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

Are you seeking unabashed gratitude and undying love in a small package? Meet Wynonna! Wynonna was rescued from an overcrowded animal shelter with her sister, Ava (also available for adoption). She is a stunning little three-month-old brindle longhair dachshund mix puppy weighing only two pounds. Wynonna wants a home of her own with someone to love her whom she can love back—not asking for much at all. A typical puppy, Wynonna is still learning all of her manners.  She is crate-trained and is working on getting her house-training down pat.  Her forever home will need to commit to continuing with her training and offering her a strict pottying schedule while she learns these new behaviors.  She has proven to be quite the little love bug in her foster home.  Because of her small build, it would be best for her to go to home with only older children.  As with all homes where dogs and children co-exist, a responsible adult should supervise playtime at first to make sure everyone behaves nicely.  This sweetheart is sure to put a smile on the face of all who meet her.  Who doesn’t love the smell of puppy breath and enjoy the wiggle of puppy play? Wynonna is up-to-date on all vaccinations, spayed, microchipped, and on heartworm prevention.  If you are interested in adopting Wynonna please contact her foster mom, complete our on-line adoption application and don’t forget to indicate that you want to adopt Wyononna.  If you have never adopted a dog through a rescue organization before, please read Adopting through AHDRS before applying to adopt.  Please consider transportation needs before applying to adopt over a long distance.  Adopters will be responsible for transportation costs.

 

Name: Buggs Location: Western North Carolina Adoption fee: $225

Meet Buggs, an adorable six-month-old dachshund-chihuahua mix—affectionately referred to as a chiweenie.  He was aptly named for the cartoon character “Bugs Bunny” for his ears that stand straight up on top of his head at all times.  Buggs weighs ten pounds and was rescued from an animal shelter with his brother and mother where they had been dumped.  You can also find the bio for his mother, Blue Eye, on the Available Dogs page.  Buggs has been wonderful with everyone he has met in his foster home and is a very adaptable little dog.  He will do well in most any home environment so long as he has plenty of attention and playtime.  Buggs would love to be able to go to a new home with his mother, Blue Eye, but he does not have to be placed along with her if it there is no room in his new home for a pair.   Just like any puppy, Buggs will need work on house-training, but he is crate-trained and does very well on a leash as well.  His forever family will need to offer him patience, a strict pottying schedule and lots of love as he develops into an excellent canine citizen.  In his foster home, Buggs has been exposed to young children and would be just fine going to a home with human children to keep him busy.  This sweet boy just needs a forever home where he can grow up loved and cared for as he deserves. Buggs has been neutered, is up-to-date on vaccinations and is current on heartworm and flea prevention. If you are interested in adding sweet Buggs to your home, please contact his foster mom, complete our on-line adoption application and don’t forget to indicate that you want to adopt Buggs! If you have never adopted a dog through a rescue organization before, please read Adopting through AHDRS before applying to adopt. Please consider transportation needs before applying to adopt over a long distance. Adopters will be responsible for transportation costs.

 

Name: Blue Eye Location: Western North Carolina Adoption fee: $175

This sweet little lady, Blue Eye, was dumped at a shelter with her two puppies. Thankfully, rescue stepped forward and offered all three dogs shelter while Blue Eye raised her puppies.  Blue Eye is a three-year-old beautiful dachshund-chihuahua mix—affectionately referred to as a chiweenie.  She only weighs twelve pounds, and she is named after her beautiful crystal blue eye. Blue Eye is an incredibly sweet girl who seeks nothing more than love and is highly adaptable to most any living situation.  She is still working on her house-training skills and needs a forever family who will commit to offering her patience and a strict pottying schedule.  Since she is so young, she should learn these skills in no time.  She is crate-trained and walks well on a leash. She has been exposed to young children, and a home with respectful children would be perfectly okay with her!  Blue Eye is not fond of cats and really just prefers to chase them.  While her foster mom does not anticipate that she would actually harm a cat, it would be best if she goes to a home without feline friends. Blue Eye is best friends with her canine foster brother named Buggs (see him on this same page).  They truly love playing together and, if possible, would love to go to the same home.  They are the perfect pair for adopters looking for a duo! Unfortunately, Blue Eye was heartworm positive when she came into foster care and is currently undergoing a slow-kill heartworm treatment in her foster home.  Due to her young age, no lasting damage from the infestation is expected, and she is otherwise an extremely healthy little girl. Blue Eye has been spayed, is up-to-date on vaccinations and is current on flea prevention. If you are interested in adding this unique and beautiful little girl (and maybe Buggs too) to your home, please contact their foster mom, complete our on-line adoption application and don’t forget to indicate that you want to adopt Blue Eye (or Blue Eye and Buggs).  If you have never adopted a dog through a rescue organization before, please read Adopting through AHDRS before applying to adopt.  Please consider transportation needs before applying to adopt over a long distance.  Adopters will be responsible for transportation costs.

 

Name: Madison ADOPTED -- I am Home!! -- ADOPTED Location: Western North Carolina Adoption fee: $225

Are you looking for an exotic in the dachshund world?  Take a peek at Madison! Madison is a two-year-old chocolate piebald smooth tweenie, a rare find in rescue.  With an unknown history, this little lady found herself thrust into the shelter with no explanation.  Fortunately for Madison, she landed in a shelter where a dachshund rescuer works as a vet tech and was placed into foster care until the right home comes along.   Madison is a real gem.  In addition to being so unique, she is quite proper and knows all of her manners. Madison is crate-trained, house-trained and leash-trained.  She is seeking a home to love her unconditionally for the duration of her life and, in return, she promises to repay the favor ten-fold.  Madison gets along well with everyone but would prefer a home with older children (10 years old and up, please) who know how to properly treat a dachshund.  As with all homes where dogs and children co-exist, it’s important for a responsible adult to supervise playtime at first to make sure everyone plays nicely. Madison is up-to-date on vaccinations, spayed and current on heartworm prevention. Do you have room in your home and heart for such a wonderful treasure? If so, please contact her foster mom, complete our on-line adoption application and don’t forget to indicate that you want to adopt Madison.  If you have never adopted a dog through a rescue organization before, please read Adopting through AHDRS before applying to adopt.  Please consider transportation needs before applying to adopt over a long distance.  Adopters will be responsible for transportation costs.

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

Who doesn’t love the smell of puppy breath and enjoy the wiggle of puppy play? Meet Ava, who was rescued from an overcrowded animal shelter with her sister, Wynona. She is a beautiful, petite three-month-old smooth, brindle dachshund mix puppy weighing only two pounds. Ava is seeking a loving home who will adore and pamper her for the rest of her life. A typical puppy, Ava, while crate-trained, is still learning all of her manners including house-training. Her new home will need to continue the house-training until she has it down pat. Ava is quite the lovebug in her foster home and loves to play with everyone who passes her way. Because of her small build, it would be best for Ava to go to home with children over 10 years old. This sweetheart is sure to put a smile on the face of all who meet her. If you are interested in adopting Ava, please contact her foster mom, complete our on-line adoption application and don’t forget to indicate that you want to adopt Ava. If you have never adopted a dog through a rescue organization before, please read Adopting through AHDRS before applying to adopt. Please consider transportation needs before applying to adopt over a long distance.  Adopters will be responsible for transportation costs.

 

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

Bruce, named for Bruce “The Boss” Springsteen, was rescued from a rural high-kill animal shelter where he had been discarded by owners that were not prepared for a lifetime of handling the dachshund personality.  He was very close to being put to sleep for being protective of his kennel and threatening the shelter manager with this bossy attitude.  Literally on the way to put Bruce to sleep, the shelter manager decided to offer him a bite of biscuit, and he started wagging his tail and showing his love ~ so his life was spared.  Bruce is a seven-year-old black/tan tweenie dachshund that is 14 pounds of bossy personality. Bruce is a funny little guy that is seeking a dachshund-experienced home that is able to contain his bossy side while enjoying his silly antics.  He is total dachshund—he likes to protectively bark at new people who come into his home, and he likes to tell everyone what to do.  Bruce is crate-trained, leash-trained and house-trained—a bonus when it comes to dachshunds.  Due to Bruce’s bossy nature, it is best if he goes to a home that does not have children or a lot of commotion; either of which would most likely keep him in protective mode.  In return, Bruce will be incredibly devoted to his forever family.  He will need someone committed to helping him learn how to be a good canine citizen and when it is acceptable to show his German side. Bruce is neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations, on heartworm and flea prevention and all ready for his new home. If you are interested in adopting Bruce, please contact his foster mom, complete our on-line adoption application and don’t forget to indicate that you want to adopt Bruce.  If you have never adopted a dog through a rescue organization before, please read Adopting through AHDRS before applying to adopt.  Please consider transportation needs before applying to adopt over a long distance.  Adopters will be responsible for transportation costs.

Name: Rusty ADOPTION PENDING -- I am almost Home!! -- ADOPTION PENDING Location: Western North Carolina Adoption fee: $150

Meet Rusty, an adorable eight-year-old, twelve pound black/tan longhair mini who wants nothing more than to be owned by someone who adores him.  Unfortunately, his previous owner treated him like he was old, rusty and not worthy of a loving home and discarded him for the crime of getting older.  Lucky for him, his foster mom rescued him and he is now seeking someone to show him the good life. In his foster home, Rusty has been a perfect gentleman.  He has proven himself to be crate-trained, leash-trained and house-trained.  His house manners are very dependent upon someone being home to let him outside but, provided he has ample attention and care, this little fellow is a wonderful housemate.  His favorite activity is snuggling on the sofa or recliner and watching television with his people.  No amount of love and attention is ever enough for this sweet fellow—he wants nothing more than to just be with you.  Rusty really loves everyone he meets, but his ideal home will be a quiet environment where he can relax and not worry about children being underfoot (although visiting children are just fine). Rusty suffered a back injury four years ago from which he has recovered almost 100%. He fully regained bowel and bladder control, and you would never guess he has had any issues if it were not for a ‘rusty’ back right leg.  This does not hinder Rusty much at all; however care must be taken by his forever family to keep Rusty in full working order by not allowing him to jump on and off of furniture or go up and down steps. Rusty is truly a jewel of a dachshund and is what rescue is all about.  Sadly, his former owners had no idea what they were losing when they surrendered him.  Their loss, however, will be his new adopters’ gain! Rusty is up-to-date on vaccinations, neutered, current on heartworm prevention and microchipped—all ready to go to his new paradise that will appreciate and adore him.  If you are interested in adopting him, please contact his foster mom, complete our on-line adoption application and don’t forget to indicate that you want to Rusty.  If you have never adopted a dog through a rescue organization before, please read Adopting through AHDRS before applying to adopt.  Please consider transportation needs before applying to adopt over a long distance.  Adopters will be responsible for transportation costs.

Name: Sprite Location: Indiana Adoption fee: $75

This handsome older gentleman is Sprite, a young ten-year-old red longhair that weighs in at 14.5 pounds.  Sprite was surrendered to rescue because his former family did not have the time to take care of him any longer.  Lucky for him, his foster mom swooped in and whisked him away to her doxie rescue ranch where he is currently waiting for a new forever home.   Sprite is a really sweet dog!  Easy going and mellow, he gets along well with the other dogs and, after a bit of initial shyness, loves people.  He loves to chase his Frisbee and walks very nicely on a leash.  He doesn't have a lot of issues other than being set in his ways, but don't we all get like that sooner or later?   Sprite will probably fit into just about any family, but he prefers a forever home with no small kids.  He is, after all, an older guy.  However, he would get along well with older children who will respect his space and maybe play frisbee with him.  As with all homes where dogs and children reside, a responsible adult should supervise their playtime at first to make sure everyone plays nicely. He is crate-trained, but he hates being in one and will shred his bedding to prove a point.  He would do much better being confined into a small area with a babygate when his owners are away.  Also, Sprite knows he is supposed to potty outside and will do so, but his people need to take him out and make sure that he does his business.  His forever home will need to put him on a good pottying schedule and, with a little bit of patience, he will adjust well and do great with his house-training. Sprite is neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations and current on heartworm and flea preventative.  He just had his teeth cleaned.  When he came into foster care, his long hair was pretty matted, but his foster family had him groomed and he cleaned up really well! Sprite would love a nice, quiet home to spend his golden years.  Do you have room for him in your heart and home?  If so, please contact his foster mom, complete our on-line adoption application and specify your interest in Sprite.  If you have never adopted a dog through a rescue organization before, please read Adopting through AHDRS before applying to adopt.  Please consider the costs of transportation needs before applying to adopt over a long distance.

 

Name: Dottie & Dolly Dolittle Location: Central NC Adoption fee: $350 for the Pair

Dottie and Dolly Doolittle are seeking a home that will lavishly spoil them for the rest of their lives. Dottie is an eight-year-old longhair black/tan dapple miniature weighing in at nine pounds that really hopes to bring along her lifelong friend, Dolly, a 10-year-old longhair sable miniature weighing in at eleven pounds.  Both of these girls were rescued from a breeder situation where they were among 40 dogs being over-bred and severely neglected.  You can read their story here. These girls could not be any sweeter and desire nothing more than snuggling together in a dog bed or, better yet, snuggling together in a lap.  They have suffered for so long—being bred each heat cycle and having countless litters of puppies without any medical care.  Dottie came into rescue with four very large mammary tumors that dragged the ground and were obviously causing discomfort.  One of the 4 tumors was malignant; however the vet is hopeful that it will not be an issue for Dottie in her years to come.  In addition to her tumors, Dottie had severe dental disease, and 19 of her teeth were taken out as they had become so infected due to the neglect.  Dolly also has suffered a life of being used for her breeding ability with no attention given to her medical needs.  Dolly came into rescue with raging ear infections in both of her ears, which have caused some hearing loss.  Thankfully she did not have any mammary tumors, but she did manage to join the “toothless club” with Dottie (losing 19 teeth as well).  Dottie and Dolly are adjusting to the newfound luxuries that their new life as beloved pets offers.  They both love to sleep in the big bed and follow their foster mommy and daddy around the house just in case a moment of attention can be found.  They like to sunbathe or bury themselves under the covers in their dog bed—often being found sleeping together.  On pretty days, they love to be outside enjoying the warmth of the sun or browsing in the grass and looking for little critters. Due to being kept confined to a bedroom with the other Dachshunds at the breeder’s home, their house-training skills are a work in progress.  Dottie and Dolly will go outside to go potty, but their forever owners will need to be patient with them and keep them on a strict schedule or they will have accidents in the house.  Leash training is also a work in progress, but they are so relaxed that they will do anything just to be able to enjoy time with people. Dottie and Dolly are very sweet to everyone but, due to their age, it is preferred that they go to a home with only visiting or older children.  They are currently in a foster home with a four-year-old human and get along very well with him, but sometimes his loud, fast movements startle them.  They are crossing their paws that their foster mom will find a more quiet environment for them to live out their golden years in, but they do get along well with other small dogs and wouldn’t mind a canine sibling or two to pal around with.  With regards to cats, they both like to bark at them, but they would never hurt one.  If their forever home has a cat that isn’t bothered by dogs, they would probably all learn quickly to adjust to one another without incident. Overall, these girls just want to snuggle together and enjoy the pampered life they truly deserve after the years of neglect they have endured.  Do you have room in your heart and home for this sweet pair of girls? Dottie and Dolly have been spayed, had dentals and are completely up-to-date on vaccinations and heartworm preventative.  If you are interested in adopting this sweet pair of truly wonderful miniature Dachshunds,  please contact their foster mother and complete our on-line adoption application indicating your interest in adopting the Doolittles!  If you have never adopted a dog through a rescue organization before, please read Adopting through AHDRS  before applying to adopt.  Local adoptions are preferred, however all applications are reviewed.  Dottie and Dolly will not be put on a transport to their forever home, so out-of-state adopters should consider this prior to applying.

 

Name: Max Location: Penn Yan, New York Adoption fee: $200

Max, a red smooth small tweenie at 12 pounds, found himself dumped in a high-kill shelter along with his breeding mate, Samantha, and several other Dachshunds.  Unfortunately, like most Dachshunds in this situation, Max was not on his best behavior in the shelter and was due to be euthanized for aggression.  Max was just misunderstood and needed a compassionate person that understands the Dachshund breed to help show him that not everything in life is to be feared. Max’s past has left him with many issues – he does not like strangers, people wearing hats, men with facial hair or small children.  When he feels threatened, he will charge while barking ferociously, but he has never bitten anyone.  However, Max needs a home that can handle him in the moments when he is most afraid.  Max is afraid of being left alone and of being left outside so he will cry continuously until he is with his people again. In the months Max has been in foster care, he has improved on all of these issues, but he will need a structured life to continue his progress.  Obedience training would help Max with his self-esteem and would be a great bonding time between him and his forever family.  He learns well when treats are involved, but you do have to watch your fingers as he is an enthusiastic eater!  Max’s ideal home would be with an older couple or a single person who is home most of the time without frequent visitors or small children.  When his forever family needs to leave the house, Max asks us to tell them that he is an excellent co-pilot in the car and, when possible, would prefer to tag along instead of being left behind. Max has lots of energy, so a securely fenced yard to run and play in and long walks would be great for him.  He gets along well with his foster canine siblings as well as cats and would do well in a home with either, but he would also do well in a home as an only pet.    Understandably, after all that Max has been through, it takes a while for him to accept new people.  However once he learns to trust you, he is the most devoted Dachshund.  He gives his kisses sparingly and then tucks his head down like he’s embarrassed.  Additionally, Max is a “Class A” snuggler and loves any opportunity to be in your lap!  Given his history of coming from a breeder situation, Max is scared of crates and prefers to snuggle in the big bed with his people at night as opposed to being crated in solitude.  Max is house-trained if kept on a schedule, but he does have an occasional accident in the night.  One of Max’s favorite pastimes is to play with squeaky toys and tennis balls—and although most of them don’t last long with him, his favorite toys are treasured and stick around.  Sharing is not one of Max’s strong points, and he will growl if animals or people come too close to a toy he is guarding.  With time and trust, he will allow people to take toys from him.  Max is neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations and current on heartworm preventative.  Max has suffered so much abuse and neglect at the hands of humans and is looking for a home that will show him the good life.  If you are interested in adopting Max, please contact his foster mother and complete our on-line adoption application.  Be sure to specify your interest in Max.  If you have never adopted a dog through a rescue organization before, please read Adopting through AHDRS before applying to adopt.  Please consider transportation costs before applying to adopt over a long distance, as transport costs are the responsibility of the adopter.

 

Name: Blue ADOPTED -- I am Home!! -- ADOPTED Location:  Penn Yan, NY Adoption fee: $250

Blue is a beautiful four-year-old blue/tan male weighing 16 pounds, which classifies him as a tweenie.  His coat coloration is wonderfully muted perfection – a true silver devil!  It’s unfortunate that most blue Dachshunds lose their hair by the age of five, but Blue is just starting to show thinning hair on his back and the back of his head.  A sister rescue organization pulled Blue from a high-kill shelter in Alabama and then transported him to his foster home in New York via an Animal Rescue Flight pilot.  En route, it was discovered that Blue prefers to keep all four legs solidly on the ground.  Lucky for Blue, his days of having to fly are over.   Blue is a loving, sweet dachshund who craves attention—especially belly rubs and shoulder massages.  He is an alert and active young man with a deep desire to please the people in his life and has a fair touch of the hunting instinct that Dachshunds were bred for.  Blue is leash-trained and loves long walks equally as much as he enjoys playing with other dogs.  He would play with the cats in his foster home, but they are not interested!  He does have an alpha attitude toward some males, though, so he would work out best as an only dog or with only female canine companions.  He is searching for a home where he can run and play in the company of his forever family in a fenced yard, but he will also do well in a home without a fence so long as his new owners offer scheduled walks to help him run off some of his energy.        A tattoo in Blue’s ear indicates that he is a puppy mill survivor and, for a mill survivor, Blue is well socialized.  He loves everyone of every age, but he is still learning that upstanding canine citizens don’t jump up on their human companions.  He therefore shouldn’t be around small children because, in his enthusiasm to greet everyone, he might knock a child down.  Blue is also hand-shy at times and will crouch to the ground and crawl toward you—all common signs of his puppy mill experience.  The softer side of Blue comes when you sit with him.  He melts into your lap, gives gentle kisses and is completely content with your touch.     Blue is very smart and learns new things quickly; especially when treats are involved!  He would benefit most from a forever family willing to offer him patience and teach him how to be a well-behaved pet.  Obedience classes would be a wonderful place to start, and what a great way for him and his forever family to bond?!  Training will likely boost Blue’s confidence and help him overcome his puppy mill shyness.    Blue is house-trained if kept on a schedule, but he will mark occasionally.  This is common for recently neutered males and should calm down with time.  Blue has some separation anxiety but, if crated when he has to be alone, he does fine.  If at all possible though, Blue would prefer to come with you in the car when he can as he is curious about the world around him and loves to go for rides.  One other trait he brought out of the puppy mill is Coprophagia (eating of feces). His foster family is supplementing his diet with fresh pineapple and closely supervising his outdoor time to help him overcome this, and he is improving.  Blue has had one seizure while in rescue, from which he recovered almost immediately.  There is no way to know if Blue has any history of seizures, or if he'll ever have another one.  Medication is not prescribed for dogs unless they have multiple seizures in one month.  Seizures in dogs are usually treated with an inexpensive medication and extremely easy to control.  It is also very common for a dog to have one seizure and never have another so we are hoping this will be the case for Blue.   Blue is neutered, has had a dental and is up-to-date on all vaccinations and heartworm prevention.  If you want an active, loving Dachshund to share your life with, Blue is waiting for you!  If you are interested in adopting Blue, please contact his foster mother and complete our on-line adoption application.  Be sure to specify your interest in Blue.  If you have never adopted a dog through a rescue organization before, please read Adopting through AHDRS before applying to adopt.  Please consider transportation costs before applying to adopt over a long distance, as transport costs are the responsibility of the adopter.

 

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

Hi, my name is Barkley.  I am a two-year old handsome red tweenie weighing in at 14 pounds and, as you can see from my picture, my foster mother tells me I look kind of like a dachshund on stilts.  That being said, I (unlike your typical short-legged dachshund) can climb stairs with finesse, and the exercise doesn’t put as much strain on my long little back.  Sadly, I have not had dachshund-experienced owners during my short few years and, because of that, I come with a little bit of baggage.  Please do not blame me—my foster mommy tells me all the time that it is not my fault.  I have just never known humans who really wanted to give me the time of day until now.  I am seeking a dachshund-experienced forever family to help carry the load and teach me all about the kind world of dachshund lovers.  I find myself in rescue because my previous owners could not handle my dachshund personality.  Since they did not know how to handle me in my former home, I felt like I had to take care of myself and got kind of grouchy.  Now that I am in a foster home with a nice lady who has lots of experience with my long-bodied kin folks, I have learned that my humans will take care of things and all I have to do is relax and enjoy the ride! It would be best if I do not have siblings of the human or feline variety in my new home as I can be bossy.  I get along well with my canine foster siblings, though, and would love a house with a fenced yard to run and play with them in.  Who knows—a canine sibling may be a good role model for me.  What I want most of all is an owner that is willing to teach me the ropes of being a good doggie as I need work in most departments.  My foster mom says she’s willing to offer my forever home lots of tips to help us along the way, and what better way to bond with your new top pal than by working together towards a common goal?!  I need time to learn my house manners, but I will reward you with lots and lots of affection.  I promise to be your best friend, and you will find that I am so willing to please. If you are interested in teaching me the ropes in life, please know that I’m up-to-date on vaccinations, current on heartworm prevention and neutered. Please contact my foster mom and complete our on-line adoption application specifying you want me, Barkley!  If you have never adopted a dog through a rescue organization before, please read Adopting through AHDRS before applying to adopt.  If you are applying to adopt me from out-of-state, transportation costs should be considered prior to applying as they are the responsibility of the adopter.

 

Name: Elsa & Chico ADOPTED -- I am Home!! -- ADOPTED Location:  Western NC Adoption fee: $350 for bonded pair

Let’s all extend a warm welcome to Elsa, a two-year old red smooth tweenie weighing in at 12 pounds, and her soul mate, Chico, a one-year old black/tan Chihuahua weighing only four pounds.  This bonded pair is seeking a home to call their own and a family to shower them with the attention they truly deserve. Elsa and Chico landed in an animal shelter for reasons unknown to their foster mother.  Since their arrival in foster care, they have been two well-behaved little dogs.  They are both house-trained, crate-trained and leash trained.  They both love other dogs and grant kisses to every human they meet.  Their foster mom can only find good things to say about this precious pair and is confident they will make a great addition to any family. Given their young and active nature, it would be best if they went to a home with a fenced yard so they can safely play, investigate scents and sunbathe.  Due to Chico’s small stature, it is best if he goes to a home with only older children.   Elsa and Chico are spayed/neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations and current on heartworm preventative. These sweethearts stick together and truly want a home to call their own.  If you are interested in adding these lovebirds to your family, please email their foster mom and complete our on-line adoption application.  Be sure to specify your interest in Elsa and Chico.  If you have never adopted a dog through a rescue organization before, please read Adopting through AHDRS before applying to adopt.  Please consider transportation costs before applying to adopt over a long distance, as transport costs are the responsibility of the adopter.

 

Name:  Shrimp Location:  Western NC Adoption fee: $200

Shrimp is a two-year old handsome brindle tweenie seeking a forever family.  Dumped at the animal shelter, this little fellow wasted no time at all winning over his foster mother with his charming personality and dashing good looks.  Speaking of dashing, Shrimp is a fast dachshund and must always be on a leash or have a fenced yard as he has proven in his foster home just how fast he can run! The ideal home for this sweet boy will be all about Shrimp.  Once he gets to know you, he will be your shadow.  He is a perfect lap sitter and prefers to be right by your side in the recliner or snuggled up right next to you in the big bed.  While he gets along just fine with his canine foster siblings most of the time, he tends to show food aggression towards them and prefers to be an only dog.  –And he really hopes to find a home with no human children so he can be the attention hog of the house.  Speaking of attention, Shrimp would like to request a lot of it!  It is not known if Shrimp would share space nicely with a cat, so it is best if his forever home not have cats.   Shrimp is house-trained, so leaving him out in the house is not an issue when you do have to be away. Crate-training is not among one of Shrimp’s accomplishments, though, and he prefers to not be left alone very long as he gets very attached to his people.   If you are looking for a constant companion that has both wit and charm, Shrimp is your fellow!  He is neutered, up-to-date on shots and current on heartworm prevention.   If you are interested in adopting Shrimp, please contact his foster mom and complete our on-line adoption application.  Be sure to specify your interest in Shrimp.  If you have never adopted a dog through a rescue organization before, please read Adopting through AHDRS before applying to adopt.  Please consider transportation costs before applying to adopt over a long distance, as transport costs are the responsibility of the adopter.

Name: Ellie Location: Indiana Adoption fee: $150

This beautiful little girl is Ellie, a seven and a half-year-old black longhair large mini/small tweenie.  Ellie weighs around 10.6 pounds, but she needs to lose a half pound or so.   Ellie has a sad story to tell.  Approximately two years ago, she was surrendered to Almost Home Dachshund Rescue due to nipping a child.  She was then adopted out to a wonderful, loving home where she has lived since.  Recently, her owners decided that they are ready to start a family.  Since Ellie isn’t fond of children, she is sadly now back in the arms of rescue and looking for yet another forever home.    In an effort to let go of her past, Ellie has adopted a new zest for the simple pleasures in life—placing importance on spending time with family and enjoying the outdoors.  She is a very affectionate young lady and gets along well with adults.  With regards to canine companions, she would prefer to be the queen of the house with no other dogs to compete with for her family’s attention.    Ellie’s forever home will need to be mindful of where the laundry basket and/or dirty clothes hamper is left, as Ellie has a high prey drive and takes pride in her self-imposed status as an active hunting enthusiast.  She lives for hunting adventures—both outdoors and indoors.  A creative genius, she supplements undergarments for the lively outdoor animals she loves to chase and is guilty of jumping into the clothes basket in pursuit of them.  Her owners need to be sure to leave these things out of reach—especially since they could easily cause a bowel obstruction, which would make Ellie very sick... and keep her from participating in any hunting expeditions the following day might bring.  While not searching for the elusive undergarment, Ellie also loves playing with her toys and will “kill” them in no time.  That’s practice, of course, for her adventures in the great outdoors!  In an effort to not miss any opportunity for the day’s catch, Ellie chases anything that moves in the yard.  In light of her high prey drive, her forever home must have a fenced yard for her to potty and play in, and Ellie cannot be allowed off leash in open areas.    Ellie has some health concerns that her future adoptive home needs to know about.  She has a genetic condition called Superficial Punctate Keratitis and, although it is under control, her eyes continue to have a cloudy look to them and require daily medication.  She needs a forever home willing to commit to giving her Optimune ointment twice daily.  This ongoing medication is mandatory and costs approximately $30.00 to $40.00 per tube, which is enough to treat Ellie for approximately a month and a half.  Additionally, Ellie occasionally needs antibiotic eye ointment.   Ellie has also had several flare ups of back pain in the past.  The tendency towards back-related problems is common in the Dachshund breed, which makes it imperative that Dachshunds remain at a healthy weight.  Ellie’s foster home is working diligently with her to help her trim down, and her adoptive home will also need to work towards keeping her figure slim via appropriate portions of healthy dog food.  Daily walks, although not mandatory, will also benefit her weight as well as her muscle tone in her back—and what a great way to bond with your new best friend?!  Lastly, her new owners will need to be very strict about not allowing Ellie to climb stairs or jump on/off of furniture.  In an effort to make her transition to her forever home a smooth one, Ellie will bring several ramps along with her to use.   Even with her health and behavioral issues, Ellie is a sweetheart and will be a wonderful addition to the right home. She just wants to be the queen and to be treated as such!  Ellie is house-trained and crate-trained, although she prefers being with her people.  At night, she enjoys sleeping in her own bed beside the big bed.    Ellie is spayed and will be up-to-date on vaccinations and heartworm/flea preventative before going to her new home.   Do you have room in your home and heart for Ellie?  If so, please contact her foster mom, complete our on-line adoption application and specify your interest in Ellie.  If you have never adopted a dog through a rescue organization before, please read Adopting through AHDRS  before applying to adopt.  No long distance adoptions please—Ellie will only be available to applicants that are close to Indiana.

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

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

Name: Mr. Wiggles Location: W. North Carolina Adoption fee: $200

Mr Wiggles is a one-year-old red smooth male in search of an active home to match his energetic personality. His name says it all ~ he wiggles and is ready to play at any moment of the day. Mr. Wiggles is a 12-pound tweenie (just a bit bigger than a miniature and just a bit smaller than a standard) that could stand to gain a little more weight ~ if only he would stand still a moment or two! Found as a very thin and malnourished stray, Mr. Wiggles came into rescue via a Good Samaritan who wanted to see him get the life that he deserves. That life would be with an adoptive home that will compliment his energy level by playing with him and going for walks daily. Since arriving in foster care, Mr. Wiggles has been a very sweet boy and a typical young dachshund. He loves everyone, but he is not a fan of lap-sitting. He would much rather be playing or enjoying the adventures of life—and who better to enjoy those adventures with than his very own forever family? Mr. Wiggles loves children, but he also loves to jump and wiggle, so it would be best if he went to a home with older children to grow up with (six years old and up) that would not be startled or harmed by his zest for life! As with all homes where dogs and children co-exist, a responsible adult should supervise their playtime at first. It is unknown if Mr. Wiggles gets along well with feline companions, and his foster mom thinks it’s probably best that he not go to a forever home with cats. However, he does get along well with his small breed canine foster siblings and would do well in a home with a small breed canine sibling. That being said, one thing Mr. Wiggles has made abundantly clear is that he is not a fan of large dogs—something about how much couch space they take up. He asks that he please not be placed in a home with a large breed companion. Mr. Wiggles is crate-trained and is used to resting in his crate while his foster family is away from home. He also just entered boot camp for his badge of excellence in canine citizenship, and he is working very hard to learn house-training skills and all of the manners necessary to become an excellent housemate. His foster mom says that he is eager to learn and should do very well as long as his forever home is willing to offer patience, guidance along the way and continued positive reinforcement on these behaviors. In return, he promises to give you lots of love. Mr. Wiggles is neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations, current on heartworm prevention, and microchipped. Please note that if you have larger breed dogs or children under the age of six years old, Mr. Wiggles is not be suitable for your home. If you are interested in adopting Mr. Wiggles, please contact his foster mom and complete our on-line adoption application. Be sure to specify your interest in Mr. Wiggles. organization before, please read Adopting through AHDRS before applying to adopt. Please consider transportation costs before applying to adopt over a long distance. If you have never adopted a dog through a rescue organization before, please read Adopting through AHDRS before applying to adopt. Please consider transportation needs before applying to adopt over a long distance. Adopters will be responsible for transportation costs.

Name: Red Location: Indiana Adoption fee: $225

Red is a very handsome red smooth four-year-old tweenie who currently weighs 16.4 pounds, but he needs to lose several pounds. Red was surrendered to rescue due to his family being relocated out of the United States.   Since settling in at his foster home, Red has gotten to know his canine foster siblings and gets along well with them.  When it comes to humans, Red is a true gentleman at heart and is very old fashioned with new relationships.  He asks that his forever family allow him some time to get to know them before he shows off how loving and playful he can be.  With an upstanding reputation such as his, he wouldn’t want people to get the wrong idea. Red’s previous owners failed to offer him proper socialization training, and his skills in that department leave a lot to be desired.  Due to his uncertainty in situations with new people, Red becomes very defensive and has reportedly nipped strangers in the past.  Because of this, he will not be placed in a home with small children.  However, he was raised with older kids and does well with people he knows. As with all homes where dogs and children co-exist, a responsible adult should supervise their time together at first to make sure everyone plays nicely. Red needs a forever family with experience in socializing an insecure dog.  His foster mom will be more than happy to offer guidance on socialization techniques that have worked well for her fosters in the past.  If allowed time to get to know his new family and offered the love, patience and training his soul craves, Red will melt into the attention-loving, playful dog he truly is. Red is crate-trained and house-trained.  He may have a marking accident or two until he settles into his new home and routine, but this behavior should dissipate with time.   A healthy boy, Red has been neutered and is up-to-date on vaccinations and just had his teeth cleaned.  He is current on heartworm and flea preventative. Red is a young dog that just needs some guidance and patience.  If allowed the time to settle into his new home and routine, he has so much to offer his forever family.  If you might be the perfect home for Red, please contact her foster mom and complete our on-line adoption application.  Please remember to specify your interest in Red.  If you have never adopted a dog through a rescue organization before, please read Adopting through AHDRS before applying to adopt.  Also, please take into consideration transportation costs for long distance adoptions.

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

Sassy is a black/tan smooth female. She is a tweenie, which means that she is bigger than a mini, but smaller than a standard. She is approximately seven/eight years old and weighs 12 pounds. Sassy was turned over to animal control with her two friends, Reese and Penny. Her foster mom scooped her up just in the nick of time, and she currently resides in Western North Carolina while she awaits her knight(s) in shining armor. There is a method to the madness when it comes to Sassy’s name—she has her mind set on doing things the way Sassy intends on doing them. She would benefit from an owner with a strong, alpha personality to help her learn the ropes in her new home. She is a great companion, though, and will make someone (especially if they are home all day) a wonderful friend to hang out with. One of her favorite hobbies is lying around in the recliner and watching the day pass by. Although Sassy gets along with other dogs, she does not like to play with them and can act true to her name towards them when it comes to meal time. Because of this, she will probably work out best in a home as the only dog. Sassy gets along with the human grandchildren at her foster home and should do well in a home with older, respectful children. As with all homes where dogs and children co-exist, a responsible adult should supervise their playtime at first to make sure everyone plays nicely. Sassy is crate-trained and will go right into her crate to eat her dinner. She walks well on a leash and is also a good car rider—especially if she can sit high enough up to look out the window. Sassy does not like going outside, though, and has to be persuaded. Her foster home does not think she has ever been house-trained, and they are working on that with her. Her forever home will need to commit to continue reinforcing these newly learned behaviors and keep her on a regular pottying schedule. Sassy is spayed, up-to-date on vaccinations, heartworm negative and on prevention. She has no known health issues at this time. If you are interested in adopting Sassy, please contact her foster mom, complete our on-line adoption application and specify your interest in Sassy. If you have never adopted through a rescue organization before, please read Adopting through AHDRS before applying to adopt. Please consider transportation needs before applying to adopt over a long distance.

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

Special Needs Courtesty Listing for a Fellow Rescuer  Name: Remy Location: Central Texas Adoption fee: $100 Plus a $250 Refundable Neuter Deposit

Rémy, who was recently posted on the AHDRS Can You Help Me page, is now three months old, pronounced more than fit by his vet and neurologist and ready for his forever home.  In the weeks he's been in foster care, his weight has more than doubled and his mental and emotional development have been outstanding.  Once, you see, we thought Rémy would be needing a “special needs” banner on his bio, but this has not turned out to be the case for this amazingly lucky red brindle piebald.  Rémy was born with hydrocephalus, a condition where fluid builds in the ventricles of the brain rather than circulating normally.  For the majority of puppies with this condition, brain function is affected and the condition can be fatal without surgery.  Because Rémy's fluid was building while he was extremely young and possibly still in the uterus, his soft skull was able to expand with the fluid, giving him something of an “apple” head.  But in some lucky circumstances, as the puppy ages, the stricture causing the fluid build-up enlarges and the fluid then normalizes with normal circulation and an end to the increasing pressure that causes brain damage.  This appears to be the case for this wonder boy. When Rémy first arrived in foster care at the age of almost eight weeks old, he was very stunted in size and showed an emotional development closer to a 4-week-old.  He would cry, circle and get easily “lost.”  By his first visit to the neurologist, he was already beginning to mature more normally, although his small size was still of some concern.  Not any more—at more than four pounds, he's a great size with adorable chubby, stubby legs, and his behavior is that of a completely normal three-month-old.  He wrestles, plays tugs, races after the other dogs and the cats and is as carefree and happy as a puppy is supposed to be. The only limitation for Rémy is that he will always have excess fluid in his ventricles and, because of this, any blow to the head can cause severe bleeding.  For this reason, he will not be adopted out to a home with small children that might drop him or an active larger breed dog that may play too roughly with him.  He would love another small playful dog in his family who will wrestle with him and put up with his puppy behavior, and he'd love a fenced yard where he can run and play safely to his heart's content.  As with any dog, there are no guarantees with Rémy.  There is always a chance the fluid could begin to build again, and his new family needs to be aware of this should he start circling, develop seizures or have personality changes and commit to seeking neurological care. Rémy, of course, is not yet house-trained but he does get huge praise when he potties outdoors. He is crate-trained and needs a home where someone can take a lunch break to come home and let him out as frequently as every four hours. While his adoption fee is minimal, there is a $250 neuter deposit which will be returned upon proof that Rémy has been neutered by the time he is five months old. Before applying to adopt, please note that Rémy is currently in Central Texas and his adopter must live within a few hours drive or be prepared to fly into Austin so Rémy can accompany his new mom or dad home safely under the seat of the plane.  If Rémy is the perfect little boy you've been waiting for, please contact his rescuer at ecofta@yahoo.com.

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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