Name: Hilde Adoption fee: Donation to AHDRS Location: NY/CT

What a beauty little Hilde is! At the age of eight, Hilde is a well-behaved, settled lady who will grace your home and life for many years to come. This 10-pound mini is a well-adjusted little one who has been blessed with lots of love. Hilde lost her original owner, who had spoiled her mightily, almost two years ago. Hilde was one of the lucky ones in that family members didn’t cast her away, but offered her a safe refuge. Last fall, bad luck struck for her again when she went down in the back. Following surgery, she required a month of intense therapy to get her back on her feet and keep her there. Since weight had been one of the causes of her back problems, she went on a serious diet. Her adopters must commit to continuing to watch her weight and feeding her a high-quality food to ensure she does not develop additional problems. She loves to run, play, and chase her ball, but she is restricted from using stairs, also something her new family needs to continue. And did we mention, she loves to cuddle! Hilde is a favorite with everyone she meets because she is such a sweet and gentle girl who loves everyone. She loves the family that took her in but it is a very busy house with multiple small children and isn’t at all what Hilde had been accustomed to. Although her family loves her tremendously, their current schedule of family events leaves little one-on-one time for sweet Hilde, often leaving Hilde bored and alone. Hilde is good with all the young children in the home, and although she has never lived with other dogs she has visited with them and does well with them, although she is easily frightened of larger breeds. Hilde is house-trained and crate-trained, but much prefers to sleep in the big bed. She is spayed, up-to-date on vaccinations, heartworm negative and on preventative. If you want a sweet, sweet little girl to brighten your life, you need look no farther than Hilde. Complete the on-line adoption application and contact  Ellen to learn more about this as-close-to-perfect-as-they-come sweetheart.  If you have never adopted a dog through a rescue organization before, please read, Adopting through AHDRS  before applying to adopt.  If you live outside the New England area, please consider transportation needs before applying to adopt.

Name: Gracie Adoption fee: $75 Location: Indiana

Meet Gracie, a ten-year-old black/tan smooth that weighs between 13 and 14 pounds, although she could stand to lose a pound or two. Don’t let those numbers fool you, though—Gracie is a very spry and active girl! Gracie was surrendered to a high-kill shelter after losing almost all of her hair and developing a skin infection due to Sarcoptic Mange, a highly contagious (yet curable) parasite skin disease of dogs. She was also suffering from ear infections, and her teeth were in horrible condition from lack of routine dental care. With the help of another rescue group, Gracie’s foster parents started treatment for the Sarcoptic Mange, and she is well on her way to being a healthy, happy old dog again. Although Gracie is no beauty queen right now and is still missing most of the hair on her rear end, her hair and charming good looks are both on the rebound, and she is feeling 100% better. At her foster home, Gracie is a total love! She is also quite the lap-nap enthusiast and will follow you around—waiting for a chance to snuggle up in yours. She loves attention and has lots of love to give in return. She gets along well with her canine foster siblings, but she has an alpha personality and does not put up with any nonsense from the other dogs. She is looking for a nice, quiet forever home without small children or young puppies, but she should do well with submissive canine siblings. Gracie is crate-trained, house-trained and can use a doggie door. She is currently watching her girlish figure and is therefore not given many treats, but she definitely deserves an “A” for effort in trying to score a few. While fixating those precious little guilt-inducing eyes on you, she will sit up and beg for them shamelessly. Since begging like that is not healthy for her back (even more so since she needs to lose weight), her forever home will need to continue reminding Gracie that begging is not ladylike. Gracie is spayed, up-to-date on vaccinations, heartworm negative and on heartworm and flea/tick preventative. She recently had a large growth removed from her flank when her teeth were cleaned. She has a couple of very small lipomas on her belly, but they are merely cosmetic flaws and, unless they increase dramatically in size, they won’t bother her at all. Her skin infection has cleared up, and her foster parents are currently working on clearing up the ear infections. Although they are gentle with her, she can still be a bit temperamental about having her ears cleaned, but her patience levels are improving. Do you have room in your heart for this sweet little senior girl? If so, please contact his foster mom, complete our on-line adoption application and specify your interest in Gracie. If you have never adopted a dog through a rescue organization before, please read, Adopting through AHDRS  before applying to adopt. Please consider the costs of transportation needs before applying to adopt over a long distance.

Name: Gus Adoption fee: $250 Location: Indiana

This handsome red/white piebald smooth is six-year-old Gus. A healthy-sized tweenie, Gus weighs around 14 pounds right now, but he still needs to gain another pound to reach his ideal weight of approximately 15 pounds. Gus came into rescue when his former owner turned him in to a high-kill shelter. Upon arrival, he was slated for euthanasia since he had heartworms, and he really needed his guardian angel to come through the door immediately to save him. Luckily for him, another rescue group pulled Gus and helped him get to his foster home where he was neutered and treated for heartworms. Three days later, he had a very serious and dramatic reaction to his heartworm treatment and crashed. Over the next two months, he remained in a full-scale battle for his life. A more detailed story can be found on our Can You Help Me page. After he finally started to recover, Gus’ foster home realized that he needs to remain on a certain diet to prevent him from vomiting. Since that time, he has strictly eaten a holistic chicken-based food along with occasional all-natural treats, which have helped him to remain healthy and gain weight. He will need to remain on this diet in his new home. At his foster home, Gus is a fun-loving dog who knows lots of tricks that he loves to show off. He loves all people, both adults and youngsters, and would probably get along great with a respectful, older human sibling. He also plays nicely with his canine foster siblings, but he does not care for cats. Gus is house-trained and crate-trained, although he prefers to not be crated. Gus is a very smart, high-energy young man that is also prone to running away if given the opportunity. Once he has flown the coop, his quick wit always keeps him one step ahead, which makes him hard to catch. To add spice to the mix, he is also not a huge fan of walking on a leash, although his foster home is working with him on leash-training skills. Gus really needs an active lifestyle at a forever home with a securely fenced-in yard so that he can safely go outside, potty and exercise without being in danger of running away and inadvertently getting hurt or lost. A fenced-in yard will also be a great place for his forever family to continue working with him on his leash-training skills. Another great way to help Gus learn leash manners as well as to channel his energy into something productive and fun for him is to enroll him in a basic obedience class—especially to reiterate the basic commands, “come” and “heel.” As smart as he is, he will probably be one of the star canine students, and what better way for his new owner to bond with him?! Gus is neutered and up-to-date on all vaccinations as well as heartworm and flea preventative. He was originally placed with a woman who loved him dearly, but she did not have a safe place for him outside and was afraid he would escape and get hit by a car or lost. Although it was hard for her to do because he is such a great dog, she regretfully returned him to AHDRS in hopes that he will find a safer environment to live in. He is now a healthy boy that just needs an active lifestyle and lots of love. Are you up for it?! If so, please contact his foster mom, complete our on-line adoption application and specify your interest in Gus. If you have never adopted a dog through a rescue organization before, please read, Adopting through AHDRS before applying to adopt. Please consider the costs of transportation needs before applying to adopt over a long distance.

Name: Buddy Adoption fee: $250 Location: Southern IL (St. Louis area)

Meet one-year-old Buddy, a frisky smooth red tweenie weighing in at 15 pounds. Buddy’s former dad is in the United States Military and will soon be deployed. Because he wanted Buddy to be happy and much loved, he sadly surrendered him to rescue to find a new forever home for him that will be able to offer more stability. At his foster home, Buddy gets along great with everyone including adults and children. Matter of fact, there isn’t anything his foster parents have found that he doesn’t like aside of alone time, which makes him anxious. This condition is referred to as separation anxiety, and his foster family has been working with him on it with some success, but he has the potential for additional improvement if his forever family continues working with him. He may do better in a home where one of his favorite people is there to keep him company most of the day. Buddy loves attention no matter who it comes from and will whine if he thinks he is being neglected or ignored. He would probably enjoy having a respectful human brother or sister to tag along with but, as with all homes where dogs and children co-exist, a responsible adult will need to supervise them at first until they get to know each other. Buddy gets along well with his canine foster siblings (both small and large breeds) as well as the resident cats and kittens. In his spare time, he loves to run and play outdoors with his rope toy or tennis ball and asks for a fenced-in yard at his forever home so he can continue working on his techniques. In general, Buddy is an easy-going fellow with a lot to offer to his new family. He is in great health and still has that certain zest to explore, which comes along with being a puppy! Although he is still working on house-training and leash-training skills, his foster mom says he is doing an excellent job. His forever family will need to continue reinforcing these new behaviors but, with dedication, he should master them in no time. Buddy is up-to-date on vaccinations, heartworm negative, on heartworm preventative and in great health. He will be neutered before being adopted out. Won't you consider allowing Buddy to become part of your family? If so, please contact his foster mom, complete our on-line adoption application and specify your interest in Buddy. If you have never adopted a dog through a rescue organization before, please ready Adopting through AHDRS before applying to adopt. Please consider transportation needs before applying to adopt over a long distance.

Name: Abigail Adoption fee: $175 Location: Western North Carolina

Meet Abigail, a Dachshund/Chihuahua mix, but most people refer to this adorable combo as a “chi-weenie” or a “dachsie-wa-wa.” Abigail is a three-month- old cream with a very soft wire over smooth coat. Weighing in at only five pounds, she brings meaning to the English Proverb, “Good things come in small packages.” When full-grown, Abigail should weigh between 10-15 pounds, the size of a tweenie dachshund, but with longer legs to help her stand out in a crowd. Abigail was apparently dumped on the side of the road by her owners. A Good Samaritan found her there and turned her in to a high-kill shelter in hopes that she can find a home to call her own. This should serve as a reminder to us that many people dump dogs along country roads thinking that the dogs can survive on their own. This presumption is by no means true—dogs are domesticated animals that are very dependent on humans for care and food. Puppies and adult dogs will inevitably starve if deserted out in the country to fend for themselves. Back to the main attraction, Miss Abigail is an absolute doll and loves to spend every minute she can playing with toys and with her canine foster siblings. When all of that puppy energy has been exhausted, she searches out a nice, warm lap to fall asleep in, and her foster mom is more than happy to accommodate her. Since she loves everyone, she never seems to have a shortage in snuggle-time locations. It’s important to remember that Abigail is a puppy, and she is just being introduced to house-training and leash-training skills. It takes time for puppies to learn these things, and her forever family will need to continue patiently working with her to help her become an outstanding canine citizen. She behaves well in her crate, but she needs access to chew toys and dental bones throughout the day to keep her focused on chewing approved things rather than $100.00 shoes. As is true with all puppies, Abigail is very energetic and needs either a fenced-in yard to run around in on potty breaks or another canine pal to play with. It is imperative that she have an outlet for her energy, though, so that she can behave at her best when indoors. (Puppies whose energy is not properly dealt with have a tendency to become destructive) . Abigail would love to grow up with a human sibling (preferably six-years-old and over) who is respectful of canine friends and understands that it is not okay to pull body parts. As with all homes where dogs and children co-exist, a responsible adult should supervise their play time to make sure they both play nicely. Since Abigail is so small and fragile, her foster home will not adopt her out to homes with large breed indoor dogs since, while playing, they could accidentally step on her and tragically hurt her. Abigail has not been exposed to cats, but she will probably get along well with an adult cat that is used to being around dogs. Abigail is spayed, up-to-date on vaccinations, de-wormed on schedule, on heartworm preventative and microchipped. If you are interested in adopting Abigail, please contact her foster mom, complete our on-line adoption application  and specify your interest in Abigail. If you have never adopted a dog through a rescue organization before, please read Adopting through AHDRS before applying to adopt. Please consider transportation needs before applying to adopt over a long distance.

Name: Chuey ADOPTION PENDING -- I am Almost Home!! -- ADOPTION PENDING Adoption fee: $175 Location: Western North Carolina

This sweet little puppy is a dachshund/chihuahua mix, affectionately referred to as a chi-weenie or a dachsie-wa-wa. Chuey is a four-month-old black/tan smooth with precious ears that stand halfway up and then flop down at the tips. He weighs six pounds full of charm and, when he is full-grown, his weight should max out at 10-14 pounds, which is referred to as a tweenie in the world of dachsies. Chuey is all things puppy—puppy breath, puppy energy and lots of comic relief. He and two of his littermates were found by a landscaper, who noticed a moving garbage bag at one of the apartment complexes he services. When he opened the bag to investigate, out came three bundles of furry joy! In an effort to help, he took them to a local animal control/kill shelter and rescue was called. Chuey is crate-trained, but he is just now being introduced to the art of house-training and leash-training. His forever home will need to continue reinforcing these skills with him but, given his youthful age and intelligence, he should have no problem catching on. In his spare time, Chuey loves playing with the other foster puppies—especially if he’s invited for a good game of tug-of-war or chase. Since he is a puppy, he also has a tendency to chew on things. His foster home offers him dental bones and other dog toys to divert his attention from fun-looking shoes, etc., and his forever family will need to continue to do so. Chuey has not been exposed to cats but, given his age, he should behave nicely with an adult cat who knows how to handle a puppy. He would also enjoy growing up with a human sibling (ages six-years-old and older) who has been taught how to respect and play nicely with canine friends. As always, if his forever home has a young human sibling for him to grow up with, a responsible adult should supervise them at all times to make sure that both of them play nicely. When considering adopting Chuey, please remember that, although puppies are irresistibly cute and sweet, they are also known to display unwanted behaviors such as pottying accidents in the house, chewing on inappropriate objects, etc. until they are taught to behave otherwise. Also, when dogs are this young, their energy levels are at their highest and they must have exercise whether it be a long walk in the park or a romp in the backyard. If their energy is not dealt with, they have a tendency to become destructive. Lastly, puppies must be properly socialized so they do not become fearful of everyday life situations. While training Chuey to be an upstanding canine citizen, it is imperative that his forever family offer lots of patience and structure in an effort to address any behavioral issues before they develop into life-long habits. Most importantly, Chuey will need lots of love. Chuey is neutered, up-to-date on vaccines, de-wormed on schedule and on heartworm preventative. He is also micro-chipped. If you are interested in adopting Chuey, please contact his foster mom, complete our on-line adoption application and specify your interest in Chuey. If you have never adopted a dog through a rescue organization before, please read Adopting through AHDRS before applying to adopt. Please consider transportation needs before applying to adopt over a long distance.

Name: Trudy Adoption fee: $175 Location: Western North Carolina

This cutie is a one-year-old dachshund mix who weighs about 18 pounds. It's not sure what her genetic background is, but we suspect there could be some beagle mixed in. She is the size of a tweenie dachshund with longer-than- dachshund legs and a black/tan coat with white stockings and some white on her chest. Trudy was found as a stray by a good Samaritan who fed and cared for her until she could enter rescue. Please don't tell Trudy or her canine foster siblings that she's not a purebred dachshund, though-- she certainly believes that she is. Trudy is crate-trained and keeps her crate squeaky clean all day while her foster mom is at work. She needs continued work leash-training and house-training, but she is doing very well thus far and, given how smart she is, all of these new habits will will be a snap for her to learn as long as her forever family continues to reinforce them. At her foster home, she seems to get along with everyone from children to other dogs, but it is not known if she has ever been exposed to cats. She is very sweet-natured and would probably love the company of older children to play with or lounge around inside together. Children and newcomers will just have to be sure they don't frighten her by rushing her or expecting too much right off the bat. As with any home where dogs and children co-exist, a responsible adult will need to keep an eye on them until they get to know each other well. These things take time, you know, but even though she tends to be shy at times, she will quickly come around if it means getting attention and affection. Trudy is spayed, up-to-date with vaccinations and is heartworm negative and on preventative. If you are interested in giving this cutie a home, please contact her foster mom and complete our on-line adoption application and specify your interest in Trudy. If you have never adopted a dog through a rescue organization before, please read Adopting through AHDRS before applying to adopt. Please consider transportation needs before applying to adopt over a long distance.

Sweet Senior        Companions    Name: Dust and Sandy Adoption fee: $200 for the pair Location: Western N. Carolina

Dusty and Sandy are a pair of 10-year-old bonded seniors. Dusty is the black/tan wirehair and Sandy is the crème-colored. Both are tweenies and weigh about 15 pounds each. These two sweethearts, who are firmly bonded to each other and cannot be separated, were turned in to a high-kill shelter after their owner died and the spouse did not want to continue caring for them. Until they lost their owner, they obviously were loved, cared for and received the attention they needed. They are house-trained, crate-trained and leash-trained. They like going for car rides and taking naps together. They share everything – including their food bowl, pillows, wicker beds, and blankets. These two are so easy-going and sweet that there is simply nothing negative to say about them. It is not know if they were ever exposed to small children or cats Neither dog has any known health problems and both are neutered, up-to-date with vaccinations, heartworm negative and on preventative. As wirehairs, they require slightly more grooming than a smooth. Dusty and Sandy would love a quiet retirement home filled with love. Do you have what they are looking for? If so, please contact their foster mom and complete our on-line adoption application and specify your interest in Dusty and Sandy . If you have never adopted a dog through a rescue organization before, please read Adopting through AHDRS before applying to adopt.

Name: Punkin & Jeter ADOPTION PENDING -- I am Almost Home!! -- ADOPTION PENDING Adoption fee: $300 for the pair Location: Western N. Carolina

Meet Punkin and Jeter, a bonded pair of red smooth three-year-olds. Jeter is a male tweenie, weighing in at 14 pounds, and Punkin is an 11 pound mini female. Punkin and Jeter came into rescue when their previous owner became ill and needed major surgery, which forced her to surrender them to rescue. At their foster home, they function as a team—where you find one, the other is surely close by. They even share their food bowls and toys nicely and enjoy resting quietly in their crate together. Since they are so bonded to one another, their foster mom will only consider applicants who will adopt them both. When it comes to humans, Punkin and Jeter are a little shy at first and will need continued work with their socialization skills. Once they have a chance to get acquainted with new friends, they forget all about the shy act and blossom into two of the sweetest, most loving dogs. Since small children seem to make them nervous, they will only be adopted out to an adult-only home or a home with older children who are respectful of their space. As with any home where dogs and children co-exist, a responsible adult will need to keep an eye on Punkin, Jeter and their human sibling until they all get to know each other well. Punkin and Jeter are house-trained and crate-trained, but their forever home will need to continue reminding them how upstanding canine citizens are supposed to behave on leashes. It is unknown if they have been exposed to cats, but they get along well with their canine foster siblings and love to romp around and play outdoors. They request a fenced yard at their forever home so they can show off all of their fast moves to their new family! Punkin and Jeter are both altered, up-to-date on vaccinations, heartworm negative and on preventative. If you are interested in adopting Punkin and Jeter, contact their foster mom and complete our on-line adoption application. Be sure to specify your interest in Punkin and Jeter. If you have never adopted a dog through a rescue organization before, please read Adopting through AHDRS before applying to adopt. Please consider transportation needs before applying to adopt over long distance.

Sweet Senior          Companion    Name: Maggie Adoption fee: $100 Location: Western N. Carolina

Maggie is a sweet older lady who was rescued from a very crowded high kill shelter. Don’t tell her she’s a senior, though—she’ll show you she still has a hop in her step! If she didn't have that distinguished white face, no one would ever guess that she is 10 years old. Maggie is a red smooth and weighs about 16 pounds, which classifies her as a tweenie. Maggie is house-trained and will sit nicely while waiting for her meals or treats. She gets along well with her canine foster siblings and enjoys snuggle sessions with them from time to time. So far, the only thing Maggie really doesn’t like at her foster home is the big, bad vacuum cleaner. Her favorite pastime is sitting on the couch and watching television with her family, but she is also happy relaxing on her dog bed with a nice dental bone to chew on or a squeaky toy to play with. Although she is crate-trained, Maggie hasn’t spent any time in a crate at her foster home because she is such an easy-going girl. At night, she usually sleeps on the big bed with her foster mom, but she is just as happy resting on her dog bed with a blanket to nestle under. Maggie walks well on a leash, but she can’t resist at least attempting to chase the cats she sees while out on the town. Because of this, her foster mom thinks she will do best in a home without any feline siblings. She does, however, seem neutral about the neighborhood children and will probably get along well with a human sibling in her forever home as long as he/she respects her space. As with any home where dogs and children co-exist, a responsible adult will need to keep an eye on Maggie and her human sibling until they become comfortable around one another. Maggie is spayed, up-to-date on vaccinations, heartworm negative and on heartworm preventative and flea/tick preventative. She recently had a dental and lost a few teeth, but she's in great shape now. If you are looking for a good-natured, low-maintenance companion, Maggie is the girl for you. If you are interested in adopting Maggie, contact her foster mom and complete our on-line adoption application. Be sure to specify your interest in Maggie. If you have never adopted a dog through a rescue organization before, please read Adopting through AHDRS before applying to adopt. Please consider transportation needs before applying to adopt over long distance.

Name: GinnyADOPTED!! -- I AM HOME!! -- ADOPTED!! Adoption fee: $225 Location: Western N. Carolina

This gorgeous one-year-old black/tan dapple smooth gal is Ginny, who weighs around 12-lbs although she still needs to gain weight in order to fill out to a beautiful 15-16 lbs. Ginny is considered a tweenie—not as big as a standard, and not as small as a mini. Ginny was surrendered to an animal control shelter in the mountains because her owners simply didn’t want her anymore. This should serve as a reminder that dogs are a big responsibility and we need to research the duties of dog ownership before we commit to care for one. A rescue angel arrived at the shelter to pick Ginny up and immediately noticed that she was emaciated and had probably been neglected and abused. She immediately pulled Ginny and took her to meet her foster mom. When Ginny arrived at her foster home, she was a pitiful site of skin and bones. She was very scared and trembled at the simple touch of her foster family’s hands. After getting to know one another, Ginny is not so scared of her foster mom anymore, but she still has a long ways to go. She is very loving when receiving one-on-one attention from her special person, but she is not a social dog and, when too many people are around, she becomes fearful and tries to run away. This makes trips out in public very difficult for her because she gets quite overwhelmed with all of the hustle and bustle. Ginny’s forever home will need to commit to putting a lot of work towards socializing her in different situations so that she can become confident in her surroundings and her beautiful personality will finally be able to shine through. Ginny is crate-trained, but her new owners will need to continue working with her on house-training and leash-training. She does not bark as much as her canine foster siblings, but does falter to peer pressure and will chime in when they start barking. When outside, Ginny loves to romp around in the yard and play with her canine foster siblings. Her forever home will need to have a fenced-in yard to keep her safely at home since she has a tendency to run when she is spooked. Ginny does well with women, but she is petrified of men and panics when any man approaches her. Understandably, her foster mom is looking for a female-only forever home to spoil her. She does well with children, but she can get overwhelmed when too many try to pet her at one time. A home with one older child (ten-years-old and up) who is respectful of his/her canine sibling will be fine as long as the child gives her space at first so she can take time to adjust. As with all homes where children and dogs co-exist, Ginny and her human sibling will need to be monitored by an adult at all times until they get to know one another better and, since Ginny is so scared of crowds, her foster mom suggests that, during slumber parties or birthday parties, she be allowed to go to her safe place in another room to relax. Ginny is spayed, up-to-date on vaccinations, heartworm negative and on preventative. She is microchipped and has no known health problems aside of needing to gain some weight. If you are interested in adopting Ginny, please contact her foster mom, complete our on-line adoption application and specify your interest in her. If you have never adopted a dog through a rescue organization before, please read  Adopting through AHDRS before applying to adopt. Please consider transportation needs before applying to adopt over a long distance.

Name: Gretchen & GildaADOPTION PENDING -- I am Almost Home!! -- ADOPTION PENDING Adoption fee: $200 each or $350 for both Location: Indiana

Meet Gretchen (sporting the pink collar) and Gilda (looking ravishing in black), a cute pair of six-year-old red smooth minis whose ideal weight should be around eight or nine pounds each. Gretchen is very overweight at 12 pounds, and Gilda is slightly overweight at 10 pounds. Due to the excess weight these ladies’ backs are toting around coupled with the dachshund breed’s tendency towards back-related problems, Gretchen and Gilda’s foster mom is diligently working towards trimming their weights down. A rule of thumb for all dachshund owners, their forever family will need to commit to promoting spinal health by continuing to feed these gals proper portions of healthy dog food, exercising them regularly and discouraging them from jumping on and off furniture. Gretchen and Gilda were surrendered to rescue when their very busy owner could no longer devote the amount of time she feels they deserve to them. Prior to being in rescue, they have always been very well cared for and are both in optimal health aside of being overweight. Both gals are shy and lack proper socialization skills; however they adapt quickly to new environments and will thrive in a home that offers lots of love, patience and structure. Their forever home(s) will need to introduce them to new people, places and environments often in order to reinforce the new socialization skills they are learning. Although they can be adopted out together, their foster mom will also entertain the idea of adopting them out separately and feels that, if not alongside their trusty partner, they may come out of their shells more quickly. They are both house-trained and crate-trained. Gilda has a bit of a submissive urinating problem when she is picked up. Confidence-building techniques should work to alleviate this problem with time. Both dogs enjoy the company of their canine foster siblings and would love to have a fenced-in yard to romp around and play in. Although they have not shown signs of aggression in their foster home, they will not be placed in a home with small children due to their lack of socialization skills and extremely timid nature. Gretchen and Gilda have always had excellent health care. They are both spayed, up-to-date on vaccinations, heartworm negative and on heartworm/flea preventative. They had their teeth cleaned in the spring. Do you have room in your heart for one or both of these sweet little dogs? If so, please contact their foster mom, complete our  on-line adoption application and specify your interest in Gretchen and/or Gilda. If you have never adopted a dog through a rescue organization before, please read, Adopting through AHDRS  before applying to adopt. Please consider the costs of transportation needs before applying to adopt over a long distance.

Sweet Senior          Companion Name: Sandy Adoption fee: $150 Location: Western N. Carolina

Sandy is a ten-year-old red smooth mini, who weighs approximately ten pounds. She is hoping to find a new forever family that won’t let her down like her former owner did. Sandy entered rescue after her former owner took her to a high kill shelter in South Carolina because she had bad breath. What a loss to that owner—with the proper dental care that all canine companions should receive, her breath would have never gotten so bad. Her foster mom picked her up from that terrible place and offered her a new lease on life. Sandy is a very sweet little old lady who is house-trained, crate-trained, walks well on a leash and has no obvious behavioral problems. She is definitely a lap dog and will rest quietly next to her owner all day except for potty breaks. She minds her manners with everyone including children, but she may not appreciate the constant running and noise that goes along with having a human sibling. Instead, she would prefer to only have adolescent visitors from time-to-time, but she will graciously accept all of the extra attention they have to offer during their visit. At her foster home, Sandy mostly ignores all of her canine foster siblings, but she doesn’t like it when they jump on her or try to play. She does, however, bark and lunge at the resident cat and wants to have “Mr. Bunny Rabbit” for a snack. She will work out best in a forever home with no cats or other small animals. Miss Sandy is up-to-date on vaccinations, heartworm negative and on preventative. She has been spayed and recently had a dental to make her breath fresh and clean. Unfortunately, because her former owner did not exercise proper dental care with Sandy, she lost half of her teeth during the dental and is now fed a mix of canned food and small dry kibble. Sandy has certainly earned the right to be placed in a quiet home to call her own and will make someone a wonderful companion. Are you interested in adopting her? If so, please contact her foster mom, complete our on-line adoption application and specify your interest in Sandy. If you have never adopted a dog through a rescue organization before, please read Adopting through AHDRS before applying to adopt. Please consider transportation needs before applying to adopt over a long distance. Senior dachshunds cannot travel over several states during a transport due to the stress it causes on their health.

Name: PicklesADOPTION PENDING -- I am Almost Home!! -- ADOPTION PENDING Adoption fee: $250 Location: Western N. Carolina

Pickles is a six-month-old deep red smooth puppy weighing in at 12 pounds full of cute. When full grown, his veterinarian thinks he should end up weighing around 16 lbs, which is the size of a tweenie dachshund. His foster mom brags about what a looker he is—with those big hound dog ears and soulful eyes. Pickles was surrendered to animal control because his former owner was unable to care for two dogs. How can anyone turn a wonderful puppy over to a county-run shelter? This should serve as a gentle reminder that dog-ownership is a  big responsibility that should be well thought through before embarked upon. Rescue was notified of Pickles’ arrival at the shelter, and his foster mom picked him up immediately. Living the big life at his foster home, Pickles is a wonderful puppy—full of energy and loves to play. He is already crate-trained; however his forever home will need to continue working with him on house-training and leash-training. Pickles has never met a stranger and loves getting to know everyone he comes across. He also enjoys playing with all of his canine foster siblings, but he hasn’t been exposed to cats yet. Because he has a tendency to show his excitement by jumping up on people, Pickles is not a good choice for a home with small children, whom he could easily knock over. His forever home will need to continue reminding Pickles that polite young gentlemen don’t act this way. His foster mom will only consider homes with children ages seven and over, but Pickles and his human sibling should be supervised by adults during playtime until they get to know one another. Pickles hopes to find a forever home with a fenced-in yard where he can run all of his puppy energy off. After he has had a chance to run the wiggles out of his system, he is a wonderful lap warmer and loves family time. At this time, he has no known bad behaviors. Pickles is up-to-date on vaccinations, heartworm negative and on heartworm preventative. He will be neutered before going to his forever home. If you are interested in adopting Pickles, contact his foster mom , complete our on-line adoption application and be sure to specify your interest in Pickles. If you have never adopted a dog through a rescue organization before, please read Adopting through AHDRS before applying to adopt. Please consider transportation needs before applying to adopt over a long distance.

Name: Cooper & Murray Adoption fee: $250 Location: Indiana

These two handsome tweenies are seven-year-old Cooper (the longhair chocolate/tan dapple) and six year-old Murray (the smooth chocolate/tan dapple). Cooper weighs 16 pounds and needs to lose a pound or so, and Murray weighs 22 pounds and needs to lose around six pounds. Since excessive weight can contribute towards back problems, to which dachshunds are prone to, both young men will need forever homes that vow to continue working with them towards their weight goals via daily exercise and appropriate portions of low-fat, quality food. Cooper and Murray are a bonded pair and must be placed together. They came into rescue after major changes took place in their previous owners’ home, which prohibited their owners from being able to properly care for them. Upon their arrival in foster care, they were both very scared and have been working since that time towards becoming more confident in their new surroundings. For fun, the boys love to play chase with each other and play with their toys or chew on dental bones. Cooper is laid back and likes to sit back and watch everything that goes on (especially with regards to his special buddy). Meanwhile, Murray is the more outgoing of the two, but he tends to get very nervous, especially if he is not by Cooper’s side. This nervousness has occasionally led to submissive urination when he becomes really scared. His new family will need to continue working with him towards building his self-confidence. Both young men lack socialization, but they are learning what it means to be mannerly canine citizens, and their foster mom reports that they are progressing very well. Their previous owners trained them to potty on a paper-lined tray inside the house, but their foster family is teaching them to potty outside instead. Their forever family will need to continue working with them on house-training and, with a little patience and positive reinforcement, the boys should have no problems learning this new behavior. Cooper and Murray are crate-trained and are very affectionate, but they require an appropriate amount of time to get to know people before they are comfortable enough to show off their sweet personalities. Because of this and due to Murray’s nervousness, they cannot go to a home with very young children, but a home with older human siblings who are respectful of their space is acceptable as long as their human parents supervise their playtime until everyone is at ease around one another. Cooper and Murray are both neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations and are heartworm negative and on heartworm and flea preventative. They both recently had their teeth cleaned, and Cooper has been groomed. They are just waiting on that perfect home that loves them for who they are now as well as who they’ll be down the road once they have perfected all of these new skills they are working so hard towards learning. If you are interested in adopting Cooper and Murray, please contact their foster mom, complete our on-line adoption application and specify your interest in them. If you have never adopted a dog through a rescue organization before, please read, Adopting through AHDRSbefore applying to adopt. Please consider the costs of transportation needs before applying to adopt over a long distance.

Name: Rusty Adoption fee: $200 Location: Western North Carolina

Hi friends! I bet you haven’t seen a black/tan dachsie this handsome in a long time, huh? My name’s Rusty, and I’m a three year-old smooth tweenie weighing around 13 pounds. Before coming into rescue, I was a South Carolina gentleman just trying to make ends meet. Some bad things went down at my last home causing me to snap at my former owner and, shortly thereafter, I ended up with a first-class ticket to a high kill shelter. I don’t know the specifics about this type of place, but it sure was scary in there. Thankfully, my foster mom came to pick me up, and we’ve been fast friends ever since. Since moving in at my foster parents’ house, I’ve minded my manners and haven’t snapped at anyone, which makes my foster mom wonder if maybe I was provoked when snapping at my former owner. I still get scared in my foster home from time to time, and my foster mom can see the terrified look in my eyes. She suspects that I’ve been abused, but I’m hoping to put the past behind me. (Women always want to know all of the details!) It always makes me feel more secure when she talks softly to me for a little bit—and a tasty, low-fat treat never hurt anyone either! In my forever home, I hope to be the only dog because I’m super-macho and really don’t like the idea of sharing my dental bones with anyone. When my canine foster siblings walk by me, I puff my chest out and growl my manliest growl to let them know who’s boss. My new family will need to remind me that this isn’t the way young gentlemen are supposed to behave. Since I am more understanding with my canine foster sisters, I may be accepting of a canine sister, but we should probably meet before we set anything in stone, and it may take some adjustment time for us to work out our differences. Speaking of brothers and sisters, I’d love to have a well-mannered human sibling (eight years and up) that understands my fear and dominance issues and will work slowly with me until I’m comfortable with him or her. Of course, our human parents will need to keep a close eye on us until we’ve gotten to know each other better. Once we iron out the details, what fun we will have running around and playing together in a fenced yard or snuggling together to read a book or watch TV?! Not to brag or anything, but I am house-trained, crate-trained and walk well on a leash. While cruising the streets, I like to be behind the wheel. Since I don’t have my driver’s license, I will need to be restrained in a car seat or car harness. I am neutered, up to date on vaccinations, heartworm negative and on heartworm and flea/tick preventative. Don’t I sound like the best? If you are interested in adopting me, Rusty, contact my foster mom and complete our on-line adoption application . Be sure to specify your interest in me. If you have never adopted a dog through a rescue organization before, please read Adopting through AHDRS before applying to adopt. Please consider transportation needs before applying to adopt over a long distance.

Name: Sadie Adoption fee: $200 Location: Indiana

Meet Sadie, a petite mini black/tan longhair female weighing in at eight pounds who is really hoping that her third birthday party in October can be in her new forever home. Sadie entered rescue because she was nipping at young friends visiting the family. This was unusual, as Sadie had always gotten along well with her human children siblings as well as her feline buddies in the house. However, it turns out that Sadie has an eye condition that was going untreated and causing her a great deal of pain so, when youngsters startled her, she had little choice but to lash out by nipping. Sadie's eye condition is technically known as Keratoconjunctiviti s sicca (KCS) but is commonly known as "dry eye." Sadie does not naturally produce the tears that keep the eyes lubricated so it is necessary for her to receive artificial tears multiple times daily to prevent an infection. At the time she entered rescue she had gone without treatment for some time and her infection was severe. She currently receives Optimune Eye Ointment and artificial tears 4-5 times daily and the infection is being brought under control, but she will always need artificial tears multiple times daily and her adopters should consult an eye specialist at some point for the best long-term care for Sadie. Dry eye, if improperly treated, can cause blindness and can be one of the most painful conditions a dog experiences. Should she develop additional infections, she will also need an antibiotic ointment. While Sadie's condition is currently under control, she still squints her eyes and she may have some residual loss of sight, which can be better evaluated by a specialist. Sadie actually seems to enjoy her daily eye treatment because it means extra attention several times a day, but she would much prefer for that attention to be focused on petting and belly rubs instead of all this doctoring. When she's picked up, she squints her eyes tightly closed, wiggles, moans and wags her tail all at the same time! Even when faced with trials, Sadie remains such a comical and resilient little dog. Sadie displays a little dominance with other dogs in her foster home, and she has indicated she'd be very happy being an only child or with a very submissive sibling that lets her be the Princess. While Sadie is house-trained, her owners indicated that she has a tendency to some submissive urination if frightened or if disciplined incorrectly. Her foster home has only witnessed this once, and it will be a problem that quickly disappears once Sadie is in a home where her humans know how to deal with submissive urination and she comes to feel loved and secure and can gain confidence. Sadie is a sweet, needy young lady who craves love and attention -- and who could deny such a beautiful little girl anything her precious heart desires? She has requested her forever family let her sleep in the big bed as nothing ends her days on a sweeter note than snuggling up close with her special people. Sadie is also crate-trained. It is imperative that her forever home understand the seriousness of Sadie's dry eye condition and make the commitment to the multiple treatments her eyes require daily. Without proper treatment, Sadie will be in tremendous pain and, in addition to losing her sight, it could become necessary for her to have an eye removed to relieve her pain. Sadie's medication schedule MUST be met daily, but that is a small inconvenience and is more than made up for by the tremendous love this little girl has to offer. Sadie is spayed, up-to-date on vaccinations, heartworm negative and on heartworm and flea/tick preventative. If you are interested in adopting Sadie, contact her foster mom, complete our on-line adoption application  and specify your interest in Sadie. If you have never adopted a dog through a rescue organization before, please read, Adopting through AHDRSbefore applying to adopt.

Name: Buster Adoption fee: $150 Location: Western North Carolina

Buster is a southern gentleman to a "T." A little stout, this smooth black/tan obviously put on some pounds in the nine years he's been in his original home, but now he is on a diet of dog food with fruit for treats. In just the few short weeks he's been in his foster home, he has lost weight. His foster mom thinks it may be all that running around he does outdoors that is doing the trick more than the improved diet. She feels he'll be back to a trim figure of 14 pounds in no time. Buster is one of those wonderful dogs that we all hope to foster -- one about whom nothing negative can be said. He gets along with everyone, human and canine, and he's always happy. It's not known if he's been exposed to cats or children, however. He is crate-trained and, while it's not known for certain if he is completely house-trained, he goes potty outdoors when everyone else does and has never been caught marking in the house. If there is anything at all about him that isn't perfect, it's that he could use a little work with his leash training. Buster is looking for a quiet home where he can enjoy rest and relaxation and spend his retirement chasing any squirrels and rabbits that dare enter his territory. He wants the good life, a big soft bed, and plenty of hugs and kisses from his person. Buster is neutered and up-to-date on vaccines. His heartworm check is pending. He is also on flea/tick preventative and did show some signs of a flea allergy when he entered rescue. He's had his teeth cleaned and a thorough check-up and is a healthy boy. He is not on any medications and has no known health issues. If you are interested in adopting Buster, contact his foster mom, complete our on-line adoption application and specify your interest in Buster. If you have never adopted a dog through a rescue organization before, please ready Adopting through AHDRS  before applying to adopt. Please consider transportation needs before applying to adopt over a long distance.

Special Needs  Name: Longfellow Location: Central Texas Adoption fee: $200

If you check our site often, you probably already know Longfellow from his listing on the Can You Help Me page. This little guy is now eight months old and weighs eight pounds. When he was just 12 weeks old, Longfellow was paralyzed when a five-year-old child was allowed to throw him repeatedly in the air and, on Longfellow’s final trip down, failed to catch him. His spinal cord suffered severe bruising and swelling and because he did not receive the proper care with strict crate rest and an anti-inflammatory, the swelling was long-term and ultimately caused permanent spinal cord damage. Longfellow is a typical puppy – full of energy, happy as a lark, and into as much as he can possibly get into. He loves his foster canine siblings and can be a little bit of a pest with some of them, and he’s excellent with the cats in his foster home. There’s not a human he’s met that he hasn’t liked. With all his therapy and vet visits he’s been very well socialized! Longfellow has been on a long-term therapy/acupuncture regimen and currently uses a treadmill daily and receives electro-stimulation acupuncture twice a week to keep his muscles active and healthy. The hope is to make him a spinal walker and his adopter needs to commit to work with him with daily physical therapy and periodic acupuncture. He is slowly making progress and can now stand on his own briefly and is able to “walk” on the treadmill if he has some help with his balance. He is also starting to place his back feet and use them for some movement while in his cart. He does not have bladder or bowel control and while it is expected he will eventually walk to some extent, these functions are unlikely to return. It is currently necessary to express his bladder a few times a day, but he is urinating on his own more often as his therapy progresses. He will always need to wear a belly band, however, as he will likely never have the ability to control his urination to the extent of being house-trained. His foster mom can say, in all honesty, that apart from the extra time he needs for his therapy, Longfellow is no more trouble than any other dog in the home. Longfellow is neutered, up-to-date with vaccinations, heartworm negative and on preventative and ready for a home of his own that will help him continue to progress. Like any puppy, he wants toys to play with, a yard to run in (we call it “scooting” but he calls it running and he’s every bit as fast as the others!), and lots of love and attention. He needs another dog or two for companionship and to help entertain him, and will be fine with older children who understand and respect a little dog’s needs and space. If you are interested in adopting Longfellow, please contact his foster mom and complete our on-line adoption application and specify your interest in Longfellow. If you have never adopted a dog through a rescue organization before, please read Adopting through AHDRS before applying to adopt. Preference will be given to those within an easy drive of the Austin area. If you live outside this area, please give consideration to transport needs before applying to adopt.

Name: Lady Location: Western North Carolina Adoption fee: $200

Lady, a red smooth, somewhere in the neighborhood of five to seven years of age, was surrendered to a high kill shelter because she was considered aggressive. Fortunately for Lady, the shelter vet, when evaluating her, recognized the signs of hypothyroidism. The vet community has come to understand over the past years that hypothyroidism has the potential to create aggression in some dogs and for Lady, the condition was making her very cranky. Although she did not bite anyone at the shelter or when she first arrived in her foster home, she was very snappy. Now that Lady is on her medication, she has become the sweet little red dog she is meant to be. She is very overweight still, also caused by the hypothyroidism, and over time should trim down. Other signs of the condition are gray eyebrows and thick-skinned hocks. These are signs that will disappear with her daily dose of an extremely cheap medication – approximately $4 a month – less that a bag of treats. Lady currently weighs around 20 pounds and her goal is to lose 5-7 pounds, which will make her a mid-sized tweenie. In addition to her medication, she is on a very strict diet and she has regular walks. Her exercise is being gradually increased. Lady gets carrots for treats and often a spoonful of pumpkin on her food to help fill her up. This sweetheart is a baseball and movie fan, liking to watch both on television. She also likes to take car rides and go on her walks. She is house-trained, crate-trained and leash-trained. Because of her history of snapping when she feels bad, she cannot go to a home with children under the age of 12. It is not known if she’s ever been exposed to cats. Lady will be spayed prior to going to her new home and after she’s lost a little weight. She is heartworm negative and on preventative and is up-to-date with vaccinations. If you are interested in adopting Lady, contact her foster mom and complete our on-line adoption application and specify your interest in Lady. If you have never adopted a dog through a rescue organization before, please read Adopting through AHDRS before applying to adopt.

Name: Pegleg Location: Western North Carolina Adoption fee: 175

Poor ol’ Pegleg – left at a grocey store with a cup of water and a broken leg. Yes, this precious little one, about seven years old, weighing 15 pounds, and with a smooth black/tan coat, was deserted at a local Food Lion with only a cup of water beside him. Fortunately for Pegleg, a good Samaritan took him home, gave him food and water, and a safe place to sleep and then contacted dachshund rescue. It appeared he may have been hit by a car with wounds on his back and a stiff leg that wouldn’t bend, with a possible hip dislocation. Off to the vet he went, where radiographs revealed Pegleg had a previously-fracture d femur that had not healed correctly since he was denied medical attention. The wounds on his back were healing and the vet decided not to amputate Pegleg’s leg for now, as he is has learned to successfully use it to walk and run and it is not causing any pain. If Pegleg is given his way, he will spend all his time with his family. He barks when put in his crate because he doesn’t like being separated from his friends. Other than that, he is not a barker. Pegleg is eager on the leash and pulls, but he is learning how to walk properly without pulling and is advancing well. He is only partially house-trained and his training will need to continue in his new home. While he will go outside to potty, he hasn’t figured out a way to announce the need so he needs to stay on a schedule. Pegleg is very sweet and loving, a great companion to watch TV with you or stroll through the neighborhood. He is fine with older children but smaller children tend to make him nervous with their running, crawling and noises. It is not known if he has been exposed to cats but he does well with both large and small dogs. He is neutered and up-to-date with vaccinations. He tested positive for heartworms and is currently undergoing treatment. Those will be a thing of the past very soon and other than his little hind leg, which doesn’t bother him in the least, he has no known health issues. It is possible that his leg injury will be the location of some arthritis as he gets older. Poor ol’ Pegleg, left to fend for himself at the local grocery store, deserves an excellent home to take care of him. He is such a good little boy and tries so hard to be a good friend to everyone. He will give all the love you give him right back to you and will be a best friend to whomever adopts him. If you are interested in giving this boy the home he deserves, contact his foster mom and complete our on-line adoption application and specify your interest in Pegleg. If you have never adopted a dog through a rescue organization before, please read Adopting through AHDRS before applying to adopt. Please consider transportation needs before applying to adopt over a long distance.

More Dachshunds looking for homes at:

All American Dachshund Rescue

All Texas Dachshund Rescue

Canadian Dachshund Rescue

Central Texas Dachshund Rescue

Dachshund Rescue and Placement (California)

Dachshund Rescue NW & Dachshund Club of Spokane

DFW Rescue Foundation

Diamond Dachshund Rescue

Dixie Dachshund Rescue

Flawdogs Adoption (Missouri)

Florida Dachshund Rescue, Inc.

Fundoxie Rescue (Michigan)

Houston Dachshund Rescue

Kentucky Dachshund Rescue

LowRider Dachshund Rescue, Oklahoma City

Midwest Dachshund Rescue

New Mexico Dachshund Rescue

Riverside (CA) Dachshund Rescue

Southern California Dachshund Rescue

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