Last updated: 07/05/2008

MATTIE Rescued on: 01-31-08 Located in: Palatine,IL Description: Red Smooth Mini (8.5 lbs) Gender: Female Age: 4 to 5 years Adoption price: $150 Medical issues: Mattie came into rescue with a very large bladder stone that was causing her a great deal of pain. She required emergency surgery to remove that stone. Due to the bladder stone Mattie will require a special diet for dogs prone to stones for the rest of her life. She has been spayed and updated on all vetting. She has also had a dental. Info: Mattie is a very special little girl and has had a long recovery from bladder stone surgery. Mattie likes most people then there are also a few that she does not like but those are far and few in between. She likes other dachshunds not sure about large dogs since she is so small. Mattie needs to go to a quiet home without much activity or small children. Mattie is a sweet girl that is full of love and trust once she bonds to her humans. Mattie is potty trained if kept to a schedule. She has improved so much since she had her bladder stone removed. She does not like a crate and if you crate her she will soil in it. She really does not need a crate because she is such a good girl. If I am gone during the day I will baby gate her in the kitchen with a piddle pad and that works out just fine. She does love to sleep with her humans at night, and sleeps curled up next to you all night. She enjoys running in the back yard with her foster brothers and sisters. She also enjoys riding in the car and sits in a little carrier that goes around my neck. She does very well with baths and holds still for nail trims. She is not sure about a leash but we are working on that. This little girl has a lot of love to anyone that adopts her. Click for more info

STELLA Rescued on: 05-05-08 Located in: Whitewater,WI. Description: Silver Dapple (Smooth 3/4 doxie-1/4 Jack Russell) Gender: Female Age: 6 years Adoption price: $150 Medical issues: Stella is spayed and up to date on her shots Info: Stella was dropped at a shelter in Wisconsin with her mother, who was half Jack Russell Terrier. She came into rescue and has settled in well at her foster home. Don't let her relaxed appearance or her slight weight problem fool you, this girl can run. It seems to be her main goal in life, that and playing with her golf ball. Stella spent a lot of time with her mother so she's used to other dogs, but needs a little time to get used to them. Once she comfortable, she will try to engage them in a game of 'catch me if you can'. She has an almost comical look because she has a bit of dapple on the top of her head and face and her lower teeth stick out just a little bit. And when she jumps to get your attention, she jumps straight up off of all four feet like a Jack in the Box. To get on the couch, she takes a few practice jumps before she gets that final 'oomph' that propels her up and foward onto the couch. Stella is a bit people possessive but we're working on that everyday. Her recall is not very good when we're outside, especially if she sees a bird, so we let her drag a long leash behind her. Stella is housebroken. She would make an excellent companion for a home with older children and she would be good as an only dog or with one other dog. Click for more info

CAPPUCCINO Rescued on: 03-12-08 Located in: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Description: Red Smooth Tweenie Gender: Male Age: 7 months Adoption price: $325 Medical issues: Cappy has been neutered and is current on shots Info: Cappy was rescued from a puppy mill. These dogs need extra patience because they spent most of their lives in a cage with little human contact. Because of that, Cappy is shy and skittish, especially around men. He is very frightened in unfamiliar situations and needs his humans to move slowly and be reassuring. The adopter will need to give Cappy his space to become comfortable, and this may take some time. He will warm up to women faster than men. Cappy will require extra patience since it will take him some time to trust, and forcing the issue is a sure way to scare him further. Cappy is good with other small dogs, since that is who he spent all his time with, and he is learning how to play and be a pet. He loves to sleep in the big bed with his foster family, snuggled under a human arm. He also loves to be running outside or sitting in a big comfy chair. He has bonded with his foster mom very well, and follows her around all the time. He is good in the car and is crate trained. Cappy needs a quiet home without children, since they scare him. He would be a wonderful companion for a single person or older couple with or without other dogs. Click for more info

JOEY Rescued on: 06-15-07 Located in: New Lenox, Il. Description: Red Smooth (16 lbs) Gender: Male Age: 8 years Adoption price: $150 Medical issues: Joey is up to date on all shots. Joey has a significant heart murmur and the vet recommended he be seen by a cardiac specialist. She performed numerous tests and determined that he has an enlarged heart. His medical condition can be controlled through daily medication. Info: Joey came into rescue when his elderly owner could no longer care for him. He is a complete sweetheart. He loves people and will follow anyone around especially if they have a ball in their hand. He is a little nervous around other dogs, especially big dogs and puppies. However he has done great with other doxies and he does get along fine with his foster brother who is a much bigger dog, but Joey lets him know if he is in his space. Joey recently came with MWDR to a Pet Expo and was a wonderful ambassador. He let all the kids pet him and was great about hanging out in the booth all day. Having many tennis balls on hand for him to play with helped! Joey loves to play ball and runs around like he is a puppy. At night Joey likes to burrow himself under a blanket on the couch next to his foster parents while they watch TV and then goes to his doggie bed when its bedtime. Joey gets a little nervous or stressed out in the car, he tends to shake for most of the car ride. Joey is potty trained. He will whimper by the back door when he needs to go out. He does not know sit or down very well, but he will come when called (especially if he knows a treat is waiting for him). Joey has not been in a crate since he was at his foster home and has done fine out in the house while they are gone. Please don't let Joey's medical condition deter you from considering adopting him. Joey will make someone a great dog; he will be a loyal friend for years to come. He has so much love in his little body and just needs a great family to give it to. Click for more info

LUCY Rescued on: 03-12-08 Located in: Lemont,Il. Description: Black & Tan Smooth (12-13 lbs) Gender: Female Age: 2 years (DOB 6/28/2006) Adoption price: $250 Medical issues: Lucy is up to date on all her shots and she has been spayed. Info: Lucy came to MWDR from a puppy mill. She was expecting six puppies upon her arrival. Lucy was a wonderful mother to her pups. She was very attentive and protective of them. Having six puppies did not seem to bother her in the least. It is believed that Lucy lived in a cage for her first two years of life. She was unfamiliar with living in a house, being outdoors, being in the grass, and loving human contact. She came to us as a very fearful, shy, sedentary dog. Now that Lucy's puppies are grown and gone, Lucy has been making great strides in her own development. She now loves being outside, going for walks, riding in the car, chasing around with the other dogs, playing with humans she's bonded with, and formal training sessions. Her demeanor is evolving from fearful, withdrawn dog to spunky and adventuresome. She's finally acting like the two year old she is! Lucy is not yet housebroken; however, she now knows that it is the norm to go potty outside in the grass. Lucy is being housebroken via crate training and doing quite well. She gets rewarded with a treat and lots of praise when she does her business outside and is responding well. Lucy is handled like a puppy and will come with a potty log so her new home knows what to expect as far as her elimination habits. Lucy is responding well to obedience training. This week she's learned how to "sit" and "go in your crate". We're working on "come" and "go to your bed" (so she doesn't beg during meals). She really gets excited when training is offered to her. Usually after a training session, she runs around the house at full speed to burn off all the excitement of the attention she receives and treats she's given. Since Lucy has had limited exposure to humans, she needs some work with socializing with them. She would do best in a home without children and a lot of activity. She interacts well with other dogs including big dogs and would enjoy the company of another dog. Having been around dogs all her life, it's only is fitting that she have a canine companion as well. Lucy deserves a home that can offer her a lot of love and attention. She never experienced affection before coming to rescue so she has some catching up to do and deserves an opportunity to be just a regular dog. Lucy will do best with a female as her pack leader. She has responded best to them. In return, she has lots of love, loyalty, adventure, and companionship to offer. Click for more info

TOOTSIE Rescued on: 05-15-08 Located in: McHenry,Il Description: Red Smooth Mini (4.8 lbs) Gender: Female Age: 5 Months Adoption price: $325 Medical issues: Tootsie has been spayed and is up to date on all of her vetting. Tootsie does have some neurological problems and the vet seems to think that maybe she was dropped when she was very little Info: Little Tootsie appears to have some neurological damage. Her head tilts to one side and she runs in circles on occasion. She is also very skittish of people, I am not sure if this is a result of the neurological issues. She sleeps in her x-pen at night and does very well and is also in the x-pen when I am not at home. Tootsie is not much of a barker which means she would be perfect for an apartment or Condo. She is a very happy puppy with tons of energy, she would love to go to a home with another dog that she can play with. She gets along great with all her foster sisters and brothers, including cats. When I first got her you couldn't pick her up without her trying to bite you. She had to wear a vest with a handle on it to pick her up. She can now be picked up without trying to bite and is learning to enjoy being petted. She has even started coming to me when called and follows me all over the house. Tootsie is OK with strangers just acts the same as she does with me. She is going to need a home with a lot of love and patience. Once she earns your trust you will be rewarded greatly. She has a lot of love to give just needs some extra effort. She also needs work on potty training. Tootsie will need to go to a home without kids and a low level activity household. Click for more info

DEUCE Rescued on: 06-14-08 Located in: Chicago, IL Description: Red Long Hair (15 lbs) Gender: Male Age: 10 Months Adoption price: $325 Medical issues: In good health, has been neutered and up to date on shots and heartworm. Info: Deuce is a beautiful young dog given up by an older couple who didn't have enough energy for a young dog. He is a sweet, loving dog. He wants to please and tries very hard to do the right thing. Of course, he is young so is still learning. His housetraining is in progress. Since he is a young dog, Deuce should not go to a home where he would be left alone for 8-10 hours a day, unless they could put him in doggie day care a couple of days a week. He does not do well around children, so should not be placed in a home with children or the expectancy of having children. He loves adults and other dogs. As far as we know, he hasn't had exposure to cats, so not sure of his reaction. For a young dog, he is relatively laid back .He would probably do better with another dog in the household, but that does not appear to be necessary to his happiness. Deuce is a gem of a dog in the making. He has all of the natural ability it would take to make him into a wonderful companion. Click for more info

PEANUT Rescued on: 06-23-08 Located in: Palatine, Il Description: Dachshund/Chihuahua Mix (Black & Tan Mini 10 lbs) Gender: Female Age: 2 years DOB (12-20-05) Adoption price: $150 Medical issues: Back in January Peanut had problems with autoimmune disease. Once we got her blood count regulated she has had no other problems. She does need to have her blood checked every 6 months to make sure everything is just fine. Peanut has been spayed but cannot have rabies or distemper due to her autoimmune status. A note will come with her from the vet stating this. Info: Peanut is good with other dogs but not sure about cats. Peanut would be a perfect dog for someone that is around a lot. Peanut likes to sleep with her humans at night and always under the covers. Peanut has never been crated so I'm not sure how she would do. I do use a baby gate with her and she has no problem with that. Peanut loves baths and does not mind having her nails trimmed. She has no problem with loud noises like vacuum cleaners or fireworks. Peanut loves going for walks and is very good on a leash. When Peanut get excited she gets inverted sneezes. This really scares her so pick her up and rub her throat. Peanut loves to sit on your lap, loves belly rubs and gives great kisses. Peanut does get a little growly when you wake her from a nap, this is a typical dachshund trait. Peanut would not be good in a home with young children, but she is good with older children. Peanut is potty trained if kept to a schedule. Peanut would love to find her forever home very soon! Click for more info

COOKIE Rescued on: 06-23-08 Located in: Palatine,IL Description: Dapple Wirehair (10 lbs. Mini) Gender: Female Age: 5 years (DOB 05-11-03) Adoption price: $250 Medical issues: Cookie has no medical issues, she has been spayed had a dental and is up to date on all of her vetting Info: Cookie is a great little girl, just looking for a family to call her own. She gets along with other small dogs. She is very good with older children and strangers once see gets to know you, this does not take long. Cookie is not afraid of loud noises and loves going for rides in the car. Cookie is housebroken and loves going for walks in the neighborhood and meeting new people. The place she prefers to sleep is with her humans and under the covers just like any other typical dachshund. She is baby gate trained and crate trained but have never used a crate because she does not need one. Cookie is a snuggle bunny and loves to lay in your lap, she also loves belly rubs. Cookie does have one bad trait in that she is a big barker. She would not be good in an apartment or condo, she barks at any noise but we are working on this. If you are looking for a watch dog she would be perfect for you. Cookie loves stuffed animals. She will shake and also fetch them and she likes to play tug-of-war. Are you ready to add a new addition to your family? Cookie would like that very much! Click for more info

KENO Rescued on: 05-14-08 Located in: Dyer, IN Description: Black & Tan Smooth (11 lbs.) Gender: Male Age: 7-8 years Adoption price: $250 Medical issues: Keno is neutered has had a dental and is up to date on his vaccines, he has a very large fatty tumor under his arm that has to be removed in the near future, it will eventually interfere with his walking. It isn't painful but if not removed will cause his leg to bow out. Info: Keno was a stray, pulled from a shelter. He was obviously someone's pet at one time, because he knows all about mealtime, treats, and warm blankies. Keno has an excellent disposition; he loves other dogs and needs canine companionship as well as his own person. Keno loves routine and adapts very quickly to the household routine, whatever it is. Keno is fully housebroken and does not mark. He is very people friendly and doesn't really fear strangers. He is a big tail wager, especially if he thinks he might get a treat. He has a built in timer in his stomach just in case you might forget mealtime, he is there to assist you, his love for people extends to food, and he loves everything, even carrots and green beans. He doesn't play with toys, but does enjoy a short chew on a rawhide. He is not bone or food aggressive; when other dogs get too rough he gives them a short growl and wanders off. If his foster sisters don't move over so he can get in bed with them he sits in front of the bed and whines. Keno is really easy going and no trouble, he lets you know when he wants to go out, and he loves the yard. He explores and protects his property true to all doxies. He sleeps in the big bed, with his foster sisters, but is very mannerly and isn't a bed hog. Although he would sleep in his dog bed if the "big bed" weren't available to him. Keno isn't very demanding, not really a lap dog, but likes to hang around with everyone. Keno does bark for food and treats, usually if you spray him with water and ignore him he will give in and go lay down. Currently, walking is uncomfortable because of his tumor, but once removed I am sure he will enjoy regular walks. Keno is really a joy to have around, he is one of those dogs that doesn't look back, takes everything as it comes and enjoys life. If you are willing to give this guy a home, you won't regret it. Update: Keno's tumor was removed, everything went well, he should be back to normal in about two weeks. Click for more info

DASH Rescued on: 10-06-07 Located in: Palatine, IL Description: Black&Tan Wirehair. Possible terrier mix (10 lbs) Gender: Male Age: 2-3 years Adoption price: $150 Medical issues: Dash is up to date on all his shots and is in good health. Info: Dash is a wonderful dog who is entirely devoted to his human. He gets along well with other dogs and with cats. He had a rough life in his short time, he was a stray in Indiana and was shuffled between several shelters before coming to MWDR. We believe that he was abused by a man and beaten with a stick. He is aggressive towards men and very protective of his home. We have been working on training and he is now very well behaved if he is on a leash. He has been attending Suburban Chicago Doxie Lovers events to get more exposure to groups of people and he has been doing well. Dash needs to know who the leader is and needs to have a home where the human is committed to ongoing training and is absolutely the pack leader. Dash will be the boss if you let him! Our next training task is to work on how he acts when someone is at the door of the house. Dash loves to be outside regardless of the weather. In the warm months he likes to lay in the flowerbeds and catch insects and stalk the squirrels. In the winter, he loves to plow through the snow drifts and thinks that having a shovel-full of snow tossed on him is great fun! When inside, he loves to lay on the couch and watch out the window. Dash likes to de-stuff fleece toys and wrestle with the other dogs in the house. He can also be a couch potato and loves to lay with a lady under a blanket on the couch. He is very loving and enjoys being held. Dash needs to be placed in a home without children and without men. We prefer a home with a fenced yard so that Dash can have minimal contact with strangers. We are looking for a dog-experienced woman who is committed to helping Dash overcome his aggression to men. He is a wonderful dog who has come far in his training, but who needs a woman with a strong hand to keep him on track. He will be devoted to you if you can find the time and patience to help him with his issues. Click for more info

JASMINE Rescued on: 05-30-08 Located in: Palatine, IL Description: Black & Tan Dapple (12 lbs) Gender: Female Age: 4 years (approx) Adoption price: $250 Medical issues: Jasmine is spayed, just had a dental and is up to date on all of her vetting. She is on Heartgard and Frontline Plus Info: Hi my name is Jasmine but sometimes my foster mom calls me Little Miss Wiggle Butt because when I wag my tail my little butt wiggles all over. I'm as cute as a bug in a rug, and I have a great personality. I get along just fine with other small dogs not sure about cats because I have never been around them. Sometimes I am a little leery of strangers, but if they give me a treat I know they are my friend. I am not very good with young children because they are to active and scare me. My favorite pastime is chasing flies and I really try to catch them but they are very fast. I am completely housebroken. I am also crate trained. I love any and all treats but my foster mom says that I cannot have to many or I will get to chunky. She has been giving me green beans, carrots and peas. The other day she gave me a frozen blueberry and I really loved it. I do not mind baths but I don't like having my nails trimmed, I wiggle and squirms when having this done because it scares me. I am a very good girl in the car for rides. I am not afraid of loud noises like thunder and vacuum cleaners I just bark at them. I am not a big barker but when my foster brother and sisters start barking I chime in. I do get a little protective of my crate and food. Just telling everyone to back off this is "MINE"! I love sitting in anyone's lap as long as they pet me and give me belly rubs. Click for more info

MUFFIN MAN Rescued on: 09-14-07 Located in: Belvidere, IL Description: Red Longhair (11 lbs) Gender: Male Age: 13 years Adoption price: $100 Medical issues: Muffin Man has been updated on all vetting, is neutered and heartworm and fecal negative. He had major dental surgery to remove all his teeth and close a small hole in the roof of his mouth in 2004. Since he has no teeth, he can only eat soft food. Info: Muffin Man is a sweet little fellow with an unusual look. With no teeth, his tongue hangs out and his snout is a little crooked, reminding us of the Sesame Street character, "Snuffleupagus". His fur is incredibly soft and kind of wild, like "Woodstock" from Peanuts. Muffin wants lots of love and affection, but is not a lap dog. He enjoys a brief cuddle now and then, but would rather be on the floor near us. He is a great companion and wants to be with his human all the time. He follows us from room to room. He is quite agile for his age; and runs around the house and yard in anticipation of where his human is headed. He has no problem climbing 2 flights of stairs, but is happy to get a "lift", too. He seems to be a happy little fellow, but sometimes trembles for no apparent reason. He likes to play tug of war and fetch. He loves children. He was especially fond of our cousin's 2-year old and followed him everywhere at a recent family reunion. He doesn't mind strangers, either. Muffin is not good with cats as he will chase them and try to bite. He gets along well with our standard male dachshund, and often snuggles up with him in the dog bed. Muffin is a very quiet dog that enjoys walks and is good on a leash. He enjoys riding in the car also. He needs to be near his human to eat, or he will walk away and let others eat his food. Muffin does not like to be crated, so he is much better in an x-pen or behind a baby gate. He has the run of the house when we are home and is baby gated in the laundry room when we are gone for the day. At night, he sleeps in his little bed on the floor next to ours. He is housebroken with very few accidents. He goes outside to do his business and then comes right back to the door to be let in. Muffin does not mind baths or nail trims. Sweet little Muffin Man would be a wonderful companion. Click for more info