Georgina Dachshund Young Female for sale in Richland, Washington

Georgina's story
Georgina is a bundle of personality and love. When we first moved her to her foster home she was a momma dog guarding and caring for 4 babies. Now that the babies are 6 weeks and Georgina is feeling safe, her personality is blossoming!
TEMPERAMENT & BEHAVIOR
Georgina is an inquisitive, adventurous girl who loves to explore. She is a very affectionate girl who LOVES kisses and will bring her face close to yours to get them. In her previous home she was one of so many and didnt get the attention she deserves, but now that it is available shes taking it all in
She is a one-dog party entertainer. In her past life she must have had access to toys because she knows what theyre for. She will throw one up and pounce when it lands then scoop it up and take a victory lap, showing her audience her prize. When the game is done she will curl up next to her person.
Indoors when nothing much is going on, Georgina is generally calm and quiet, happy to snooze the hours away. She is smart, inquisitive and loves mental stimulation. She is not one to sit and watch the world go by; she's eager to interact with people or other dogs, take a walk, go exploring, or engage in a game.
When Georgina was first moved into her foster home with her puppies she was quite the barker. Now that shes settled in and feeling safe with her surroundings, she only barks with reason. She will announce the arrival of a stranger but once it is established they are friends she welcomes them with a wag and a smile.
This adventurous girl loves car rides, and won't hesitate to jump on board if you open the door. She travels well, and if she's with someone she trusts she copes well with unfamiliar surroundings.
Currently Georgina is sharing the house with a blind Labrador. They touch noses and pass each other in the house. Ty doesnt play much so to speak but it is clear that Georgina doesnt mind him and shes respectful of his space. It is probable that were he more playful she would respond in kind.
Georgina has not been exposed to cats
Indoors, Georgina is polite and calm. She hasn't displayed any destructive habits, and doesn't steal or get into trash. She's comfortable in a crate - and actually likes having her own private space. She is fully house trained and does reasonably well on leash.
HEALTH
When we evaluated Georgina she showed most of the signs of poor quality nutrition, including dry coat and heavy tartar. Her condition has improved steadily since she entered foster care. Her teeth are now clean, and her coat is soft.
Georgina has been sterilized, fully vaccinated, microchipped, and treated for internal and external parasites.All her available healthcare records will be provided at the time of adoption.
HISTORY
Georgina is one of 27 dogs and puppies HART removed from a hoarding situation in late May. Some of the dogs had been picked up as strays or adopted from various sources, but most were born on the property. They lived together in a fenced yard. None was sterilized and the females bred without restriction from their first heat. Most of the puppies were sold by another family member. Puppies received their first two puppy shots and were kept indoors until weaning. The dogs ate poor quality kibble (Alpo or Old Roy) and table scraps, but they had plenty of it and were all in reasonable condition.
When we evaluated these dogs, most of them were poorly socialized and anxious, but none had been abused. We placed them in foster homes, and within just a few weeks they have all proved to be affectionate, loving little dogs with the potential to be wonderful companions. It's important to note that none of them has ever been alone, and they would probably be happiest sharing a home with another friendly dog, or as their human's close companion.
ADOPTION
For more pictures and updates about her, see her album on our Facebook page at /pg/HearthfireAnimalRescueTeam/photos/?tab=album&album_id=456
Please note that HART does not have a facility. Our dogs live in foster homes, and are not available to meet potential adopters until after their adoption application has been approved.
If you are interested in adopting Georgina, please email HearthfireART@gmail.com and request an adoption application. Our application process includes an online background check, vet interview, landlord/property manager interview (if in rental property), and interviews with personal references, other adults living on the property, and the applicant. Depending on various factors we may require a home check. This process usually takes about one week to complete.
Most of our dogs are located in the Tri-Cities, Washington area, and if necessary we will transport them anywhere within the Pacific Northwest, at the adopter's expense. We do not ship our dogs via a third party; they are handed directly from a trusted HART representative to the adopter.

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