BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) -- Michelle Hamilton and Lisa Peterson from The Happy Tail Rescue in West Feliciana Parish introduced Frank, a 5-year-old Chihuahua Dachshund mix. Frank is a sweet dog who is house-trained and kennel-trained. He'll do well with any loving family as he loves other dogs and people. His adoption fee is $250. That covers all his shots, vaccinations, and getting neutered. The fee also includes a six-month supply of heartworm medication. The Happy Tail Rescue has over 40 dogs waiting to be adopted. There are different types of dogs to choose from. Anyone can visit the rescue to meet with the available dogs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday or from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. The rescue has an exciting upcoming event called "Puppies & Pumpkins." This will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 at the Tractor Supply in St. Francisville. There will be a costume contest for pets and kids, other fun activities and of course, pet adoptions. Want to adopt a new pet? Check out places in Baton Rouge for a cat, dog, other animal Hamilton and Peterson shared wonderful tips for first-time dog owners. New pet owners need time to get along with their new dog and time to train them for a successful relationship with their dog. Visit their website or their Facebook page to find more information on pet adoption, upcoming events and donating. Latest News NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleads not guilty in federal bribery case Watch: Florida home goes up in flames in dangerous flooding Study: This Cajun dish is the most popular game day food for Louisiana NFL fans Harris, Trump tied in North Carolina: Poll 'We sure this is Shania Twain?' Fans react to country star's look at Grand Ole Opry