***PLEASE READ ENTIRE BIO & ADOPTION CRITERIA BEFORE CONTACTING OREGON DACHSHUND RESCUE INC. OR APPLYING FOR ADOPTION, THANKS!*** MEET Ralph - Ralph is a 2 year old, 14.5 lb., chocolate/tan smooth coat Dachshund. This handsome boy was born with some deformity to his rear left leg, he navigates well and it does not slow him down from activities, but should use a ramp (no stairs). He is housebroken, and just so smart and easy to train, and his foster mom has started him on clicker training. Ralph loves to lounge in his bed next to his foster mom as she works from home as her personal assistant. New family needs to sign agreement to neuter. If you can give this young guy a loving forever home please fill out an application today! Adoption Application: https://form.jotform.com/62555766852165 Ralph will do best in a family with a stay at home parent (work from home or retired) and only older children (over age 12), who are familiar with the special needs of Dachshunds. Like all Dachshunds, Ralph enjoys playing and warming their little bones in the sunshine, so along with regular walks around their neighborhood, Ralph needs a secure fenced yard to run around and explore safely. While small in stature, doxies are big on personality and don't generally do well in apartments, with all of the noises and traffic that come with multiple dwellings in a confined space. To best set up our doxies and their new families for success, Oregon Dachshund Rescue Inc., adopt to families who live in single family homes (or Duplexes) with secure fenced yards. OUR CRITERIA (aka The Fine Print): Based on 30 years of experience with rescue doxies, we have pretty strict criteria. Do you work from home/stay at home/work part time? Have a securely fenced yard? We generally do not place same gender dogs in a home unless they were raised together. We prefer non-smokers and a home with no other small animals (ferrets, hamsters, etc). Cats are on a case by case basis depending on the dog. Remember, these are rescues; many were surrendered because of these issues. All our dogs are vetted and vaccinated. They'll come with a basket of goodies, food, toys and a harness. The adoption fee is $495, sorry no exceptions, as this covers the cost to rescue them, vet them and take care of them while in our rescue. It also helps towards the care of other doxies that come with huge vet/dental bills or need extensive behavioral training. Can you give Ralph a happy, carefree life again? If interested, please complete the adoption questionnaire at www.odr-inc.org and email it to: jrangan@comcast.net The adoption committee will attempt to be in contact with you within 48-72 hours. Please be patient as we are solely volunteer run.