Elsie

Meet Elsie! In true Dachshund fashion, she came with selective hearing and selective seeing factory installed—but somehow her snack detection system still works flawlessly. <br/><br/>Elsie was found as a stray in Berkeley County, West Virginia, in heartbreaking condition. Her nails had grown inches long and curled back into her tiny paws, and her beautiful red coat was painfully matted with burrs and twigs. She also arrived with one of the worst mouths we've ever seen, filled with rotting and decaying teeth after years of neglect. Today, she's safe, comfortable, and finally getting to discover just how wonderful retirement life can be.<br/><br/>Elsie is the most adorable little old lady. She shuffles around at her own wonderfully unhurried pace, gives the classic Dachshund side eye whenever she feels it's warranted, and has everyone wrapped around her tiny paddle paws. She's sweet, stubborn, hilariously food-motivated, and fully committed to conducting kitchen inspections every few minutes, just in case this is finally the moment food starts falling from the sky.<br/><br/>Elsie and her fellow redheaded Dachshund foster sibling have formed a highly dedicated snack investigation team, carefully checking bowls, supervising meal preparation, and making absolutely certain no crumb goes unnoticed. It's exhausting work, but someone has to do it. Elsie loves gentle walks (emphasis on gentle—she's in no rush), rides nicely in the car, sleeps through the night, and is happiest curled up next to her people or sneaking into bed with the family's 100-pound Labrador. Neck scratches, ear rubs, and scratches above her tail are among her favorite things, right up there with soft food and treats.<br/><br/>Because Elsie has some vision and hearing loss, she'll do best in a home with a consistent routine where she can confidently learn her surroundings. A fenced yard would be wonderful, but what she'll really appreciate is someone who understands that the best days are made up of cozy beds, good snacks, leisurely strolls, and plenty of snuggles. She gets along beautifully with people and other dogs, is housebroken with pee pads available, and is perfectly content to nap away much of the day.<br/><br/>If you're looking for a best friend to quietly shuffle into your life and steal your heart, Elsie is ready to report for duty. Apply today to meet her!<br/><br/>Elsie is approximately 15 years old and 12 lbs.<br/><br/>Fostered in Baltimore, MD<br/>Please apply at MirisHaven.org

Meet Elsie! In true Dachshund fashion, she came with selective hearing and selective seeing factory installed—but somehow her snack detection system still works flawlessly.

Elsie was found as a stray in Berkeley County, West Virginia, in heartbreaking condition. Her nails had grown inches long and curled back into her tiny paws, and her beautiful red coat was painfully matted with burrs and twigs. She also arrived with one of the worst mouths we've ever seen, filled with rotting and decaying teeth after years of neglect. Today, she's safe, comfortable, and finally getting to discover just how wonderful retirement life can be.

Elsie is the most adorable little old lady. She shuffles around at her own wonderfully unhurried pace, gives the classic Dachshund side eye whenever she feels it's warranted, and has everyone wrapped around her tiny paddle paws. She's sweet, stubborn, hilariously food-motivated, and fully committed to conducting kitchen inspections every few minutes, just in case this is finally the m

Meet Elsie! In true Dachshund fashion, she came with selective hearing and selective seeing factory installed—but somehow her snack detection system still works flawlessly.

Elsie was found as a stray in Berkeley County, West Virginia, in heartbreaking condition. Her nails had grown inches long and curled back into her tiny paws, and her beautiful red coat was painfully matted with burrs and twigs. She also arrived with one of the worst mouths we've ever seen, filled with rotting and decaying teeth after years of neglect. Today, she's safe, comfortable, and finally getting to discover just how wonderful retirement life can be.

Elsie is the most adorable little old lady. She shuffles around at her own wonderfully unhurried pace, gives the classic Dachshund side eye whenever she feels it's warranted, and has everyone wrapped around her tiny paddle paws. She's sweet, stubborn, hilariously food-motivated, and fully committed to conducting kitchen inspections every few minutes, just in case this is finally the moment food starts falling from the sky.

Elsie and her fellow redheaded Dachshund foster sibling have formed a highly dedicated snack investigation team, carefully checking bowls, supervising meal preparation, and making absolutely certain no crumb goes unnoticed. It's exhausting work, but someone has to do it. Elsie loves gentle walks (emphasis on gentle—she's in no rush), rides nicely in