Southern California Dachshund Relief Inc.'s

We are now accepting          for adoptions.  

New! 

Name: Baillee
Age: 4 years
Color: Red
Coat:  Longhair
Sex: Female/Spayed
Size: Micro Mini – 8 lbs.

Baillee found stray and taken to the Camarillo shelter by a Good Samaritan.  Her owner was contacted several times, but they refused to come down to the shelter and pick her up.  When our volunteer went to the Camarillo shelter to rescue a smooth black dachshund boy, he spied this little girl covering in the back of a run with two much bigger dogs on either side of her hogging the spotlight, barking and scaring the bajeebers out of her.  He asked the shelter worker to bring the little girl out to the exercise yard so he could get a better look at her and a feel for her personality.  It was Baillee’s lucky day.  Almost immediately, she jumped into our volunteer’s lap and licked his chin; it was a done deal.  Baillee came home with him along with the black doxie.

Baillee is a very small, beautiful longhaired doxie mix.  We have no idea what her heritage is, but she is 95% dachshund.  Her fur is soft and silky, and she loves to be brushed.  She gets along great with the other dogs in her foster home.  She’s crate trained, house trained, and uses the doggy door reliably.  She wants to sleep in the big bed, but will settle for a dog bed on the floor next to the bed.  She’s a good little eater, plays with tiny squeaky toys, and wants her belly rubbed at every opportunity.  She walks well on a leash, and is very good on car rides.

Baillee's ideal home would have someone home a lot who likes to go for walks and sit and cuddle.  Children over 8 years old would be OK.  We don't know how she feels about cats or other small critters.  Baillee will return the love given her ten-fold.  She is healthy, fully vaccinated, has had her teeth cleaned, and has been microchipped.

If you are interested in Baillee, please contact George at gcaufield@roadrunner.com or call (818) 292-1471.  An adoption application is required.

The tax-deductible donation for Baillee is $200.00.

New! 

This dog is being fostered in the S.F. Bay Area
Name: Otto
Age: 14 months
Color: Red
Coat: Smooth
Sex: Male/Neutered
Size: Tweenie - 15 lbs.

Otto is a young dog with a big, very happy personality. He's a handsome, friendly, smart and playful - the original party animal.  If there's fun to be had, Otto wants to be part of it.  Otto was relinquished to Dachshund Rescue by his owner who could no longer care for him.  Otto’ s friendly, outgoing personality is a testament to the love and attention he received from his former family. He's a real sweetheart.

Otto is very friendly to new people (including kids!) and dogs and is very adaptable to new situations. When he was introduced to the other Dachshunds in his foster home, he seemed to be saying, "Well, here I am -let's get this party started!"  He also loves to sit on your lap and get snuggles and belly rubs.

Otto can 'sit' and 'stay' on command, and walks okay on a leash.  Otto's enthusiasm for his walks leads him to pull on the leash, but this can be easily corrected with training.  He loves to go for rides in the car.  His previous owner has described Otto as being curious about cats and that he approaches them to see if they'll play with him.  We don't know how Otto might behave with cats in the home, but we think he might be workable.

Otto is house-trained, neutered and up to date on his shots. Otto is looking for a forever home and family who are looking for a Dachshund with his brand of love, enthusiasm, joie de vie and fun. 

If you are interested in Otto, please contact Lindy at linla@comcast.net.  A home check and adoption application are required.

The tax deductible donation for Otto is $300.00.

New! 

This dog is being fostered in the S.F. Bay Area
Name: Bucky
Age: 15 months
Color: Red
Coat: Smooth
Sex: Male/Neutered
Size: Tweenie – 13 lbs.

Bucky was found playing with some neighborhood children.  No one knew where he came from.  The area families started feeding him, and one family let him sleep in their garage.  Meanwhile, the neighbors  had him scanned for a microchip, they made posters, and they placed found dog ads.  No one ever responded.  After a few weeks, they contacted rescue and asked us to find him a home.

We can’t imagine why Bucky’s original family didn’t look for him. He is a fantastic dachshund!  He’s great with all people and with children.  He’s doing wonderfully with all of the dachshunds in his foster home.  He has no desire to be the top dog and is happy to go along with the pack. 

Bucky is young so he will need daily exercise.  A home with kids is fine with him.  He’s now neutered, vaccinated, and crate trained. 

If you are interested in Bucky, please contact Lindy at linla@comcast.net.  A home check and adoption application are required.  

The tax deductible donation for Bucky is $300.00.

New! 

This dog is being fostered in the S.F. Bay Area
Name: Bently
Age: 18 months
Color: Red Dapple
Coat: Smooth
Sex: Male/Neutered
Size: Tweenie – 14 lbs.

Bentley came to us a stray from central California.  He was a very shy boy in the shelter but he has blossomed in foster care.  He’s a lovely red dapple boy with one brown eye and one blue eye.

Bentley is a favorite playmate with the other dogs in his foster home.  He is very tolerant of all the other dogs, even when they behave badly.  Like all our dogs, Bentley needs daily exercise.

Bentley greets people very nicely and very much wants to make a connection.  We believe he could do well in a home with respectful, older children.  We don’t know how he feels about cats.

Bentley is crate trained, micro chipped, neutered, and vaccinated. 

If you are interested in Bently, please contact Lindy at linla@comcast.net.  A home check and adoption application are required

The tax deductible donation for Bently is $300.00.

New! 

This dog is being fostered in the S.F. Bay Area
Name: Diego
Age: 6 years
Color: Black & Tan
Coat: Smooth
Sex: Male/Neutered

Diego came to us from San Jose Animal Care and Control.  He was not a happy camper at the shelter, so rescue was called to take him.  He was thrilled to get out of there! 

Diego is living with a pack of dogs (all bigger than him) and is doing well with them.  He also greets human visitors very nicely.  His biggest issue is that he likes to “head bang” (pushing his head into your face).  We are working on correcting this behavior.  Diego is getting better as he gets less worried about getting attention.

Like all of our dogs, Diego loves going for walks.  He often waits hopefully at the door and tries to convince you to take him by giving you the wiggle butt move.  

Diego has been reluctantly crate trained. (He really feels he belongs in the big bed).  We’ve had him neutered and vaccinated.  He’d like a home that could get him out daily.  He could happily have a canine sibling.  We don’t know how he is with cats but he’s smaller than most of them.  

If you are interested in Diego, please contact Lindy at linla@comcast.net.  A home check and adoption application are required.

The tax deductible donation for Diego is $250.00.

New! 

Bonnie and Clyde are littermates.  Originally, their names were Chulo and Chula which means “handsome” and “pretty”.  We rescued them from the Stanislaus County shelter 18 months ago.  They were both very ill at the time.  Both had upper respiratory infections, were extremely malnourished, and had difficulty putting on weight.  It took a while, but both siblings are now healthy and ready for a home of their own. 

These are very sweet, mischievous doxies.  Each one is a joy to hold and cuddle.  They give wonderful kisses.  They are crate trained, and their house training is about 90%.  Given access to outside with a dog door, these two adorable doxies will go outside to potty most of the time.  They need a family willing to continue to take them outside on a schedule so they don’t backslide.  They need a home with a back yard.  They are not apartment/condo dogs.

They were adopted April 2009 and had a fantastic loving home until the owner became seriously ill and could no longer give them the love and attention they deserve. They are very sad little dogs having lost their person, but returned to their original foster home and have settled back in immediately.

Applicants must have previous dachshund experience and be willing to adopt both of these littermates together.  They are not good prospects to be left alone all day.  Actually, they can be escape artists and require a very secure home and yard.  Bonnie can dig under a stockade or chain-link fence easily.  Clyde thinks baby-gates are for sissies and can climb one in nothing flat.  They cannot be left to their own devices very long unless you know for certain there is no way they can get out into the street.

They are safe with children over 8 years old.  We don’t know if they are safe with cats, but most cats are bigger than they are anyway.  They both have had dental cleaning, been fully vaccinated, and have been microchipped.

Do you have room in your heart and home for both of these sweet babies?  If you can give Bonnie and Clyde an excellent home, please contact Dawn via email at dawnaa@pacbell.net  or call (714) 961-0114.  They are a bonded pair and we will not separate them.  An adoption application is required.

The tax deductible donation for Bonnie and Clyde is $300.00 for both.

New! 

Jody and Annie’s elderly owner passed away, leaving no provision for the support and care of her devoted dachshunds.  Family members were unable to take them in.  They were left alone in the empty house for a couple of days with friends and neighbors stopping by to give them food, water, and to pick up after them.  Finally, the executor of the estate contacted SCDR and we took Jody and Annie under our protection.  They were very grateful to arrive at their new foster home.

Both Jody and Annie are easy going, sweet doxies. They are not aggressive at all and get along fine with the other doxie in their foster home.  There is still a lot of life and energy in these two.  They like to run around and play with the resident 3-year old doxie.  They love to be held and love to cuddle on the couch while the family watches television or reads.  They are happy to nap on the big bed, on the sofa, or in a plush dog bed on the living room floor.  

Jody and Annie love going for walks, and they are good in the car.  They appear to be house trained and know how to use the doggie door reliably.  They seem to be fine with anyone who has come into the house and would make a wonderful addition to some lucky family. They are a bonded pair, and we will not separate them.  They are safe with children over 5 years old.  We have no idea how they feel about cats or other small critters.

Jody and Annie are both healthy, fully vaccinated and microchipped.  They have recently had dental cleanings, so they have sweet kisses for you.  They are crate trained and often go into their crate to nap or enjoy a treat/toy.

If you can give Jody and Annie a good home for their senior years, please contact Dena via email or call (562) 694-6868.  A home check and an adoption application are required.  

The adoption fee for Jody and Annie is a modest tax-deductible donation to SCDR.

New! 

Name: Coney Island Joe
Age: 13 months
Color: Red
Coat:  Smooth
Sex: Male/Neutered
Size: Skinny Mini – 11 lbs.

Coney’s previous owners left him on the porch of their apartment and moved out, leaving him abandoned there until a neighbor rescued him and brought him to us.  We named him “Coney” because he can spring into the air like a jack rabbit. (Conejo is the word for rabbit in Spanish).  We are trying to discourage this behavior, so he doesn’t develop back issues later on in life.  

Coney was a pretty shy guy when we first met him, and his manners weren't the best.  It is obvious that he has never been trained, except for dog-door and potty training.  He does VERY WELL at these two skills.  No accidents in the house so far.  He is learning to be crate trained as well, sleeping in his crate at night without a fuss.

Coney will need a family that is patient, yet firm; someone who can set boundaries and enforce them. Coney tends to want to set the rules, but he realizes now that he has boundaries and he's adjusting very well to them.  He is still getting used to household noises and can be a bit vocal when he doesn't get what he wants, but again, patience and training will be the key with this young man.  He also tends to nip (playfully) and that will need to be corrected.  He doesn't nip hard, but it can be intimidating if you aren't used to it.  His foster family is working on that right now.

Coney is very cute, but he is not for everyone.  We are looking for someone with strong dachshund experience, patience, a loving home, and little more patience.  He is a great, energetic, playful little guy with a "red doxie" attitude and personality.  Again, not for everyone, but he will be VERY loyal to his forever family.  He loves being with people and he loves chasing the ball.  He just wants attention all the time.  Technically, he is still a puppy and that makes him very trainable.

Coney’s vaccines are up-to-date and he has been neutered and microchipped.  In our opinion, he is a diamond in the rough.  If you are interested in Coney, please contact Dena via email or call (562) 694-6868.  An adoption application is required.

The tax-deductible donation for Coney is $300.00.

New! 

This dog is being fostered in the S.F. Bay Area
Name: Nacho
Age:  18 months
Color: Red Sable
Coat: Smooth
Sex: Male/Neutered
Size: Tweenie – 13 lbs.

Nacho lived his life as a yard dog. Fortunately for him, his owner decided to get rid of him and dropped him off at the shelter.  A local rescue representative advocated for him and we found him foster space.

Nacho is an incredibly sweet dog. He loves all people including children of all ages.  He really wants to connect with his people and to please them.  n fact, he's so people focused it's almost impossible to take his side view picture.  Nacho's like a compass - always turning to face you head on.

He gets along well with other dogs, and he has learned to love going for walks (a new experience for him). He came to us very thin and he still needs to put on a little bit of weight.  

Nacho arrived with a "tweaked" back, nothing really serious, but we took it as a warning.  Nacho recovered very quickly with meds and a few days of crate-rest. His new home needs to be all on one level, with just a step or two that could be easily ramped.  Nacho needs to be taught not to jump off furniture, but to "wait" to be placed on the floor by his family member.  Nacho should no longer go up and down a flight of stairs so no upstairs apartments without an elevator, and no two story homes. (These rules are actually appropriate for any dachshund.)

Nacho wants a home where he is part of the family.  He wants to have a warm dog bed and to be able to sleep inside with his people.  He would enjoy having a playful canine companion.  We don't know how he is with cats. 

Nacho is neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped.  If you are interested in Nacho, please contact Lindy at linla@comcast.net.  A home check and adoption application are required.

The tax-deductible donation for Nacho is $275.00.

New!                             Puppies! 

Abby, Libby, Joey, Harley and Rudy are adorable 13-week old purebred Dachshund puppies now in Dachshund Rescue and ready for immediate adoption.  They were an unplanned litter from a family who could not find good homes for them.   

They were raised in a caring family and have had lots of socialization.  They have received good vet care and are up to date on their vaccinations.  Their mother, Chelsea, is a 2-year old, 12 lb Shaded English Cream longhair and the father is a red longhair Dachshund.  The puppies each weigh about 6 pounds currently. They are very happy puppies.  

Abby is a darker chocolate-based English Cream longhair girl with white feet and chest and a chocolate nose. 

Libby is a Shaded English Cream longhair girl with a dark nose.  

Joey is a lighter chocolate-based English Cream longhair boy with a chocolate nose.   

Harley is an English Cream dapple longhair boy with a dark brown nose.   

Rudy is a Shaded English Cream longhair boy with a dark nose.  

 They are now ready for adoption. They would love to be adopted in pairs, but it is not mandatory. Applicants will need the following qualifications:

 Because these puppies are very young, we want them to be a little older (between five and six months of age would be ideal) before undergoing anesthesia.  Therefore, we will be adopting them out with a spay/neuter contract including a refundable deposit.

If you are interested in adopting one or two of these puppies, please contact Sue at msflowers96@sbcglobal.net.  .  A home check and an adoption application are required.

The tax-deductible donation for each puppy is $400.00
 plus a spay/neuter deposit of $100.00.

If adopting a pair, the tax-deductible donation is $700.00 plus the spay/neuter deposits.

New! 

   
This dog is being fostered in the S.F. Bay area of No. Calif.
Name: Cricket
Age: 6 months
Color: Black & Tan
Coat: Smooth
Sex: Male/Neutered
Size: Micro Mini - 6 lbs.

We know that a lot of our shelter dogs have had hard lives based on their appearance and their behavior. Thankfully, we don't often know the shocking details about their past like we do with Cricket.

In early July, as workers at an East Bay construction site were getting off work, they looked out the window and saw a car toss a box onto the property and speed off.  Since the behavior was suspicious, they went to look.  The box was a small one and was tightly taped up.  It was a very hot day but there were no air holes. The workers opened it carefully not knowing what to expect.  To their shock, they found a severely emaciated puppy.

They put out a frantic call to rescue for help.  Now, fast-forward two months and we are proud to introduce Cricket!  We believe he is a black and tan dachshund and chihuahua mix.  He still needs to gain a pound or two, but he's now raring to go.

Cricket lives his life to the fullest!  This boy is stuffed with joy and a zest for living.  He loves everybody and everything.  He has an obsession with balls, so unfortunately, we can't let him have any at home.  If you want to take a dog to the park to chase balls, he'd be great.  However, at home his nonstop demands to play ball get old fast.  

This little guy would also most likely excel at any sport that requires focus.  He could do agility or even Flyball.  If you like to jog or take long walks and want a small companion, he's the boy for you.

Cricket has no trouble greeting new people and new dogs.  Kids are fine with him.  He wants an active home that continues to show him that life is good.  Cricket is now neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. He is crate trained although he would much prefer to sleep on the big bed.

If you are interested in Cricket, please contact Lindy at linla@comcast.net.  A home check and adoption application are required. 

The tax-deductible donation for Cricket is $300.00.

New! 

   
This dog is being fostered in the S.F. Bay area of No. Calif.
Name: Barney
Age: 3 years
Color: Red Piebald
Coat: Smooth
Sex: Male/Neutered
Size: Standard - 21 lbs.

Barney has been well taken care of and loved his whole life.  Unfortunately, his mom is very sick so he had to come to rescue.

Barney is an incredibly sweet dog.  He is young, so he likes to play with other dogs and he goes crazy if he sees his leash (he loves his walks!).  He is a little shy in new situations, but we are working on getting him exposed to more so that he gets more confident.

Because we have history on Barney, we also know some of his special skills. One of them is singing along to “Happy Birthday”. His foster mom now calls people on their birthdays and she and Barney sing duets over the phone.  He may not win “American Idol”, but he never forgets the lyrics.

We are told that Barney will dance, but only to "She's a Maniac".  So far, he's been reluctant to show us. He's either worried the other dogs will make fun of him or he's saving it for the next "So You Think You Can Dance" try-out.

Although Barney weighs about 21 lbs, he should be more like 18.  We are working on helping him achieve this goal.  Barney is thrilled with the exercise portion of his weight loss regime (the walks) and doesn't seem to object to the reduced rations. 

Barney would like a frisky doxie playmate and a home where he gets out and about every day. A stay at home parent would be icing on the cake.

If you are interested in Barney, please contact Lindy at linla@comcast.net.  A home check and adoption application are required. 

The tax-deductible donation for Barney is $250.00.

New! 

These doxies are being fostered in the S.F. Bay Area.

These two little darlings were picked up as strays in Central California.  Unfortunately, they had ringworm, which is an automatic death-sentence, as it requires weeks of isolation in order to treat and cure.  Lucky for them, an advocate found them a place to stay, in a controlled environment, while being treated.  They are now healthy and ready for their new home.

Mikey had the more serious case of ringworm and is still working on getting his ears pretty again.  He is the alpha dog so being a yard dog and then isolated was hardest on him.  When he came into foster care, he was too scared to be touched and would give warning snaps.  (He was very careful to only snap, not bite.)  His fear was overcome with treats (he's very food motivated) and letting him cuddle on the big bed.  In only three weeks, he's become a much more confident and, therefore, much friendlier to strangers. He recently went to a wiener race and he loved all the dogs and crowds.  His tail was wagging the whole time.  

Millie has always been the cuddler of the pair.  She requires no “get to know you” time.  During the time when we couldn't handle Mikey, we'd just take Millie and he would follow.

Both Mikey and Millie adore their walks.  Their new home should continue these as it is excellent socialization.  They also love to cuddle with their person on the big bed or on the sofa.  They need a home with older kids or no kids.  They are crate trained and doing wonderfully on their housebreaking.  

Millie and Mikey are a bonded pair and we will not separate them.  If you are interested in Millie and Mikey, please fill out an application and email Lindy at linla@comcast.net.

The tax-deductible donation for Millie and Mikey is $400.00 for the pair.

New! 

We rescued Toby and Jonah several years ago.  They were both adopted by a wonderful gentleman who has been lovingly devoted to both of them.  But the economy cost him his livelihood and his home; and he now finds himself forced to move to another city with limited pet-friendly, affordable housing.  As promised, we took Toby and Jonah back into rescue to find another loving home.

Jonah is a wonderful dachshund with soft silky fur and sweet disposition.  Toby is a dachshund/corgi mix with a short, but very lush cream coat and a delightful personality.  Both boys were recently vaccinated and received full dental treatments.  Their teeth are all bright and shiny again.  They are both microchipped.  Their picture does not do them justice.  They are extremely nice looking doxies.

Toby and Jonah are very sweet and well-behaved.  Each one is a joy to hold and cuddle.  They give wonderful kisses.  They are crate trained, and their house training has been impeccable.  They need a home with a yard and a dog door.  Or they could be apartment/ condo dogs if there is a dog door with access to a fenced patio (not a balcony).  They love going for walks and enjoy going on adventures in the car.

Applicants do not need to have previous dachshund or corgi experience, but must be willing to adopt both of these boys together.  They are fine for working families as they are quiet and well behaved while their people are away from home.  They are safe with children over 8 years old.  We don’t know if they are safe with cats. 

Do you have room in your heart and home for both of these sweet refugees?  If you can give Toby and Jonah an excellent home, please contact Dena via email or call (562) 694-6868.  They are a bonded pair and we will not separate them.  An adoption application is required.

The tax-deductible donation for Toby & Jonah is $200.00 for both together.

New!                                                       Puppies! 

These puppies are being fostered in Orange County.

These two adorable little pups were born about May 1, 2010, to a dachshund mother and min-pin father.  At ten weeks old, they were taken to the Kern County Shelter when their owners failed to find a home for them before they had to move out of their rental property.  Their loss was our gain.  Jack did have a serious eye infection, but after a brief stay at the vet, all is well.  

Jack and Jill are eating kibble just like their big foster brothers and sisters. They have had their first vaccines and of course will need to continue them for about 3 months. The little siblings currently weigh 2 to 2.5 pounds, and are still very small. They are allowed to go out in the back yard with the other foster dogs.  They love to romp around the in this safe, enclosed area. They are so innocent and love to look at everything they see, every leaf, flower, bug, etc.  Like little human toddlers, they want to put everything in their mouths and chew it!  They have learned to run and chase each other, play tug of war with a stuffed toy, roll a ball around, and just explore everywhere.  They are also learning proper dog etiquette from their foster siblings, who range in age from one year to 19 years old. 

Jack and Jill are learning their names, and most often, at least look at you when you call them.  They sleep in their kennel for hours at a time, and if they are taken outside within a short time after they wake up, they will potty outside, not in the kennel.  They are also fed in their  kennel.  They are learning the being in their kennel is a good, safe place and that delicious food is given them.  They have truly blossomed since they have been with us. 

They are now ready for adoption. They would love to be adopted together as Jack cries piteously if Jill is taken out of his site.  (She spent a week at the vet with Jack when he needed eye treatment.  There was nothing wrong with her; she just kept Jack company.)  However, if you have another young dachshund that likes to play we would consider adopting them out one at a time.  They cannot be in an "only dog" situation.

Applicants will need the following qualifications:

 Because these puppies are small and very young, we want them to be a little bigger and a little older (between five and six months of age would be ideal) before undergoing anesthesia.  Therefore, we will be adopting them out with a spay/neuter contract including a refundable deposit.

If you are ready to give them a forever, loving home, please contact Dena via email or call (562) 694-6868.  An adoption application is required.

The tax-deductible donation for each puppy is $400.00 plus a spay/neuter deposit.
If adopting both puppies, the tax-deductible donation is $700.00 plus the spay/neuter deposit.

New!                                              Foster Home Needed

Cleo and Cooper’s owner moved out of their home in the dead of night, abandoning Cleo and Cooper down the street in a neighbor’s back yard.  Thinking that perhaps the dogs had gotten lost, the neighbor walked the dogs back to their home, but to his shock and dismay found the house totally empty.  Efforts to locate the people failed.  So after a few weeks of futile searching, the neighbor contacted Rescue and we took Cleo and Cooper under our protection.

Cleo and Cooper are crate trained, house trained, and quiet.  They spend their days following each other around, cuddling, and napping together.  They are good eaters and have put on a little weight since arriving at their foster home.  They were extremely thin and several health issues needed to be addressed.  After a week’s stay at the vet both dogs were spayed/neutered, vaccinated, had thorough dental treatments, and given microchips.

They are very loving little doxies.  They are so grateful for every kindness and return the love given them ten-fold.  Both of them required extensive dental repairs.  Poor Cooper lost a lot of his teeth, but still has his two lower canines, one of which sticks out over his upper lip.  We call it his “snaggle tooth”.  It also makes him look like he is smiling all the time.  He has no trouble eating small bites kibble.

Applicants must be willing to adopt both of these sweet seniors together.  After twelve years together, there is no way we are going separate them.  They would be fine to live in a condo with a small yard or patio where they could bask in the sun and go potty if necessary.  They walk well on a leash and seem to enjoy riding in the car.  They’d be great RV dogs.  Nothing bothers them and we don’t see why they wouldn’t get along with dog-friendly cats.  Gentle children over 8 years old would be fine too.

If you can provide a good home for Cleo and Cooper, please contact Dena via email  or call (562) 694-6868.  An adoption application is required.

The adoption fee for Cleo and Cooper is a modest tax-deductible donation to SCDR.

Updated  

    
Name: Jane (a.k.a. Noodle)
Age:  18 months
Color: Black & Tan Double Dapple
Coat: Longhair
Sex: Female/Spayed
Size: Standard –20 lbs.

If dogs could talk, Jane would have quite a story to tell.  She was found stray.  The people who found her kept her for about two months while they tried in vain to find her real owners.  No one answered their ads in the newspapers or responded to the many flyers posted around town.  Most likely, Jane was “dropped off in the country” in hopes that someone local would take her in.  But after two months, they just couldn’t afford to keep her any longer, so they turned her into the Clovis Animal Shelter in Central California.  We were thrilled to take Jane into our rescue program.

Jane was subsequently adopted by a wonderful family and was the ideal dog.  They truly love her and have given her the nickname, “Noodle”.  But fortunes have a way of changing lately.  Her new family lost their home, and they have been forced to move to an apartment with no yard or dog door.  Jane is very unhappy.  She loves to run, chase squirrels, and play fetch with a ball; all of which has come to an abrupt halt.  Her once stay at home mom, now has had to go back to work, so opportunities for long hikes and trips to the dog park are few and far between.  Jane loves to go hiking and exploring.

Jane is great with kids over 5 years old.  She is not so great with men until she gets to know them.  She has also decided that she’d rather chase cats than make friends with them.  She has proven herself to be an excellent guard dog; defending hearth and home against those notorious invaders known as Postal Delivery Persons and UPS Truck Drivers.  She is also on guard against gardeners and meter readers.  Jane loves to spend time outdoors with the other dogs in her family.  She thinks baby gates are for sissies; she can jump over the baby gate like it is just a minor inconvenience.  She loves to go for walks, but still needs to learn not to pull so much.

Jane is totally house trained and dog door savvy.  Not having a dog door and free access to the yard has been hard on her.  Jane would like a family with children over 5 years old and another active dog for play and companionship.  Previous experience with a longhaired dachshund is not essential, but she will require regular brushing and periodic professional grooming to look her absolute best.  She presently sleeps in the big bed with her people and would enjoy continuing to do so in her new home.

If you are interested in Jane, please contact Dena via email or call (562) 694-6868.  An adoption application is required.

The tax-deductible donation for Jane is $300.00.   

New! 

Name: McNulty
Age: 6 years
Color: Red
Coat:  Smooth
Sex:  Male-Neutered
Size: Tweenie – 16 lbs.

McNulty was found wandering the streets in Central California in 2008.  The nice folks at the Kings County Shelter contacted us and we agreed to take McNulty into rescue.  We could not believe someone did not come to claim this dog.  He is gorgeous.  Subsequently, McNulty was adopted by a very nice couple in Los Angeles.  He has been with them, and two other dachshunds, for the past year and a half.  But McNulty is not happy.  He prefers the company of men and he really doesn’t want to share his daddy with the other family members.  So, with heavy hearts, the couple has asked us to find McNulty a more suitable home. 

McNulty is crate trained, house trained, and dog-door savvy.  A typical day for McNulty includes burrowing in his favorite comforter, sprinting after rubber balls, wagging his tail feverishly, and managing his stuffed animal collection.  He loves going for walks, and can’t wait to gallop alongside his person on each new adventure.  Afterwards, he often takes a long nap with one or two of his prized stuffed animals.   

McNulty loves to be picked up and cuddled.  He enjoys napping in an available lap while his person reads, watches television or works on the computer.  He wants to sleep in the big bed under the covers, but will settle for a comforter in a roomy crate if he has to.   

Ideally, McNulty needs to live in an all male household.  He is just ok with women, but he wants little to do with them.  He is safe with teenage children over 14 years old, no little kids, babies or toddlers.  He does not like cats or other small furry creatures.   

McNulty is fully vaccinated, healthy, and microchipped.  Any man who adopts McNulty is going to be very happy.  He is a one-in-a-million dachshund. 

 If you are interested in McNulty, please contact Dena via email or call (562) 694-6868.  A home check and an adoption application are required.

The tax-deductible donation for McNulty is $200.00.

New!   

This doxie is located in the Fresno area.
Transport to other areas of California is available.

Name:  Chad
Age: 7-8 years
Color: English Cream
Coat: Longhair
Size: Tweenie – 14 lbs.

Chad was picked up stray on the streets of Bakersfield.  (There seems to be a major problem of stray dogs in this city for some reason.)  His people never showed up to claim him, so we jumped at the chance to rescue a longhaired, English cream dachshund.  We could not believe our good fortune to have gotten this exceptionately handsome and rare boy. 

Chad is absolutely delightful.  He is extremely affectionate and playful.  He loves playing “fetch” with his fuzzy sock toy and always wants to sit on your lap to have his ears scratched.  What a sweet personality.  He is very lively and "puppy-like" in his antics!!  Chad actually appears to be no more than about 7-8 yrs. old, though shelter personnel estimated him to be about 10.  How they determined that is anybody’s guess.  He has no gray hair on his muzzle or paws.  

Chad is getting a refresher course in house training and is improving every day.  As time passes after his neuter, he is trying to “mark” in inappropriate place less and less.  He loves going for walks and enjoys car rides – looking out the window and smiling as he always does.  Chad is fully vaccinated, recently neutered, and has had a complete dental.  He lost a few to dental decay, but he still has many left and they are now "pearly white".

Whoever adopts Chad will be getting a real "winner!"  He'd make a wonderful family pet who will give his new family lots of joy, love, and devotion for years to come!  We don’t know if he is safe around cats at this time.  However, this fantastic guy is so easy to fall in love with!!  If you are interested in Chad, please contact Janice at rplsecr@sbcglobal.net.  An adoption application is required.

The tax-deductible donation for Chad is $150.00. 

New! 

This doxie is located in the Fresno area.
Transport to other areas of California is available.

Name:  Bob
Age: 10 years
Color: Black and Tan
Coat: Smooth
Size: Standard – 26 lbs.

 Do you love the Standards? If so, you are going to love Bob.  When we rescued Bob from the San Jose shelter back in February he had serious dental problems, he was missing patches of fur from his back, but it was beginning to grow back, and the hair on his tail was completely missing.  The shelter did blood work which did not indicate a medical reason for the hair loss.  It was probably the result of scratching and biting at fleas.  A bath and a dose of Frontline took care of the problem.  Bob weighs 26 pounds, but he is not overweight, he is just a sturdy standard dachshund.

 When we picked up Bob from the shelter he spent the night at the home of one of our rescue volunteers before moving on to his foster home.  When the volunteer’s 11year old grandson arrived home from school Bob did a happy dance.  Bob totally ignored our volunteer once the grandson arrived home.  Likewise, in Bob’s new foster home, his favorite person in the house is the foster’s 12 year old daughter.  He does a happy dance whenever he sees her.  He does the happy dance for his foster mom too, but the 12year old is his favorite human.  He is quite a goofy boy. 

 Bob has been in rescue for several months and his coat has improved greatly.  Bob had a dental and had 16 teeth pulled, he had a fox tail removed and he was neutered.  Additional blood work was done, but it did not indicate any reason for the hair loss.  Bob is ever so slightly wobbly in the back end, but he doesn’t care.  He still does a fantastic happy dance. 

 Bob would like to be an “only dog” in his forever home, so he can have all the attention from his people or person.  He would be fine as an apartment or condo dog.  Bob would very much like to have an older child in his life, but this is not mandatory.  He would be fine with a family that works outside the home, a retired person, or families with children over 9 years old.

Bob needs a home that is all on one level with no stairs and just a step or two that can be easily ramped to make it easy for him to navigate in and out the door.  He cannot do stairs at all.

If you are interested in Bob, please contact Janice at rplsecr@sbcglobal.net.  An adoption application is required.

The adoption fee for Bob is only a modest tax-deductible donation to rescue.

New! 

This dog is being fostered in the S.F. Bay Area
Name: Sam
Age:  2.5 years
Color: Black & Tan
Coat: Smooth
Sex: Male/Neutered
Size: Tweenie – 14 lbs.

Sam has been through two previous homes. He is now foster care and he's not even three years old.  His first owner was a teenager who was not very nice to Sam; nor were his owner's friends.  Poor Sam was teased and tormented.  In addition, this owner did not get Sam out and about for socialization.  This left Sam a very insecure dog.

Sam then was re-homed to a first time dog owner family. Sam needed firmer leadership than he got here so he came into rescue.

Sam has absolutely thrived in his foster home. Having firm and consistent guidelines has done wonders for his confidence. He's also been getting terrific socialization including going camping and on beach outings.

Sam has enjoyed frolicking with other dogs, both big and small. He likes to give small children kisses but is more apprehensive about older children. (Based on how he was treated in his first home, this isn't a surprise).

Sam is a very smart boy. He comes when called and knows how to sit and stay on command.

Sam would like a new home that gets him out and about every day and even better, has a doxie sibling for him. This would give him someone to play with to help burn off his energy and help him feel more confident in new situations.

If he is left alone during the day, he will need a home that makes sure he gets lots of attention at the end of the day.

Sam is neutered, vaccinated, crate trained and housebroken. He's a wonderful boy that is hoping he can finally get the home he deserves.  If you are interested in Sam, please contact Lindy at linla@comcast.net.  A home check and adoption application are required.

The tax-deductible donation for Sam is $250.00.

New!                                                       Puppy! 

Courtesy Listing for Pups and Pals Rescue.

Name: Kaya
Age:  1 year
Color: Chocolate & Tan
Coat: Smooth
Sex: Female/Spayed
Size: Mini – 10 lbs.

Kaya is an adorable mini doxie mix puppy who needs a new forever home.  She has great shades of chocolate/tan and white and is so, so cute.  Don’t you just love the polka dots on her legs?

Kaya loves treats and craves attention, she is very sweet.  She loves to lie in the sun and "tan" herself.  She is good with other dogs as long as they let her be the boss.  She would like a non-alpha male companion for fun and games.  She loves to play. This is a great, snuggly pup and pretty quiet for a doxie too.  She is spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped. 

If you are interested in adopting Kaya, please visit www.pupsandpals.net for more info and an adoption application.  Also, please note that we are all volunteers, so it may take 3-5 days to process your application, but you will hear back from us.

The adoption fee for Kaya is $250.00.

Name: Sophie
Age: 8 years
Color: Red
Coat:  Smooth
Sex: Female/Spayed
Size: Tweenie – 12 lbs.

When we rescued Sophie from the Merced County shelter, you’ll excuse the expression, she was “sick as a dog”.  She spent a week in the vet hospital getting over pneumonia.  She was a very cooperative patient and she was a favorite of the vet hospital staff.  They were very happy for her when she was ready to go to her new foster home.

Sophie is very mellow.  She enjoys leisurely walks around the neighborhood, exploring the back yard, and just hanging out wherever her person happens to be.  She is curious about new things and gets along with the other dogs in her foster home.  She loves to snuggle under her blankets in her crate.

Sophie is crate trained and is receiving a refresher course in house training.  She is doing very well as long as she has access to the dog door and is encouraged to go outside several times a day.  She responds well to praise and treats.  Sophie needs a family that is willing to continue taking her outside on a schedule so she can continue to develop good potty habits.

Sophie is good with gentle children over 5 years old.  We don’t know if she likes cats.  She does not need a companion dog if her family is home much of time and can give her attention.  She’d love to be a little princess “only dog”.  She is not an excessive barker, but does bark when someone comes to the door.  It’s her job, ask her, she’ll tell you!

Sophie’s vaccines are up-to-date, she’s had a thorough dental cleaning, and she’s been microchipped.  If you have a soft-spot for the seniors, then you know how wonderful they are and how grateful they are for the love and attention bestowed on them.  They return that love ten-fold.  Please contact Dena via email or call (562) 694-6868 if you can give Sophie a loving home for the rest of her years.  An adoption application is required.

The tax-deductible donation for Sophie is $150.00.

Revised information 

Given to Rescue after their owner died, Brother and Sister are a very sad reminder of what happens when unqualified people breed their dogs. The offspring of two littermates, Brother and Sister were born with serious congenital defects. After several tests, our vet thinks their spinal cords never developed properly. Brother and Sister cannot raise their heads more than about 12” from the ground and their brains don’t know how to feel sensation in their feet, which means they both have a very difficult time walking. They’re okay on carpet or grass, but without that traction they fall over when they try to move. In addition, Brother has neurological problems that present in the form of difficulty communicating and a mild case of epilepsy, which is effectively controlled by Phenobarbital (very inexpensive). As if all these problems weren’t enough, Brother and Sister were bred together, too. How can people do things like this? We don’t understand.

Some people might think that these doxies aren’t worth saving or that they have such a poor quality of life that it would be better to have them humanely euthanized. After spending some time getting to know them, we think otherwise. We’ve seen that even though they have physical limitations, Brother and Sister really enjoy their lives. They remind us of people with developmental disabilities—their bodies and minds may not work like everyone else’s, but their spirits are filled with love. We don’t think it’s time for them to leave this world.

We don’t think either dog knows anything is wrong with them. Brother greets his foster mom and dad with a wagging tail and particularly enjoys being near his foster dad. He loves to be held and scratched on his neck—he makes the funniest faces when we find his “sweet spot”! Sister follows her foster mom around all day, getting around as best she can. If her foster mom steps out of view even for a moment, Sister does a happy dance when she sees her again. A sweet, slightly silly girl, Sister likes to carry a stuffed toy in her mouth. When the other dogs get noisy and too boisterous, she schools them on proper behavior. She’s quite a character. They both love to sunbathe in the back yard, and Brother can even make it back inside sometimes. Sister prefers to wait until someone carries her inside. She’s a bit of a princess.

Despite their physical limitations, Brother and Sister are very easy to have around. They enjoy curling up together in a big dog bed or watching the other doxies run around and play. In addition to being spayed/neutered and current on their vaccinations, they are housetrained and very good at holding it until they are taken outside. They cannot navigate the dog door, so they need to be carried outdoors three or four times a day to do their business. They sleep peacefully in their crate at night, but they would also enjoy sleeping in the big bed with their person—they love to cuddle and snuggle.

Unfortunately, we have recently discovered that Brother can be very aggressive with strangers. If someone he doesn't trust tries to pick him up, he will bite. Fortunately, this problem is easily resolved by crating Brother when people visit. He won't mind, and his people won't have to worry. He is safe with his owners, but they will need to take the time to get to know him and gain his trust before they can safely handle him. He also seems to recognize frequent visitors and is fine with them, too. Sister is perfectly happy to meet anyone, anytime and is safe with all visitors and family members.

Scooter lost his home when his family’s house went into foreclosure.  Efforts to secure affordable, pet-friendly housing failed.  The family was forced to move and Scooter came to stay with us.  Unfortunately, Scooter was an “only dog” all his life and really does not want a friend anymore.  We tried placing him in a foster home with two other (elderly) dachshunds, and Scooter wanted no part of them.  He was friendly and loving toward the people in the household, but was aggressive toward both elderly doxie ladies.  So, Scooter now finds himself boarded at the vet’s office until we can find an “only dog” home for him.  All of our current foster homes have other dogs in them.

Scooter loves to be picked up, held, and cuddled.  He enjoys sitting on the sofa while the family watches television.  He prefers to sleep in his little dog bed next to the big bed.  He likes to lie by your feet or nearby while you work at the computer, content to just be in the same room with someone he can watch over.  He loves going for walks and is a good little car passenger.   He loves being outside in the back yard, exploring, basking in the sun, or just sitting on the patio keeping an eye on things.  Scooter is very good with older children (teens).  He does not like other dogs or cats. 

Scooter is healthy and his vaccines are right up-to-date.  He is definitely not an apartment dog.  He is a great watch dog, and all the noises of other people coming and going from their apartments at all hours of the day or night cause too much unnecessary barking on his part.  Scooter also needs a fenced back yard with dog-door access to continue his good potty habits as well. 

Scooter would be great with retirees who want a lap dog or little buddy to help them get up off the couch and go out for a walk.  (People need walks too, not just dogs.)  If you are interested in Scooter, please contact Dena via email or call (562) 694-6868.  An adoption application is required.

We rescued Candyman from the Baldwin Park shelter in May.  He was dumped by his family of 12 years without any reason given.  There was a great outpouring of shock and dismay from the rescue community when his picture appeared on the shelter website, and we decided that this wonderful senior deserved better than what life had just given him.  The reward for his twelve years of family loyalty and devotion was to be dumped like yesterday’s newspaper.  To add insult to injury, he was labeled a female by the shelter.  Imagine our surprise, after we got him home to discover when picked up and held like a baby that “she” had male plumbing! 

Candyman is the perfect doxie for someone who works from home or is a retired lady or gentleman who desires the love and companionship of a loving senior dog.  Candyman is in good health, vaccines are up to date, and he has been microchipped.  His fur is soft and silky.  He loves his belly rubbed and ears massaged.  He is house trained, crate trained, and he knows the dog door.  He loves to go for walks and enjoys riding in the car.  Respectful, children over 5 years old would be OK with Candyman.  We don’t know if he likes cats.

An extremely handsome boy, Candyman is very loving and devoted.  He wants to be in your lap or by your side as much as possible.  Candyman needs a home that is all on one level with no stairs and just a step or two that can be easily ramped to make it easy for him to navigate in and out the door.  He cannot do stairs at all because he has very short legs and a long body.  At his age, stairs are just out of the question.

Candyman is especially fond of men.  If you are interested in Candyman, please contact Dena via email or call (562) 694-6868.  An adoption application is required.

We don’t know why Clara ended up in a high-kill shelter, but when we saw her there, we had to bail her out and get her into a foster home.  Clara was rescued in mid-July.  Not much is known about her background, but it is suspected she has had several litters of puppies, although she is relatively young.  She may have been used for breeding as she was a novice on the leash.  In foster care, she has learned the joy of a walk.

Clara is crate trained and reliably house-trained.  She is comfortable mingling with the other dogs in her foster home.  She is friendly to people and strange dogs that she encounters on her short walks.  She barks at the cat in the elevated kitty condo – but she has not been “cat tested” at ground level.  Fair to say she is presently not safe around the kitties.  Clara is very healthy. She’s spayed, fully vaccinated, and microchipped.  She has even had a dental cleaning so her smile is very sweet. 

Clara would love to have someone around most of the day.  Retirees and folks who work from home are encouraged to apply for her.  She is safe around children over 5 years old.  Previous experience with wirehaired dachshunds would be a plus, but not mandatory.  However, Clara will require regular brushing and professional grooming to maintain her lovely coat and little beard.

If you are interested Clara, please contact Dena via email or call (562) 694-6868.  An adoption application is required.  

We rescued Mikey from the Pasadena SPCA.  They called us about a doxie that was very skittish and did not pass their temperament test.  Mikey was very frightened when we brought him to his new foster home.  We kept a leash on him for three days so we could get him back into the house once he went outside.  He behaved like he had been mistreated and was never allowed indoors.  He was a challenge.

After a few days in this very experienced foster home, he calmed down a lot and began to open up.  He no longer needed to have a leash on, because he now went in and out on his own, following his foster brothers and sisters as they went about their daily routines of eating, playing, napping, and getting love from their foster parents.  Mikey learned that people can be very nice and give huggies and belly rubs as well as really yummy food.

An extremely handsome boy, Mikey has become loving and affectionate with his foster mom.  We are still working on his relationship with the foster dad.  Mikey will bark at him when he enters the room, but that’s about all he does.  As time goes by, even that reaction is diminishing.   He gets along well with other dogs, but he must eat in his crate as he eats with lightning speed and then will try to steal the other dog's food.  We believe he had to share a community food dish in his former home, and he did not get enough to eat.  He would be happiest in a quiet home with a person who works part time or from home.  Please, no young children for Mikey.  Teens would be OK, especially girls.  He would also very much enjoy having a mellow female dachshund for companionship and to mentor him.   Mikey would be happiest in a home with women only.  He tolerates a man around, but much prefers the company of women.

Mikey’s vaccines are up-to-date and he has been microchipped.  In our opinion, he is a diamond in the rough.  If you are interested in Mikey, and have the experience of working with formerly abused or neglected dogs, please contact Dena via email or call (562) 694-6868.  An adoption application is required.

Penny was relinquished to Dachshund Rescue because her family could no longer keep her in their apartment.   

Penny was very shy at first in her foster home, but is now on my lap as I am writing this bio.  She's a sweet, gentle and loving girl who likes nothing better than snuggling and getting belly rubs.  Penny is also playful and romps with her buddy Otto, another of our foster dogs.  She gets along extremely well with all the other dogs in her foster home.  Penny likes to tug on a rope toy with you and will retrieve it when tossed.  She loves to play with squeaky toys.  Penny walks well on a leash and comes when called. 

Penny likes children and gravitates to be near them whenever she can.  Penny's former family had an infant and Penny would 'kiss the baby' on command by licking the baby's face.  Based on what we've observed, we think Penny will do well in a home with children.  She will need a day or two to warm up to new people and surroundings.   

Penny is house-trained, spayed and up to date on her shots.  She's looking for her forever home.  If you have a place in your hearts and home for this very special Dachshund girl, please contact Sue at msflowers96@sbcglobal.net.  .  An adoption application is required.  

Dexter’s vaccinations are all up-to-date and he’s been microchipped.  We have no idea if he is safe with cats, but he is young enough and smart enough to learn to be sociable with dog-friendly cats.  .

If you are interested Dexter, please contact Dena via email or call (562) 694-6868.  An adoption application is required.

Amos was picked up stray on the streets of Bakersfield; it’s an all too familiar story.  Sufficed to say his people never showed up to claim him, and we were delighted to rescue him.  What a beauty sweet Amos is!!  He is a totally gorgeous, sleek and shiny, black and tan, purebred.  His photos do not do him justice!! 

Amos is such a sweet boy.  He gets along great with the other doxies in his foster home.  Amos greets visitors with his "husky" bark and wags his tail all over the place!!  He just wants all the love, attention, and petting he can get!!  He was a little "pudgy" when he arrived in foster care, but is now eating very healthy food, and he has lost a pound. 

Amos is about 8 yrs. old, but so lively and healthy!!  He acts much younger!  Every time his foster mom sits on the couch, Amos is right there wanting to jump up and snuggle on her lap.  Amos is a total "love bug!"  Amos has the cutest way of looking at you when he wants your attention.  He sits down and tilts his head as if to say, “I love you. . . . do you love me??"   

Amos is so smart!!  He is now reliably house trained.  He sits at the door waiting to go outside!!  Amos is fully vaccinated, neutered, and has had a complete dental.  He did lose a couple of infected teeth, but he now has a beautiful white smile and sweet kisses.

Whoever adopts precious Amos will be getting an absolutely fantastic doxie who will give many years of undying love, loyalty, and devotion!  If you are interested in Amos, please contact Janice at rplsecr@sbcglobal.net.  A home check and an adoption application are required.

Tyler is house trained, uses the doggie door like a pro, and does not have any "accidents" in the house. Tyler sleeps the night in his crate, sometimes with a foster sibling, other times alone, and he does not mind one bit.

Tyler is very strong willed, and will try to be the boss of everyone, so his new family must be Dachshund-savvy. Tyler would like a home with another playful, young dog for fun and games.  He is crate trained, but prefers to sleep in the big bed under the covers with his person.  He loves to be held and cuddled, resting his chin on your shoulder.

Sufficed to say, Chelsea’s former owners fell on hard times and were forced to give up their home and their dogs.  Chelsea is a beautiful, adorable, sweet, affectionate 2-year old, 12 lb. Shaded English Cream longhair female Dachshund.  She had an unplanned litter of purebred dachshund puppies, and now she and her 5 adorable 13-week old puppies are in Dachshund Rescue.  Chelsea has done a great job being Mom to the puppies, but now she is ready to move on to her new forever home. 

Chelsea appears to be house-trained.  She likes to snuggle and to be on your lap getting 'rubbies'.  Chelsea is crate trained, but naturally prefers to sleep in bed with her people.  She has the cutest little prance when she trots.  Chelsea comes when she is called.  She likes children and gets along very well with the other dogs in her foster home.  Chelsea will be spayed in a few days, and is up to date on her shots.

 Chelsea is a very special Dachshund girl.  Her sweet face and rare Shaded English Cream coat make her a beautiful dog, and Chelsea has the personality to match.  She's ready to bring her special brand of love and joy to her new family.  Are you Chelsea's new forever home? 

If you are interested in adopting Chelsea, please contact Sue at msflowers96@sbcglobal.net.  .  A home check and an adoption application are required.

Pablo was found stray when he was barely 8 weeks old.  The people who found him put up signs and ran ads under “found animals” in local papers, but no one called to claim him.  After three weeks, they gave up hope of finding his people and asked their vet to help find him a home.  Their vet is our too, so our vet asked us to find him a home of his own.  We happily agreed. 

Pablo is an adorable doxie mix.  What he is mixed with is anybody’s guess, probably Beagle.  He has short legs, long body, long ears, and he thinks he’s a dachshund.  He is just so sweet.  He loves to be held like a baby and kissed, returning affection tenfold.  He has striking hazel eyes and a wonderful chocolate nose.  He is crate trained and he is 90% house trained.  He is quiet and gentle with everyone, enjoying cuddling and belly rubs while watching TV.  He would love to have a couple of gentle children to love and spoil him.

Pablo is still learning how to walk on a leash, but he likes car rides if they are not too long.  He is too young to go to the dog park.  He is healthy, and now is fully vaccinated.    We don't know if he is safe with cats, but he has not been exposed to any so he is probably fine with them too.  Pablo would be the hit of the neighborhood; that is how sweet he is.

Pablo has been in his foster home for about three months now. He has become a very handsome boy who is good natured and very loving. He has a lot of energy, loves a good chase around the yard, and tug of war, as well as playing quietly by himself with a chew toy or a stuffed animal. Pablo is crate trained, sleeps all night long, gets along with every new or old dog he meets, is very reliably house trained, a good eater, and rarely barks. He loves car rides and walks well on a leash. Pablo would be an excellent boy with young children, he should have another dog to play with, and longs for the day he can call his new family his own.  He has had all his shots, and he's been neutered and microchipped.

Do you have room in your heart and home for Pablo?  He wants to be the lucky one to go to a new home next. He has seen many of his foster siblings get new homes, and cannot wait for that to happen to him.  If you are interested, please contact Dawn at dawnnaa@pacbell.net.  An adoption application is required.

Sam is one of those very funny doxies with a great personality.  He was found stray in Modesto and taken to the shelter.  His people never came for him.  While at the shelter, Sam had a medical emergency.  His face swelled up from an infected tooth problem.  One of our rescue volunteers made an emergency trip to Modesto to get Sam so that he could get immediate vet treatment.    

Despite having a cracked, infected tooth that was hurting, Sam arrived to his foster home in great spirits.  He immediately ran to his foster mom's daughter and jumped in her lap. Shortly after that when the child was playing with a ball Sam wanted to join in the fun so he started chasing after the ball.  He wasn't going to let a tooth problem keep him out of the fun. He isn't so good at bringing the ball all the way back to his person, but he will drop it a few feet away.  Sam's cracked tooth has been pulled and he had a minor dental cleaning.  He is now ready to find his forever home.   

Sam is a very friendly boy and seems to really love meeting new people.  He would be good with children over 12 years of age.  Sam does not need another dog for companionship, but he would be fine with a non-alpha female.  He truly adores his people and he would not like to be separated from them for long periods of time.  Recent retirees or folks who work from home would be ideal.  Have an RV?  Sam is ready to ride shotgun!  He would not be suitable as an apartment or condo dog because he is vocal and likes to talk to his person and tell them when it is meal time, or when he wants attention from his person, etc.

Healthy, fully vaccinated, and microchipped, Sam is ready and waiting for his new family.  If you can offer Sam the home and lifestyle he desires, please contact Janice at rplsecr@sbcglobal.net.  An adoption application and a home check are required.    

Fritzie was picked up as a stray and although he had a collar (but no tags), no one ever came to claim him. He was very scared in the shelter and when a vet tech tried to see if he was neutered, he snapped at her. This meant he was only available to rescue. We agreed to take him and what a great dog he has turned out to be!!

Fritzie loves people and he is getting to make lots of new friends in his foster home.  He goes to a riding stable daily and is the darling of all the young riders.  He has no objection to being hugged, squeezed and petted by all.  He has learned to get along with the goats and horses, and he seems to have made peace with the cats. He is not safe with small animals such as birds, bunnies and rodents.

Fritzie has enjoyed playing with all of the other dogs he has met.  He has learned to come when called even when he is out in some interesting field.  Fritzie wants a home where he continues to get lots of exercise. He would like having a canine sibling to keep him company.  He likes sleeping on the big bed with his person. 

Fritzie is microchipped, neutered, and vaccinated.  He is housebroken and crate trained.  If you are interested in Fritzie, please contact Lindy at linla@comcast.net.  A home check and adoption application are required.

Maggie has been bounced from home to home through no fault of her own. Her first owner gave her away because she had no time for her.  After a year and a half, this new owner returned her back to her original owner. The original owner still had no time for Maggie, so she was surrendered to rescue.

All of this change has left Maggie pretty independent.  She likes people, but she is not at all clingy. She gets along well with older kids and with cats.  She is happy to share kisses with people.  Maggie is young and she needs daily exercise. (Just because a dog is little does not mean they don't need walks!).  Maggie adores her walks and enjoys the dog park.  She is living in an overcrowded foster home and she is doing wonderfully with all the dogs, even sharing her food bowl.  We think Maggie would enjoy having a canine brother to keep her company.

Because of the instability in Maggie's life, she still does submissive peeing at times.  This is easily handled by not looming over her to pet her, by giving her time before you pick her up, and making your comings and goings a “non-event”. 

Maggie is spayed and up-to-date on her vaccinations.  Just look at her big brown eyes - Maggie is a special girl who deserves to finally find her forever home.

If you are interested in adopting Maggie, please fill out an application and email Lindy at linla@comcast.net.  A home check is also required.

Henry was rescued from the Camarillo shelter just after the 4^th of July holiday.  We had sent our volunteer to the shelter to get another dachshund and they spied Henry sitting quite dignified in a large kennel looking around, probably wondering where his family was.  We just could not leave this wonderful senior gentleman behind. 

Henry’s foster mom writes:  “Henry really needs a home with no (or very few) stairs and someone who will help him get outside.  He is very gentle and easy-going but will probably need arthritis medication for the rest of his life.  He is housebroken as long as you take him outside every few hours, and he will go right away.  If he needs to go out, he whines and lets you know something is wrong - he needs to go outside!  He gets along fine with other dogs and actually tries to play at times, but would be fine alone if necessary or with older, less active dogs.”

Henry’s vaccinations are all up-to-date and he’s been microchipped.  We have no idea if he is safe with cats, but he is really too old to be any threat to a dog-savvy cat.  Henry’s ideal home would have a retiree who desires the love and devotion of a small, affectionate dachshund; someone who wants a lap dog and does not mind sharing the big bed with him.  He loves to cuddle.

If you are interested Henry, please contact Dena via email or call (562) 694-6868.  An adoption application is required.  

Trixie was found stray, sick, dehydrated, and starving out in desert.  The lady who found her took her home and gave her food, water, and shelter, but when her vet informed her of the cost to make Trixie well, she contacted rescue, and we took Trixie under our wing.  After spending a few days at our vet, Trixie was feeling much, much better.  She was now spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped.  She’s had a thorough dental cleaning too. 

Trixie gets along with other dogs, but she is an “alpha” personality, so a non-dominant boy-dog companion would be best for her.  She welcomes being picked up and held, enjoying the love heaped on her by her foster family.  She would not mind being someone’s “one and only” if they were home much of the time or could take her to work with them.  She loves going for walks and is happy to ride shotgun in the car with her family.

Trixie is safe with older children (no babies or toddlers).  We do not know if she is safe with cats.  Trixie is crate trained and is getting a refresher course in house training.  She knows how to use a dog door and takes advantage of it consistently.  She has not had many indoor potty accidents in her foster home.  She uses her bark very sparingly.  However, she does consider the postal delivery person and the UPS guy to be mortal enemies along with the weekly gardener/pool guy.

If you can provide a good home for Trixie, please contact Dena via email or call (562) 694-6868.  An adoption application is required.

Imagine his delight when our representative was wandering around the Camarillo shelter and spied this boy!  Luke is an absolutely stunning chocolate and tan piebald about 2 years old.  His owners surrendered him to the shelter just minutes earlier and he was available immediately.  We scooped him up and spirited him straight out of there before anyone else could get him.  And boy oh boy, he is as nice as he is handsome.

We are sure that Luke was somebody’s baby.  He wants to be in his person’s lap all the time, sleep in his person’s bed at night, and he is a love-sponge.  He loves people, the other dogs in his foster home, and he loves table food.  He is learning that dogs eat kibble and meat, not people’s left-overs.  He’s now on a diet to shed some unnecessary pounds so he can be a 12 pound mini instead of a 15 pound chubby tweenie.  We have no idea if he is safe with cats. 

Luke’s vaccinations are all up-to-date and he’s been microchipped.  He’d love a stay-at-home mom or dad, a child over 5 years old, and another doxie for play and companionship.  Previous experience with a longhaired dachshund is not essential, but would be a plus.  Luke is a treasure.

If you are interested in Luke, please contact George at 818-292-1471 or email gcaufield@roadrunner.com.  A home check and an adoption application are required.

Alfie was found wandering the streets of a Central California town.  A family noticed him and not wanting him to be left to fend for himself, they took him in.  They notified the animal shelter, checked the lost dog ads, and they made and hung posters.  They talked with all of their neighbors and walked Alfie all around the neighborhood.  Alas, no one ever came looking for this boy.

After a few weeks their landlord was ready for the dog to move on.  Not wanting to surrender him to the shelter, they brought him to rescue.  We immediately took him to be scanned for a microchip and were overjoyed when we found he was chipped.  However, the telephone number on the chip was no longer valid and all of our attempts to contact the owner of record were fruitless.  All we can say is "Ramon, you lost a great dog! " 

Alfie greets everyone with a wagging tail.  He may be a senior, but he is very frisky and prances through the house and loves playing with the young dogs.  He would be a great beginner's dachshund and would do well with respectful children over 5 years old.  He's a short little guy that just oozes charm.  We think he could do fine with apartment living (and he would soon have all the neighbors wrapped around his chubby little paw).  He could also happily be an RV dog.

Alfie is microchipped, neutered, and vaccinated.  He will need a dental soon.  He is housebroken and crate trained.

If you are interested in Alfie, please contact Lindy at linla@comcast.net.  A home check and adoption application are required.

A Good Samaritan recently rescued Minnie from the streets of Los Angeles.  The lady posted signs and ran ads in the local papers, but no one came forward to claim this adorable little doxie mix.  Having several dogs of her own, the lady could not keep Minnie indefinitely, so she brought her to Rescue to find a new forever home.

Minnie is half dachshund, half maybe Corgi? Your guess is as good as ours.  She looks like a small dachshund with perky ears.  She has all the characteristics of a dachshund, but her ears stand up like a bunny.  She has a lush coat with a lovely tail.  Her teeth are so white, you’ll need sunglasses to look at them.  We love her adorable dachshund face, her half blue eyes,  and those bunny ears, don’t you?

Minnie is very easy going and gets along very well with other dogs and loves people.  She gets along wonderfully with other dogs, and is very social.  We haven’t a clue if she is safe around cats.  She has very good house manners.  She does not beg at the table, and she waits her turn for treats and meals.  She is not a dominate dog.  Her foster family says that she’s the easiest dog they've ever taken care of for us.  

She loves going for walks and enjoys car rides.  Minnie is happy to sleep in a little dog bed, wrapped in a fluffy blanket at the side of the big bed.  She loves to cuddle and snuggle and would not mind being invited to spend the night in the big bed with you.  Minnie just wants to be loved all the time.  She's extraordinarily friendly.

Minnie is house trained, about as much as any dachshund can be.  She has only had a couple of accidents since coming home from the shelter.  She is crate trained and goes into her crate voluntarily to enjoy a treat or take a little nap.  Minnie is healthy, has been fully vaccinated and microchipped.

If you are interested in Minnie, please contact Dena via email or call (562) 694-6868.  An adoption application is required.

Sugar is just like her name, Sweet as Sugar.  When Sugar arrived in rescue she was obese, and she could hardly walk due to her condition.  Her toe nails were so long, several were beginning to grow into the pads of her feet.  Sugar needed medical attention and she had ticks.  Yuck!  So her transformation began with a bath, toenail trim, tick removal, and she was started on a serious weight control diet.  Within days she was happily beginning to trot around the yard.  Sugar lost enough weight that she was able to have her dental this week. She had to have nine teeth pulled.

Sugar loves people and gets along fine with other dogs.  We don't know if she is cat-safe. Sugar needs a family who will continue with her weight control diet and who will take her on walks.  Sugar loves going for walks and she is very good on a leash.  Her walks will have to start out short and build up as she loses weight and builds up stamina.   Sugar gets a little nervous on car rides, but she does fine.  Once she realizes good things come from rides in the car, she will get over her nervousness.

Sugar is well socialized, so she would probably enjoy having another dog for companionship, but it is not mandatory if her person were home with her much of the time.  She would be a perfect dog to take to work with you if your employer allowed it.  She would also enjoy the company of respectful children over the age of 5.

We recently discovered that Sugar would make a wonderful therapy dog.  She accompanied her foster mom to an elementary school as part of a demonstration for the children to learn about dogs and how to take care of them.  Sugar really enjoyed the visit and the children adored her.

Sugar is spayed, microchipped, up to date on shots and has recently had a dental, so she has sweet smelling breath.  Sugar is ready and waiting for her new family.  If you can offer Sugar the home and lifestyle she deserves, please contact Janice at rplsecr@sbcglobal.net.  An adoption application and a home check are required.

To her credit, Daisy is very loving and affectionate with her foster mom, and is delighted to meet other ladies as well.  She is not very trusting of men yet, but we are working on that too.  Daisy would be happiest in a quiet home with a single lady or ladies, no other pets, with a nice back yard where she can run and play with her tennis ball.  Daisy is a ball playing fool.  If you don’t have time to throw the ball for her, it’s no problem.  She will toss it in the air herself, catch it, roll around on her back while holding her ball, and just totally immerse herself in loving her ball.  She can be very entertaining.

Daisy’s vaccines are up-to-date and she is microchipped.  If you have the type of home Daisy needs, please contact Dena via email or call (562) 694-6868.  An adoption application is required.

We rescued Sampson and his father two years ago.  The boys were getting along very well and were quite bonded until recently.  For reasons known only to the dogs, things have changed.  Sampson no longer tolerates his father or the other doxies in his home and is very unhappy.  He wants to be “only dog” and/or “top dog”, and having his father around is not tolerable anymore.  Added to the problem is that the family has to move from a home with a large yard to a condo with a small fenced in patio instead, and you can see that the boys will have nowhere to go to get away from each other.  So Sampson is looking for a home of his very own where he won’t have to share his bed, his blanket, toys, and his person’s attention.

Sampson is the perfect doxie for a retired lady or gentleman who desires the love and companionship of a loving senior dog.  Sampson is in good health, vaccines are up to date, and he has had regular dental care and cleanings.  His fur is soft like velvet and he loves his belly rubbed and ears massaged.  He is totally and reliably house trained, and he is dog door savvy.  He loves to go for walks and enjoys riding in the car.  He needs a home where he will be the center of his person’s universe.  No kids, no cats, and the only dogs he wants to meet are the ones along his daily walks.

An extremely handsome boy, Sampson is very loving and affectionate.  Sampson needs a home that is all on one level with no stairs and just a step or two that can be easily ramped to make it easy for him to navigate in and out the door.  He cannot do stairs at all because he has very short legs and a long body.  Stairs are just out of the question.

Sampson is a treasure. If you are interested in Sampson, please contact Dena via email or call (562) 694-6868.  An adoption application is required.

Jada’s family got caught with having too many dogs by their local animal control.  So Jada had to find a new home.  When the family contacted Rescue, we jumped at the chance to help this little girl find a home of her own.

Jada is a tiny jet-black, wirehair, mini dachshund who weighs a mere 8 pounds.  She has a great personality and will be a nice family dog.  She is only 18 months old and was raised in a family with lots of kids.  She gets along well with other dogs and even likes cats.  Can this be possible? 

Jada is a soft-coated wirehair.  Her foster mom was never too interested in wirehair dachshunds, but now she is a big fan.  Jada will require daily brushing and periodic professional grooming to look her absolute best.  Previous experience with wirehair dachshunds is not essential but would be a plus.

Jada is very calm, friendly and loves to play.  She is house trained and is learning to enjoy walking on a leash.  Jada is up to date on vaccinations and she is scheduled to be spayed on July 20.  We are accepting applications for her now, but she will not be ready to go to her new home until after being spayed.  Jada is a very cute happy little girl waiting for her forever home. 

Do you have room in your heart for Jada? If you do, please complete our adoption application and contact Sue at msflowers96@sbcglobal.net .  A home check is also required. 

Louie arrived at the shelter as a stray and was never claimed by his owner.  Louie will be very happy to find his new forever home. 

Louie is about 5 years old and weighs 15 pounds.  He likes kids and gets along well with the other dogs in his foster home.  We don’t know how he feels about cats.  He is very friendly, energetic, and enthusiastic about life.  He loves to be close to his people and is a great lap dog.

Louie is neutered, micro chipped and up to date on vaccinations. He just had a dental and has a great smile. 

More information coming soon.

If you are interested in Louie, please complete our adoption application and contact Sue at msflowers96@sbcglobal.net .  A home check is also required. 

Toffee’s family had too many dogs and found themselves unable to give them all the attention they deserved.  They wisely called Rescue to help them find Toffee a new home. 

Toffee is a beautiful chocolate and tan, longhair, female, mini dachshund.  She weighs only 8 pounds, is one year old, and loves being a lap dog.  Toffee will require daily brushing and periodic professional grooming to look her absolute best.  Previous experience with longhair dachshunds is not essential but would be a plus.

Toffee is great with kids and other dogs, although she likes to be first in line to get on any available lap.  She was raised with cats in the home and lots of visiting grandchildren.  She rides in the car nicely and sleeps in a crate at night.  She does not seem to have much experience on the leash, but will soon get the hang of it.  She seems to be house trained.

Toffee will be spayed on July 20.  We are accepting applications for her now, but she will not be ready to go to her new home until after being spayed. 

If you have been waiting for a sweet, gorgeous, tiny, young, female, longhair dachshund, Toffee is just the girl for you.  If you are interested in Toffee, please complete our adoption application and contact Sue at msflowers96@sbcglobal.net .  A home check is also required.