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LAST UPDATED: 07-19-26

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

Ollie was purchased as an adorable puppy by a young woman who lived in the City. Sadly, as Ollie grew older, he did not do well with the limited space of a small apartment and the hustle and bustle of city life. He began to display aggression towards her. (He did better with males.) His owner loved him and took him to various specialists. He was diagnosed as having "anxiety that presents as aggression". She tried medicating him and that seemed to make things worse. Although it broke her heart, she asked us to take him and find a better home.

 In foster care, he was fine with his foster dad from the get go and made him his person. He tolerates his foster mom. This means he greets her every morning showing her all his teeth in a serial killer growl. She quickly learned he will try and bite if she attempts to pet him. Surprisingly, he has been ok with the kids in the home (one male, one female). He tolerate his foster mom now when she throws his beloved squeaky toy for him, but this tolerance does not include letting her pet him on any kind of regular basis. . It just that she is acceptable as a toy throwing mechanism.

 His foster home was his first experience being around other dogs. He does not know how to play with other dogs and makes no attempt to engage with them. He gets startled by their rapid movements. He won't even chase his much loved squeaky toy if a second dog joins in the chase.

 Ollie's ideal home would be in a male only home in a suburban or rural area. While a future home must have one male, we may allow him to be adopted in a home with a woman with the understanding that she is to be hands off with Ollie (Although this may change over time, but we want everyone to be safe, including Ollie). Because he does not really engage with other dogs, we think he would do well as either an only dog or with a senior canine sibling.

 Ollie has been sleeping in the big bed right above his foster dad's head. He appears to be housebroken.

Ollie is neutered, micro chipped and current on his vaccinations. If you are interested in Ollie, please fill out the online adoption application (link below). If you already have an application on file and want to be considered for Ollie, please email scdr.nor.cal.division@gmail.com

The adoption fee for Ollie is $600.00

 ~ BABY IS being FOSTERED IN LOS ALTOS, CA ~

Baby's elderly owner died a year and a half ago and she was taken in by a niece. This niece recently died and the only family member remaining, had no ability to have a dog. We agreed to take her into rescue.  

Baby is a dog that has always been well loved, but she has not been well cared for. Her nails were the longest we have seen for some time. The rear ones were curled under and growing into her paw pads and the front ones had grown under and were so long it is like they were the slats of a platform her paw rested on. We think walking being painful contributed to Baby's chubbiness. In addition, Baby had serious periodontal disease. Her teeth were green when she came into rescue. 

Despite being in pain/uncomfortable, Baby was a sweetheart from the moment she arrived. She is a calm, gentle dog with both people and other dogs. She is so gentle that she let us cut her nails within an hour of her arrival. All Baby really wants to do is be by her person. She loves to cuddle. She is fine with the other dogs, but she could happily be an only dog. 

The only issue we've had with Baby is that she would occasionally do a low howl when she couldn't see her person. We have worked with her on being more independent and being self sufficient and now that she has gotten comfortable, she has now stopped that. However, she still wants to be with you! (She has been fine with her foster leaving the house, but if you are home, she wants to be nearby). And she really wants to sleep in the big bed. 

Baby is short so she can't do many stairs. She uses a ramp to get to the sofa. Her foster home has a doggie door and with that she has been housebroken. 

Baby is spayed, micro chipped and vaccinated. She does have a few fatty lumps, but they don't bother her. We also got her that badly needed dental where she lost six teeth and now has a pleasant smelling mouth. 

If you are interested in Baby, please fill out the online adoption application (link below). If you already have an application on file and want to be considered for Baby, please email scdr.nor.cal.division@gmail.com

The adoption fee for Baby is $150.00

~ jACKIE IS FOSTERED IN BRENTWOOD, CA ~
~ CHANCE IS FOSTERED IN DANVILLE, CA ~
~ MAXIMUS IS FOSTERED IN SACRAMENTO, CA ~

THEY ARE AVAILABLE SEPARATELY!

 We were surprised to get a call from a Bakersfield shelter. We rarely pull dogs from there due to the difficulty with transportation.

Turns out the rescue coordinator was absolutely smitten with a pair of dogs that came in together and she was trying desperately to find them a way out for these "Dachshunds". We explained that they were clearly mixes. However, they were going to provide transportation so knowing how special they must be, we agreed to take them. Then the rescue coordinator sent us another picture and wistfully asked "Is Maximus doxie enough for you?" Well, we have never known to be prudent so what the heck. Why not take him too?

 Jackie & Chance appear to be litter mates. They found the shelter to be a terrifying place and as a result, they were pretty shut down. However, in their separate foster homes, both of them instantly blossomed. They are very sweet, loving dogs that blended right into their foster homes dog packs and families. Maximus had been been picked up as a stray and no one came looking for him. He too was a perfect gentleman the minute he walked into his foster home.

We think that all three would be STELLER FAMILY DOGS! They have all lived with kids as young as 8 and all have been wonderful. We suspect that with the gentle nature of all three of these dogs, they may be able to happily live with toddlers. They are so nice that they were described by one foster as "too sweet and accommodating to be considered even part dachshund"! They all love to cuddle and enjoy just hanging out with their people. In addition to being great with people, they are all good with other dogs and enjoy romping with them.   

Because of their mixed background, they all have long legs which means a home with stairs is okay. We always appreciate non-barkers and these dogs are very quiet. Because they are not barky dogs, they may do well in a condo or apartment.

 Jackie is spayed and Chance & Maximus are neutered. They are all vaccinated and microchipped.

 If you are interested in any of three, please fill out the online adoption application (link below). If you already have an application on file and want to be considered for Jackie, Chance or Maximus, please email scdr.nor.cal.division@gmail.com.

The adoption fee for each dog is $250.00

~ BLONDIE IS being FOSTERED IN PALO ALTO, CA ~

We are not sure how she did it, but tiny little Blondie survived as a stray hanging out at an airport. She was spotted when a rescuer was loading up a rescue flight. She had been around the area for at least one month. Blondie is super fast, so it took another month to capture her. She looks like a Chiweenie (Dachshund-Chi) mix. We just so happened to have a Dachshund being transported from this same rescuer, so we were asked if we could consider taking Blondie too. Look at that face! Another yes!!

Blondie was unsure of her foster mom at first. She found comfort in the other dogs in the home, and that turned out to be the key to her heart. Once she had a canine buddy to lean on, her playful, spunky side came right out. Blondie is a very active little dog who loves to run — she's lightning fast and never seems to slow down. She also loves a good rowdy wrestling match with her dog friends and holds her own even though she's tiny. Her foster mom started taking her out and about, and Blondie soon decided that being cared for was a pretty sweet deal.

Blondie is still a little shy and unsure around new people at first, so she'll need a patient adopter who lets her come out of her shell in her own time. She startles easily, which means she is not a good fit for homes with children. Blondie is also quite prey-driven — she's already caught a squirrel on the fly — so she needs a no cats home. A securely fenced yard is a must given her speed and instinct to chase. The biggest key to her confidence is having another friendly dog in the home to play and run with; that's what helped her blossom in foster care, and it's what will help her thrive in her forever home too.

Blondie would do best in: an adult-only home with another active, playful dog and a securely fenced yard, with people willing to give her patience as she warms up to new faces. No cats or small critters, please! With the right active dog buddy by her side, this spunky little speedster will shine.

Blondie is spayed, microchipped, and vaccinated.

If you are interested in Blondie, please fill out the online adoption application (link below). If you already have an application on file and want to be considered for Blondie, please email scdr.nor.cal.division@gmail.com

The adoption fee for Blondie is $400.00

~ CAROLINE IS being FOSTERED IN PALO ALTO, CA ~

Sweet Caroline's save was at the end of a series of unfortunate events. At the end of it, five dogs were locked alone in the house for five days. The home was then condemned. A local rescuer went to save the dogs. We are their go-to rescue for dachshunds, and one of the five was Caroline. Very little was known about her other than that she was scared and her nails were so long she could barely walk. Of course we agreed to take her!

Caroline arrived at her foster home sweet, but shy. Her foster mom has done a fabulous job of socializing Caroline. She got daily walks and play dates with other dogs. She has a consistent schedule, calm voices, and is treated with kindness.

That gentle, patient approach has paid off beautifully. Caroline has blossomed into a true cuddly couch potato who soaks up every bit of affection she can get. She's a real velcro dog — she wants to be right by your side, following you from room to room and curling up close whenever she gets the chance.

Caroline came to us weighing more than she should, and her foster family has been working on that with regular walks alongside her foster siblings. She sometimes needs a little coaxing to get going, and with those tiny little legs, the rest of the pack has had to learn to slow down so she can keep up! The good news is that as she's shed some weight, she's gotten more and more playful by the day.

And Caroline has a move that will melt your heart: when she wants "uppies," she'll rise up on her back legs with her front paws in the air, looking exactly like a toddler asking to be picked up. Once you scoop her up, be ready — she's a dedicated face licker. She can hop up onto the couch all on her own these days, but stairs are a no-go; those little legs just aren't made for it. She needs ramps and as few inclines as possible.

Caroline gets along well with other dogs, but she's not a fan of puppies and does best in a home without children. Given her history and her preference for a calm, predictable routine, she thrives in a quiet, low-key household.

Caroline would do best in: a quiet, adult-only home with another calm, friendly dog for company — and someone happy to scoop her up for "uppies" any time she asks. She also wants to continue getting walks and adventures. If you want a devoted little shadow who will lick your face with joy and slowly steal your heart (and maybe your couch cushion), Caroline is ready for her happily ever after.

We have had Caroline spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped.

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

PUPPY!

~ MARGARITA IS FOSTERED IN LOS ALTOS, Ca ~

A family with two dachshunds intended to have a litter at a future date, but of course, the dogs didn't wait. Soon they had 5 little puppies along with their adult dachshunds. In the blink of an eye, the puppies were more than 6 months old. Since 2 of the puppies were females, their family realized they could soon be having even more litters if they did not do something. Plus Margarita and the other female puppy started having serious disagreements and had to be kept separated for safety. (We think this was due to a combination of littermate syndrome and the all too common issue of two females not getting along.)

Margarita came into foster care super sweet, but clearly had never had a boundary in her life. She quickly tried to assume diva status. Alas, to her dismay, no one else in the home would allow her to have her way. Slowly, she started to accept having structure and rules. She also slowly began learning to play nicely with the other dogs. (She loves a good evening game of racetrack.) The other dogs are making her mind her manners rather than just behaving wildly like she did living with littermates.

Margarita is young so it is important a new home get her out and about. She needs to see kids and bikes and cars and trees and all that the world beyond the front door has to offer. She also needs the walks for exercise and to wear off her puppy energy.

Margarita is very sweet with people and wants to be with her person at all times. She has the most gorgeous mahogany red coat.  

The ideal home for Margarita will have the following qualifications:

• Someone at home most of the day, stay-at-home parents, or folks who work from home.

• Another small, young MALE dog for play and companionship.

• A very secure indoor place for the puppy to be when no one is at home.

• Applicants must be between 25 and 65 years of age.

• No infants or toddlers, please, but we will consider families with children over 7 years old.

• Previous puppy experience is a plus, but not essential.

 Margarita is spayed, microchipped and vaccinated. She is working on her housebreaking and is doing well with a doggie door and frequent escorted trips outside.

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

~ SKYE IS being FOSTERED IN LOS ALTOS, CA ~

 Skye came to us from Fresno. Her owner had been evicted and she was rehoming half her dogs. Skye's rescue was challenging due to the distance and because the urgency kept changing. Just when we thought we had things worked out, the owner told us we only had a few hours. Thanks to the incredible flexibility of a supporter we were able to meet the new unexpected deadline.

 Tiny Skye came into rescue with Milo who is her puppy. Dad was some type of terrier mix.. We were going to try and adopt Skye and Milo as a pair. They aren't bonded, but Milo does rely on her for courage in a new situation. She warms up much faster than he does. However, we decided it might be easier for them both to find a new home individually. (Although we are open to having them adopted together). 

Skye loves two things in life. Cuddling and going for walks. If you want someone to sit with you on the sofa all day, she is not the dog for you. (It seems most applicants for our tiny dogs want them to be 24/7 inside couch dogs). She also wants to get out and about and have a daily walk. She is eager to make up for all the experiences she missed in her past. When not out walking, she loves to cuddle and be all wrapped up in a blanket.

Out on the streets she does very well meeting people. She is far more cautious about strangers in her home. She has been known to launch herself at a pant leg of a strange man on her turf. Some of this same behavior affects how she greets new dogs. She is fine with new dogs on the streets. New dogs in her home are often subject to her outrage. We just grab her and hold her for about 5 minutes. She observes while all the other dogs meet the newcomer. Once the situation is calm, she is calm. Then she is one of the first dogs to try and get a newcomer to play.

She enjoys morning squirrel hunting and playing with stuffed dog toys. 

Skye is spayed, current on her vaccines and microchipped. In addition, Skye had a dental and two hernia repairs. She appears to be housebroken with a doggie door.

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

~ MILO IS being FOSTERED IN LOS ALTOS, CA ~

Milo came to us from Fresno. His owner had been evicted and she was rehoming half her dogs. Milo's rescue was challenging due to the distance and because the urgency kept changing. Just when we thought we had things worked out, the owner told us we only had a few hours. Thanks to the incredible flexibility of a supporter we were able to meet the new unexpected deadline.

Milo's mom is a tiny mini dachshund, Skye. His dad was some type of terrier mix. We were going to try and adopt Milo and his mom as a pair. They aren't bonded, but Milo does rely on her for courage in a new situation. He never got out much in his previous life so he can find new things scary at first. However, we decided it might be easier for them both to find a new home individually. (Although we are open to having them adopted together). 

Milo is a fantastic little dog. He has been fabulous with all the other dogs in his foster home. He's the one in charge of getting any new dogs comfortable. He is great with all of them and helps get them to play and relax. Much as Milo loves other dogs, he is equally fine with entertaining himself. He will go racing around the yard just for the joy of it. He is investigates and squirrel hunts for hours. He really is a self sufficient guy.   

Milo loves his people. He is all butt wiggles and belly when around his family. He adores laps. He is not bad at greeting new people out on the street, but he is really shy about new people coming into his home. (He will bark and refuse to get near them) Like many dogs, he trusts women faster than men. He was raised in an adults only home, but we think he could do well with older respectful children who give him time to get used to them.  

Milo is an active dog. He would thrive in a home that gets him on walks. While these were a new experience for him when he first came into foster care, he immediately realized how fun they were. If you want a walking/hiking/camping partner, Milo is your guy.

Milo has a wide range of interests, In addition to squirrel hunting, he loves killing stuffies and chewing on a variety of bones.  

Milo is neutered, current on his vaccines and microchipped. His foster home has a doggie door and with it, he appears to be housebroken.

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

Ozzie came to us via an owner looking to rehome him on Craigslist. We offered to help by getting his medical taken care of and then finding a fabulous home. His owners were delighted to have our assistance..

This tiny, sweet boy had two undescended testicles located high in his abdomen. We knew we needed to take care of that ASAP. (This can lead to cancer or one can twist causing excruciating pain and requiring emergency treatment). Since Ozzie was 5, we knew he would also benefit from a dental.

His complicated neuter went well and the vet then moved on to his teeth. Much to their surprise (and ours) it turns out Ozzie had a broken jaw and was in great pain. Eating was torturous for him. This little guy was so stoic we never noticed (nor did his previous owners). We have no idea how the break happened. In his first home, he was a loved inside dog. There was no incident anyone was aware of. The only two options were to leave it and let it calcify over time or go the recommended route of having his jaw wired. No way we could leave a dog in pain, so of course we said to wire his jaw.

The wire is going to have to remain for 8 to 10 weeks and he will then need to be put under anesthesia for removal. Much to our surprise when posting his story to Facebook, we had folks who wanted to adopt him now, offering to pay for the follow up wire removal with their own vet. We had to think about this as we are used to getting our dogs totally medically ready prior to adoption. After contemplation, we have decided it would be better for Ozzie if he found his forever home sooner than later. This way he does not spend another two months in foster care (although he is an easy keeper and so sweet). This also opens up a foster slot faster and we are being inundated with new dogs.

A new home must take Ozzie for his wire removal in the mid-August time frame.

Not only does Ozzie need a home that will take care of this final vet step, he also wants a home that takes him on walks. They were a new experience for him when he came into rescue and he loves them! This little guy does not ask for much and he is asking for walks. Don't apply if you are not willing to get him out and about.

Ozzie is fine with all kinds of dogs. We think he will likely be ok with cats. He likes all people. Due to his size, kids in the home should be teenagers and up.

Ozzie is now neutered, microchipped and current on his vaccinations. Again- he will need the jaw wire removed in August. So far we would say he is perfectly housebroken (with a doggie door).

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

~ WINNIE IS FOSTERED IN SAN FRANCISCO, CA ~

CAT SAFE!

For unknown reasons, Winnie took to attacking the senior dog in her former home. To keep the senior safe, Winnie was surrendered to rescue. We promised we would find this beauty a home that was a better fit.

Here's what we have learned about the gorgeous Princess Winnie:
She loves her person. Her main desire is to be with her person. When her foster mom leaves, she sits on the bed looking out the window from above where she has a birds eye view of the return. She also enjoys a good lap and a cuddle. When you are not sitting, she will be your shadow. She has no sense of personal space. She LOVES her belly rubbed, and she offers it up the minute you wake up in the morning

Much as Winnie loves her foster mom, she is skeptical of men. Even ones that she knows have to win her over each day. It's sort of the dachshund version of the movie "Fifty First Dates" She is also fearful when meeting new people. She will bark and back away.

On walks she behaves nicely and ignores other dogs that she sees. Continuing these walks is very important to build her confidence. On a recent outing to a bar cafe, she showed remarkable improvement from arrival until departure. Again, this sweetie needs to get out and about.

Winnie is not quite house trained, but her foster mom is working on this and she is improving She also appears to have been fed people food rather than dog food. This is no doubt what has led to her being a bit overweight. She is now being fed kibble, although it requires a few scraps on top to entice her to eat it. She has been sleeping in the big bed, which she loves.

We think Winnie is going to do best in an all-female home. Or, any male in the home needs to be patient and realize it may take a while for Winnie to trust him. Because we don't know what drove the attacks on the senior dog in her previous home, we are looking for Winnie to be an only dog.

Winnie is spayed, microchipped and current on her vaccinations.

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

~ CUBS IS being FOSTERED IN CAMPBELL, CA ~

Cubs came to us from one of the many independent rescue warriors in the Fresno-Visalia area. While he is low and long, he’s likely not dachshund at all. He has a thick double coat and the cutest little face. He really is adorable.

The night he arrived in rescue, his affect was so flat, the other dogs in the home ignored him almost immediately. It was like he wasn't real so they didn't care he had arrived. From his behavior, we think he had always lived as a yard dog and was basically ignored. He had no expectations of anything good happening. He just accepted whatever was going on.

In foster care, he slowly, went from a flat affect to being a friendly, people loving dog. He learned about treats and he has come to really appreciate them. He is loving being an inside dog and enjoys cuddling on the sofa with his people. He gives great greetings when his people come home.

Cubs still needs work as years of being ignored takes time to undo. He needs a home that work on training him (being treat motivated helps this). He has lived with other dogs including puppies, but we think he would be best as only dog or with only one other dog. He sometimes growls at the other dogs, although he has never done anything more than growl. He clearly never learned good dog on dog manners. He is making progress, but he would best thrive in a calmer environment rather than in a large dog pack.

His new home should be kid free as he has snapped -although he has been careful to never actually bite anyone. He just never learned how to properly interact with people and he never learned this was not an appropriate way to tell someone to back off.. As long as you respect when he is telling you he is uncomfortable, he is an easy, peasy boy.

Cubs thrives on routines and he adores walks. He loves finding out that there is a big world out there.

Cubs is neutered, current on his vaccinations and microchipped.

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

~ COLETTE IS being FOSTERED IN CHICO, CA ~

Colette is one of the 8 dogs we took in when a small Animal shelter confiscated 30 Dachshunds from a breeder that was keeping them in horrible conditions. These were retired breeder dogs that were now living outside with minimal care. The dogs had so much poop and mud ground into their coats, the smell was overwhelming They all had to have emergency mat removals followed by baths. The rescues who took dogs reported they had at least one dog that was quite shy. Well, for us that dog is Colette.

For the first three months in rescue, Colette was in flight or fight mode. All she wanted to do was to get away and hide. When she is adopted, she is likely to return to some of this behavior. She is very sweet, but she doesn't totally trust humans. She will still scurry away and hide under furniture.

We have very specific requirements for a new home for Colette. You must have the following:

• At least one female in the home as it takes Colette longer to trust men.

• A securely fenced yard with a dog door. Colette can be uncatchable outside, but she will come back in on her own.

• A kids free home. The world is too scary as it is for Colette without any additional noise and activity.

• At least one other confident small dog. Best if the dog is young enough that s/he will play with Colette.

• A new owner must be fit enough to be able to bend and pick up Colette when she is hiding in small places and under things.

While Colette is still fearful, she is also all dachshund. She knows when you are asking her to do something and she likes to let you know when she is willfully ignoring your commands. She will also dig if left alone for too long. She loves to play with other dogs and she is a goofball with them. Her tongue always sticks out of her mouth so she looks as if she is blowing raspberries most of the time. You can see this in her photos.

Once she trusts, you she is a world class snuggler. She will even give you hugs. She will boop your ankles with her nose to ask for attention.

Colette is spayed, current on her vaccinations and microchipped. We also got her a dental where to our surprise she didn't lose any teeth. She won't do crates, but a small dog fences works just fine for her.

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