Shadow

Are you a fan of the underdog?

Shadow is in need of that special person who understands that life’s hard knocks are just a little harder for some than others….

Shadow is a 19 pound dachshund mix who is estimated to be about 8 years old.
As a young pup, his first home was on a farm with a woman, where he lived happily and was referred to as her support dog; they were inseparable. Shadow kept the rats away from the farm and enjoyed being a ranch hand.

When his person passed away, Shadow was bounced around to numerous homes, never really landing that special one. Most recently, he was surrendered to the vet office after a client could no longer keep him. He recently had a surgery for urethral obstruction, which resulted in a PU surgery; he will need to be on a urinary support food indefinitely.

Shadow needs that special person. He is described as having a bold personality, he likes to be the boss, is very protective of his person, and guards his high-priority treasures such as bones or food. He will give warnings if there is something he doesn’t like that you are doing. For this reason, Shadow needs a home with a dog-savvy owner and one without children.  THE GREAT NEWS IS…he has IMPROVED DRASTICALLY while living at the vet clinic and has become comfortable with many people.

Shadow wants to bond with someone! For example, he does not like to be picked up–but he will let his chosen person or persons pick him up. With all of that said–Shadow will LOVE his person with such unconditional love that there will be no question of his loyalty. The veterinarian staff has commented on what a good little boy Shadow wants to be!

While Shadow has lived with other dogs and cats in the past, he would do best as an only pet. He wants that special connection with one person; it is just who Shadow is. His rescuers accept him for that, and they just want to find his new person who accepts that as well.
Shadow has a loud bark and shares that eagerly from the kennel when he hears his people’s voices. Shadow would love a home with a securely fenced yard, as he does enjoy some moderate activity.

Shadow is posted for Lucky Paws Rescue of Tacoma, WA. If you are meant to be Shadow’s person and superhero, contact them at: contact@luckypawsrescuewa.org

One can submit an application with Lucky Paws Rescue: www.luckypawsrescuewa.org/adoption-application

This is not an Old Dog Haven dog. Old Dog Haven has not assessed this dog for medical issues and will not be responsible for medical care after adoption. We urge prospective adopters to do their own evaluation.