Meet Arlo — a 3-year-old, 20-pound dachshund mix with a resilient spirit and the sweetest, easiest-going personality. Arlo came from a heartbreaking hoarding case involving 36 dogs living in terrible conditions, but you would never know it from the love he has to give. Despite his past, he is a fun, bouncy little guy with that classic dachshund charm. Short, squatty, and mostly black with gray spotting, Arlo enjoys being outside, sniffing around, and playing with everyone from big pit bulls to 16-week-old puppies. He is social, confident, and has handled new experiences better than many of the other dogs from the same situation. After he has had a little time to play, Arlo is more than happy to settle in beside you on the couch and snooze the day away. He is good in a crate, keeps it clean, and does well whether crated at night or during the day when needed. He is also good on a leash and does not pull. Because of his past, Arlo is still learning some basic house manners and what it means to live properly in a home, but he has learned quickly and has been an easy, laid-back dog to work with. He does well eating in a group, has done well on Purina dog food, and has already put on a pound or two. Arlo loves kids and quickly made friends with a 7-year-old at the vet. He adores women and is a little wary of men at first, but it is clearly fear-based, not aggression. With patience and gentle reassurance, he has already started coming to the men in the house, though still cautiously. He has also done wonderfully with cats — when he met one nose-to-nose, he tried to snuggle. Arlo has been neutered, is up to date on all vaccinations and preventions, and is ready for a home of his own. He would make a wonderful companion for someone looking for a sweet, relaxed little dog who enjoys both outdoor sniffing adventures and long cuddle sessions on the couch. Please fill out an adoption application to have Arlo join your family. His $400 adoption fee covers medical care up to adoption to include vaccines, neuter, microchip, foster care and transportation from Louisiana to NY.