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LAST UPDATED: 07-14-25

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 Molly came to SCDR as an owner surrender. Her elderly human mom passed away and the widower decided he couldn’t keep both Molly and her sister, Dolly. Molly was his wife’s dog and Dolly was his, so Molly was surrendered.

Molly is a very sweet dog who loves both her foster mom and her foster dad. She does not seem to have a gender preference.

Her favorite part of the day is her morning walk. She does well on a leash and gets very exited when the harness comes out.

Molly has been living with other dogs, however, she doesn’t really like the male dachshund in the foster home and sometimes snaps at him when he comes near her. She doesn’t seem to mind the female dog in the home. They pretty much ignore each other, but every so often, she will engage in a game of chase. Because Molly would like all of the attention that humans will give, she will likely do best as an only dog where she is clearly the Queen.

Molly sleeps in her soft crate that will be provided as it is her safe space. She loves her squeaky bone, but doesn’t really play with it, she just carries it around and sleeps with it.

She has not had a single accident in her foster home. You would think by her size that she is a big eater, but so far that hasn’t been the case in her foster home. She likes to eat in a separate room, away from the other dogs.

Molly has not been tested with kids or cats. But she has been skeptical of them when walking on the neighborhood path so we think it is best if she go to a cat free, child free home..

Molly is spayed, microchipped and current on her vaccinations. She also just had her anal glands expressed. If you are interested in Molly, please fill out the online adoption application and email Nicole at nicolesalacain@gmail.com.

The tax deductible donation for Molly is $675.00

~ 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

 Nine month old black & tan long hair mix Jackson was surrendered to rescue after it was discovered that he is not chicken safe. We were happy to agree to find this guy a more appropriate home.

Jackson may not play well with chickens, but this charmer really likes people. As you might guess, Jackson is a very joyful little guy full of puppy energy and play. He loves dog parks, long walks, bones, a good roll in fresh grass, and other dogs.

Jackson is a Velcro dog who wants to be where you are at all times but, he can be left alone at home for periods. Jackson's dream home would have another dog for him to play with and learn from as well as keep him company when you are gone.. Jackson's on leash skills are a work in progress.. Due to his puppy energy he can sometimes come on too strong. Off leash at dog park Jackson has learned good doggy social skills. Jackson will allow children to pet him but if the kids run he will chase them and try and herd them. Jackson is not cat tested, but he does have a high prey drive.

Jackson is house trained with a doggy door and he is trained to sleep in crate at night although he would much prefer to sleep on your feet.

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

The tax deductible donation for Jackson is $625.00

~ AXL IS being FOSTERED IN LOS ALTOS,CA ~

We got an email asking about surrendering a dachshund. Our hearts skipped a beat when we saw his pictures. This boy is a gorgeous wirehair dachshund. (We don't get many purebred wires in rescue and certainly not young ones). He was well loved and cared for in his previous home, but work and a new baby meant Axl was not getting the attention he so desperately wants.

In foster care, we discovered this dog is not only stunning, he a super sweet, super easy boy. He has been good with everyone.. He has also been great with the other dogs in his foster home. He leads a round of chase and wrestling for an hour or so every evening. He even has the senior dog joining in the fun.

He loves his people and he loves have canine playmates, so we are looking for a home for Axl that has both a young, playful canine companion and someone home most of the time. He is afraid of cats.

Axl will bark at loud noises, but he quiets on command. He is less forgiving of the gardeners and doesn't understand why the other dogs only give performative barks at them. Axl appears to be housebroken with a doggie door. He walks nicely on a leash and typically doesn't feel the need to bark at dogs he sees along the way. He loves chewing on things so a new home needs to be sure he has appropriate chew items

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

~ HENRY IS being FOSTERED IN POLLOCK PINES, CA ~

A local shelter asked us to take in a dog that was not doing well in the shelter. The chaotic environment completely overwhelmed him.

We were able to get this cutie a great foster home, and with that came a new name. Henry Longfellow. Yep, because of stretched out torso and because he is such a great dog, he was named after the great poet. We have no idea of what his mix is, but this boy is long! He is also incredibly cute!

We discovered that he appears to have been taught some manner prior to ending up in a shelter as an unclaimed stray He knows what “sit” means and he heels on leash - therefore no tugging or getting tangled.

Henry is being fostered with 3 senior dogs. While he gets along well with them, he prefers to have most of the attention heaped upon himself. He has come around to cuddles and loves to lay across from his person on his own side of the couch. He does not jump on the bed unless invited. He can get pushy about getting his share if another dog is being petted, but respects the other dogs and does not engage in any tussling.

Henry still has some of the nervousness he came to us with. He is wary of others approaching him when on a walk Consistency and continued socialization should help with this.

Henry loves bath time and will lay in the tub accepting all the bubbles and scrubs he can get! He is not a fan of crates and instead he sleeps in a dog bed in the foster’s bedroom. He is very quiet and well behaved throughout the night. Henry is never late for dinner. He loves treats and waits in line for his turn to get one. So far Henry has shown no interest in toys or balls, but he enjoys the outdoors in the foster’s fenced yard. He will let you know if there is a visitor or delivery with his deep bark and he will stop barking upon request.

Henry is a delightful dog and will make a great companion for a single person, couple, or family. He has not been around children and likely would do best if children are older.

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

The tax deductible donation for Henry is $400.00

 ~ MR. PEANUT IS being FOSTERED IN SAN JOSE, CA ~

this dog is blind

The owner of Mr. Peanut and his companion left town for a number of months. Peanut and the other dog were left outside in the yard. They got occasional care from a friend that provided food and water. During a really cold spell, someone put them inside the home. But the door was then locked and no one had a key. The police department/animal control were called in, and to avoid penalties the owner relinquished the dogs.

These dachshunds arrived in rescue with typical medial problems. Peanut is blind and his mouth was a stinky mess. We were originally told he was 8 years old, but after seeing him we think he’s closer to 11 or 12.

Peanut received a much needed dental, and ended up losing his remaining teeth. He now feels great and has a healthy appetite. He is looking better every week as his coat gets shinier.

Peanut is a sweet, friendly boy. Because he’s blind, he needs extra time to acclimate and learn his surroundings. He might enjoy a blind dog halo (a device that keeps blind dogs from running into things). Once he figures out his new surroundings and people, he is an outgoing, charming dog.

Peanut absolutely adores burrowing under blankets so a new home must promise to never let him run out of burrowing materials! He loves having his belly and chest rubbed and knows how to position himself so you have to give him what he wants!

Peanut's foster has been working very hard on his housebreaking. He seems to have turned a corner recently and has been doing great. A new home should continue to keep him on a consistent break schedule.

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

~ RUMOR IS being FOSTERED IN SAN JOSE, CA ~

The owner of Rumor and her companion left town for a number of months. Rumor and the other dog were left outside in the yard. They got occasional care from a friend that provided food and water. During a really cold spell, someone put them inside the home. But the door was then locked and no one had a key. The police department/animal control were called in, and to avoid penalties the owner relinquished the dogs.

Rumor and her companion arrived in rescue with typical medial problems. Rumor's mouth stunk to high heaven (a sure sign of infected teeth) and ears that were painful to the touch. She was ungroomed and scruffy looking.

We took care of her badly infected ears and she received a badly needed dental. She ended up losing all her remaining teeth. She loves being an inside dog cuddling with her people. She also enjoys have a yard to roam around in and explore. With access to a yard, she appears housebroken.

She has shown no interest in toys, but she does have a dachshund stomach. She loves mealtime and treats!

Rumor is a very gentle dog. She is living with other small dogs and does well with them all. However, sweet as Rumor is she does not appear to be cat friendly. She barks and tries to chase the neighbor's cat should it be sitting on top of the fence.

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