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: 10-25-25

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~ KENZO IS being FOSTERED IN BRENTWOOD, CA (EAST BAY AREA) ~

A woman reached out to us about taking her young longhair into rescue. As he matured, he was not getting along with the family's older dachshund. Due to the strength difference, his owner was not comfortable leaving them alone.

Kenzo is a stunning boy. Like we sometimes find with the longhairs, he has a big head, extremely long ears and absolutely huge paws. He is also long and low. He turns heads when he is out and about..

Kenzo likes people and children of elementary age and up. He loves to sit ad cuddle with his person(s).

He is not good with other dogs. Turns out that with them, Kenzo is a bit of a jerk. He barks and charges at the other dogs in foster home. He doesn’t hurt them, but he definitely scares them. Therefore, we are requiring a home where he will be the only dog.

We are giving Kenzo a housebreaking refresher. He is a smart boy and not only quickly learned the dog door, he also learned to use the bells to go outside when the dog door is closed.

In his previous home he slept in a dog bed. In his foster home, he is crated and he's been really good. If for some reason he needs a middle of the night potty break, he will howl and let you know.

Because Kenzo likes to talk, we don't think he is a good candidate for a condo or apartment.

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

~ BENJY IS being FOSTERED IN LOS ALTOS, CA ~

A woman who had recently lost her dachshund, reached out about a Craigslist ad. She didn't really want a puppy but thought there might be an older dog. However, the man who placed the ad gave her the full court press "I'm in your area and I have a puppy with me. Let me come show him to you". When the woman saw the dog he had fleas and flakey skin. So.... she bought him. However, she quickly was reminded that she did not want a puppy and was not age appropriate for one. Because she loved the little guy she wanted the best for him. She reached out to rescue and asked if we could take him.

Benjy is darling. He is gorgeous and people friendly. He loves to play with the other dogs and to chew on various bones.

He walks well on a leash but he needs work on his canine greeting manners when out in public.

The ideal home for Benji would have another young, playful dog. He is not appropriate for a senior dog's buddy as he will annoy them to play all the time (he takes correct beautifully, but he will try and try and try). He loves having a yard and if not playing, is usually found outside. (He has a dog door so goes in and out as he pleases)

Since Benjy is young he needs a home where he is not alone for long periods of time.

We have had Benjy neutered, brought current on his vaccines and microchipped. If you are interested in Benjy, please fill out the online adoption application and email Nicole at nicolesalacain@gmail.com

The tax deductible donation for Benjy is $1,200 

~ OPAL IS being FOSTERED IN SACRAMENTO, CA ~

It is an all too common story. Opal & her littermate were picked up as strays and no one came to claim them. They were sweet dogs, but they clearly had not been well socialized. They were terrified in the shelter and were therefore deemed unadoptable. Since they appear to have dachshunds in their genetics, the shelter reached out and asked if we would take them into our foster program. With their sweet faces, how could we say no?

It took about 5 minutes for Opal to show us how friendly and people focused she is. She is always looking for a lap to sit in. She also likes older kids and is currently happily living with a 10 year old. This delightful girl is very eager to please and tries really hard to do what you want her to.

Notes from her foster family:

Opal absolutely adores her humans. She takes a brief moment to warm up to new people and larger dogs. We don't think she has ever lived with such a large dog as ours before. It took her about a day for her to fall in love with her canine sister. She has been working hard on potty training and has a successful schedule here that will need reinforced in her new home. She is very smart and eager to learn! After a very brief protest, she sleeps peacefully all night in her crate. Opal does not like to be in her crate during the day. We love taking her for walks and watching her explore the world. She loves toys, treats, car rides, laps and melts in your hands while she melts your heart. Opal is foster #9 for our family and will hands down be the hardest to let go.

For more updates, you can see her on IG: @nurse_ashley_brooke

Opal is spayed, current on her vaccinations and is microchipped. If you are interested in Opal, please fill out the online adoption application and email Nicole at nicolesalacain@gmail.com An adoption application and home check are required.

The tax deductible donation for either Opal is $250

~ BROWNIE IS being FOSTERED IN SAN FRANCISCO, CA ~

Brownie came to us an owner surrender. His family loved him and he loved them, including the kids (8-10 ish). However, he did not do well with strangers of any age in his home. He would get very nervous. The children's young friends that came over made Brownie very uncomfortable. When a child came right up to him and grabbed him, he bit. There was then a second bite (we don't have details). The family tried to make it work because as they said "we have never had a more loving dog". However, Brownie just couldn't handle the stress and chaos of new people on his turf.

In foster care we have found him to be fearful of new people, especially men. He does best if he is allowed to approach visitors on his own (with treats of course) rather than having someone approach him. We are looking for a female dominate home or one where any males are patient at the beginning and allow Brownie to move at his own pace. Once he knows someone is not scary, he is utterly devoted and would do anything for that person. With those that he knows, Brownie is a gem. When new people come over, we use a muzzle on him or crate him but the best home for him would be one that doesn't have a lot of visitors.

Brownie walks very nicely on walks and he is willing to go long distances. He actually heels beautifully! Dogs and people on the street are fine with him. If his foster is going to leave him outside to run in and grab a cup of coffee or something, she muzzles him just in case someone tries to pet him without asking. Brownie knows sit, stay and lie down although since he has a strong dachshund component, he sometimes needs to be asked twice. He prefers to be rewarded with praise (though treats are appreciated) as he really just wants to make his owners happy.

Brownie has lived with other dogs in his past. We think a big dog might actually help him feel less nervous in unusual situations..

Brownie is neutered and current on his vaccinations. He is also crate trained. If you are interested in Brownie, please fill out the online adoption application and email Nicole at nicolesalacain@gmail.com

The tax deductible donation for Brownie is $200

~ RUSTY IS being FOSTERED IN BRENTWOOD, CA (Northern ca) ~

CAT MANAGABLE

Rusty and his sister were living mostly in the yard. During the day, the senior dachshund was out there also.. She took offense to the young dogs very existence and showed her displeasure with constant barking. When a neighbor complained, the owner reached out to rescue to take the pair.

Rusty is the perfect example of why littermates should not remain together. He relied on his sister (the runt of the litter) to protect him from the bullies (other large dogs in the house). He is sorely lacking confidence, but in foster care he has shown that he is determined to trust. He is improving each week but as a young dog he will often submissive pee when approached.

Rusty was skinny when he arrived and his tail started wagging when he saw food was always available in his foster home. He is delighted to now be an inside dog.

We quickly discovered that Rusty is a fan of elementary aged kids and bonded quickly with the 7 year old boy. He is a quiet boy that is happiest when he is cuddling with his people. Rusty does well with the other small dogs in the house and although he will chase a cat, he can live with a dog-savvy one.

Rusty has legs a bit longer than many dachshunds, but his personality is all doxie! He has the sweetest “Disney Princess” eyes.

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

~ HAZEL IS being FOSTERED IN BRENTWOOD, CA (northern ca) ~

hazel is cat safe!

Hazel and her brother were living mostly in the yard. During the day, the senior dachshund was out there also.. She took offense to the young dogs very existence and showed her displeasure with constant barking. When a neighbor complained, the owner reached out to rescue to take the pair.

Hazel was the runt of her litter, but she did not let size deter her. She protected her brother from the other dogs and from strangers and scary situations. She did initially food guard as a response but she quickly learned there is now enough food for everyone.

Hazel is a sweetheart and loves to be with people and older kids. She can be shy at first but she does warm up quickly. She really wants to be with people and to trust them. She is most definitely a cuddle bug.

.She is a compact hot dog with the most adorable widows peak coloring. She would like a furry and/or human playmate. Currently, she spends her days playing with a young resident dog. The two will play for hours. Hazel also enjoys destuffing toys. She gets along well with the cat as well as the other dogs in the home.

Her foster mom is working on her potty training and Hazel now uses the dog door.

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

PUPPY!

~ SQUINTS IS being FOSTERED IN CAMPBELL, CA ~

squints is also CAT SAFE!

This little guy is a cautionary tale of backyard breeders. Squints was sold to a woman with two young children. She was told he was healthy . However, It did not take his new owner long to suspect he was blind or could only see shadows and light. A visit to the vet confirmed this. We suspect a careless, inattentive breeder bred two dogs carrying the dapple gene. Double dapples almost always have genetic mismatches that can cause vision problems, hearing problems, and deformities. In addition, Squints appears to be a Dilute Black & Tan (ie: "Blue"). A Blue dachshund is at a higher risk for an inherited skin condition called color dilution alopecia (CDA) which causes hair loss and skin problems. If he develops this he may need to always wear cute sweaters and jackets in addition to regular use of medicated shampoos and moisturizers.

The woman who purchased him quickly realized she was not the right home for this little blue eyed guy. He was an only dog in this home. The noise and chaos of young children terrified him and he spent all his time hiding in a corner. She reached out to us and asked if we could please find him a better home.

Squints moved to a puppy experienced foster home that also has a wonderful former mom dog who is always welcoming. In a day or so, Squints relaxed and started to explore. He now even has the 55 lb doxie mix gently playing with him. He is developing into a confident little charmer.

For his new home, Squints MUST HAVE ANOTHER DOG. Since he can't see well, he relies on other canines to help him know what is going on. This other dog needs to be good with new and young dogs. Squints also needs a home with no young children. Good mannered, kind children ages 8 and up would probably be OK. He wants a person home most of the time.

For his safety, we prefer his new home have no stairs as he accidentally fall down them and be injured. Also, no pool in this guys forever home. He is young enough to learn to live with cats and any smart cat could easily get away from him.

Squints is scheduled for his neuter prior to adoption (ie: when he is 13-14 weeks old) He will be microchipped and brought current on his vaccinations at that time.

If you are interested in Squints, please fill out the online adoption application and email Nicole at nicolesalacain@gmail.com

The tax deductible donation for Squints is $800

~ PONCHO IS being FOSTERED IN SAN JOSE, CA ~

Poncho was an owner surrender. The young woman said she could not find a place that would allow her dogs. She had a pair and very much wanted them to stay together. We agreed we would keep them together. As we were finalizing transport, she told us her neighbor wanted the female and that she was now only sending us the male. So much for all her concern about them being kept together as a bonded pair.

Poncho was out of sorts when he arrived in rescue. He had not been well socialized with the outside world, and he had just lost his companion. He was overwhelmed and scared.

The good news is that Poncho is very sweet. He's a people person dog. He wants to be wherever you are. He adores everyone in the household vs being a one person dog. Although he is a big boy, he thinks he is a lapdog. With his cute eraser nose (ie: it's pink) he is a very good looking dog.

Initially walks were a challenge as Poncho was not used to being on a leash. With a harness and another dog to accompany and support him, he has made real progress.

Poncho needs to have a securely fenced yard and may do best with a dog door. He is not a candidate for a condo or apartment. He is very sensitive to noises and movements in the house and will react by barking loudly. He sounds ferocious, but he does not react when approached by people and he has never been aggressive. (He's the definition of "all bark, no bite"). He needs a yard as he will not go to the bathroom on walks - no matter how long the walk is.

We think his best forever home must have another playful dog so that Poncho can have a friend. He has been good with all the dogs he has met and does not react to snarkiness from them. A confident dog/top dog sibling would be perfect as Poncho does best when he has a leader to follow. Alas, his good nature does not hold true for other creatures. Poncho has an extremely high prey drive. No cats for him! He will also chase squirrels and birds and can be difficult to redirect.

Poncho is going to need a home that is very patient with him the first few weeks. We suspect he will do better than when he first arrived at his foster home, but that he is still going to be nervous and jumpy. He will likely be extra reactive to noises and will be very barky until he feels comfortable. He needs a very secure yard as he is a runner if he gets out. We think Poncho would greatly benefit from going to a training class. He's a smart boy and really wants to please his people.

Poncho is is neutered and current on his vaccinations. If you are interested in Poncho, please fill out the online adoption application and email Nicole at nicolesalacain@gmail.com.

The tax deductible donation for Poncho is $400.00