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Why are there so few dogs available?


Almost Home Dachshund Rescue Society members may have more dogs available for rescue than those featured on the site. Often, as soon as a dog enters foster care and is evaluated and provided necessary veterinary care, it moves immediately to a forever home that was pre-approved and just waiting for him or her to become available.

We encourage you to please complete our online adoption application so members are aware of who you are and the specific kind of dachshund in which you are interested. We can then begin your approval process and let you know, when the right dog is rescued, that s/he is waiting for you!

Of course, this doesn’t mean you shouldn’t continue to watch this site for new arrivals, as often the dog we think we are waiting for is very different from the one with whom we fall in love!

Adopting Through AHDRS
Adoption Application Form

Name: Gilda

Location: Logansport, IN

Adoption Fee
: $50
Greetings, my name is Gilda! I am a 7 year old female Dachshund looking for a new home. Supposedly a lady never tells her weight, but I’m not ashamed to say that I weigh a svelte 13 pounds. I am currently living with a nice family who recently moved to a home with lots of stairs. Since I’m recovering from a back injury, I really need a home with no stairs! Here’s a little more about me:

Likes: walking on a leash, car rides, treats, and snuggling in my bed. I’m a romantic at heart who would prefer to bond with a man. But I’m not too picky; if there are no men in the house then I’ll curl up on a lady’s lap too.

My special needs are: I don't like to be picked up, I am very shy, and I need a home with quiet activities. I do get along with other small animals but I need a home without children.

I am house trained, crate trained, spayed, and up to date on all my vaccinations. I’m truly a special little girl who deserves a loving forever home. Won’t you come meet me for coffee to see if we’re compatible?

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Gilda is located in Logansport, Indiana, and any interested adopters must be able to meet her before she can be adopted. Contact Gilda's foster mom and fill out an adoption application if you think Gilda might be the right match for you. Please consider transportation costs for long distance adoptions. If you have never adopted from a rescue organization before, please read Adopting Through AHRDS before applying.

Name: Frannie

Location: Indiana

Adoption Fee
: $175
This lively little girl is Frannie. She is a three year-old dachshund mix weighing just over 16 pounds. She could stand to lose another pound or two, but she is in pretty good shape right now.

Frannie was surrendered to rescue because she did not get along with the larger dog in her previous home. Her former owners said that the larger dog played rough with Frannie, and she had all she could take of that. She does get along with smaller dogs, but she is a dominant female and enjoys an opportunity to prove it.

She is a needy little thing and wants to be loved on all the time. Frannie is good with kids and loves everyone. She was in a home with cats and occasionally chased one, but for the most part she did fine with them.

Frannie will need some work on her house training, but she is doing very well. She is learning about crate training and she isn't a fan. She would prefer to be with her foster family at all times! She would do better in a fenced yard as she is constantly trying to find a way out of the yard. She might be a “runner” if given the chance. She can also be a bit vocal at times, so an apartment wouldn’t be the best fit for Frannie.

Frannie is spayed, current on all vaccines, on heartworm and flea preventative, and she will be microchipped soon.

Frannie is a young dog who will provide many years of love and companionship to the right family. If Frannie might be the right girl for you, please contact her foster mom and fill out an adoption application. Please consider transportation costs for long distance adoptions. If you have never adopted from a rescue organization before, please read Adopting Through AHRDS before applying.


Name: Buffy

Location: Central NC

Adoption Fee
: $200
Meet Buffy, a red 6 month old female miniature dachshund that is seeking a forever family! Buffy ended up in rescue through no fault of her own-- nor the fault of her former owner. Sadly, shortly after Buffy’s former owner brought her home, she found that that she had cancer. She wanted to be able to keep Buffy because she truly enjoyed her spirit and loved her so much, but as her cancer advanced and her treatment made her very tired, it became very apparent that Buffy needed a home that could keep up with her puppy energy and spend time getting her trained.

Buffy is so very sweet, loves to go on walks and shewill give plenty of kisses to reward you for any attention you give her. Buffy is a good girl in most all ways: she is crate trained, leash trained and loves to play. Buffy is, however, still very much a puppy. She is not housetrained yet, but she is eager to please and with some continued work, she will be soon. Buffy chews on occasion so she does have to be monitored, but when has there ever been a dachshund puppy that hasn’t needed supervision? The only other special need that Buffy needs help on overcoming is submissive urination. There are many ways to help this issue and we believe Buffy will likely outgrow this problem, espcially since she is already showing improvement while in her foster home. Buffy also loves kids, other dogs and has a healthy respect for cats.

Buffy is spayed, microchipped and current on all vaccinations. She is ready to go to her new forever family! Her ideal home will have plenty of time to spend training her and perhaps another canine friend that likes to do “zoomies” and play! All applications will be reviewed but local applicants are preferred. Any adopter must be prepared to travel to pick up Buffy from her foster home as she will not be sent on a transport. Buffy is a very typical dachshund puppy that needs a home prepared to love her forever! If you are that home, please fill out an online adoption application and contact her foster mom. If you have never adopted from a rescue organization before, please read Adopting Through AHRDS before applying.

Name: Weebles

Location: Pocomoke, MD

Adoption Fee
: $200 + $11 microchip
Weebles, a 6 month old red and white piebald dachshund, is a very sweet little lady who has no idea that she is different from anyone else. She runs and plays with all her foster brother and sisters, and she keeps up with them all. Weebles uses a doggie ramp to get up and down stairs, but will use the stairs occasionally if the mood strikes.

Weebles has some neurological issues that cannot be reversed, but they are not getting worse either. Please don't feel sad for her, because, believe Weebles, she sure doesn't feel sorry for herself!

Weebles is a normal dachshund in the truest sense of the breed. She is a bit of a prima donna and she thinks she's running the show and everyone needs to be watching the entire time. When she plays with the other dogs, she can be quite vocal about everyone's placement and what the rules should be. It is a crack up to watch her play.

She is a funny little girl who brings a smile to everyone who meets her. She has a very distinctive walk that, quite frankly, is hard to describe and even harder to figure out how she does it. She walks and runs with a funny gait and there are times when her back legs don't move like they should. She gets along great on hardwood floors, but carpet would be much better for her mobility. She does her potties outside the majority of the time, but sometimes she has accidents if she doesn't move fast enough to the outdoors.

We have no way of telling what her future holds for her; however, after three acupuncture treatments there has been some improvement, and she may need a "tune-up" session occasionally. Due to her size and special needs, Weebles will only be adopted to a home with children over 12. She is up-to-date on all her shots and vetting.

Weebles is a great little gal who is waiting anxiously for a home to call her own. This little girl is only four pounds, but her heart outweighs us all. Do you have a special place in your heart for Weebles, who is special in so many ways? If so, please fill out an online adoption application and contact her foster mom. If you have never adopted from a rescue organization before, please read Adopting Through AHRDS before applying. Weebles is located in Pocomoke, MD; please consider transportation expenses before applying from out of the area.
 

Name: Ruger

Location: Western NC

Adoption Fee
: $175
Ruger was surrendered to animal control by a family who obviously didn’t know what a wonderful little boy they gave up. The shelter called rescue and we were happy to take him to his foster home.

Ruger is a 1-2 year-old smooth black and tan miniature dachshund weighing 11 pounds. We feel he was not bred perfectly since his ear flaps are shorter than they are supposed to be. But the rest of him is all dachshund. He is a very sweet boy and likes to give you kisses. He loves to run and play outside with his foster brothers and sisters. He is still in the process of crate training and house training. We are not yet sure how he will do with kitties. He has such a likable personality that his foster mom thinks he would do well with older kids, but we will be sure before sending him to a family with children. He has puppy energy, but will settle down after a good romp outside. A fenced-in backyard will be a bonus for this little dog who loves the outdoors. He gets along well with his foster brothers and sisters. If someone growls at him because he is too close to their food bowl (we’re looking at you, Rascal), he will walk off to look for another bowl. He seems to like everyone he meets and will steal a kiss if you let him.

Ruger is neutered, current on vaccines, heartworm negative, on heartworm prevention and has been dewormed. He has no known health issues at this time.

If you are interested in giving Ruger the loving forever home he so deserves, please contact his foster mom and fill out an online adoption application. If you have never adopted through a rescue organization before, please read 'Adopting Through AHDRS'. Ruger is located in western North Carolina. The adopter is responsible for any transportation costs. No transports to MA, NH, CT, or RI.

Name: Rascal

Location: Western NC

Adoption Fee
: $175
An animal control officer found Rascal as a stray and sadly, his family never came to spring him from doggie jail. This pretty boy is a smooth tweenie dachshund weighing around 14 pounds with a beautiful dark red tint to his coat. He came into rescue with bald spots on his ear flaps and swollen skin on his hocks. The vet put him on a diet of special food and supplements to regain his coat, and now it is coming back nice and soft. Rascal is a very sweet dachshund. Even at 8 years of age (we think), he loves to run and play in the yard with his foster brothers and sisters. His age is an estimate; he could be younger but it’s hard to tell.

Rascal loves to sit with you during TV time. He would be a good friend to children aged 10 and up, though he hasn’t been tested with any younger kiddos yet. He will growl at the other fosters when they get too close to his food (after all, this formerly homeless pup has to learn that meals are regular now), but otherwise he likes to play with everyone. He has been a perfect gentleman in his foster home, diplomatically staying out of various disagreements with his foster siblings. He needs a little help with his housetraining, but he is so willing to please that we think he will catch on in no time. Rascal is crate trained and does ok on a leash, but still needs some more practice since he just loves to run. A fenced in yard would be a bonus since this little boy so enjoys running and playing outside.

No doubt about it, Rascal loves his food. In fact, he can eat three times as much as anyone else and still stay trim! We think his metabolism rate is high, and since he does need to gain some weight, his foster mom is feeding him larger-than-normal meals.

Rascal is neutered, current on vaccines, heartworm negative, on heartworm prevention, and has been dewormed. He had some bloodwork done to check his thyroid and a small panel to check his liver and kidneys. All came back normal and his health is fantastic.

If you think this fella might be the right little Rascal for you, please contact his foster mom and fill out an online adoption application. If you have never adopted through a rescue organization before, please read Adopting Through AHDRS. Rascal is located in western North Carolina. The adopter is responsible for any transportation costs. No transports to MA, NH, CT, or RI.
 

Name: Watson

Location: Western NC

Adoption Fee
: $125
Watson the dachshund, available for adoption in western NC. 
Watson was adopted from animal control by a nice family who was ultimately unable to handle his dachshund behavior. They called on rescue to take him in and work with him on behavior modification.

Watson’s foster mom thinks he is a 2 year-old dachshund/miniature pinscher mix. He is clearly a dachshund mix, with longer legs and shorter ear flaps than a full-breed dachshund. He is still a small dog weighing between 12-14 pounds. He is a black and tan smooth boy, and very handsome too! When his foster mom first met Watson, he clearly did not want to be picked up, but she corrected him verbally and he has been a perfect gentleman since. He is a little shy, but with verbal persuasion, he comes wagging his tail. Watson loves to be outside, so a secure fenced yard is a must for this little explorer. Walks would not be enough for Watson since he so enjoys the great outdoors.

Watson is house trained and crate trained. He does well on a leash and likes car rides. Watson needs a home that is familiar with the dachshund or min pin breed. He is a sweet boy, but needs a good leader who will automatically correct bad behavior when first observed. After that he will be a lover boy, sweeter than sugar cookies. Since he has longer legs than a dachshund, he will do fine in a home with stairs. Watson is not a good candidate for a home with children, but surprisingly he is afraid of kitties. So if you have cats who tend to properly slap the new family member, he becomes very respectful of their space.

Watson is neutered, current on vaccines, heartworm negative, on heartworm prevention and is microchipped. He has no known health problems.

If you would like to welcome Watson into your heart and your home, please contact his foster mom and fill out an online adoption application. If you have never adopted through a rescue organization before, please read AdoptingThrough AHDRS. Watson is located in western North Carolina. Transportion out of the area is done by paid transport; the adopter is responsible for the necessary transportation fees and health certificate. No transports to MA, CT, NH, or RI due to state laws. Transportation to other states is possible east of the Mississippi.
 

Name: Graham

Location: Central NC

Adoption Fee
: $200.00
Graham is an estimated 3 year old standard (20 pounds) chocolate dapple boy that found his way into rescue in quite the precarious way. In November, Graham showed up near a church in Graham, NC, and church members began to notice him hanging around. They took pity upon this sweet boy and tried (without success) to pet him and draw him inside. Since they could not get their hands on him, they started feeding him and provided him with shelter.

As time went by, they even began cooking for the sweet boy, all the while wishing that they could somehow figure out how to catch him. They alerted neighbors to see if anyone was missing a dachshund and continued to care for him through the cold months using a heating pad in a dog house to keep him warm. As news broke that the building where Graham had been living beside was going to be demolished, the team of caregivers decided it would be best if they tried trapping him and getting him into rescue. Dachshund rescue was called and much to everyone’s surprise, Graham hopped right in the trap when baited with sausages! Again, to everyone’s delight, Graham hopped out of the trap right into the lap and arms of a rescuer where it was discovered that he really wasn’t a feral dog after all...he was neutered and knew how to give kisses!

After 5 months on the lam, Graham has decided that home really is where the heart is and he is settling back into “owned” life pretty smoothly. Graham was already neutered when he came into rescue so he has previously known the good life at some point, but an owner has never been located and he did not have a microchip. Graham is excellent with children and all adults in his foster home. He has proven to be a little protective over his home with a loud booming bark when people first enter, but we have found that using a “Pet Agree” (an ultrasonic behavior modifier) and some training is helping sweet Graham to learn that he no longer needs to worry about protecting himself so much. We do believe that with continued work in this area, Graham will eventually tone down his barking habits and use them only when appropriate.

Graham is proving to be mostly housetrained, however, we find that sometimes he does need to be remindered. He is leash trained and absolutely loves sleeping in the big bed with his people. Graham is a puddle of love with his foster family but has proven to be a typical dachshund in all ways. Since being caught he no longer wishes to go outside on rainy days (even to do his business) and he can be quite hard headed when it comes to barking. We have no idea how Graham would react to cats but he could be cat tested if there is a canine respecting feline who would like to call him a brother! Because of Graham’s barking issues we prefer for his adoptive family to be dachshund experienced simply because he can tend to be a bit head-strong about it and he needs to have a healthy respect for his people. Graham’s adoptive home must also either have a securely fenced yard or be committed to leash walking at least 2 times daily.

Graham is neutered, current on all vaccinations, on heartworm prevention and he is now microchipped. He would make an excellent addition to most any family that is dachshund experienced. Local applicants are preferred however all applications for adoption will be reviewed. If you are not local to Central NC transportation options will need to be considered and any expense will be to the adopter.

If you are interested welcoming Graham into your home, please email his foster mother and fill out an online adoption application. If you have never adopted through a rescue organization before, please read Adopting Through AHDRS. Costs associated with long-distance adoptions are the responsibility of the adopter.

Name: Auggie

Location: Indiana

Adoption Fee
: $225
Auggie the dachshund is available for adoption
Auggie the dachshund is available for adoptionUPDATE 5/6/13: Auggie has dropped the extra weight and is now a lean mean hunting machine. He has set out to rid our yard of moles and is doing a fine job. He is doing great in his foster home but would really love to find a home all his own.     
Meet Auggie, a man’s man with a winning smile and a love for puttering around in his man-cave. He should be tweenie-sized, but due to a misguided effort to bulk up for the gym, he needs to take his weight from the current 22 pounds down to about 15 pounds. He has a handsome red smooth coat with a small amount of dappling on his face and ears. It makes him look like he is going prematurely gray, but he doesn’t seem to mind since he is only a spry 5 years old. Auggie actually turns 6 this month (March), and he told us he really wants to celebrate in a new forever home, surrounded by power tools and his new loving family.

Auggie has had excellent health care his whole life but he wasn't taught many manners. He was surrendered to rescue because he wasn’t fond of the kids in his previous home and could not refrain from nipping them. With his history, he will not be placed in a home with children. He was raised with another dog and is doing fine with his foster dog siblings, but this guy just isn’t ready for the commitment and responsibility of (human) kids.

It only took him two days to totally fall in love with his foster mom. A true Casanova, Auggie adores snuggling up to her side under a blanket. He can be growly with new people, but all it has taken so far is a voice correction and he settles right down. He is very sweet with people that he knows, but vigilant guard dog that he is, his new home will have to be experienced with a dog who wants to take over and be boss. Once he learns that he isn't the boss, he’ll settle down for some college basketball on the TV and a nap.
 Auggie had all his vaccines and got his teeth cleaned last week. He is ready for a new home that can provide him with an endless supply of squeaky toys!
 
If you are interested in sharing many years of quality bro time with Auggie, please contact his foster mom and fill out an online adoption application. If you have never adopted through a rescue organization before, please read Adopting Through AHDRS. We would prefer that Auggie meet his new adopter before finalizing his adoption. Costs associated with long-distance adoptions are the responsibility of the adopter.

Name: Nemo

Location: Western North Carolina

Adoption Fee
: $200
Nemo the dachshund is up for adoption

Nemo was at his last hour at animal control when he was adopted by his former family. We think Nemo must have been an only dog in his home before that adoption, because he did not get along with the family’s resident dachshund. They contacted us for rescue and we stepped in to foster this spunky little man.

Nemo is 4 years old and weighs 18 pounds. He is a pretty red smooth boy. Nemo getsalong with his foster brothers and sisters most of the time. He wants to be alpha dog, but his foster mom considers him more of a bully. He clearly backs down when confronted by a true alpha dog, but he will push his weight around with the lower members of the pack. He has not been in a fight with another dog at his foster home, but he did boss around the dachshund at his previous home.
 
Nemo loves to be with his family and will follow you everywhere. He is housetrained and crate trained, and is a good car rider who doesn’t get sick on long trips. Nemo is also good on a leash; he loves walks but will act like he is going to attack other dogs. He is very loyal to his family and has the need to protect them from strange dogs.

Nemo has some quirks, such as showing his teeth when you pet him on his side. His foster mom is working on these silly things that he does, letting him know he is not the leader or above his family. It is clear that Nemo has used these tactics to boss around family members of his previous home because it worked. But any dachshund-experienced person knows how these little spirited dogs can act. He can be the sweetest dog you ever met.
 
He enjoys hanging out with his mom during TV time and appears to prefer women over men, but does get along fine with Foster Dad. He is not a dachshund for a first timefamily looking for a sweet weenie dog. Nemo will only go to a family that is experienced with dachshunds and their personalities; he also needs a home without other dogs, cats or children. He has all the characteristics of a great hunter, including the spirit it takes to pull a mean badger from its hole. He has not tried to bite his foster mom, but an inexperienced person will not know how to handle him and that opens Nemo up to bossing them around with any behavior that works.

Nemo is neutered, current on vaccines, heartworm negative and on prevention, and has been dewormed. His foster mom is going to have his thyroid tested to make sure he is not hypothyroid, which can cause some dogs to show aggression.

If you are interested in working patiently with Nemo to welcome him into the forever home he deserves, please contact his foster mom and fill out an online adoption application. If you have never adopted through a rescue organization before, please read Adopting Through AHDRS. Nemo is located in western North Carolina, please consider transportation issues before applying. It is best Nemo gets a home within a day's drive.  


Name: Scootie and Dixie
(bonded pair)


Location: Western North Carolina

Adoption Fee
: $400 (for the pair)

No need to do a double take – what you are seeing is a pair of completely adorable micro-mini dachshunds who need a home together. Because the only thing better than one dachshund is two!

Scootie and Dixie’s story is sad - they came into rescue after their dad passed away and family members lost their house. Little Scootie and Dixie would have been homeless if they hadn’t found their way to us. All they want is a loving forever home where they can snuggle up together every night, and we’ve promised them we’ll help find that home.

Scootie is the male. He is a seven-pound wonder and a total lovebug, always willing to give hugs. Dixie is the female and weighs five pounds. She’s a little shy and takes time to warm up to new people (she’s camera shy too, her picture above was the best shot we could get of her next to her beloved Scootie). Dixie is always looking to make sure Scootie is near, so this bonded pair cannot be broken up for any reason. Both are smooth black and tan micro-mini dachshunds (micro-minis are too small for the mini dachshund standards) and are between four and five years old.

Both Scootie and Dixie are housetrained, crate trained and leash trained. Dixie will whine when she wants to go outside to potty, and little Scootie follows her. They love to wander around the yard, smelling for critters together. These two dachshunds are truly the cutest little dogs. They need a caring home that will help them adjust with love to a new life. We are not yet sure how they do with small children and cats. A lot will be learned from these two babies in the next couple of weeks at their foster home.

Both Scootie and Dixie are neutered/spayed, current on vaccines, heartworm negative, on heartworm prevention and dewormed. They have no known health issues at this time.

Update 3/8/13: In the past couple of weeks we have learned that Scootie and Dixie prefer men over women. That is understandable since they were a man's dog in their previous home. Dixie wants nothing to do with her foster mom unless it is meal time. She sits on the back of the couch looking out the window all day long waiting for the foster dad to come home from work. Scootie will go to foster mom for attention and to sit with her while watching TV, but when foster dad comes home all attention goes to foster dad. If there is a man or a pair of men
looking for a great pair of dachshunds to add to their family, this pair is for you!

If you are interested in taking Scootie and Dixie to be your awfully loving dachshunds, for as long as all three of you shall live, please contact their foster mom and fill out an online adoption application. If you have never adopted through a rescue organization before, please read Adopting Through AHDRS. Scootie and Dixie are located in western North Carolina, please consider transportation issues before applying. Please do not ask for this bonded pair to be separated. Dixie is very bonded to Scootie and these two are a package deal.

Name: Willie

Location: Western North Carolina

Adoption Fee
: $100

Meet Willie, a sweet little boy who was found as a stray by animal control. His family never showed up to claim him, so the shelter called on us to help find him a Valentine (and what could be a better Valentine’s Day gift than a forever home?).

Willie is about 9 years old. He’s a miniature dachshund weighing 9 pounds with a beautiful red dapple coat. Willie is housetrained as long as you take him out on a schedule. He loves to sit with his foster mom at TV time, and like a good TV buddy, he’ll be just fine with whatever you want to watch – as long as he can be close to you. He is not a yappy dachshund, but will let you know when someone is at the door or when someone pulls up in the driveway.

Willie seems to be OK with the two calico kitties that live at his foster home. He’s a happy boy who acts younger than his 9 years, and all he wants this Valentine’s Day is to find his special sweetheart. Willie is also attracted to respectful children who can refrain from pulling ears and tails, and as with all animals and children, they should be supervised when playing together.

Willie is neutered, current on vaccines, dewormed and will be heartworm tested before going home. He has no known health issues.

If you’d like to take Willie out to dinner and a movie, please contact his foster Mom and fill out an online adoption application. If you have never adopted through a rescue organization before, please read Adopting Through AHDRS. Willie is located in the foothills of North Carolina. Please consider transportation needs before applying from out of the area.



Name: Walter

Location: Western North Carolina

Adoption Fee
: $150 
walter the dachshund, available for adoption in NC

Sweet senior dachshund seeks loving human (perfection not required or desired). Prefers one with opposable thumbs to change the channel to Animal Planet during marathon cuddling sessions on the couch. Meet Walter, a smooth black and tan mini dachshund who was found by Animal Control and never claimed by his owners. Between 9 and 10 years old, Walter is the best kind of TV buddy – he’ll watch whatever you put on as long as he can sit with you. At 12 pounds, he fits perfectly in just about any lap.
Walter is housetrained as long as you put him outside on a schedule. But with any newly adopted dachshund you should treat him as if he isn’t housetrained until he gets used to all the new sights, sounds and smells of your home. He is crate trained, but prefers to be with his family all the time. He is happy to keep you warm in the big bed in exchange for some belly rubs. Walter also likes to go for walks and would make a good apartment or condo friend.

Walter has a sweet, gentle soul. He gets along with all his foster brothers and sisters, including two calico kitties. Walter really wants to find a nice home where he can live out the rest of his golden years in the comfort he deserves.
Walter is neutered, current on vaccines, heartworm negative and on prevention. He has been dewormed and is getting his teeth cleaned. He has no known health issues.
If you are looking for a nice, quiet little buddy, Walter is your boy. He wants nothing but a warm bed, meals, and a loving heart (and maybe some assistance with DVR-ing his favorite shows).

Health update: One day Walter's head was tilting sideways so his foster mom rushed him to the vet. Walter has 'old dog' vestibular disease and hypothyroidism. Many older dogs go through what Walter is now going through. Most 'old dog' vestibular disease dogs are better in 6-8 weeks. Their head no longer tilts. There are other clinic signs of this disease that Walter does not have, his only sign was his head tilt. We are in week 4 and he still has his head tilt. Sometimes that sign does not go away, we are just waiting to see in Walter's case.

He is presently on thyroid medication for his hypothyroidism. It is not expensive, just two pills a day which he does not even know he is taking when hidden in a treat or some canned food. Walter also had a dental with all teeth being removed except four. He is now eating dry dog food mixed with warm water and a little canned mixed in. These are not life threatening diseases. If you do not know much about them, please google them and research a little before just counting Walter out. He is still the loving dog he always has been and needs a good loving home.

If you are interested in giving Walter a loving home, please e-mail Walter’s foster mom and fill out our online adoption application. If you have never adopted through a rescue organization before, please read Adopting Through AHDRS before applying.

Name: Zeke

Location: Indiana

Adoption Fee
: $225
Zeke the dapple dachshund available for adoption in Indiana 
Handsome, young food-motivated dachshund seeks a forever home for long walks on the beach, breakfasts, dinners, treats, and snuggling under the covers at night. And treats! Meet Zeke, a three year old smooth dapple weighing 11 pounds (though he could stand to lose about a pound from his manly physique). Zeke was originally surrendered to rescue with his mate and a whole litter of their pups. We found new homes for all of them, or at least, we thought we had. A year after being placed in his new home he was returned because he was biting. We welcomed him back and have been working with him, and so far we’ve not had any biting episodes. He is anxious with strangers but he loves treats and that is surely the way to his heart! He has been wonderful with all of his foster siblings and the various other dogs who come in and out if his foster home.
We prefer that Zeke would not go to a family with children simply because he has bitten in the past. He is a very loving and active little guy and is a lot of fun. The ideal home for him would be with a person or couple with another dog on which to pattern his behavior. Only “dachshund-experienced” individuals will be considered as new owners for this little guy.
 
Zeke is housetrained, but being the manly man that he is, he might want to make it known that things belong to him in his new house. He’ll need a few gentle reminders to help him remember the rules. He also does a little bit of submissive urination but he gets over that once he is comfortable in a situation. All it takes here is a voice correction when he gets anxious.

Zeke is neutered and current on all vaccines as well as heartworm and flea preventative. He just needs a home that can provide him with a consistent routine, lots of love, and the occasional belly rub. He is very smart and really does want to please. 
We are seeking local adopters only for Zeke, so he will have a chance to meet his new family before going home. If you have an extra supply of treats (low-fat of course) in the cabinet and no dachshund to give them to,  please e-mail Zeke’s foster mom and fill out our online adoption application.  If you have never adopted through a rescue organization before, please read Adopting Through AHDRS before applying. 


Name: DiDi

Location: Western North Carolina

Adoption Fee
: $100
Didi the dachshund is up for adoption
This is Didi, a sweet girl rescued from the animal control shelter just in the nick of time. Didi is a red smooth dachshund mix. She looks like a dachshund, but with a shorter body and longer legs. Didi likes her things and does not want to share them with other dogs! She plays well with her foster brothers and sisters, but will not share her food or toys with them. Though when it’s time for parental intervention, her foster mom can take her toys and/or foodaway with no problems.

Didi is housetrained, but will need time in her new home to acclimate to the new schedule and routine, as all foster dogs do. Didi is crate trained and leash trained. She is not a barker, so if you live in an apartment or condo, she won’t disturb your neighbors when you are away. Didi might do better as an only dog, since she really prefers not to share her things, depending on the personality of the other dogs in the home. She is a very sweet girl, full of spirit and joy, who will be a welcome addition to your family.
Didi is spayed, current on vaccines, heartworm negative and on heartworm prevention, dewormed and microchipped.  She has no known health issues.

If you have room in your heart and your home for this loving girl, please contact her foster mom and fill out an online adoption application. If you have never adopted through a rescue organization before, please read Adopting Through AHDRS before applying. Transportation costs are the responsibility of the adopter if applying from outside of western North Carolina.

Name: Riley

Location: Western North Carolina

Adoption Fee
: $200
This is Riley, a 6 year-old long-haired black and tan tweenie. His hobbies include hanging out on the couch for football games, eating things that fall on the ground at cookouts, long walks in the park, and doing the cute little head-turning thing when you talk to him. His major turn-off is babies who steal all of his well-deserved attention.

Riley came into rescue after nipping a 15 month-old baby, probably due simply to jealousy. At first Riley was very shy in his foster home – as an only dog, he was used to getting all the attention (which must have also made it especially hard for him to deal with the new addition to the family). Riley just cannot figure out why he is in foster care. He was very depressed after leaving his home, and he often ran from his foster mom. However, Riley is starting to warm up, and he’s getting along fine with the other foster dachshunds and even the cats.
He hasn’t been exposed to kids yet, but we think he will do fine with children over 7 if they are respectful and give him space when he needs it. He hasn’t shown any aggression in his foster home. Riley is house trained, crate trained and knows how to walk on a leash. He doesn’t  mark in the house and has good manners. He doesn’t mind the occasional car ride, except for the fact that he wants to drive before he has his learner’s permit. So he rests comfortably in a crate when it’s time to ride out for an adventure.

Riley has been to the groomer and had to be shaved due to his physical condition. He still has his long, feathery tail, but the rest of his hair is gone. He likes how this feels in the summer, and we expect it to grow back before winter. If not, he may ask Santa for a green plaid coat. Riley is a sweet dog who wants a loving family who won’t give up on him. He’s past all that puppyish playing and just wants to be near his people, maybe with a belly rub or two. 

Riley is neutered, current on vaccines, heartworm negative and on prevention, and has been dewormed. He may have a rough time at first in his forever home, so his new family will have to give him lots of love and patience to make him feel welcome and wanted. If yours might be the perfect forever home for Riley, please contact his foster mom and fill out an online adoption application. If you have never adopted through a rescue organization before, please read Adopting Through AHDRS before applying. Please consider transportation issues if applying from out of the area - interstate transports are the responsibility of the adopter. 

Name: Brody

Location: Western North Carolina

Adoption Fee
: $100
Brody, a 3 year-old smooth red dachshund mix, joined his foster family when he couldn’t get along with the big dogs in his previous home. Of course, this is natural for a rock star like Brody  – he has a permanent mohawk and he refuses to be upstaged by the big guys! He does fine with the dachshunds in his foster home (they share his musical tastes, too), although he does like to remind the boxer next door that he’s not a fan of larger dogs. In addition to his mohawk he also has some white on his feet and chest area; we think hemight be mixed with some breed of terrier.

Brody is about 14 pounds, making him a tweenie-sized dachshund. He looks like a dachshund but his legs are a little longer and his ear flaps a little shorter. Brody loves to run and play outside with his foster brothers and sisters. He needs a refresher course in house training, as a lot of rock stars do. He is crate trained and knows how to walk on a leash. We’re not sure how he feels about cats. He does like to do big rock star jumps while playing air guitar, so he might not be the best fit for small children since he may knock them down with his playfulness. He would do well with older children who like to run and play outside in a fenced yard, or another dog he can practice duets with. If you yourself are a pretty active person, he would also do well as an only dog. He is not a barker (unless he’s on stage in front of thousands of adoring fans), so condo or apartment living would be okay, too.

Brody is neutered, current on vaccines, heartworm negative and on prevention, and hasbeen dewormed. Brody has luxating patellas which make him run like a bunny rabbit. This condition causes his knee caps to fall in and out of place when he is walking or running. However, it doesn’t cause any problems and you would never know he had it if not for his unique running style. Happily, his knees do not need surgery and they don’t keep him from maintaining the active social life of a rock star.

Brody is looking for a loving forever home with no big dogs. As with most dachshunds, he gets along fine with his own breed, but doesn’t appreciate larger breeds trying to horn in on his fame. He is a sweet boy who only wants to spend time with his family (and maybe do the occasional tri-city tour).

If you are interested in giving Brody a loving forever home, please contact his foster mom and fill out an online adoption application. If you have never adopted through a rescue organization before, please read Adopting Through AHDRS before applying.  Please consider transportation issues if applying from out of the area - interstate transports are the responsibility of the adopter.

Name: Jesse

Location: Available to best home; transportation possible

Adoption Fee
: $Transportation costs associated with placement (variable for the right home)
Meet Jesse, an 8 year-old chocolate and tan dapple tweenie dachshund in need of a new home. This is Jesse’s second time in rescue, and we are hoping to once again find a place for Jesse to live forever. We recognize that a very special home has to be out there for this sweet boy, so we are not limiting the location for applicants and his foster mom is willing to travel with him when he goes to his new home to help ease his transition.

Jesse first came into rescue as a six month-old puppy. He was a sweet boy with a significant resource guarding problem. Jesse likes to guard things that he views as “his” - he especially likes to guard pillows or blankets if he has settled in to sleep on them. Jesse is not allowed to have long lasting treats or bones that he might hide or bury because it can provide an opportunity for him to later guard something in an unknown location. We think he developed the issue due to his breeding, since we know he was not abused.
He was adopted by a childless couple eight years ago who were willing to work on his issues in hopes that they could break him of his guarding. Fast-forward seven years and that childless couple had a child, and they felt too weary of Jesse’s issues to keep him in their home around the baby. This home did do some things right for Jesse and helped lessen some of his issues over the years. They taught him commands that he uses very well. They found his triggers and worked with different medicines to see if they could find a way to break him of the guarding. Unfortunately, they waited until after their baby was born to seek the assistance of a behaviorist, so it became impossible for Jesse to stay in his home with his resource guarding issues.

Sadly, there were few individuals willing to work with Jesse since he had a bite history, and there are so many dachshunds needing to be rescued that the ones with bite histories often get passed over. Since Jesse was adopted out through our organization eight years ago, another foster home agreed to take Jesse on, knowing that even with his history the right home had to be out there for this lovable little fellow.

 Jesse really is a wonderful little dog when he is not guarding. We think that with an intensive training program to break him of his guarding, he can be rehomed with dachshund-experienced owners. Jesse is 100% housetrained and crate-trained. Jesse does very well with all of his foster fur-siblings, but he needs to be in a home with a very clear pack structure and alpha dog (which is not him). In Jesse’s former adoptive home there was another dachshund that we believe was contributing to the problem. In foster care with a very stable pack and pack leader, Jesse’s guarding issues have been minimal.

Because of his bite history, Jesse cannot go to a home with children, although when there is nothing to “guard” Jesse does very well with kids. Jesse knows many commands and is easy to train, since he is eager to please. Jesse is also incredibly food-motivated, which is really helps with the training process. A large part of keeping Jesse out of trouble is not setting him up for failure. His foster home has found that if you set him up to succeed he does very well! He seems to love all people but especially men. If shown fear, Jesse is smart enough to take advantage. If he is shown that you are not afraid of him, Jesse listens very well and follows commands excellently.

He knows “sit,” “down,” “off,” “treat,” “outside,” “crate,” "paw," "circle" and "roll over." He is currently working on "stay" (and some fun commands like "dance," "pray" and "play dead"), and he's doing very well learning this new command. Jesse must correctly respond to “sit,” “down,” and “stay” before each meal, and he is excelling at these commands too. While in foster care Jesse will be undergoing extensive therapy and training, but he will forever need someone with a strong backbone that is willing to take on the commitment of setting up Jesse to succeed!

Jesse will only be adopted to a dachshund-experienced home with no children (and will be having no children). He needs someone who is committed to training him to stop the resource-guarding. Jesse has such promise that our organization could not agree to allow him to be euthanized, even though there were very few options available for him. He has such a wonderfully sweet side to him that we wanted to see him through and find that one perfect forever home we know is out there! Any prospective homes should email his foster mother to discuss Jesse in more detail and see if he is the right match. Jesse is neutered, current on vaccinations and heartworm prevention, and all behaviorist and training reports will accompany him to his new home. For more information about our general adoption procedures, please read Adopting Through AHDRS.

Name: Carrie

Location: Kentucky

Adoption Fee
: $175
Carrie
This is Carrie! She looks as though she may be a dachshund-mix, but also very much like a standard dachshund. Carrie is UTD on all of her shots, spayed, and heartworm negative. She is about one year old, and around 21lbs.

Whether she is a mix or not, it doesn’t have anything to do with how sweet she is! She loves to play and run, and loves having her human to love, snuggle and cuddle. We think Carrie would be just great with kids. She has a very kind and gentle nature. When she plays she is careful to not grab too hard, and she always plays with a wagging tail.

Carrie goes to her crate upon command, asks to go outside to potty, and does well on a leash. I guess it would be very easy to say she is a delight to have around.

If you would like to learn more about Carrie, contact her foster mom, and fill out an online adoption application specifying Carrie as the dachshund you are interested in adopting. If you have never adopted from a rescue organization before, please take a few moments to read Adopting Through AHDRS. If adopting from out of state, please also consider transportation costs and needs, as these are the responsibility of the adopter.

Would you be the lucky family that has Carrie as a beloved four-legged member? She definitely hopes so.

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More dachshunds are looking for homes through these rescue groups:

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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