Meet Preston

Since he is heartworm positive because his owner didn't give him monthly heartworm prevention, MARF is paying for the 30 days of doxycycline with steroids to begin killing off the heartworms and for the proheart shot (which he's had). The adopter will have to go back in 6 months for the next proheart shot and be responsible for that one and another heartworm test. Hopefully he'll be heartworm free after that! So you'll need a good vet reference. We've had X-rays done and there's no murmur or anything like that. HEARTWORMS ARE NOT CONTAGIOUS!! This is the write up from the shelter where he was going as a stray. I couldn't have said it any better because they have an awesome writer! Of course it's been altered a bit since we've had him in foster. If you're on the hunt for a senior small dog, please make sure to check out Preston. Preston was found roaming all by his lonesome here in Huntsville. He was found with overgrown nails, covered in mud and with mats throughout his body. This poor boy has definitely been through it and has realized since arriving here that he isn't cut out for the stray dog life. He'd rather be on the sofa with you than out running the streets. If you're looking for a pet that likes to cuddle, you'll definitely find that in him. From what the shelter observed, Preston does not care for toys or treats. The best reward in his eyes is to be close to you. He is pretty laid back and not very energetic at all, so he might be a good fit for a home that can't have a more busy dog at their feet. We believe he is a dachshund mix, and due to his medium length fur, will need a home that can provide consistent grooming to help keep him comfortable. Preston is estimated to be around 10 years and 12 lbs. A standard long hair dachshund blend (with what, we have no idea). He does go outside with the other dogs, although sometimes he will have a poop accident in the house so pee pads are suggested. He's a complete lap dog and a sweet lovable baby boy who only wants to be loved and to give love. All dogs adopted from us are altered, microchipped, heartworm tested, given rabies vaccine, bordetella, distemper parvo booster, flea/tick prevention and heartworm prevention. (I have since found out that the owner gave him away before she passed away and his name might be Johnny, if it's actually the same dog. The shelter records show he's 7 but I changed them to 10 after receiving that message). You must apply at madisonarf.org to adopt and have an excellent vet reference. Adoption fee is $150.00