiet home without children or males and very low traffic. I did bring her out to the party, and when someone was petting her, she did tighten up and though she didn't bite, I didn't push her and see if she would or not. She is just absolutely a lover with me. She loves to be petted and kissed, and gives me belly. She sleeps in the big bed and is a very good girl. In the mornings she will come and put her soft little chin on my cheek and wait for me to open my eyes, that evokes kisses and loving and belly rubs and rolling around until I get up and put her on the floor. She has slept in her bed, but when she gives me those big brown eyes, I just can't resist bringing her in, and she is so soft and warm. She should go to a home with other pets, as she loves her sisters and loves to do "'speedy" with them and play. She absolutely loves the cat. And I mean she "loves" the cat, and most of the times the cat just sits there and lets her lick her until I see it and have to tell her to stop loving the kitty. She loves stuffed toys and does the doxie-shredding thing. She has NOT had one accident in this house. Katie does not signal to go out because we have the doggie door, but when I go clean, they go out before I go, then they are good until I get home 4-5 hours later. She should go to a home where someone can be home most of the time, as she does get a little anxious I think, but having other dogs around will help her, but when I walk in the door, she's ready and happy to see me. She is fine with her bath, I have not had to do her nails as of yet, but I do play with her feet, and I think she will be OK come time. She LOVES to be brushed "pretty" And will just lie there and has to be told she so pretty...you can just see her smile. (No I am not crazy) She let me trim her up no problems. She loves her back yard, and the squirrels and chippies. She still likes to go behind the TV. And rest, and that's usually when my husband is home, but does come out and jump on the couch with me and her sisters. The only bad thing about her now is the fearfulness she has towards strangers right now. Her adopter just needs to keep building her confidence, she would benefit from continued work with a behaviorist. Other than that she is great and no other issues. She is on Wellness Fish and Potato food, which is keeping her hair shiny and nice, and her treats. She does take a rawhide, but doesn't know what to do with it and will just take it and hide it in her spot in the bedroom, so every now and then I have to go under the bed and bring all the stuff out she hides. She wants to go bye bye, and is just a little nervous at first, but settles down in her car bed and is great. Her recall with me is good, but I would never just let her go off leash, as she is still so afraid of new surroundings. She loves to go for walks, though is nervous. Probably new to her too, but she gets all happy when the leash and harness come out. I think in time, she will get over all of that, or not. But as I said above, the longer she is with me the harder it's going to be for both of us, and now that I know she will settle down, she might as well try to settle down with her forever mamma and home Click for more info

DOLLY Rescued on: 05-30-09 Located in: Palatine, IL Description: : Piebald-Dapple (10 pounds) Gender: Female Age: 8 years (DOB 03-15-01) Adoption price: $250 Medical issues: Dolly has been spayed and is up to date on all of her vetting. She just had a dental and her teeth are so nice and clean. She has one brown eye and one blue eye. Info: Dolly is a very sweet girl, but a little unsure of herself. It takes her a while to get to know you but once she does she will be your friend for life. Dolly is great with other dogs but poor with cats. Young children scare her so she will need to go to a home with respectful children over 10 years. Dolly is a barker so she would not be good in an apartment, she is small so she is very portable. Dolly loves food any kind and in any shape or form. She loves her fruits and veggies, her favorite fruit is bananas and her favorite veggies are green beans and squash. Dolly is housebroken and will stand by the door if she needs to go outside. She is very good for baths and can handle her nails being trimmed, just doesn't like it. Dolly loves to run and play in the back yard but also is good on walks. Dolly loves to sit in your lap and be petted and will turn over for belly rubs. She loves to be cuddled and snuggled and is becoming a couch potato. Dolly sleeps in her little bed at night but would prefer to sleep with her humans Click for more info

BOSCOE Rescued on: 05-19-09 Located in: Orland Park, IL Description: Black & Tan (18 lbs) Gender: Male Age: 7 years (DOB 07-26-02) Adoption price: $250 Medical issues: Boscoe is up to date on all his vetting and is neutered. Info: Although overweight, Boscoe is the John Candy of dachshunds. He is quite lively and loves to play fetch with his tennis ball. He can go up and down stairs with no trouble and runs and plays with his foster sisters. He is a bit of a growler with certain strangers but warms up pretty quickly once he gets to know you. Boscoe is crate-trained and completely housebroken. No accident since he has been with us. He likes to lay in his open crate to rest and does not mind being locked in the crate when we are away or overnight. He will growl if one of his foster sisters comes to close to the crate where he hoards many toys, but he has never gone beyond more than a growl. Boscoe loves to walk and is good on a leash. He really enjoys belly rubs and sitting on your lap (even though he is such a big boy). We are working on getting his weight down but it is slow going at the moment. However, his weight does not slow Boscoe down one bit!!! Boscoe is a good boy once you get to know him, but not good around small children -- especially little boys it seems. Boscoe is okay with cats. He was more interested in our cats' food than the cats. Contact, however, has been minimal so I'm not sure how he would do with a cat all the time. Boscoe is not a huge barker but will join in when the gang is barking and will bark at load noises outside, etc. He does whine for food, treats and when he wants to get toys out of the toy basket, but not excessively. Boscoe does not need constant attention and can be left alone so I think he would be fine with someone who works during the day. But, he should definitely not be around small children. He would also do fine in a multi-dog household if introduced properly. Click for more info

TESS Rescued on: 05-17-09 Located in: Mundeline, IL Description: Black & Tan Smooth (11 lbs) Gender: Female Age: 6 years Adoption price: $250 Medical issues: Tess has been spayed and is up to date on all of her vetting. Info: Small, fine featured, alpha female Sits when receiving a treat. Tess is left in kitchen while at work for 6 hrs in the afternoon. She will go outside to do her business and does not seem to be concerned about the damp, rainy weather. She also does not appear to be afraid of thunderstorms. Tess has pooped twice in my house and that is when I first got her and not sure of the dog or schedule to keep with her. Tess will go to side of sofa or bed to be lifted up. So it appears that prior owner had dog sit with them and sleep with them. I have had the dog lie next to me on the sofa and have been letting her sleep with me in bed. She will go under the covers to sleep and starts off sleeping on your legs and later ends up next to you. She has also slept in my arms when sitting on the floor. Tess will quite down if put in a crate in the bedroom and also in the car. In the car she will quickly curl up and sleep. I have a cat, which is both in/out of the house. Tess does want to go after the cat and I have been working with her on that. Sometimes I can get her to be quite and not to give chase. I have had both of them on the sofa with me, but have kept Tess on a leash. Tess is fair about walking. Sometimes she just wants to turn back and head the other way. When she does walk she is not one to sniff but just trots along. Tess loves squeaky toys. Likes to dig and bury them in her bed. Also likes to drop them and have you throw them. It appears that this could become a compulsive behavior if not kept in check. No Tennis balls for Tess this is where she shows her obsessive compulsive disorder. My home is quite, except for the cat. The one time someone came to the door Tess did bark and charge the screen door. Believe she was probably an only dog and not properly socialized. Tess would be best in a house with no other pets. Adults who are savvy with alpha doxies and someone who does not work all day or who can come home midday to let the dog out. The dog needs to keep her energy channeled in positive ways. Click for more info

SIMON Rescued on: 05-19-09 Located in: Joliet, IL Description: Red Smooth (12 lbs) Gender: Male Age: 5 years Adoption price: $250 Medical issues: Simon has been neutered and is up to date on all his vetting Info: Simon came into rescue because his owner got sick and could no longer take care of him. He was very shy and unsure of his situation in the beginning. At his foster home he now has three other Doxies to play with and is just staring to get playful. He is now giving kisses and playing with toys. Simon does not need constant attention. He likes to be held when he wants to and does not need to be in his foster mom's lap at all times. He does bark at certain people but listens pretty good when told to stop. He has had a couple accidents but knows to go outside for potty. In typical doxie fashion he does not like to go in the rain. At night he does get to sleep in the big bed with all his foster sisters. He will sleep through the night. He will do fine in a home with children that are respectfully. He did come from a quite household and would probably do best in the same environment. He will make a family a great pet!! Click for more info

DYLAN Rescued on: 06-07-09 Located in: Homewood, IL Description: Red Smooth Dachshund Mix (10 lbs) Gender: Female Age: 1 years Adoption price: $150 Medical issues: Dylan is spay and up to date on all her vetting Info: Dylan a.k.a. High Energy is a typical puppy; she runs full speed and then collapses in a ball and goes to sleep. She has a very sweet personality, but shy. It takes her awhile to really trust you. She seems very hand shy, we are working on that, it is still difficult to get a collar on her, but she will now accept a vest. Dylan is about 80% housetrained, she still has some accidents but they are decreasing, she can jump out of an ex-pen, and doesn't not like to be crated, you can put her behind a vertical baby gate and she is fine. Typical of all puppies, she eats everything, we are teaching her not to store her toys on the kitchen table!!! She loves all the other dogs and wants to play; she needs to be in a home with younger dogs that love to run. Dylan is a big barker and would not be suited for an apartment, not sure about very young children, I am sure older children would be fine, she sleeps with the other fosters in the big bed, she has to be right next to foster mom at all times. She sleeps all night with no accidents. She is very respectful when taking treats, doesn't seem to beg much during dinner. Dylan has never been on a leash, she is being walked twice a day with the "pack" they are very focused walkers, so she is beginning to learn she can't dart from side to side. She will now come to get a leash on. She is extremely smart and learns very quickly. She would benefit from some structured training. She would love agility and is aerodynamically designed. She loves foster mom and insists on multiple kisses at any moment, she believes she should sit on your lap whenever she isn't playing with the other dogs. She definitely needs a household with other young dogs, she would be bored as an only dog, and she loves to run in the yard and has learned to play fetch. She delights in chasing the ball, and will now release on command" most of the time". If you need some fun in your household, this is the dog for you. She just has a few things that need to be worked on consistently, like her housetraining, not necessarily someone who is home all day, but may have a varied schedule until she is completely housebroken. Dylan needs someone committed to continuing her training, an obedience or agility class would teach her to be a good canine citizen. Click for more info

ALICE & SILAS (BONDED PAIR) Rescued on: 06-06-09 Located in: Sandwich, IL Description: Both are Black/Tan smooth mini's (11 lbs) Gender: 1Male, 1Female Age: Silas 4 (DOB 08-23-04) Alice 3 (DOB 03-14-06) Adoption price: $450.00 (pair) Medical issues: Silas and Alice are up to date on all vetting and just had dentals. Silas is neutered and Alice has been spayed. Info: This sweet little couple is Alice and Silas. There is a whole lot of sweet packaged into these two little 11 pound bodies!!!! They are extremely close, and need to be placed together. Alice would be lost without her Silas!! These guys are really active, and love to wrestle and roll around. They have become accustomed to the two doxies in the foster home, one of whom is a puppy. The four of them will play until you separate them!! When they came into the foster home, they came with toys - they love any and all things that go in their mouths! They have destroyed a couple of the not-so-durable toys, like stuffies, but bones and balls put them in heaven!! They are good eaters……… they know the sound of the bowls being put on the floor! Alice chows hers down and is finished long before Silas, who seems to eat one piece at a time! It's funny to see the difference. The dogs crate well; however, Alice is vocal for a bit after being put in (but she walks in on her own!!). They are crated during the day (always together), and usually at night. They have been in the big bed, though, and really enjoy it. We have Saturday morning "family time" in the bed when all the dogs get to get in and we play and roughhouse. They have gotten attached to that time! We have only had the dogs on a leash a few times. They did pretty well - but everything was new to them so they had to check everything out. They were walked in their prior home, so I assume they will calm down after they get used to their new environment. They were trained to walk on the leash to go potty. They have had some problems here with just being let out in the back yard. I think they just don't equate that with going potty. So maybe walks or being in a fenced yard on a leash for a while would help. Silas and Alice are vocal doggies. They love to let you know when someone is coming, and they love to be loud when they are playing! If you have neighbors attached by a wall, you might want to reconsider this pair. On occasion we have tried spraying Alice (the instigator) Alice's mouth with a water/mouthwash mix and is does seem to get a reaction. These dogs are lovers. We call Alice "turbo tongue" because she can lick so fast and for so long. They love to be right up with you on the couch. Rub their ears and bellies, and you'll have friends for life. They just close their eyes and lay there till you quit. Silas came with a prescription for a medicine to calm him down. We have continued to give it to him, and even gave Alice one the first couple of nights when she wasn't sure where she was and wasn't happy. We continue with Silas, but your vet would be a better one to decide if you need to keep him on it. And one last thing…………… they LOVE to ride in the car. They like to be on your lap and looking out the window. If the windows are down, it's a double bonus. Someone is going to be very lucky to get this pair. You will have years of happiness and companionship. Click for more info

SAMMIE Rescued on: 01-27-09 Located in: Plainfield,IL Description: Black & Tan Longhair (16 lbs) Gender: Male Age: 2 1/2 years Adoption price: $250 Medical issues: Sammie is neutered and up to date on his vetting Info: Sammie is a very sweet and loving dog although he does not do very well in a home with other dogs. He has gotten into several scuffles with his foster brother. So far he has been fine with his foster sister but she is a pretty timid little girl. It can be over a squeaky toy, a nylabone or it can be over a crumb of food that drops to the floor. For this reason Sammie would do well in a home where he is the only dog and there are no small children. He has never tried to bite the foster mother or father. Sammie just loves attention and loves to be on your lap. You can just be sitting in the kitchen and he comes over by you and rolls on his back to get a belly rub. He is such a sweet little guy most of the time but the problem is that once in a while he gets resource protective and will go after another dog if they want the same thing. Sammie does very well getting a bath. He gives a little fuss about getting his nails trimmed but is not too bad. He loves to go for walks and is a very good walker. Also he loves to ride in the car although initially in the car he is kind of antsy but eventually will settle down and enjoy. Sammie does sleep in a play yard right now and is fine with that although he does also like to sleep in the big bed. Sammie is housetrained and will do well on a schedule. Sammie came into rescue overweight and has dropped 3 1/2 pounds so needs to be on a controlled diet with exercise. Sammie is a very sweet guy that will make a wonderful addition to a family that does not have any other pets or small children. Click for more info

FRANKIE Rescued on: 05-05-09 Located in: Tinley park, IL Description: Black and Tan Smooth (10 lbs) Gender: Male Age: 1 1/2 years Adoption price: $250 Medical issues: Frankie is neutered and up to date on his vetting Info: Frankie is a very young sweet dog that has lots of energy. He is a typical puppy that likes to run and run and run some more. He needs someone to play ball with him, take him on long walks and he would greatly benefit from having another young doggie playmate. He is usually too busy to be up in your lap but will always roll over for a belly rub. At night he is very calm and likes to watch TV with you. Frankie would do best in a home without children, not because you would worry about him with the children as he is very gently and loving to his humans but because he thinks it is his job to be their protector. So when friends come over he will bark a lot and let them know he is there. In the backyard when he sees anyone walking by he likes to let everyone know that the yard is his so we are working on boundaries with him. In the right environment and with a person that can establish that they are alpha, he will flourish. He has just started taking training courses and we would recommend that his new owners continue with training. Frankie is almost completely housetrained and does not have any accidents if kept to a schedule. At night he sleeps in a doggie bed and will sleep through the night. He does not tend to be an early morning riser. Frankie does not like to be crated but does fine in an ex pen or behind a baby gate. Frankie will be a wonderful pet for someone willing to spend some time with him teaching him right from wrong. Click for more info

CASSIDY Rescued on: 06-09-09 Located in: Palatine, IL Description: Black & Tan (Skinny Tweenie) Gender: Female Age: 18 months Adoption price: $250 Medical issues: Cassidy has been spayed and updated on all of her vetting. She was fecal and heartworm negative. She has a pronounced curvature of the spine but this does not effect her mobility. We have had her to two vets and there is nothing that can be done except love her. Info: Cassidy is a very sweet girl but is still extremely skinny. We are working on putting some weight on her. It takes Cassidy a little while to adjust to strangers. Once she does she will jump in your lap and give you all kinds of kisses. Cassidy is a barker and will bark when people come in or go out. When you let her out in the back yard she goes out barking and comes in barking we are also working on this. Cassidy is housebroken if kept to a schedule and if you don't let her out in time she will use a pee pad. She is very good about that. I do not crate her because she was probably crated in a crate that was to small for her growing up and that was probably what produced her curvature. Cassidy loves to play and destuff soft toys and remove the squeeker. She also likes to chew on both hard and soft nylabones. Cassidy loves to go for walks but when we walk her we walk her with a harness. All dachshunds needs to be walked with harnesses, much better for their backs and necks. Cassidy is very good for baths but not to sure about nail trims. She loves to cuddle and will roll over for belly rubs. She sleeps quiet as a church mouse at night as long as she is under a blanket. Cassidy is good with everyone older children, people in general and dogs, she has never been around a cat so I am not sure. Since she is a barker she would not do well in an apartment building. Cassidy just needs a home where she will be loved for the way she is. Click for more info

BRUISER Rescued on: 06-23-09 Located in: Tinley Park, IL Description: Red Smooth Hair (8 1/2 lbs) Gender: Male Age: 7 years Adoption price: $250 Medical issues: Bruiser is neutered, recently had a dental and up to date on all vetting. Info: Bruiser was turned into a shelter by his owner and the shelter contacted MWDR. The owner only said he could not take care of him anymore. We have learned that Bruiser is a very sweet little guy who most likely missed a few meals. He is very skinny guy so he is now on the three meal a day plan with lots of treats in between. He has not shown any food aggression but did show some with a hard pressed bone he was given. For this reason he should not go to a home with young children. Bruiser really likes to be picked up but does not usually give any doxie kisses, maybe he will in time. He just likes to be cuddled. He loves his dog bed and whenever he is laying in it he loves to burrow under the blankets. So soft doggie blankets are a must have for his new home. Bruiser does pretty well with strangers and does not bark very much at all. He would be good for someone in a condo or apartment. At night he is fine sleeping in a crate but would prefer the big bed. He loves to go for car rides or walks. He does not seem to have any fear of loud noises or new situations. He is okay with big dogs as well as small ones. So far he does not play with any of the other foster dogs. Overall he is a quite unassuming little guy that likes to be with people. If you are looking for a good companion, Bruiser would be your guy! Click for more info

NERO Rescued on: 06-07-09 Located in: Waunakee, WI Description: Red Longhair mini Gender: Male Age: 1 years Adoption price: $250 Medical issues: Nero is neutered and up to date on all his vetting Info: Nero came to rescue because his family was allergic to him. He is all puppy and loves to play play play. He has been good with everyone but does need a few minutes to warm up to new people. He does have some submissive urination when he gets excited or meets new people. As he gets older and has more experiences he will likely outgrow this. Click for more info

JACK Rescued on: 05-24-09 Located in: Milwaukee, Wi Description: Siver Dapple Mini Smooth (11 lbs) Gender: Male Age: 1 years Adoption price: $250 Medical issues: Jack is neuterd and up to date on his vetting Info: What big ears you have, Jack! Better to hear the call of my forever home, he says! Jack is calm for a one year old puppy, although he does like to rough house with his foster brothers. After a session of tearing around the house he loves to cuddle in your lap and gives lots of chin kisses. He was a little skittish at first with strangers but is getting better as he's exposed to new situations. He will let you know if someone's at the door or walking by his fence in the yard but listens when told to be quiet. He has escaped a few times to get to his Foster Mom so make sure a gated area is secure. He is housebroken but kennelled when nobody is home and he does just fine. He sleeps with his foster Mom, Dad, brothers and sisters and always maneauvers his way closest to Mom. He will burrow underneath a blanket or piece of clothing on the couch or chair so check before sitting down or everyone may be surprised! He's a very warm and friendly little guy but would probably like another dog to play with. He hasn't been exposed to too many little kids and we would recommend supervision though because of his small size. Click for more info

CHESTER Rescued on: 06-04-09 Located in: Tinley Park, IL Description: Black & Tan Longhair (9 lbs) Gender: Male Age: 1 1/2 years (DOB 02-03-08) Adoption price: $250 Medical issues: Chester is neutered and up to date on all his vetting Info: Chester is VERY little guy with A LOT of love to give to someone. We suspect he may have spent way too much time restricted in a crate in his previous home, but impressively, he is completely housetrained. He has truly enjoyed having the complete run of the house (even when we are not home) and playing with his doggie friends. Toys do not excite him yet, although he is learning to play tug-of-war and has been a partner in crime destuffing the dog bed! Chester would do best in a lower activity home without young children. He is an excellent watch dog (quite the barker when a stranger approaches the door) and is extremely protective of his humans….he thinks he really is a 90 lb. German Shephard instead of a 9 lb. German Dachshund! Behavioral training would make him the a better canine companion. His favorite place to be is in a lap and he gives kisses in abundance. He does not appear to be afraid of storms or rain and after being in wet grass he will shake on command upon re-entry to the house. Chester loves going for long walks on a leash (with harness) and walks nicely without pulling or tugging. He also rides well in the car and recently he made himself comfortable and slept through a 3-1/2 hour ride each way!. He is not a beggar and is not food aggressive. He will sleep through the night, burrowed under the covers snuggled right up next to you all night. He is young and energetic but is not destructive. Little Chester needs nothing more than a loving, caring safe environment, a comfortable lap, a small amount of good dog food, long walks and another small doggie friend would be nice. Click for more info