We have many dachshunds fostered in Northern California. If you live in Southern California, you can still adopt! Healthy, readily adoptable dogs do require pick up, but for hard to adopt or special needs dogs please inquire to determine feasibility of transfer to a location closer to you. Please contact us for more info.

LAST UPDATED: 02-20-25

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~ POPPY IS being FOSTERED IN ROSEVILLE, CA ~

Poppy was picked up as a stray and end up in a crowded shelter where dogs are given little time. She had run out of extensions and was scheduled for euthanasia within 24 hours. Fortunately, a new foster raised her hand and we were able to save Poppy. She looks like Dachshund-Pit Bull cross, but we are only guessing. She is long and low with the cutest little stubby tail. (We think the stub tail is a birth defect that is not uncommon in dogs).

Poppy is a sweet, playful, and active girl! She likes to spend time exploring outside and is ecstatic to go on walks. However, she also loves cuddling on the couch with her people. She makes constant eye contact with her people, always wanting to please. She is good with kids and allows touching all over. We think she could be a great family dog. She loves all people, even strangers.

Because she is young, not only does she need regular exercise, if left to her own devices for too long, like most young dogs, she will find things to chew. Her new home should have plenty of appropriate chew items and toys. She is a strong dog and can pull hard on a leash. She'd do well in a training class to learn how to walk nicely.

While on walks, Poppy has been non-reactive to other dogs as long as there is a bit of distance. If restrained (such as on a leash), she may growl or lunge at dogs that get too close. If she is off leash, then she wants a barrier or fence between her and any strange dog (it makes her feel safe, so she does not need to react). She loves playing with other dogs, but she at times will start to resource guard her people from other dogs. All of her issues could be resolved with training, but since few folks invest in training, we think she would do best as an “only dog” with an active family.

She has been perfectly housebroken in foster care. This is a huge plus in Poppy’s favor.

Poppy is spayed, microchipped and current on her vaccines. If you are interested in her, please fill out the adoption application and email Nicole at Nicolesalacain@gmail.com. A home check and application are required.

The tax deductible donation for Poppy is only $350.00

~ WINNIE IS being FOSTERED IN BRENTWOOD, CA (Northern CA) ~

Winnie is “Cat Safe”!

We got a call from a fellow rescuer. She knew of a dachshund that was looking for rescue. We called the owner and, yes, they wanted her gone. We were a little apprehensive when he told us he was afraid of her. She had snapped before and she had recently bit him when she didn't like how she was being lifted. She is a tiny little youngster. Not usually the kind of dog that makes folks fearful. Was this an issue with the dog or with the owner?

As we suspected, we now think this was a case of a doxie being owned by someone who had no idea of how to handle the breed. Poor Winnie had been in charge in the home, and she was not at all comfortable with this position. (She was only a baby!) It's scary to be the top dog when it does not fit your personality.

Winnie immediately loved her foster mom and the two (older) children in the foster home. However, she was afraid of her foster dad. (She may have been corrected harshly in the past.) Her foster dad patiently worked with her and although still afraid at times, she is now more than willing to sit on his lap and get cuddles.

Winnie is a young dog. This means she has crazy puppy energy. She needs walks and outings. She loves playing with other dogs and would benefit from a friendly young playmate in a new home. She still is in the “chewing phase”, so you will need to be sure she has appropriate things to gnaw on otherwise kiss goodbye to your sunglasses, your TV remote, flip-flops, etc.

As a long hair, Winnie is going to need regular brushing to keep her looking her best. Winnie is spayed, microchipped and is current on her vaccinations.

We are no longer accepting applications for Winnie. Please look at our other dogs available for adoption.