avie

Please READ THOROUGHLY.

Before we share photos of Avie, we want you to understand she has been through a lot in her short life, and is going to need someone very special to care for her emotional needs.

These are the things she MUST have in her forever home:

➡️ Female-only home or a home with a patient male partner who understands she will bond most closely with the woman in the home.

➡️ Another young, playful, confident dog is required.

➡️ A family willing to let Avie settle in at her own pace. She needs weeks or even months to fully trust a new environment.

➡️ Slow introductions to new people are a must. When visitors come over, Avie prefers to observe from her safe space and approach people when she’s ready. She may choose to relax in her crate or bed until she feels comfortable, and her forever family will need to respect that choice.

If that sounds like your home, keep reading…

Avie spent the beginning of her life with very little stability and didn’t have the chance to learn what being a loved companion dog was all about. Because of this, new people and new situations can feel overwhelming.

Avie isn’t aggressive (no growling, nipping, or biting) but when she feels unsure, she chooses to retreat to her safe place until she feels ready. But once Avie decides you are her person? She loves BIG.

Avie is wonderful with other dogs and will need another young, playful, confident dog in her forever home. She learns from her canine friends, and they help show her that the world isn’t such a scary place.

Things Avie loves:
🐾 Playing with her dog friends
🐾 Walks and trips to the park
🐾 Car rides (she’s a fantastic travel buddy!)
🐾 Her cozy bed and favorite blankie
🐾 Being close to the people she trusts

Her foster family continues helping Avie build confidence around new people with patience, positive experiences, and plenty of yummy treats.

Avie needs consistency, patience, and a family willing to continue her training to set her up for success in her forever home.


If you are interested in adopting Avie, you can fill out an application right on our website! Go to our online adoption application. Avie's adoption fee is $700.

All adoption fees go directly to veterinary care for DREAM dachshunds. Avie will go to his / her new home microchipped, spayed/neutered, heartworm tested, up to date on vaccinations, and with all other medical needs addressed.

Almost every dog's veterinary expenses exceed our adoption fees; we are a non-profit.

DREAM is an all-volunteer rescue group. We focus on the metro Atlanta area and can assist throughout the state of Georgia.

Since our rescue is entirely run and staffed by volunteers, our ability to travel long distances for adoptions is somewhat limited. We focus on Georgia, but if you are in a neighboring state, we might be able to work something out - we'll expect you to do your part.

DREAM does not recommend purebred dachshunds for families with children under 5, or families planning to have children during the dog's lifetime. Dachshunds are often not patient with little kids, and kids can accidentally hurt a doxie's back.

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