



Caramelo
- Adult
- Male
- Small
About Caramelo
Gig Harbor, WA
Physical Traits
Behavior
Health
Caramelo’s Compatibility
This pet has good compatibility with kids.
This pet has good compatibility with dogs.
This pet has bad compatibility with cats.
This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.
Petfinder recommends that you should always take reasonable security steps before making online payments.
Caramelo's Story
Meet Caramelo <br/><br/>Name: Caramelo<br/>Age: 3 years<br/>Gender: Male<br/>Weight: 9.8 kg / 21 lbs<br/>Size: Small, sturdy build<br/>Breed: Dachshund mix<br/>Color: Brown<br/><br/> Location: Mexico (waiting for adoption)<br/> Adoption Fee: $600<br/> Apply at: www.northwestwagrescue.org<br/><br/> Health & Wellness<br/><br/> Neutered<br/> Vaccinated<br/> Heartworm Negative<br/><br/> Personality & Behavior<br/><br/><br/> <br/> Good with dogs: Yes<br/> <br/> <br/> Good with cats: No<br/> <br/> <br/> Resource guarding: None<br/> <br/> <br/> Barking: Alert barker<br/> <br/> <br/> Shedding: Minimal<br/> <br/> <br/> Energy Level: Low–Medium<br/> <br/><br/><br/>Caramelo — which means “sweet” — truly lives up to his name. He is affectionate, loving, and playful, with a gentle nature that shines the moment you meet him. Despite enduring hardship early in life, his trust in people remains beautifully intact. He is resilient, kind-hearted, and eager to love.<br/><br/>He is intelligent, confident, and naturally curious. When he enters a new space, he calmly takes it all in, assessing his surroundings with quiet confidence. At daycare, he enjoys playing with other dogs but is equally content resting independently when he's ready to recharge.<br/><br/> Training & Daily Life<br/><br/><br/> <br/> Leash trained: Yes<br/> <br/> <br/> Crate trained: Yes (for travel)<br/> <br/> <br/> Potty trained: Proven to adjust well in a home with proper routine and guidance<br/> <br/><br/><br/>Currently, Caramelo stays in an open daycare facility where he shares space with other dogs. He sleeps indoors in his assigned kennel area and does very well in a structured environment.<br/><br/> Ideal Home<br/><br/>Caramelo would thrive in:<br/><br/><br/> <br/> A family with respectful children<br/> <br/> <br/> A home with another friendly dog<br/> <br/> <br/> Or with someone seeking a loyal, adaptable companion<br/> <br/><br/><br/>Thanks to his compact size and easygoing nature, he's a wonderful dog to include in everyday adventures. A secure home and loving environment will allow him to continue growing in confidence and feeling safe.<br/><br/> His Rescue Story<br/><br/>At just 8 months old, Caramelo was found living at a plant market under heartbreaking conditions. He had been tied up with tape wrapped around his mouth to stop him from barking. A compassionate rescuer witnessed this and refused to look away. She advocated for him and brought him to safety.<br/><br/>Though faint marks remain as reminders of his past, Caramelo has long since embraced love and security. Today, he is healthy, trusting, and patiently waiting for the forever home he so deeply deserves.<br/><br/>Caramelo is proof that even after hardship, a heart can remain soft. <br/><br/>Caramelo is waiting in Mexico for a committed trial family so he can travel north<br/><br/>Adoption fee $600<br/><br/>www.northwestwagrescue.org
Meet Caramelo
Name: Caramelo
Age: 3 years
Gender: Male
Weight: 9.8 kg / 21 lbs
Size: Small, sturdy build
Breed: Dachshund mix
Color: Brown
Location: Mexico (waiting for adoption)
Adoption Fee: $600
Apply at: www.northwestwagrescue.org
Health & Wellness
Neutered
Vaccinated
Heartworm Negative
Personality & Behavior
Good with dogs: Yes
Good with cats: No
Resource guarding: None
Barking: Alert barker
Shedding: Minimal
Energy Level: Low–Medium
Caramelo — which means “sweet” — truly lives up to his name. He is affectionate, loving, and playful, with a gentle nature that shines the moment you meet him. Despite enduring hardship early in life, his trust in people remains beautifully intact. He is resilient, kind-hearted, and eager to love.
He is intelligent, confident, and naturally curious. When he enters a
Meet Caramelo
Name: Caramelo
Age: 3 years
Gender: Male
Weight: 9.8 kg / 21 lbs
Size: Small, sturdy build
Breed: Dachshund mix
Color: Brown
Location: Mexico (waiting for adoption)
Adoption Fee: $600
Apply at: www.northwestwagrescue.org
Health & Wellness
Neutered
Vaccinated
Heartworm Negative
Personality & Behavior
Good with dogs: Yes
Good with cats: No
Resource guarding: None
Barking: Alert barker
Shedding: Minimal
Energy Level: Low–Medium
Caramelo — which means “sweet” — truly lives up to his name. He is affectionate, loving, and playful, with a gentle nature that shines the moment you meet him. Despite enduring hardship early in life, his trust in people remains beautifully intact. He is resilient, kind-hearted, and eager to love.
He is intelligent, confident, and naturally curious. When he enters a new space, he calmly takes it all in, assessing his surroundings with quiet confidence. At daycare, he enjoys playing with other dogs but is equally content resting independently when he's ready to recharge.
Training & Daily Life
Leash trained: Yes
Crate trained: Yes (for travel)
Potty trained: Proven to adjust well in a home with p
How To Adopt
Caramelo is from NorthWest Wag Rescue
[Gig Harbor, WA]
Consider Caramelo for adoption?
Help with Caramelo's care