Meet Spencer! Spencer is an approximately 7-year-old, 11-pound Dachshund who is ready to find the loving forever home he deserves. He is one of the Florence 10, a group of dogs rescued from a hoarding situation in Alabama in September 2025. Spencer has been on quite a journey since coming into rescue, and this sweet boy is finally ready to start the next chapter of his life! When Spencer first arrived, he had suffered from a severe flea infestation, leaving him with significant hair loss, along with ear, eye, and skin infections. Thankfully, those issues have all cleared up, and his beautiful coat has grown back wonderfully. He has also undergone two dental surgeries to remove all of his teeth and repair fistulas. Spencer still has a neuter appointment ahead of him, which will be more involved than a routine neuter. Despite everything he has been through, he remains a friendly, loving little guy who deserves a chance at a happy life. Spencer absolutely needs a canine companion in his forever home. He loves being close to other dogs and wants a buddy who will happily share sleeping space with him without having issues over personal boundaries. His new friend can be young or old, big or small. Spencer gets along well with dogs of all sizes and ages. Cats may also be a good fit, provided they are comfortable living with dogs. Spencer is friendly with people, too, although he has a little stranger danger. He tends to bark at people until he gets to know them, and he can be quite vocal about unfamiliar noises and activity around him. For this reason, an apartment probably isn't the best fit for him. He also experiences separation anxiety when left completely alone, which is another reason having a canine companion is so important. The good news is that Spencer does fine in a home where his people work full-time, as his current foster family does. With another dog for company, he can settle into a normal workday routine. Spencer is looking for a home that will appreciate his personality, understand that he may need a little time to warm up to new people, and provide him with the canine companionship he craves. After everything this little fellow has endured, he deserves a family that will give him comfort, security, patience, and plenty of love. Spencer is currently being fostered in Smithfield, Virginia, and is available for adoption within a three-hour drive of Smithfield in Virginia or North Carolina. Could Spencer be the missing piece of your family? This sweet little survivor is ready to leave his difficult past behind and discover just how wonderful life in a loving forever home can be!