Pearl4 (being fostered in North Carolina)

Pearl

Pearl Bio

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

Energy level: medium
Potty training: in progress
Fenced yard: yes, required
Shared walls: suitable
People: all
Dogs: all; benefits from a calm companion
Other: flight risk; skin condition being managed, Grade 2 heart murmur does not require medication



Overview

Meet Pearl, a 6-year-old smooth black pure dachshund who is just now discovering what it means to be a beloved family dog. The whole concept of sofa naps, lap cuddles, and exploring the great outdoors is wonderfully new to her. Watching her figure it all out is, according to her foster, one of the most joy-filled things to witness.

At 12 lbs of quiet, gentle sweetness, Pearl is learning to trust, learning to play, and slowly coming out of her shell. Every small step forward is a gift.



Environment

Pearl is working on her housetraining and making real progress. She just thrives with a consistent routine. She needs walks of 15 to 30 minutes before she is ready to go, and she is still figuring out that grass is the preferred spot. Patience and predictability will help her flourish.

Her crate is her sanctuary. She retreats there to nap, to hide her treats for private snacking later, and to feel safe, so having it accessible with the door open at all times is important. Pearl does not yet have a reliable threshold boundary and can be a flight risk, so a securely fenced yard is a must and doors should be managed carefully. She is quiet and calm indoors, making her perfectly suited to shared-wall living.

Pearl is great in the car and travels comfortably in a crate.



Pets & People

Pearl is shy and gentle when meeting new people, but she is wonderfully sweet once she feels safe. She loves being held and sitting in a lap. She just prefers the person to initiate rather than being scooped up unexpectedly. She rewards patience with deep affection.

She lived with other dogs in her breeder home and does well with them. She would especially benefit from a calm, confident canine companion to help show her the ropes of dog life, toys, play, and all the good stuff she is still discovering.

Pearl takes treats very gently, hides them in her blanket for later, and eats at her own quiet pace.



Health & Special Needs

Pearl is currently being bathed every other day with a medicated shampoo to clear up a yeast and bacterial skin infection. She is a great sport about bath time. She also needs a low-carb, low-sugar diet to help keep the yeast in check, and oral medication may be added if needed. The current bath and diet routine is working well, and her new family will simply need to keep up this care regimen as she heals.



Location

Pearl is available for adoption from Hendersonville, NC. Please email [email protected] with any questions or complete an adoption application at the button above. The adoption fee for Pearl is $375.00.