Please ensure you understand and can meet the needs of this dog before applying.

Requirements:

● Energy level: medium, loves exploring fenced yards  

● Potty trained: mostly, with occasional accidents

● Fenced yard needed: yes

● Shared walls ok: yes

● People: Prefers female only home; no children

● Dogs: very social, loves to play with toys; needs a friendly dog buddy      

● Other: blind, needs patient guidance

Overview

Meet Marley, a charming 11-year-old black dachshund with a heart of gold! At 15 pounds, this sweet boy proves that you don't need sight to see love – his joyful personality and enthusiasm for life shine through in everything he does. A professional blanket burrower and champion snuggler, Marley brings happiness to everyone he meets.

Environment

Marley is looking for a home with a fenced yard where he can safely explore and adventure. While he's blind, he doesn't let that slow him down – he just needs a little extra patience as he learns new spaces. He uses his crate as a safe home base and would benefit from consistent routines to help him navigate his environment. He's very content being left to his own devices, making him an adaptable companion for working families.

Pets & People

This social butterfly enjoys having dog buddies and loves to play! Due to his vision loss, Marley will need slow introductions to other dogs and time to learn their social cues and boundaries. Marley is a ladies' man and would prefer living in a female-only home. He's comfortable around adults, though he may do a quick head turn if surprised by a sudden touch – just his way of saying "Oh, hello there!" Marley is quite the enthusiastic eater – he loves his food and eats very quickly but has mastered the art of using a slow-feeder bowl to keep his mealtimes happy and controlled.

Health

Marley is in good health, taking just a joint supplement to keep him comfortable. While his blindness requires some special considerations, he's adapted beautifully and navigates life with remarkable confidence. He may need some extra support during car rides, preferring to be held or safely secured in a crate.

Location

Marley is available for adoption from Richmond, Virginia. Please email stacyp@littlepawsdr.org

with any questions or complete an adoption application at the button above. 

Good with Dogs, Is Not Good with Kids, Good with Women Only, Quiet, Requires a yard, Leashtrained, Cratetrained, Likes to play with toys, Apartment OK, Needs special care, Playful, Affectionate, Gentle, Needs a companion animal