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

This is Winnie, a sweet 8 year-old wire-haired silver dachshund. Winnie’s owner surrendered her to AHDRS when, in this difficult economy, she could no longer afford to care for a pet. Winnie loves to run and play outside in the yard with her foster brothers and sisters. Winnie is housetrained, crate trained, and walks on a leash.  She likes to go for car rides and walks in the park. She also likes to sit with you while watching TV, napping away to conserve her energy for chasing bunnies in the yard.   Above all, Winnie’s favorite thing to do is be with her family.   Winnie will do well living with older children, as long as they are respectful of her and will play with her too!  She’s an energetic girl who would love to take an active role in family outings.  She has never seen the ocean, and maybe someday she’ll get to hang out on the beach, chasing seagulls and playing Frisbee. Winnie just underwent dental surgery where she lost all but three of her teeth.  Unfortunately this happens to many dachshunds, since the breed is prone to tooth decay and not all owners keep up with their yearly dental exams. The missing teeth do not affect her ability to eat or cause any other issues (except for a big case of three-toothed adorableness!) Though Winnie is 8 years old, she’s as playful as a puppy. She has a long and happy life ahead of her, and just needs a loving family to give it to her! Winnie is spayed, current on vaccines, heartworm negative and on prevention.  If you would like to give Winnie her loving forever home, please fill out an AHDRS on-line adoption application from our website and contact her 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: Flower ADOPTED!!! I am forever home! ADOPTED!!! Location: Western NC Adoption fee: $100

A very scared Flower turned up at a local animal control shelter, and now she needs your help to find her forever home. She just a year old and is a miniature dachshund, red in color and has a smooth coat. Her foster mom picked her up and, happily for all involved, soon found out she is a sweet, loving little girl. It’s possible that Flower came from a breeder who couldn’t sell her because she doesn’t have textbook-perfect dachshund traits. Her ear flaps and nose are a little shorter than that of most dachshunds. But Flower doesn’t really care, as long as she has a family to shower her with treats and belly rubs. Her sweet and delightful personality more than makes up for any breeding guidelines! Flower would do well as a house dog - she likes to run and play in the backyard, but is always happy to come right back inside to be with her family. She does need housetraining, and a consistent routine will prove this little girl is smart and willing to please. She gets along well with her foster brothers and sisters, although Flower hasn’t met any cats since she’s been rescued. Flower would also do well in a home with gentle older children. Flower is spayed, micro-chipped, current on vaccines, heartworm-negative, and on a heartworm preventative. She has no known health issues. We just know that Flower will make the perfect addition to your home, and she’s eager to find the forever family who will love and care for her. If you are interested in giving Flower a forever, loving home, please fill out our AHDRS on-line adoption application and contact her foster mom . If you haven’t adopted through a rescue organization before, please read 'Adopting through AHDRS' before applying. If applying from out of the area, please consider transportation issues.

 

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 ADOPTION PENDING!!! I am almost home! ADOPTION PENDING!!! 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 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: Daisy and Patches (special needs bonded pair) ADOPTED!!! I am forever home! ADOPTED!!! Location: Western NC Adoption fee:$300

Meet Daisy and Patches! Both are female double dapples, almost a year old. Their owner could no longer care for them, so they contatced rescue to find them a good home to live together. They are litter mates, and a strong bonded pair, and due to their special needs, have to be adopted together, no exceptions. Daisy is deaf, and her sister Patches is blind (due to genetic defects double dapples are often born with). They have been this way since birth, and know no different. Both are vry sweet and loving, and they get along just fine with older children and cats. Daisy and Patches will need to find a home with a fenced in yard, or the safety of living in a condo or apartment. They can never be let loose, off leash, as they both will wander off, and be in danger. .  Patches is the long-hair, while sister Daisy is the smooth. Both give amazing kisses and hugs, and love to be held and get their bellies scratched! An ideal home where furniture is seldom or never moved. Once Patches learns her way around, she is quite good at walking around without running into anything. Both girls are about ten pounds, and are in good health. Daisy and Patches are spayed, current on vaccinations, heartworm negative and on prevention, flea/tick control, recently wormed, and microchipped. Daisy and Patches need a loving and caring home that will keep their disabilities in mind at all times, since they act like any other happy dog. If you are interested in giving this great pair of dachshund girls a home, contact their foster Mom, and fill out an AHDRS Adoption Application indicating your interest in Daisy and Patches. 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 you are applying from out-of-state, please give careful consideration to how you plan to transport Daisy and Patches to their new home, as transportation needs and costs are the responsibility of the adopter.

 

Name: Belle ADOPTED!!! I am forever home! ADOPTED!!! 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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