Candy

Meet Candy! 🍬<br/><br/>Age: 1.5 years • Weight: 14 lbs • Breed: Dachshund / Chi mix<br/><br/>Candy may be shy at first, but once she settles in, she’s a whole vibe! Her coloring comes from her dachshund side, while her long legs are pure Chi energy. She has a big, loving personality, is playful, and bonds hard with her people. She loves other dogs, and a home with another dog her size and a secure fenced yard is required — a companion her size will help her feel confident and playful.<br/><br/>Cute Quirk:<br/>Candy is crazy about her tennis balls and will play with them by herself, running and hopping like a tiny deer. 🐾<br/><br/>Not-So-Great Habits:<br/>She’s still working on leash training and may bark or howl when someone comes home. She jumps when excited but is learning to calm down.<br/><br/>Training Snapshot:<br/><br/>Leash Manners: Work in progress; can be shy and may hide in her crate during harness time.<br/><br/>House Trained: Yes! No accidents.<br/><br/>Crate Trained: Yes, very good — her crate is her safe space.<br/><br/>Dog Door Trained: Yes! She knows exactly how to use it.<br/><br/>Door Dasher: Will try to be first out, but no other attempts to escape.<br/><br/>Jumper: Excited, but manageable with guidance.<br/><br/>Car Manners: Nervous, but does well in a travel crate.<br/><br/>Motivation: Food, toys, praise — she loves all rewards!<br/><br/>Personality & Best Home:<br/>Candy is shy with new people and may hide or bark at first. She needs a patient family willing to give her time to feel safe. A home with another dog her size and a secure fenced yard is required. Once she settles in, Candy is playful, affectionate, and the happiest girl you could imagine. She loves snuggling, playing, and following her person everywhere — she’s a total shadow once she trusts you. 💗<br/><br/>Requirements:<br/>🐾 Another dog in the home (required!)<br/>🐾 Securely fenced yard (required!)<br/>🐾 Patient family to give her time and love<br/><br/>🐾 Adoption Info:<br/><br/>All of our animals are fully vetted, which includes spay/neuter, up to date on vaccines, wormed, heartworm tested and treated if necessary, up to date on flea/tick/heartworm prevention, and microchipped prior to adoption.<br/><br/>Our requirements are non-negotiable and include the following:<br/><br/>All current pets in the home must be spayed or neutered if over 6 months of age, unless there is a documented medical exemption with veterinary confirmation.<br/><br/>All current dogs must be up to date on Rabies and Distemper/Parvo (DHPP) vaccinations.<br/><br/>All current dogs must be on consistent, consecutive heartworm prevention.<br/><br/>Past dogs listed on the application must also show a consecutive history of heartworm prevention.<br/><br/>To start the adoption process, please fill out our application here:<br/>👉 https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/WAG/Dog<br/><br/>Please also take a moment to read our requirements located in the application.<br/><br/>Please note:<br/>The dog you’re applying for might already have a meet-and-greet scheduled, be on a trial with another family, or has been offered to another rescue within our network. Don’t worry though — we’re always happy to help you find another great match if that happens! Our goal is to make sure every pup ends up in the best home for their needs (and yours too!).

Meet Candy! 🍬

Age: 1.5 years • Weight: 14 lbs • Breed: Dachshund / Chi mix

Candy may be shy at first, but once she settles in, she’s a whole vibe! Her coloring comes from her dachshund side, while her long legs are pure Chi energy. She has a big, loving personality, is playful, and bonds hard with her people. She loves other dogs, and a home with another dog her size and a secure fenced yard is required — a companion her size will help her feel confident and playful.

Cute Quirk:
Candy is crazy about her tennis balls and will play with them by herself, running and hopping like a tiny deer. 🐾

Not-So-Great Habits:
She’s still working on leash training and may bark or howl when someone comes home. She jumps when excited but is learning to calm down.

Training Snapshot:

Leash Manners: Work in progress; can be shy and may hide in her crate during harness time.

House Trained: Yes! No accidents.

Crate Trained: Yes, very good — her crate is her safe spac

Meet Candy! 🍬

Age: 1.5 years • Weight: 14 lbs • Breed: Dachshund / Chi mix

Candy may be shy at first, but once she settles in, she’s a whole vibe! Her coloring comes from her dachshund side, while her long legs are pure Chi energy. She has a big, loving personality, is playful, and bonds hard with her people. She loves other dogs, and a home with another dog her size and a secure fenced yard is required — a companion her size will help her feel confident and playful.

Cute Quirk:
Candy is crazy about her tennis balls and will play with them by herself, running and hopping like a tiny deer. 🐾

Not-So-Great Habits:
She’s still working on leash training and may bark or howl when someone comes home. She jumps when excited but is learning to calm down.

Training Snapshot:

Leash Manners: Work in progress; can be shy and may hide in her crate during harness time.

House Trained: Yes! No accidents.

Crate Trained: Yes, very good — her crate is her safe space.

Dog Door Trained: Yes! She knows exactly how to use it.

Door Dasher: Will try to be first out, but no other attempts to escape.

Jumper: Excited, but manageable with guidance.

Car Manners: Nervous, but does well in a travel crate.

Motivation: Food, toys, praise — she loves all rewards!

Personality & Best Home:
Candy is shy with new people