Name: Cody Location: Indiana Adoption fee: $225

This smooth red 4 year-old boy is Cody, and he is one handsome little guy! Cody is a tweenie who needs to lose some weight, though we understand he has been hitting the gym and eating lean proteins in an effort to trim up. This dog’s story is a sad one: when Cody’s dad passed away, his mom couldn’t take him to her new place. Having no idea what to expect and with his life turned upside down, he approached his foster home fearfully. He was used to relaxing on his dad's lap, keeping him company and getting lots of belly rubs too, and all of a sudden he found himself in a house with different people and six strange dogs, with his beloved humans nowhere to be found! Some dogs might get defensive and snappy in such a stressful situation, but this little guy kept his cool and never tried to bite. He is settling in now and doing very well. He is definitely a man's dog, having been so attached to his dad, but he is friendly with his foster mom too. Cody is affectionate and loves attention. This shy guy needs a quieter home, as he is a bit on the nervous side. He does fine with the other dogs in his foster home (as long as they don't get in his face – but what dachshund would tolerate that?!). A surefire way to win him over is to bring him a fluffy blanket so he can burrow to his heart’s content. Cody is crate trained and house trained, although after his dad died he began to regress. He just needs to feel secure and loved, and with consistency he will get right back on track. He’s very loving and eager to please. His forever family will need to be understanding of the stress he’s been under, and help him make a nice smooth transition to a happy new beginning. Cody is neutered, current on vaccines, and on heartworm and flea preventative; he had his teeth cleaned too. He is a healthy young fellow just waiting to get a new start in life. If you want to give Cody the love and attention he is so missing, please contact his foster mom at vcarlo51@msn.com and fill out an adoption application here and specify your interest in Cody. Cody is located in Indiana; please consider transportation costs for long distance adoptions.

 

Name: Sophie & Cali Adoption pending... We are almost home! Location: Indiana Adoption fee: $250 each or $450 for the pair

Meet Sophie and Cali, two wonderful little dachshund sisters with very distinct personalities. These girls are just puppies, only ten or 11 months old. Cali weighs scarcely ten pounds, while Sophie is a little bigger at slightly over 11 pounds. Cali’s legs may be a bit longer, but Sophie is definitely the “big sister” of the two!  Scooped off the streets of Indianapolis, these little ladies aren’t saying much about their previous lives or what caused them to be homeless.  What we do know is that Sophie, as the “big sister,” is full of energy and loves to run and play, while mellow “little sister” Cali is happiest when snuggling on the couch with her family. They get along with most of their foster brothers and sisters, though Sophie can get a little too excited with some of the other dogs (she’s used to being in charge of Cali). With a gentle correction she settles right down. They both love, love, love people! Whatever has happened in their past isn’t affecting their sweet and social personalities - these girls adore everyone they meet! Sophie and Cali can be adopted together or separately since they get along, but are not considered a bonded pair. They spent a few weeks apart before coming to their foster home and each sister did just fine without the other.   Both girls are crate trained and well on their way to being house trained. With a consistent routine and a little patience they will continue to improve their manners. Sophie and Cali are spayed and current on all vaccines. They are heartworm negative and on a heartworm preventative.   These two young puppies have had a rough start on the streets; now they just want a home to call their own. Do you have room in your heart and home for them?  If interested, please contact their foster mom at vcarlo51@msn.com and fill out an adoption application here.  Please consider transportation costs for long distance adoptions since they are not included in the adoption fee.

 

Name: Champ Location: Indiana Adoption fee: $150

This handsome fellow is Champ. He is a 9 year old black and tan wire haired dachshund. He weighs over 18 pounds right now, but he needs to hit the gym to shed about five pounds. He’s working hard on it with his foster family!   Champ was surrendered to rescue when his former owners got divorced. They loved their doxie companion, and at first Champ was very confused by their absence and quite grumpy about it, too. Once he settled in and realized that his foster family was on his side, he became a real sweetheart. He knows how to “shake” and how to “roll over” for belly rubs. He is a laid-back kind of guy, though he enjoys taking walks (some exercise wouldn’t hurt his stout physique either!). He will do best in a home without young kids; as an older doxie he gets crabby around exuberant little humans.   Champ gets along with all the other dogs is his foster home, mostly by minding his own business - he prefers the comfort of a warm lap. Quite the ladies’ man, he is partial to women and can take some time to warm up to men. He likes to go out and wander in the fenced yard, but he would really like it if you were out there with him.   Champ is a very personable guy once he knows you and just wants a quiet home in which to spend his senior years. He is current on all vaccines and is on heartworm and flea preventative. He had his teeth cleaned (and nine removed), and his blood work shows that he is a healthy guy who just needs a warm lap and the occasional treat (low-fat, of course).   If you’re interested in being unconditionally loved by Champ for the rest of his life, please contact his foster mom and fill out an adoption application. If you have never adopted through a rescue organization before, please read 'Adopting through AHDRS' before applying. Champ is located in Indiana; please consider transportation costs before applying from out of the area.

Name: Daphne Adoption pending... I am almost home! Location: Central NC Adoption fee: $150

Meet Miss Daphne, a sweet and small dachshund mix who was scooped up from death row at an animal shelter. Daphne is thought to be about 5-6 years of age and is 12 pounds of sweet dachshund love! When the local animal shelter called to see if we could take a dachshund mix who was heartworm-positive, lonely and scared, we rushed right down and found a little girl who quickly perked up when sprung from her cage. This sweet girl was found as a stray, but somewhere along the way she has been loved - she knows how to give and receive lots of attention. Daphne is pleasant to everyone she meets and she adores her humans. She gets so excited when they return from any outing and loves to snuggle up in a warm lap. Daphne (like most dachshunds) is about 90% housetrained, sometimes requiring a reminder about where she needs to do her business. The reminders have been needed less often since she’s been in foster care, so we think that with continued consistency she will eventually be 100% housetrained. Daphne loves children and other dogs. However, it is not known how she’ll do with friends of the feline persuasion, but based on her temperament it’s likely she’ll do fine with a dog-friendly cat. Daphne is rather protective of her pearly whites, but since having an extensive dental workup her pain seems to have greatly improved (she may still be a bit suspicious of hands near her mouth though). While in foster care, Daphne has been treated for her heartworms and spayed, in addition to her dental work. When Daphne came into rescue she was afflicted with a cough that was thought to be connected to the heartworms. Miss Daphne so badly wished to run and play, but her continuous cough held her back. After completing her treatment, we placed Daphne on a very low dose of Prednisone to keep the cough at bay while her lungs healed from the heartworm damage. The goal is to wean Daphne from her medications once her body has had enough time to heal. At this time she is thrilled to have her cough under control, and runs happily with her fellow foster wieners. Daphne is a very sweet girl and so deserving of a forever home to love her for the rest of her life. She is spayed, currant on shots and dental work, and has had a complete medical exam (including x-rays and blood work) to be sure she is ready for her new home. If you are interested in adopting Daphne, please complete an application online and email her foster mother (arhschwartz@triad.rr.com). If you have never adopted through a rescue organization before, please read 'Adopting through AHDRS' before applying. Daphne is located in central North Carolina; please consider transportation costs before applying from out of the area.

Name: Gus ADOPTED!!! I am forever home! ADOPTED!!! Location: Western NC Adoption fee: $75

Gus is a red smooth dachshund with handsome markings and a dignified gray face. At 15 pounds he is a large tweenie, but does need to gain some weight. His foster mom feeds him extra portions of food and supplements to bulk him up a little, but he’s still a bit overwhelmed by his new environment. Gus’ tale is a sad one: he was found at animal control where his family left him because he was "too old.” At 10 years old, this lovable gentleman has big plans for the future! Mostly these plans include car rides, sitting with his best human friend, napping in the sun and early morning sniffing for bunnies in the back yard. Gus is not a particularly active dog, and he’s the sweetest companion anyone would be lucky to have. He will need some continued work on housetraining; he is crate trained and good on a leash. ; Gus has no known health issues; it’s hard to imagine that anyone would have given up this sweet boy. He gets along fine with all his foster brothers and sisters and has no apparent behavioral issues. He is sweet with everyone including strangers. Since he does not require a lot of activity, he would do well in an apartment or condo. Gus is looking for a good loving family with whom to live out all his golden years in the comfort he deserves! Gus is neutered, current on vaccines, heartworm negative, on heartworm prevention and has been dewormed. Not only does he have no known health issues, he just had a dental cleaning and his mouth is looking good.. If you are interested in adopting Gus, please contact his foster mom and fill out an AHDRS on-line adoption application on our website.  If you have never adopted through a rescue organization before, please read 'Adopting through AHDRS' before applying.   Gus is located in the foothills of Western North Carolina; please consider transportation costs before applying from out of the area.

ADOPTED!!! We are forever home! ADOPTED!!! Name: Toby and Tabitha Location: Western NC Adoption fee: $350 ( for both)

Toby and Tabitha are a bonded brother/sister pair of beautiful purebred standard dachshunds. At just a year old and about 20 pounds each, these black and tan dappled sweethearts came into rescue because they had a hard time accepting the fact that they were not the only dogs in the house! These two are on the small side for standard dachshunds, whose numbers have dwindled in recent years due to the trend towards small breeds. But once you see these two awesome standards, you will wonder why! Toby and Tabitha are very sweet and love to play together. They will need a fenced backyard where they can run and play. Rabbits and possums beware when this pair is on the loose - both are excellent hunters; they won’t stand for any varmints in their yard! Because Toby and Tabitha are so close, they have told us they must stay together – they look out for each other and have done so all of their short lives. They love playing with their toys and share very well. Both are crate trained and can share a large crate if need be. As with all foster dogs, they will need continued house training until they are acclimated to their new environment and routine. They also say they would like to be the only dogs in the household (sorry, cats, but they are not feline fans either). A home without other pets and children is the ideal home for these two wonderful dachshunds. Both are spayed/neutered, current on vaccines, heartworm negative, on a heartworm preventative and have been dewormed. They have no known health issues. If you would like to give this charming pair of dachshunds a loving forever home, please contact his foster mom and fill out an AHDRS on-line adoption application on our website.  If you have never adopted through a rescue organization before, please read 'Adopting through AHDRS' before applying.   Toby and Tabitha are located in the foothills of Western North Carolina; please consider transportation costs before applying from out of the area.

Name: Lexi & Lady Location: Central NC Adoption fee: $250

Meet Lady and Lexi, a sweet little pair of dachshunds in need of lots of love in their golden years (although no one has ever told Lexi and Lady that they are “old!”)  They are sweet girls who still have a lot of life left in them. These girls were surrendered to a local humane society by a breeder who was done using them for the sole purpose of producing puppies. Both love playing in the yard and being held and loved. They are content to just be by your side, basking in the glow of the love they so deserve. Lady, a brindle, is believed to be about 13 years old and weighs about 9 pounds. When she arrived in rescue her teeth were so terrible she required an extensive dental to remove all of them, and she had likely been in a lot of pain due to the condition of her teeth. Losing all of her teeth has not stopped her appetite – she will get down whatever you feed her without any hesitation. Lady is fairly quiet unless it is dinnertime and then she is sure to remind you that she is ready to eat (but really, what wiener would forget to remind you about dinnertime?). Lexi, a black and tan dapple is about ten years old and weighs about 15 pounds (although she is working to shed a few of those). Lexi has a condition known as "dry eye" that requires daily drops to prevent infection in her eye. As long as she receives these drops every day, her condition is truly incidental to her daily life. When Lexi first arrived in rescue she had crystals in her urine, so the vet prescribed special dog food to help keep the crystals at bay. Currently she eats that prescription dog food; however, it is possible that with time she can be switched to a more natural diet along with supplements to help keep her urinary tract healthy. Lady and Lexi do need continued work on housetraining. Their last few years have been fraught with transition from the life in crates they have likely always known to having freedom to run and play. Both girls have had extensive medical testing, and both passed with flying colors. Aside from the very minor health issues listed above, these girls are very healthy (and very sweet) and all ready for the new home that we are sure awaits their love. Lady and Lexi have been together for a very long time and their bond is strong, so it is our hope to keep these girls together in their golden years. It is not known how they will do with cats or children, as there are none in their foster home to test them with. However, their personalities are so sweet that we do not anticipate they would have any issues with respectful children and dog-friendly felines. Both ladies are spayed, have had complete dentals, are microchipped and have been brought completely current on all vetting (including full senior panel bloodwork that looks wonderful). Truly you will not be sorry for adding both of these little rays of sunshine to your life. If you would like to give this bonded pair a loving, forever home, please fill out an adoption application form on our website and contact their foster mom and fill out one of our online Adoption Applications.  If you have never adopted through a rescue organization before, please read 'Adopting through AHDRS' before applying. Lady and Lexi are located in central North Carolina; please consider transportation costs before applying from out of the area.

Name: Kolby & Emma Lou Location: Kentucky Adoption fee: $400

Meet Kolby and Emma Lou, an adorable bonded pair of smooth red and liver dachshunds, between 2 and 3 years old and weighing 10 pounds each. They have been taking care of each other since they were puppies.  They lost their home when their owner lost her job. Without the proper resources to care for the pair, she gave them to rescue so that they could have the grand lives they truly deserve.   These little guys are doing extremely well in their foster home: they are housetrained, great with kids, and very well-socialized and playful. When they get tired playing, they love to plop down with their foster mom and take a nap. Kolby and Emma are spayed and neutered and are current on vaccines. Sadly, when Kolby was a just a puppy he contracted parvo.  While he no longer has the viral symptoms, the infection weakened his immune system and now he is prone to Demodectic Mange. With the proper medication (which is quite affordable), his fur stays healthy and beautiful.    These sweet pups need a loving home together.   They are a great pair of furkids who love each other and love to snuggle with their foster mom.  Not only will you have double the love and affection with Kolby and Emma, you’ll have double warmth for your toes and feet on those long winter nights! If you would like to give this bonded pair a loving, forever home, please contact their foster mom and fill out an AHDRS on-line adoption application on our website.  If you have never adopted through a rescue organization before, please read 'Adopting through AHDRS' before applying.  Kolby and Emma are located in Kentucky; please consider transportation costs before applying from out of the area.

 

Name: Lizzy Bean Location: Washington State Adoption fee: $200

Meet silly Lizzy Bean. She was surrendered to rescue along with her brother when her breeder figured out that they were both vision impaired. Lizzy is an 8 month old double dapple and weighs approximately 8 pounds. Because Lizzy has impaired vision and can just see shadows, she will need a family who understands her impairment. Although she can't see much, she gets around just fine, and it seems no one has told her that she is different from any other pup. She has a particularly hard time when it is shadowy or dark. We are recommending that Lizzy is either an only dog or paired with dogs that are on the more submissive side. She can be quite dominant with other dogs, and she tends to get surprised if another dog jumps on her or scares her. Lizzy is high energy and loves to play with balls, toys, and her loving foster family. Although she loves to play she also loves to snuggle just as often. Her foster mom is working on potty training and she does amazingly well when kept on a strict schedule. She does good with children of all ages who are well versed in handling small dogs. Because Lizzy is still a pup, we recommend continued crate training as she is just ending her teething phase and has been caught chewing a shoe or two! Lizzy is current on vaccines, flea treatment, and is scheduled for her spay. If you would like to give this adorable little cutie pie a loving, forever home, please contact her foster mom and fill out an AHDRS on-line adoption application on our website.  If you have never adopted through a rescue organization before, please read 'Adopting through AHDRS' before applying.   Lizzy is located in Southwest Washington; please consider transportation costs before applying from out of the area.

Name: Rooney ADOPTED!!! I am forever home! ADOPTED!!! Location: Location: Western NC Adoption fee: $175

Rooney was turned over to animal control because his family was moving and could not take him along.  He did not like the shelter because of all the large, barking dogs, and so he has happily come to stay at his foster mom’s home. Rooney is a 4 year-old black and tan smooth tweenie weighing 15 pounds. He is a beautiful dachshund with all the long and short features of a purebred.  Rooney does not like cats, he’ll need a home free of kitties.  He has behaved himself well with all his foster dachshund brothers and sisters, but mostly keeps to himself since he was an only dog in his previous home.  He does run around the fenced backyard for awhile, but prefers to go out to do his business and come right back inside to be with his family.  His previous home had children, so a home with older, well-behaved children would also be fine. Rooney does not like strangers, like all good watchdogs - he takes pride in protecting his family! However, with a treat or two, he’ll be everyone's best friend, so make sure to bring some on his walks so Rooney can make friends with everyone he meets.   He is crate trained and quiet, so he would also be a good fit for an apartment or condo dweller. As with other rescue dogs, Rooney needs continued house training till he is acclimated to his new environment and routine.  All dachshunds like to sleep with their owners in the big bed, but Rooney said he would also settle for a comfortable doggie bed in the same room.   Rooney has been a very sweet boy while in his foster home, maybe because his foster mom fed him some cheese balls at the shelter before taking him home!  Rooney also likes to chill out watching action movies on TV and football, snuggling cozily in a warm lap. Rooney is neutered, current on vaccines, heartworm negative on prevention. He has also been de-wormed and microchipped. If you would like to give this adorable little fellow a loving, forever home, please contact his foster mom and fill out an AHDRS on-line adoption application on our website.  If you have never adopted through a rescue organization before, please read 'Adopting through AHDRS' before applying.   Miss Rosie is located in the foothills of Western North Carolina; please consider transportation costs before applying from out of the area.

 

Name: Molly ADOPTED!!! I am forever home! ADOPTED!!! Location: Western NC Adoption fee: $150

This sweet girl was surrendered to rescue when her previous mom could no longer care for her. Molly is an 8 year-old red spotted piebald dachshund weighing about 10 pounds.  She loves to be with her foster mom all the time, and most especially in a warm lap! After she goes outside to relieve herself, she comes right back in for more snuggles.  She is housetrained, crate-trained and good on a leash.  She likes walks in the park, rides in the car and sleeping in the big bed at night. Molly is super sweet and loving to her foster mom, but she doesn’t get along with younger children. When other dogs and small children are around, she is very protective of her food and her toys – the only one who can interfere with these important things is Mama. She doesn’t bite, but she will need a person who can accept and deal with this part of her personality.  A home free of children, dogs and cats would be best for Molly. If you are looking for a little buddy to spoil and take with you everywhere you go, Molly is the right dog for you! While her extreme cuteness might make her a star in your eyes, she’ll never get so famous that she’ll forget her roots (Molly is not a fan of the paparazzi’s flashbulbs). Molly is spayed, current on vaccines, heartworm negative and on a heartworm preventative. She has no known health issues. If you would like to give Molly a loving forever home, please contact her foster mom and fill out an AHDRS on-line adoption application on our website.  If you have never adopted through a rescue organization before, please read 'Adopting through AHDRS' before applying.   Miss Rosie is located in the foothills of Western North Carolina; please consider transportation costs before applying from out of the area.

 

Name: Miss Rosie ADOPTED!!! I am forever home! ADOPTED!!! Location: Location: Western NC Adoption fee: $125

Miss Rosie, a one year-old red piebald dachshund mix, was callously dumped at a veterinary clinic in the foothills of North Carolina.  We believe she is a “chiweenie” – a dachshund mixed with chihuahua. She is quite petite at only seven pounds, though she does need to gain a few pounds to make up for her former neglect.  Miss Rosie was in terrible condition when we found her at the clinic. Flea-infested and with skin infections (both bacterial and fungal), she was looking pretty rough.  But now, thanks to the amazing staff at the clinic, Miss Rosie has made a remarkable physical recovery. However, her psychological recovery will take some more time. Miss Rosie is a very scared little girl.  Based on her behavior we’ve discerned that someone, probably a male figure, has abused her.  She is always on guard against different noises and she flinches when someone raises his or her hand nearby.  She is just now learning to trust people again and to find out that not all humans are so unkind.  She loves to be held and would make a great lap dog.  Her small stature also makes her an excellent fit for an apartment or condo dweller.  Miss Rosie is crate trained; she doesn’t even make a peep unless the other foster dogs in the house start barking - then she wants to put in her two cents. Because of her apprehension, this special little girl needs a home without children.  She prefers women over men, but is ok with the husband in her foster home, so a man in the home will need to give her space and time to warm up to him. She will run away when being chased, sometimes even when someone tries to pick her up.  She needs gentle socialization and someone to give her a lot of love and patience to become the lovely little dog she is inside.  Her forever family should understand that she will not change overnight – Miss Rosie needs time to heal the wounds from previous abuse and neglect.   Miss Rosie loves to follow her foster mom around the house.  She also likes to run outside and play with the other dogs, but is also scared of some of her foster brothers and sisters.  So far she seems comfortable with the cats in her foster home, but they are also a lot bigger than this sweet baby girl, and she may not even truly understand yet the difference between dogs and cats. This poor little girl has had a rough start to life. But at only a year old, she has a whole lifetime ahead of her to spend with someone gentle and adoring, who will love her and show her that humans are capable of compassion and trust.  If you would like to give Miss Rosie a loving forever home, please contact her foster mom and fill out an AHDRS on-line adoption application on our website.  If you have never adopted through a rescue organization before, please read 'Adopting through AHDRS' before applying.   Miss Rosie is located in the foothills of Western North Carolina; please consider transportation costs before applying from out of the area.

 

Name: Cooper ADOPTED!!! I am forever home! ADOPTED!!! Location: Western NC Adoption fee: $200

This is Cooper, an adorable red smooth mini dachshund weighing about 10 pounds. He adores running and playing in the backyard, and his foster mom reports that since settling in he has shown her lots of love! Cooper will need a forever family with plenty of patience for the classic “dachshund  personality.”   Poor Cooper must have had a rough life before his rescue from a local high-kill shelter, and because protectiveness is in his genes, he’s even more prone to being assertive. Now he needs a special person to take him under their wing and show him unconditional love. In the presence of strangers, it’s very important to him to guard his territory. Upon first meeting someone he acts like a tiny guard dog, barking and running back and forth to a safe place. His foster mom has found that the best thing to do is ignore him, and eventually he’ll sniff the new person and award his seal of approval. Cooper needs some help with socialization, though it may or may not “cure” his protective nature, since dachshunds take their job as protectors very seriously.  He doesn’t bite, but those who are not familiar with dachshunds may not be expecting such an assertive greeting from such a small dog!  However, his foster mom reports that he eventually warmed up to her and has been a very sweet boy ever since. Cooper loves to chase one of his foster sisters around, but he has such little dachshund legs that he never catches her!  He has the energy of a young dog, so he’ll need a home with active people; he would love a fenced in yard to run and play to his heart’s delight.  Cooper prefers a home with no children, cats, or other dogs, and few visitors, since he is so protective of his people.  A seasoned dachshund owner would be a great match for him, since a doxie veteran will know what to expect from this brave little pup.  If you have a loving home for a loyal dachshund with a wonderful spirit and personality, this is the little guy for you. Cooper is neutered, microchipped, current on vaccines, dewormed, heartworm negative and on a heartworm preventative. If you would like to provide Cooper with his loving forever home, please fill out an AHDRS on-line adoption application from our website and contact his foster mom.  If you have never adopted through a rescue organization before, please read "Adopting through AHDRS" before adopting.   If applying from out of the area, please budget for transportation expenses.

 

Name: Snoopy Location: Western NC Adoption fee: $175

Snoopy is a charming five year-old brindle dachshund who is ready to be loved and adored by his forever family. He was surrendered to rescue when his former owner could no longer care for him, much to his foster mom’s delight! At 14 pounds, this sweet little boy is a couch potato – if you’re sitting back and relaxing, chances are you’ll have Snoopy in your lap every single time! He is a perfect fit for an adult or a family with older children, and would do great in a multi-dog family (he plays well with all his foster brothers and sisters). Snoopy is a loveable little guy, always wanting to please his family.  He loves walks in the park and rides in the car, but it’s hard to beat a cozy afternoon nap with his beloved people. He will need continued help with his house training, as do most rescue dogs, so he’ll need a home with people who will provide him with structure as well as compassion and love. He is crate trained and leash trained. Snoopy is almost there; he just needs the right people to finish up his house training. His foster Mom says he is such a sweet boy that he’ll have no problem fitting in with his new forever family,  and will be one loyal and adoring little guy!   Snoopy is neutered, current on vaccines, wormed, micro-chipped, and has been through heartworm treatment.  All he needs now is a loving family to snuggle with. If you are interested in being unconditionally loved by Snoopy for the rest of his life, please fill out an AHDRS on-line adoption application.  If you have never adopted through a rescue organization before, please take a few moments to read “Adopting through AHDRS” before applying.  It will answer many questions about the adoption process for you.  Snoopy is being fostered in the foothills of western North Carolina, so please consider transportation needs and costs if applying from out of the region or state. Snoopy knows his forever family is out there somewhere – let’s help him find it!

 

Name: Andre ADOPTED!!! I am forever home! ADOPTED!!! Location: Location: Western NC Adoption fee:$150

Andre is one sweet little boy!   He was pulled from a high kill shelter in North Carolina. Andre is a tweenie dachshund with luxating patellas (slipping knee joint) in both rear legs, but it does not bother him at all. He walks and runs fine.   Andre likes to go outside and smell the flowers or track any small animal that may have run thru the yard at night. He is a good car rider and likes to go for walks. Andre is mild mannered and gets along with the other foster brother and sisters at his foster home. He likes to sit with you on the porch in the evening or in front of the TV watching his favorite shows. Under the covers is a must when he is napping.   Andre wants to chase the kitties at his foster home,  so a home without cats is preferred.   Andre is 8-9 years old and a pretty red with a black overlay coat. In the sun, his coat will shine some golden colors. Although dachshunds prefer the big bed to sleep in, he iscontent with sleeping in a nice cozy soft dog bed also. He is not a barker unless it is time to bark at strangers.   Andre is crate trained, leash trained, and working on his house training. With any rescue dog, he will need an adjustment period in his new home to learn the new routine and schedule for potty breaks.   Andre is neutered, current on vaccines, heartworm negative and on prevention. He also has been dewormed and is on flea/tick control. Andre is microchipped.   If you are interested in giving Andre a forever home, please contact his foster mom and fill out an AHDRS on-line adoption application from our website. If you have never adopted thru a rescue organization before, please read "Adopting thru AHDRS" before applying. Please consider transportation needs when applying from out of state.

 

Name: Carrie Location: Kentucky Adoption fee:$175

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 AHDRS adoption application specifying Carrie as the dachshund you are interested in adoptiong.  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.

Name: Jasper ADOPTED!!! I am forever home! ADOPTED!!! Location: Western NC Adoption fee:$75

Jasper is a red, smooth dachshund mix. He is the size of a mini dachshund, just with longer legs. We are not sure what he is mixed with, or if he is a result from bad breeding. Jasper was saved from a high kill shelter just in the nick of time. Jasper is a clown and loves to play. He is energetic and would benefit in a home with a fenced in backyard. He chases balls, but has not yet learned to bring them back! Jasper loves to jump, so a home with small children is not recommended since he could accidentally knock a toddler down with his antics. Jasper is still in the process of house-training, is crate-trained he does very well on a leash. He gets along fine with all his foster brothers and sisters, loves to play chase with them. Once he expends his energy, he is a great companion whether you are watching TV or taking a nap. .  Jasper is neutered, current on vaccines, microchipped, heartworm negative and on prevention. He has no known health issues. He will make a great family member. If you are interested in adopting Jasper, please contact his foster Mom, and fill out an AHDRS Adoption Application indicating your interest in Jasper. If you have never adopted a pet through a rescue organization, please take a few minutes to read Adopting through AHDRS before applying to adopt.  If applying from out of state, please also consider transportation needs.

 

Name: Belle Location: Western NC Adoption fee:$75

Belle was found as a stray, luckily by a good Samaritan, and turned over to rescue to find a good home.  She is a great family dog! She is a dachshund mix, but mixed with "what" is a mystery.  She looks like a larger-size dachshund, around twenty pounds. Other than that she is a very sweet girl and loves to run and play outside.  She has dark brown and cream-colored smooth coat.  Belle listens very well, and is smart, already learning tricks in her foster home!  Belle would make a great friend and companion for an older child.  Since she is still a young girl, about 1.5 years old, she may be too energetic and might accidentally knock over a toddler.  Belle will need a home with a fenced in yard, where she can run and exercise each day. Inside, she is housetrained, but may have a few accidents at first, until she gets into a new routine with you and comfortable in her new surroundings. Belle is spayed, current on vaccines, heartworm negative and on prevention, wormed, and on flea/tick control. She has no known health concerns. If this young gal interests you, and you want to learn more about her, contact her foster Mom, and fill out an on-line adoption application, listing Belle as your dog of interest. If you have never adopted a pet through a rescue organization before, please take the time to read Adopting through AHDRS before applying to adopt.  If you are applying from out-of-state, please give careful consideration to how you plan to transport Belle, as transportation needs and costs are the responsibility of the adopter.

 

Name: Ellie Location: Indiana Adoption fee:$125

This very petite and pretty little girl is Ellie. Ellie is a true mini at just under ten pounds. She will be nine years old in August. She has the shiniest black coat and sparkling eyes!   Ellie came into rescue due to her intolerance of small children and babies. She was adopted and was doted on for two years until the young couple decided to have children of their own, and they surrendered Ellie back to us. Ellie loves people, even older kid's but she just doesn't like toddlers or babies. She also would prefer to be an "only child" herself. She does fine with some of the other fosters (usually the males) but with others she is awful. She does not like bigger dogs either.   Ellie loves her toys, and she loves attention. She thinks she is a cat and wants to sleep on the backs of couches or chairs, but she will happily settle for a warm lap. She is a very smart dog. She is house trained and crate trained. She is doggie door trained also. She can be tempermental at times. You need to keep dirty laundry behind closed doors as she has been known to chew on it. She is crate trained but will let you know how much she hates it as she much prefers to be with her people at all possible times. She likes to go for walks and has a rain coat and a winter coat so she is ready for any weather.   Ellie does have a genetic eye condition called Superficial Punctate Keratitis. The condition is under control and she has had no problems since she came back to us over a year ago. We even found a much cheaper eye medication that works for her. She is very good for her eye drops which she gets twice a day. Then she gets a special treat so she looks forward to it. Her vision might be a bit compromised in low light conditions but she does great. She has had back trouble in the past but as with her eyes, she has had no trouble in the 14 months since she came back to us.   Everyone that meets Ellie just adores her. She is so full of personality and spunk. She needs someone that won't let her get away with too much or she will take over! We love her but we know that she would do better in a home as an only dog. She thinks she is a princess and doesn't like to share attention or anything! She has two very nicely made ramps that come with her to help keep her from jumping on or off of furniture of beds.   Ellie is waiting patiently for a family to love her. Do you have room in your heart and home for this lively little girl? If so, please complete our on-line adoption application and contact her foster Mom to find out more about Ellie!  If you have never adopted a dog through a rescue organization before, please read Adopting through AHDRS before applying to adopt.  Please also consider transportation costs before applying to adopt over a long distance, as transport costs are the responsibility of the adopter.

Name: Skippy Location: Western NC Adoption fee:$75

Skippy is about two years old and weighs about twelve lbs. He was found as a stray when animal control picked him up. He is a Chiweenie (a dachshund and Chihuahua mix). He is shaped like a dachshund, long and short, but he has little ear flaps and a shorter nose. He also has some Chihuahua traits, like submitting on his back when you pick him up. Skippy is mostly housetrained, crate trained, and good on a leash. He is fine with other dogs, but is not one to romp and play too much. He likes to walk around outside alone, mostly smelling flowers and patrolling the outer perimeter. He is a sweet little boy and is looking for a best friend he can spend his days with. Skippy has not been exposed to cats, so we are not sure how he would react to a kitty. He is a couch potato and loves to sit with his person. He is also partial to lying in a sunny window. Skippy prefers women, but also gets along with the man in his foster home. He is looking for a home where he can have a best human friend. Older children in the family are okay, too. He is a sweet little boy and will sit in your lap as long as you want him to. Skippy is neutered, current on vaccines, heartworm negative on prevention, and is micro-chipped. If you are interested in adopting Skippy, contact his foster Mom and fill out an adoption application on our rescue website.  If you have never adopted a dog through a rescue organization before, please read Adopting through AHDRS before applying to adopt. Please also consider transportation costsbefore applying to adopt over a long distance, as transport costs are the responsibility of the adopter.

 

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

Meet Obi-Wan Kenobi, a three-year-old tweenie longhair red piebald dachshund, who carries with him the power of “The Force.” He recently met Darth Vader aka an animal breeder that left him for dead at an animal shelter. The breeder was apparently finished “using” Obi to create endless litters of puppies—therefore Obi was discarded. The Jedi Council came to his rescue and made sure he found safe hands.. Obi is still very scared and would best be described as a puppymill rescue. He is missing one of his ear flaps from an incident at his former owner’s home where he somehow managed to find his way into a pen that was securing larger dogs. He has never known love from anyone until now, and he is still learning about trusting humans. Who can blame him—he has seen Darth Vader and knows how dangerous humans can truly be to animals. We know that Obi is a diamond in the rough and will soon be just like his namesake ~ a tutor to others that have seen Darth Vader and survived. He will need a lot of patience and lots of love to overcome his past, but we know that it can be done as we have seen it so many times before. Obi is scared of just about everything and everyone. He will run if given the opportunity, so he will need a home with a securely fenced backyard. As of right now, he is even scared of walking on a leash. Because Obi is so scared, it would be best if he went to a quiet home that has little traffic from visitors or children. Other dogs in Obi’s new home would be just fine as it might help him to learn that not all humans are unkind. Obi is crate-trained and is working on learning how to be a pampered pet. Patience will be a virtue with Obi—he needs a lot of patience and love. In time, this sweet boy will be a true reward as you watch him bloom before your eyes. Obi is neutered, current on vaccinations and on heartworm prevention—all set for the new journey of his life. ONLY dachshund-experienced homes should apply as we realize his battle to overcome the ugliness of humans he has endured will be a long road. If you are interested in adopting Obi, please contact his please contact his foster mother and complete our on-line adoption application indicating your interest in adopting the Obi!  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, as transportation costs are the responsibility of the adopter.

 

Name: Marco Location: Western North Carolina Adoption fee: $75

Meet Marco, a 14-pound one-year-old red chi-weenie who is looking for his “Polo” to play games and enjoy life with. Surrendered to the animal shelter for unknown reasons, this little boy was lucky to come into rescue. Marco is a wonderful little guy who just needs a little patience and understanding. Typical of dachshunds surrendered to shelters, it appears he was misunderstood and not taught proper manners in his former home. Because his previous owner failed to train him, Marco has some catching up to do in order to be an excellent canine citizen. For example, he loves his stuff and is a little protective of it. His foster mom is mindful to have an understanding, yet firm attitude towards him, and his forever mom and/or dad will need to be firm as well. Marco’s legs are a little longer than typical dachshund legs, but he thinks longer legs are all the better for jumping and playing! At his foster home, he loves every human he meets and has lots of energy to play. He especially enjoys running around in the yard or going for walks. Because he enjoys his afternoon romps outside so much, he will only be adopted out to an applicant with a fenced-in yard. After being given a little time to settle in, Marco will be a wonderful addition to a family with children over six years of age that are seeking a new playmate. His human siblings will need to be respectful of canine siblings, though, and taught that Marco does not care to share his food or belongings. As with all homes where dogs and children co-exist, a responsible adult should supervise all playtime at first to make sure that everyone plays nicely. Marco is crate-trained and walks well on a leash, but he needs reinforcement of house-training manners and a strict pottying schedule. With time and patience, his foster mom is confident that he will catch on quickly. He is up-to-date on vaccinations, neutered and on heartworm prevention. In foster care, he has been feisty with his canine foster brothers, and it is recommended that he go to a home where he can be the only dog or where he will only have a female canine companion. Marco is a sweet little guy who just needs a forever family that is willing to offer additional guidance and patience along the way. He will be forever grateful for the second chance given to him and promises to give lots of love in return! Are you the special “Polo” that Marco is searching for? If so, please contact his please contact his foster mother and complete our on-line adoption application indicating your interest in adopting the Marco!  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, as transportation costs are the responsibility of the adopter.

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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