Sweetie

My story

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Please contact LD for more information about this pet.Thanks for your interest in a pet from A.R.F.! If you see a pet here, they are still available for adoption and you should apply through our adoption application on our website at  https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/application/   Sweetie is a 7 old female Dachshund who weighs in at 9 pounds.  This dog's adoption fee is $300.  If you are still interested, please read more below. Sweetie, one look, one snuggle, and that was her name. She’s a love. This 7-year old miniature, long-haired, dapple Dachshund came to ARF from a puppy mill breeder. She weighs 9.2 pounds and is at a healthy weight. When she arrived at her foster home in June, it quickly became apparent that she was having some difficulty with her back which showed when she tried to run or sit. While she showed no signs of being in pain, she did not have good control of her back legs. She could walk and trot just fine. If you are interested in more information on her condition, please follow the link to information on Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD).  https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4953012 This is a common condition in Dachshunds. For Sweetie it meant several weeks of “crate rest,” meaning she spent her days in her crate or being held/carried. We are happy to say that she is doing so much better. Her run is still more of a bunny hop than a running gait. She may have relapses in her lifetime requiring periods of “crate rest” or in an emergency, the consideration of back surgery. If you are still interested, please read on! She does well in her crate. She rides well in a car. She is working on house training and does not have accidents when taken outside regularly. She does not know how to walk on a leash. Mostly she likes to bite the leash. She loves snuggling and sunbathing (inside or out). She is funny and silly and loves to run in circles and scamper. She should not be in an apartment as she does love to alert you to anything she deems necessary. As a Dachshund, that is many things you cannot even see, it’s a good thing she is there to let you know!! She did have to have several teeth removed. Her mouth is all healed and, although she is currently eating canned food, she should be able to eat kibble. She loves soft treats! She did have an ear infection when she arrived and has been treated for that as well. She will be available for adoption to someone who understands the risk of continued IVDD. Sweetie is microchipped, up to date on all vaccinations and spayed.  This dog's family will be required to complete a basic obedience course of their choosing.  A meeting will not be scheduled until you have an approved application, so if you are interested in adopting this dog, fill out an Online Application today!  Once your application has been approved, an ARF volunteer will contact you to arrange a meeting.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.   Thank you for considering a rescue pet from A.R.F.-Animal Rescue Foundation! We are  based in Wheaton, IL and conduct adoption events in the DuPage County area. If you are interested in adopting one of our pets, please submit an adoption application at https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/application/  Adoption appointments are scheduled based on the order of applications received, so submit your application early! Submitting an application does not commit you to any animal but does get you a head start with the adoption approval process. Due to a high volume of applications, we are often unable to respond to questions or schedule meetings until your application has been approved. More information about our adoption process can be found on our website here: https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/ As an all-volunteer, foster home-based organization, A.R.F. Animal Rescue Foundation does not have a facility where applicants can visit our animals. Please visit https://www.arf-il.org/events/ for a list of our upcoming adoption events.  Thank you for choosing to adopt, not shop! August 8, 2025, 5:07 pm

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Sweetie, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.