Homer is such a handsome boy looking for a family who will cuddle him and give him

belly rubs. He loves praise and will rub his head into your body when you tell him how

good or handsome he is or when he does well with his daily exercises.

Homer is 6 years old and is fostered in Madison, WI. Unfortunately, Homer’s back went

down in late 2024. He had no deep pain sensation and lost the use of his back legs.

He came into rescue a few months ago and has gone to physical therapy at the

University of Wisconsin Vet School. He is doing well with his exercises (he should do

them every day but it doesn’t take more than 10 minutes each time). When going for

short walks in the yard, he walks with a Help em’ Up Harness that holds up his back

legs. He does scoot around the house and is quite fast. Homer recently got his own

wheels. Boy, did that change his life. He loves wheeling around the neighborhood. We

call him “Hot Wheels Homer”.

Homer needs a home with another dog. He loves to cuddle with his foster siblings and

wants to initiate play. He loves being part of the foster pack and foster family. He does

not need a fenced in yard. No young children for Homer.

Because of his back injury, Homer does not have control of his bladder or pooping. He

is easy to express for urination. He does use pee pads in his ex-pen.

He is a great guy. Very smart. He loves being outside and loves the sunspots. Homer

needs a quiet household. No young kids for Homer.

Homer does the cutest little dance when he is ready for snack and meals.

Homer is afraid of thunderstorms.

He had a tough break in life with the dachshund back issues. He is very ready for his

forever home.

17 pounds

No young kids

Red

Smooth

Moderate. Loves to walk with his wheels

No young children

Needs another dog that will cuddle and potentially play