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"
HE'S
STANDOFF-ISH AT
FIRST, BUT ONCE HE CONNECTS WITH YOU, HE'S YOUR BEST FRIEND."
just kind of filled a good spot in our house," Miller notes. "He filled in the dachshund spot for me and he's the same size as "Showbiz," our Chihuahua that
LOUIE
we lost. He's a perfect blend of both dogs but in puppy form." Still, the transition from the shelter proved to be a bit challenging - and remains so. "Louie's still learning - he's a young pup in a house of more mature pets," Miller says. "He's just a little wild - more
VHS ADOPTION SPOTLIGHT Evansville's Kory Miller has a
(with a mix of terrier, perhaps) that
direct line to the VHS; after all,
arrived at the VHS, a "little bitty"
his fiancée just happens to be
stray named Louie that was picked
Laurie Byers, the organization's
up by Animal Control. And time
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seemed to be of the essence.
rambunctious than we initially thought, and he's still learning to get along with the cats and vice-versa. But overall, he's pretty great." Despite his small size, Louie certainly doesn't lack for an appetite, quick to devour any and all food and he loves to destroy toys. "He's just got an incredible ability to go through
Coordinator. So when the time
them, no matter what the tag says -
came to say goodbye to his
"Of course, no dog likes being in
beloved dachshund Manny last
the shelter, but he was one that
year (the couple also lost their
didn't do well," Miller explains.
elderly Chihuahua during the same
Louie reportedly enjoyed a brief
period), he didn't have to look far
stay with a VHS volunteer to
for a new furry friend to add to the
alleviate some of his anxiety - but
remaining pack at home which
she already had a full house so
includes another Chihuahua and
Miller and Byers made the decision
two cats - all rescues, naturally.
to welcome this "super sweet"
In fact, Laurie already had her
pup into their home permanently.
eye on a long-haired dachshund
And Louie was a perfect fit. "He
"invincible, indestructible" - he doesn't care; he shows it that he means business," Miller says. "He's super sweet, though; that's why we fell in love with him. He's standoff-ish at first, but once he connects with you, he's your best friend."
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