All of the  dachshunds below are available for adoption, waiting for a loving forever home!
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Having a canine buddy lavishing us with unconditional love can be a real stress reliever while we’re being challenged in uncomfortable ways. So please don’t forget adopting a rescue is a long term commitment. Life is likely to get back to something closer to normal long before your new best canine friend ages much. Always remember to love them their whole lives!

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rare “swedish” dachshund

Billy is a Swedish Dachsbracke, also known as a “Drever”. Basically a Swedish Dachshund. Billy is not fat, he’s just BIG! And sweet as they come. He previously lived in a small apartment, with people who had a full-time work schedules; sometimes with overtime. So Billy had to be alone in the apartment a lot of the time. We were delighted to take Billy into our rescue program and help find him a more suitable situation.

Like Dachshunds, the Swedish Dachbracke Drever is a short-legged scent-hound originally bred in Sweden to hunt deer and other game. They’re big, big like full-size standard Dachshunds. From the American Kennel Club:

“The Drever is robust and strong rather than elegant and speedy. They have a proud carriage, well-developed muscles and agile appearance. Affectionate, playful, and sweet, the Drever gets along well with most other breeds and is great in groups. The Drever was developed in the early twentieth century in Sweden. Hunting deer was difficult due to terrain and herd locations so hunters soon realized the benefits of using this short-legged, long-bodied dog to drive the deer over long distances and rough terrain right to them. A keen and even-tempered hound, the Drever is never aggressive, nervous or shy. They are content in most living situations, but tend to be vocal when alerting or at play.”

Billy has a gorgeous coat that is very shiny. He loves “lap time”, and to reinforce good habits is learning to share his foster mom with his foster siblings. In his previous home, Billy slept in the big bed with his people, and would like to continue to do so in his new home. No condos or apartments – Billy needs a private home, all on one level with a secure yard.

Billy is reliably house trained and crate trained. His good potty habits are reinforced twice a day with a regular routine. He’s been following the other dogs out the doggy door. As long as he has the proper potty opportunities, Billy goes outside to do his business. He is also learning to be quiet and calm in his crate for nap time and time outs. He settles down with a toy and his blankie and is very content.

Billy still needs structure and some training so that he knows the rules and boundaries. So far, he seems to catch on quickly. He is learning a lot from the other dogs in his foster home. He barks, because the other dogs are barking, but there huge periods of total quiet and peace to report as well. Billy came to us knowing the commands “Sit”, “Stay”, and “Shake Hands”. He LOVES to play fetch. He still has a bit of trouble letting you have to ball back, but we are working on it.

The ideal home for Billy would have the following attributes:

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

• A private home, all on one level with a secure yard.

• Previous dachshund experience is a big plus.

• Another medium to large sized female dog for play and companionship.

• A very secure INDOOR place for Billy to be when no one is at home.

• Applicants must be between 30 and 70 years of age.

• No infants or toddlers, please, but we will consider families with teenage children.
  (Billy is strong, and can easily knock a small child down.)

Billy is healthy, fully vaccinated, and microchipped. If you are interested in Billy, please contact Dena at (562) 694-6868.or email Dena@SCDR.org. A home check and adoption application are required.

The tax deductible donation for Billy is $1,000.00

SMOKEY IS SAFE WITH CATS!!

Smokey is almost too good to be true. He came to us with his AKC papers, and he is cat-safe!

Smokey had what seemed on the surface to be the perfect home. He had a mom and dad that doted on him, and gave him a wonderful life. But recently, their baby became a toddler, and they were not successful in preventing the child from harassing Smokey. It was just a matter of time before he would retaliate. They decided to be proactive and asked SCDR to find Smokey a home with teenagers or an “adults only” home before something tragic happened.

Smokey is an inquisitive and sweet boy. He is affectionate, intelligent, and playful. Smokey has no issues with adult people. He loves belly-rubs and to be picked up and cuddled at every opportunity. He gives amazing kisses. Smokey would be a good family dog with teenage children. He likes cats as he was raided with and lived with one in his previous home. He is good on a leash and very good in the car. His house training is also good, but occasionally needs to be reminded to go outside to do his business. This is typical dachshund behavior.

Smokey is the consummate lap-dog and enjoys napping in your lap while you work on the computer or watch television. He enjoys snooping in the back yard and sunning himself. He enjoys stuffed animals and squeaky toys and does not eviscerating them.

Smokey sleeps in the big bed with his foster family. He is not fond of crates. Smokey would be happiest in a home where he is the only male dog and he would love to have a companion of the female persuasion for fun and playtime. He would be very good in any experienced home, condo or RV, where he is not left home alone for hours and hours. He doesn’t bark excessively or without a reason to do so, but could become bored without companionship.

All of Smokey’s vaccines are right up-to-date. He is microchipped as well. If you can provide a good home for Smokey, please contact Dena at 562-694-6868 or email Dena@SCDR.org. An adoption application and home check are required.

The tax-deductible donation for Smokey is $500.00

MOOSE IS SAFE WITH CATS!!

Moose is “drop dead gorgeous” with silky, luxurious ears and a beautiful flag on is tail. Wow!

Moose had the perfect home. He had a mom and dad that doted on him, and even after they had the human baby, he continued to enjoy a wonderful life. But then the baby became an active toddler, and Moose wanted no part of being harassed by a toddle, so he snapped at the child. The family decided that Moose needed a home without little humans in residence. We were delighted to take Moose into our rescue program.

If Moose were human he’d be like “Fabio”, the Italian super model. He is breathtakingly handsome, a real traffic-stopper. Moose is a little taller than the average mini dachshund. We believe he has some Caviler King Charles Spaniel in his heritage. This is a good thing as it makes him safer in a home with stairs.

Moose is a very sweet boy. He gets along with the senior dachshund in his temporary home. He is 100% reliably house trained. He walks at a brisk pace on the leash, and is happy to ride in the car. He likes to sit on the passenger or rear seat and look out the window. He has been super kind to the older dachshund in his foster home, and even likes to ride along with him in his stroller.

Another plus is that Moose is safe with cats, as he had one he loved to play with in his previous home.

He bonded quickly to his new foster mom and even earned the privilege of sleeping in the big bed with her and the other dachshund. He learned the ramp up to the bed and the one to the couch quickly. He does not destroy toys or other items in the home. She reports that he gives gentle kisses.

Moose’s ideal family will have someone home much of the time, another doxie or small breed dog for companionship, and people willing to take him for walks as he adores being out and about. He is safe with dog-savvy teenagers. No babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers, etc. Moose really needs someone who works from home or is a recent retiree. He can get anxious if left alone for long periods of time.

Previous experience with longhaired dachshunds is a plus, but not mandatory. Longhaired dachshunds require daily brushing and periodic, professional grooming to look their absolute best. Moose is well behaved and cooperative when being brushed or bathed.

We are looking for a family that is in a private home, in a quiet neighborhood. Moose does not do well in heavily populated, high-traffic areas. He will bark at strangers, dogs he does not know, and the usual ax murderers – the postman, UPS delivery guy, etc. He needs people with previous dachshund experience who can show leadership and set boundaries. Moose requires a no chicken diet and enjoys home cooking.

Moose is fully vaccinated, healthy and microchipped, Moose is ready for a new home. If you can provide the type of home Moose needs, please contact Dena at (562) 694-6868 or email Dena@SCDR.org. An adoption application and home check are required.

The tax deductible donation for Moose is $900.00

Sulley is a big, loveable Baby Huey, and he is friendly to everyone. Sulley lost his previous home through no fault of his own. The family was forced to move from a rental home to a small apartment with no yard. Sulley was very unhappy being cooped up all day while everyone was away at work.

Sulley adjusted immediately to his foster home, and made himself comfortable and part of the pack already there. Sulley hangs out with the bigger dogs in his foster home, however, he has no issues at all with the smaller dogs in his new pack, nor did they with him. He has been exposed to cats, but we do not feel that they would be safe occupying the same space.

Sulley was born with a very obvious birth defect. He is missing his right rear leg and the toes on his left rear leg. Neither defect has posed any significant problem for him. He gets around perfectly.

Sulley is crate trained and 100% house trained. He prefers a cushy dog bed, and not a crate, for nighttime sleeping. He would love to be invited to sleep in the big bed with his people. He has no problem hopping up on the sofa for a good cuddle while you watch TV or read. We recommend having a ramp for easy access to the sofa and the big bed.

Sulley loves leisurely walks about the neighborhood and is an excellent passenger in the car. Despite his handicap, Sulley is way more active than some of his younger foster brothers and sisters. He has the activity level of a dog half his age. He gets very excited when he sees his harness and leash come out. He likes stopping to sniff messages and answering them. (We get e-mail, he gets p-mail.)

Sulley would do best in a home with a female canine companion and a family who can give him lots of attention. He could also be the “only dog” and not have to complete for food or attention. Sulley is safe with children over 5 years old. (He would have to be carefully supervised with babies or toddlers.)

If you are interested in adopting Sulley, please contact Dena at Dena@SCDR.org or call (562) 694-6868. A home check and adoption application are required.

Adopt Sulley for a tax-deductible donation of $600.00

Most of Porter’s 9 years were spent with his family in Oregon. When the family decided to get a second dog, they forgot to get Porter’s opinion, and he wasn’t happy with a younger and larger brother. Porter became irritable and snappy. Then, when Porter’s family was preparing to move and could only take one of their two dogs, Porter was not the chosen one. Fortunately, Porter’s Big E appointment was with a mobile vet who was also a friend of an SCDR volunteer. Porter was accepted into SCDR’s foster program and two weeks later, was being transported to southern California and a new life of love and acceptance, never to be left behind again!

Porter is a black-and-tan dachshund mix. We’re not sure of the mix, but he’s got strong dachshund characteristics and longer legs. In his previous home, he spent a lot of time in a crate, including bed time, but Porter is enjoying a crate-free life at his foster home, and truly enjoying it! He is separated at meal times from other dogs because he is an enthusiastic eater of anything placed before him, but he doesn’t mind – he runs into his eating area, eats with his usual gusto, then waits patiently while others finish their meals.

Porter enjoys being with his people, but is not too fond of sharing his people with other dogs. He has a low rumbly growl if another dog tries to barge in on a cuddle with his foster mom, but has not ever been aggressive. Porter doesn’t have any close friends at his foster mom’s house, but he is comfortable being part of the pack. Every night, he checks the big bed situation, usually finding it too crowded for his liking, and finds his own comfy spot.

Porter is house-trained with a doggy door and rides well in a car. He has not shown a tendency to play with toys, but then, he has a lot of competition at his foster mom’s. If someone else wants his toy, Porter is more than willing to give it up! Porter is an enthusiastic walker and tends to pull, but he also responds to some correction most of the time! We suspect that he did not get out much for a walk with his previous owners. Porter also does an excellent job of alerting his foster mom when a package is being delivered!

Porter has been exposed to cats and bunnies at his foster mom’s house, but they live in separate areas. While he has shown interest without aggression, we cannot be certain about face-to-face.

Ideal applicants will need the following qualifications:

• Someone very dachshund experienced who is not gone from home for long periods of time.

• Someone who is active enough to take Porter for walks on a daily basis, and allow him to explore a bit.

• Able to provide a comfy space (or spaces) that Porter can call his own (but please, not a crate!).

• Be between 30 and 79, please. We will consider families with teenage children.

• A Porter-approved companion, but know that Porter is truly happy being a one-and-only.

Porter’s vaccines are up-to-date. He’s neutered and microchipped. If you are interested in Porter, please contact Dena at (562) 694-6868 or email dena@scdr.org. An adoption application and home check are required.

The tax deductible donation for Porter is $300.00

Charlie was being advertised on Craig’s List as a “Found” dog back in August 2024. The person who found him was unable to keep him, so a nice young man stepped up and volunteered to foster Charlie while he solicited on social media and put up signs in the neighborhood where Charlie was found. The owner never came forward, and after a few weeks the nice young man decided he would keep Charlie. Unfortunately, the resident male dog took great exception to Charlie’s presence, often attacking Charlie and drawing blood. After numerous attempts to correct the aggressive behavior, friends encouraged the nice young man to turn Charlie over to a rescue to find him a loving home. We gladly stepped up to help Charlie.

As you can see, Charlie is a chiweenie, or possibly a min-pin dachshund mix. The ears and longer legs are the give-away to his heritage, but he also has distinctive dachshund features. He came to us underweight but with a healthy appetite, and has had no trouble reaching his ideal weight! His eating area is a large crate, which he willingly enters and patiently waits for his food and the after-meal “release.” He always gives his foster mom a big hug when released, then is off to whatever adventure he can find!

Charlie is happy, affectionate and playful. He is very devoted to his chosen human and will ask for hugs and belly rubs. However, he also loves wrestle-mania and tug-of-war with his foster brothers and sisters, both smaller and (slightly) larger, and doesn’t seem to care who wins! He has learned how to play multi-dog chuck-it in his foster mom’s backyard … and has become quite good at grabbing a flying ball out of another’s grasp! Charlie loves being the “lead engine” when he entices his brothers and sisters to join his “zoomie train!” But he is gentle, too – he does not get aggressive at all during play.

Charlie walks well on a leash, and likes to ride in the car if he has a lap to sit in. Before Charlie came to his current foster mom’s, he was crate trained. However, at his foster mom’s, he managed to wiggle his way onto the big bed and next to his mom! He sleeps quietly through the night. His house training is reliable if he has access to a dog door and a very secure yard.

Charlie has been exposed to cats and bunnies at his foster mom’s house, but they live in separate areas. While he has shown interest without aggression, we cannot be certain about face-to-face.

Charlie is a “runner”. That means he needs a very secure yard, and must be on leash at all times when not at home. Opening the door to the street must be done with caution as well. This boy runs FAST!!

Ideal applicants will need the following qualifications:

• Someone with active young dog experience who is not gone from home for long periods of time.

• Someone who is active enough to take Charlie for walks on a daily basis, and allow him to explore a bit. Trips to the dog park to socialize and play chuck-it would be great!

• A like-sized and energetic doggie companion who will oblige Charlie’s almost non-stop playfulness.

• A very secure place for Charlie to be when no one is at home.

• Be between 30 and 68, please. We will consider families with teenage children.

Charlie’s vaccines are up-to-date. He’s neutered and microchipped. If you are interested in Charlie, please contact Dena at (562) 694-6868 or email dena@scdr.org. An adoption application and home check are required.

The tax deductible donation for Charlie is $500.00

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~ Tippy is being fostered in Riverside, Ca ~

Tippy was found as a puppy in a dumpster. The family’s young daughter wanted to keep her, and the family agreed, but only if the little pup stayed in the daughter’s room. Tippy’s first year of life was spent in a crate with occasional play time with her girl. Tippy also taught herself to play by herself, and had fun tossing a toy around! When the family moved about a year later, Tippy was relinquished to a Riverside rescue group and is being fostered by an SCDR volunteer.

As you can see, Tippy is a chiweenie. The ears are the give-away to her heritage, but she also has the dachshund’s longer body and shorter legs. When Tippy entered foster, she was scared and hung out in a large open crate (also called an exercise pen). However, another young foster enticed Tippy out of the crate where she learned to enjoy the company of her similarly-sized foster brothers and sisters and the love and affection of her foster mom. She has even learned that you don’t use teeth when playing!

Tippy is very happy, affectionate and playful. She loves hugs and belly rubs from her humans as much as wrestle-mania and tug-of-war with her like-sized and aged foster brothers and sisters. She enjoys following her foster mom around the yard, and sticks close when the other dogs are playing a wild game of chuck-it. However, Tippy enjoys being part of a “zoomie train,” and she is very fast!

Tippy walks well on a leash, and likes to ride in the car. At her foster mom’s, Tippy sleeps next to her mom (or on her) in the big bed. She sleeps quietly through the night. Her house training is reliable if she has access to a dog door, and isn’t too busy playing to get to it!

Tippy has been exposed to cats and bunnies at her foster mom’s house, but they live in separate areas. While she has shown interest without aggression, we cannot be certain about face-to-face contact.

Ideal applicants will need the following qualifications:

• Someone with active puppy experience who is not gone from home for long periods of time.

• Someone who is active enough to take Tippy for walks on a daily basis, and allow her to explore a bit.

• A like-sized and energetic doggie companion who will oblige Tippy’s almost non-stop playfulness.

• Be between 30 and 65, please. We will consider families with teenage children.

Tippy’s vaccines are up-to-date. She’s spayed and microchipped. If you are interested in Tippy, please contact her foster mom, Jean (texting preferred) at 714-803-0154 or email jshill828@gmail.com. An SCDR adoption application and home check are required.

The tax deductible donation for Tippy is $500.00

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Yes, we know, Chachi is not a dachshund. He is a blend of French Bull Dog and Boston terrier. He loves to play with other dogs, even larger breeds. His best friend in his foster home is a gentle Pit Bull mix. (However, visiting the dog park or dog beach will take some practice.) His foster mom feels he would do best as the “only dog” in the home with someone there most of the time.

Chachi is great with children over 10 years old and loves their attention. He is great on leash and loves to go for walks. Chachi enjoyed the attention and walks from a group of pre-teen volunteers at a recent dog event his foster mom attended with him.

Chachi is an absolute sweetheart and a total love. He is very healthy and active, but also loves to snuggle under the covers. He is a good eater, and with his new diet of good food, he has the most amazing shiny black coat.

Chachi is an absolute sweetheart. He is also a lap dog. He is active, loves to explore the yard, loves to go for walks, but his favorite spot in next to you. He is the consummate bed-dog and loves to cuddle all night in the big bed.

Chachi is housebroken, knows the dog door, and is not a barker. He is perfect for condo living if you have an outdoor space (fenced in patio) for him to continue his good potty habits. (No balconies – too dangerous.) He is definitely not trustworthy with cats or other small pets.

Chachi is neutered, fully vaccinated and microchipped. If you can give Chachi a loving home, please contact Sylvia at: Sylviagy@yahoo.com

The adoption fee for Chachi is $500.00

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In case you were wondering, no, Millie is not a purebred dachshund. She is a Bulldog/Dachshund blend (we don’t see too many of those!). Millie is a Bulldog/Dachshund blend. She was originally adopted from a high-kill shelter by a retired couple. After a few weeks, they realized she was too young and too active for them. SCDR agreed to sponsor her and Sylvia took her in and promised to find Millie the right home.

Millie loves to play with other dogs that are her same size or a larger breed. Her foster mom feels she would do best as the “only dog” in the home with someone there most of the time.

Millie loves every person she’s ever met and loves their attention. Children need to be older, no babies, toddlers, or pre-schoolers. She is timid on leash, but she will walk with you. She’s a “home body” and needs a home with a secure yard as she is also a “digger” (thanks to her dachshund heritage).

Millie is an absolute sweetheart and a total love-bug. She is very healthy and active, but also loves to snuggle under the covers in the big bed. She is an excellent eater, and with her new diet of good food, she has the most amazing shiny coat.

Millie is also a lap dog. She is active and has a high prey-drive. No cats, small furry pets, exotic birds, or reptiles can be in her environment. Did we mention she loves to cuddle in the big bed?

Millie is housebroken, knows the dog door, and is not a barker. She is perfect for condo living if you have an outdoor space (fenced in patio) for her to continue her good potty habits. (No balconies – too dangerous.)

Millie is spayed, fully vaccinated and microchipped. If you can give Millie a loving home, please contact Sylvia at: Sylviagy@yahoo.com.

The adoption fee for Millie is $400.00

Brodie was rescued from a Los Angeles “kill” shelter in July. They were so crowded, that Brodie was located in a dimly lit, noisy hallway in a crate. Our representative discovered him by chance. Brodie looks like a longhaired dachshund, but subsequent DNA testing revealed he is a mix of several breeds with very little dachshund in his DNA.

The only information provided when he was surrendered to the shelter was his age and that he had a flea-bite allergy. He was grossly underweight, had a mouthful of rotten teeth, and was terrified. Our representative rescued him with a plan to foster him and help him heal physically and emotionally. He is now ready for a forever home where he will receive the love and attention he so richly deserves

The minute our foster/volunteer brought him home, he crawled into her lap and kissed her. Once he had a bit of time to decompress, she had his medical/dental needs addressed. With tender, loving care, his sweet personality emerged. He loves people. He is friendly when meeting strangers at home, gentle, and vocal (in an adorable way). He wants to be close. Brodie is currently sleeping in a cozy dog bed beside the big bed. In his new home, he would love to sleep in the big bed and snuggle all night.

Brodie is crate trained and 90% house trained. He does have occasional accidents. He also loves to go on walks as well as just hang out at home. Brodie does not react well to strange dogs he encounters on walks. We don’t know what happened in his early life that may have made him leash-reactive.

Brodie started out not liking going to the vet. But his foster mom has been working with him on vet visits, and he now behaves in an acceptable manner if kept on a tight leash and wait-time in the lobby is short and not too crowded.

He loves human companionship so much that someone who is retired or works from home would be a good match. He is safe with older children (teens). However, he does best in a peaceful environment. We would like him to have a private home all on one level as he has age-related spondylosis (curvature of the spine) which might explain why he prefers to be picked up vertically (like how you’d pick up a small child under the arms). Brodie needs a dog door and access to a fenced yard to maintain his good potty habits.

Brodie’s vaccines are current, he has had a senior blood panel and a dental (he now has only one tooth). He was microchipped at the shelter. Brodie has a mild (grade 3) heart murmur for which he does not require any medication at this time.

If you can provide the type of home Brodie needs, please contact Dena at dena@scdr.org or call (562) 694-6868. An adoption application and home check are required.

The tax-deductible donation for Brodie is $400.00

Once upon a time, Rexx must have had a wonderful home where he was loved, because he is sweet and gentle. But then something happened, and Rexx ended up at a high kill shelter. He was barely a year old. He was adopted from the shelter by a family with young children (both were boys). Everything was fine for a while, and then Rexx demonstrated a great dislike for men and boys. Before anyone could get serious injured, they contacted SCDR and asked us to find Rexx a home free from boy children and men. We were happy to oblige.

Rexx is a longhaired chiweenie, about 80% dachshund. He is a happy boy who enjoys a quiet home environment. Rexx believes friendship is earned, not a given, so it took him a few days to adjust to his foster home. He loves to follow his foster mom around the house as she does her daily chores, hoping she sits down so he can jump up in her lap. He sleeps in a crate with a fluffy blanket in the master bedroom, but would much prefer to sleep in the big bed.

Rexx is safe with teenage girls and women, but regards men/boys and cats as some alien life-form that must be eliminated from his immediate area. He is not fond of big dogs either. If you have barn-yard animals (pigmy goats, chickens, etc.), Rexx is not the right dog for your family.

Rexx likes women best. He is very afraid of men. We don’t know why, but we are working on it. He loves going for walks, and rides nicely in the car. He is not especially demanding and is content to observe the comings and goings of the household.

We would prefer to place Rexx in a “women only” household. He would be fine in an apartment/condo if given the opportunity to take several walks a day. He would not mind having a dog door and access to a small, securely fenced yard if available. Rexx would enjoy having a small female dog for companionship, especially for those times he has to stay home while his family goes out.

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