Meet Howie—A Sweet Senior Dachshund Mix Searching for His First Real Home ❤️
Here's What You Need To Know:
- Pending Adoption? no
- Pet's Location: wheaton IL, 60189
- Pet's Size: small
- Pet's Gender: male
- Pet's Breed: Dachshund / Mixed (medium coat)
- Pet good with dogs? yes
- Pet good with cats? no
- Pet good with kids? yes
Organization:
- Name: animal rescue foundation (arf-il)
- Address: PO Box 4423, Wheaton, IL 60189
- Site: https://www.arf-il.org
Howie is an 8-year-old, 19-pound Dachshund mix who’s finally getting a taste of life outside a cage. After seven long years living confined, this shy yet loving senior boy is learning to trust, play, and enjoy the simple pleasures of being a dog. Though he’s still discovering the world, Howie is making steady progress thanks to the patience of his foster family—and he’s ready to find a home where he can truly belong.
Why He’s the Ultimate Cuddle Bug in Training
🐾 Loves curling up in laps and warm arms
🍗 Follows kitchen smells like a true food explorer
🐾 Learning backyard zoomies with the kids
🦴 Gentle and quiet, yet playful in his own way
👣 Working hard on potty training and leash walking
❤️ Wins hearts one chicken treat at a time
What He’s Looking For
✔️ A patient, loving family ready to help him keep building confidence
✔️ A calm, gentle home with space to explore safely
✔️ Someone understanding of his medical situation (mast cell tumor) and willing to give him comfort and care, no matter how long his journey lasts
✔️ Adopters who appreciate the quiet joy of earning a shy dog’s trust
Howie may have started life in a cage, but he dreams of ending it in loving arms. With his sweet soul, playful spirit, and growing trust in people, Howie has so much love to give—whether that’s for months or many happy years. Could you be the person who shows this little guy what forever truly means? Fill out an online application today and let Howie’s new life begin.
