FOSTER OR FOSTER TO ADOPT

Meet Del: A Loyal Miniature Dachshund Seeking a Calm, Loving Home

Quick Facts

• Black & Tan Male Miniature Dachshund who is 3 years old weighing 9kg (larger for a miniature)

About Del

Del is an affectionate and people-focused dachshund who has settled well into foster care over the past 6 weeks. He comes from a loving family home with children and has carried that friendly, social nature with him.

He shares a strong bond with Liberty and is most comfortable when they are together. Del enjoys a steady routine and has adapted well to home life, showing he can be a relaxed and easy companion in the right environment.

Personality Highlights

Del is a friendly and cuddly dog who enjoys being around people and will happily greet strangers. He is especially good with children and has a gentle, affectionate nature in family settings.

He enjoys relaxing indoors, being close to his humans, and is always happy to settle in for a cuddle. While calm at home, he still enjoys daily interaction and light activity.

Current Training Progress

• House Training: Toilet trained, with typical dachshund reluctance in wet weather
• Lead Skills: Improving on lead and learning to walk without pulling at full speed
• Social Skills: Very good with people and children. Reactive to other dogs and may bark, lunge, or attempt to nip, requiring ongoing training and management
• Home Skills: Comfortable being left at home when with Liberty and settled in a routine

Daily Care

• Diet: Can be a fussy eater and benefits from consistency with feeding
• Exercise: Enjoys short walks and daily activity
• Sleep: Crate trained and settles well overnight or when needed during the day
• Behaviour: No food or toy aggression. No digging behaviours observed. Prefers being indoors

Del would flourish in a home that offers:

• A calm, structured environment
• Owners committed to continuing his training around other dogs, however a no dog household would be preferred
• A home where he can remain with Liberty
• A family environment, as he is great with people and children
• An indoor-focused home with a secure yard

Health Status

• Desexed
• Microchipped
• Fully vaccinated
• Flea and tick treated
• Wormed
• Veterinary checked

Ready to Meet Del?

Del is a loyal and affectionate companion who thrives on routine and human connection. In the right home, he will settle quickly and become a calm and rewarding addition to the family.

Meet Liberty: A Calm and Easygoing Miniature Dachshund Seeking Her Forever Home

Quick Facts

• Dapple Female Miniature Dachshund who is 2 years old weighing 6kg (currently losing weight)

About Liberty

Liberty is a calm and independent dachshund who has settled well into foster care alongside her bonded companion Del. She shares a strong connection with him and enjoys a relaxed, steady home environment.

She is comfortable in a routine and has shown she can adapt well to day-to-day home life, making her an easy dog to care for.

Personality Highlights

Liberty is friendly and easygoing, with a calm and balanced temperament. She is good with people and children and enjoys being part of the household without being overly demanding.

She enjoys walks at her own pace and is known to take breaks to rest and observe her surroundings. She is independent but still enjoys being around her people.

Current Training Progress

• House Training: Toilet trained, with typical dachshund reluctance in wet weather
• Lead Skills: Comfortable on lead and enjoys walks at a slower pace
• Social Skills: Generally indifferent to other dogs if left alone, though may react if another dog is heightened around her
• Home Skills: Settled in a home environment and comfortable in a routine. Good with children but may growl at younger children (under 2) who don’t respect herself

Daily Care

• Diet: Currently on a controlled diet to support gradual weight loss, not a problem eater but fussy
• Exercise: Enjoys gentle walks and light daily activity
• Sleep: Settles well and enjoys being indoors with her family
• Behaviour: No food or toy aggression. Calm nature and low-maintenance overall

Liberty would flourish in a home that offers:

• A calm and structured environment
• A home where she can remain with Del
• Owners who respect her space, particularly around very young children
• A relaxed household that suits her easygoing nature
• An indoor-focused home with a secure yard

 Health Status

• Desexed
• Microchipped
• Fully vaccinated
• Flea and tick treated
• Wormed
• Veterinary checked

Ready to Meet Liberty?

Liberty is a calm and steady companion who brings a relaxed presence into the home. Paired with Del, she offers a balanced and low-fuss addition to the right household.

ADOPTION FEE: $2200.00 THE PAIR