Tanner is a 9-year-old longhaired dachshund at Oregon Dachshund Rescue Inc. Weighing in at 18 pounds with a gorgeous long coat, he’s got the classic doxie personality: lots of spirit in a small body. Tanner is friendly and easy-going with other dogs, kids, and even cats. He’s a playful type, especially fond of toys and tugging on towels. Minor hearing loss and some back leg weakness haven’t slowed him down much, though he does wear a belly band inside since he tends to mark his territory. This is a foster-to-adopt setup to be sure everyone’s a good fit. Tanner would do best with a family who is home much of the day—ideally work-from-home or retired folks. He’s looking for a household with older kids (12+) who understand dachshunds’ quirks and special needs. He’ll need a securely fenced yard for safe play and sunbathing; doxies like him usually don’t thrive in apartments or urban environments. The rescue prefers adopters with no small pets like hamsters or ferrets, though he gets along with cats on a case-by-case basis. Tanner is fully vetted and up to date on vaccines. Could you be the one to give him a new start? Click apply to start the adoption process.