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: 10-28-26

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~ BUDDY IS FOSTERED IN BRENTWOOD, CA (Northern CA) ~

 Doug, a former SCDR adopter, saw a dachshund in bad shape being auctioned off on Facebook. The pictures had him very concerned about the welfare of the dog. Doug was so worried the dog could end up in a bad situation that he threw out a number which was accepted. He then drove hours to pickup Buddy. He took Buddy to his vet and he also got some much needed weight on him. He then asked if we could take Buddy and find him a great new home. We of course said yes.

 Buddy arrived skittish with new people and had to be bribed with cheese. Soon after arrival in foster care, he went in for a dental and the removal of a lump on his back. The vet said he was a jerk but within a few more days, he went from being a jerk to being a sweetheart. He is obsessed with his foster mom and the elementary school aged kids (8 yr / 10 yr). Then after a few more weeks, Buddy finally decided foster dad wasn’t so bad either. 

 Buddy would love a new home with another young dog to play with him. He really enjoys a good romp. Like most dachshunds, he thinks he is bigger than he is and will alarm bark. Buddy wants someone home most of the time. He is his foster mom's shadow and is in her lap for cuddling the second she sits down. Any men in his new home will have to be patient to win his trust. Buddy suggests you give him lots of treats to win this trust. You will then be rewarded with gentle kisses as soon as he is within reach of your face.  

 Buddy has a super soft coat. We think he may have had one parent who was a long hair dachshund. Buddy is neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. He had a dental and a lump removed from his back.. He currently sleeps in a crate in the foster son's room. .

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

The adoption fee for Buddy is $800.00

~ CHUNQUITO IS being FOSTERED IN LOS ALTOS,CA ~

 Chunquito, an owner surrender, had a really rough time when he first came into rescue. (Chunquito is a Bolivian term of endearment meaning sweetheart or sweetie pie). He was very scared and did not want anyone to get near him. With treats and time his foster mom slowly won him over. He's now a super cuddly, sweet guy.

 Chunquito is living with a large number of dogs of all ages and is doing well with them. We think he would like a canine buddy, but any other dog in a new home needs to be confident so he does not feed off their fear. Chunquito absolutely adores going for walks. He is very well behaved on them. He is a brisk walker vs being a slow sniffer. He really needs walks to continue on a daily basis.

 Our ideal home for his would be someone close by his current foster home so he would not need to have an abrupt transition. We'd love to let him have a meet and greet with treats and a walk and then the adoption on a second visit. 

 Chunquito is a beautiful dog. He has a silky coat and big pancake paws. We have had him neutered and vaccinated. He is microchipped. He sleeps in a crate, but he would love to go back to sleeping in the big bed.

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

The adoption fee for Chunquito is $800.00

~ PONCHO IS FOSTERED IN MERCED, Ca ~

 Tiny Poncho came to us an owner surrender. An unplanned move meant his owners could not have dogs. Poncho was surrendered to rescue so that we could find him a great home.    

 Poncho is a young dog so he is having a wonderful time in foster care. He likes playing in the yard and chasing balls. He also enjoys toys. He is great with other dogs and likes all of his canine foster siblings.  

 Poncho also likes people and greets them nicely. He is good on a leash. He's got a super shiny coat and the most darling expression. Tiny, friendly and cute as a button. Poncho checks all the boxes!.  

 Poncho has never been an only dog so if possible, he would like another dog in his new home. One that plays would be a bonus for him.

 Poncho had no yard access in his prior home so he was paper trained. In foster care he is doing great at transitioning to going outside.

 Poncho is now neutered as well as vaccinated and micro chipped. He is crate trained and sleeps quietly in his crate at night.

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

The adoption fee for Poncho is $850.00

puppy!

~ JEAN-CLAUDE IS FOSTERED IN LOS ALTOS, CA ~

Jean-Claude has the makings of a supermodel. His mother was likely also a supermodel, walking the runways of Paris (which is probably how he got a French name). He's as good looking as they come with extremely extremely long to-die-for ears. He also has a fabulous snout! He was going to be kept by his breeders, but life threw them a curve ball and he came into rescue. 

He's all puppy clumsiness and sweetness. He adores playing with the other dogs and is learning from them. 

He is going to be a lot of work. He will get into everything, and he will chew your iPhone, your expensive shoes, and your favorite underwear. He is not appropriate for a home where people are gone much of the day. He would love a playful, but gentle adult canine companion or a rowdy small puppy near his age. We think he is young enough to learn to live with cats. His ideal home will have the following:

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

• Another small, young 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 5 years old.

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

Jean-Claude is is neutered, vaccinated and micro chipped. He is doing well on his housebreaking. 

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

~ PACO IS FOSTERED IN LOS ALTOS, CA ~

paCO Is also CAT SAFE!

 This cutie came to us an owner surrender. Although well cared for, his owners did not have much time for him and situation was only going to get worse with the imminent arrival of a baby. They felt it was in his best interest to get a home that could give him the attention he wants and deserves. 

 This is one great little dog. He doesn't have a care in the world. His fear button seems to have never been activated. He assumes nothing but good things will happen. He has been fine with all people and all dogs. Super friendly. Super happy. Super easy. That's our Paco. 

 Paco grew up as an apartment dog. In foster care, he is beyond thrilled to now have a yard to sniff and romp around in. He is also loving having canine siblings. He can play and wrestle for hours . Racing around an island is a favorite. Paco also loves the 11 year old girl in his foster home.

 Paco wants his forever home to have a young, playful canine companion. He also would enjoy have some children ages 5 and up. And he would love it if he can keep having a yard.

 Paco was paper trained when he came into rescue. With the combination of limiting how much of the house he can access and a doggy door, he has done very well at transitioning to going potty outside.

 He is a dream dog, but even a dream dog can have issues. He has some skin itchiness. We are not sure if it was from a flea allergy or what. He responded really well to a cytopoint injection, but his new owners may have to work on figuring out the cause of his skin irritation..

 Paco is neutered, vaccinated and micro chipped. His foster mom does not let dogs sleep in the big bed, but guess where Paco is sleeping? This little smarty figured out which window was the bedroom and would sit outside it and whine off and on all night. His tactic worked! 

~ SCOUT IS being FOSTERED IN PALO ALTO, CA ~

Scout was owner surrendered to us due to his need for vet care. He was not yet neutered and he had some issues going on with his skin, (which turned out to be a flea allergy.). We agreed to take him and promptly took care of his fleas and his neuter. Scout is now looking for a confident, patient adopter who appreciates a big personality in a small package, and who is ready to be led on a lifetime of adventures.

If Gimli (a Dwarf in Lord of the Rings) were a dachshund, he would be Scout. This compact, sturdy little guy is absolutely certain he knows the way. On walks he leads the charge, nose forward and tail high, fully expecting his companions to follow. Squirrels and birds beware: Scout takes his watch duties seriously. Like any good sentry, he will also sound the alarm at large trucks, buses, and other noisy intruders. He is making steady progress on this with training, and his new family should be ready to continue that work with patience (and treats).

Beneath that bold exterior beats a heart of gold. Scout is a devoted cuddler, and with other dogs he is the friend who makes sure no one is left out, though he does prefer to be the one in charge. He would thrive alongside a laid-back canine companion. Because of his strong prey drive, a home without cats or small pets is best.

Scout is gentle and friendly with children. When he met a baby in his apartment complex, he was so delighted that he began checking the parked stroller every time he passed, just in case his new friend was inside and ready to say hello. His enthusiasm can be vocal, so families with children who are comfortable with a chatty dog will be the best match.

Scout is a proud member of the kitchen crew. Whenever cooking is underway, he stations himself underfoot in case a stray morsel falls his way, and he has a surprising fondness for bell peppers. His love of food makes him highly motivated to learn.

Scout is also a dedicated sun worshipper. Most mornings you will find him strategically positioned in the best patch of sunlight, recharging his batteries, and relocating throughout the day to maintain the optimal sun-to-battery ratio.

Scout does not like to be alone and will give low howls and whines when left without another dog to keep him company. In addition to another dog, Scout would like a home where people are around most of the day. He is an adventurous escape artist who will slip through the smallest opening, so a secure home, a well-fitted harness, and careful door habits are a must. He uses a doggy door but still has occasional accidents, so a consistent routine will help him finish his house training.

We have had Scout neutered, vaccinated and micro chipped. He loves to give kisses, but when he arrived his breath was ghastly making this an unpleasant experience. A dental fixed that and now his kisses are sweeter than wine.

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

The adoption fee for Scout is $600.00

~ WILDE IS FOSTERED IN MANTECA, CA ~

 A pack of doxies continually broke out of their back yard and were barking and lunging at people and chasing cats. Animal Control was called and the owner surrendered 5 dogs. The shelter they were in was beyond capacity so we happily agreed to take them. When we unloaded the dogs from their transport, they were all sweet and friendly. However, once they were all back together, they again became a very badly behaved, unmanageable pack. Wilde is the last of this "mob" to be adoptable (it took longer for him to get neutered). Although the largest in the group, Wilde was also the most terrified when he did not have the rest of the gang to back him up. 

 Like the other four, Wilde is actually a very sweet dog and always wants to be with his people. He really likes lap time -as much as he can get. The past bad behavior had all been fear based and then reinforced by the rest of the pack. While it is clear Wilde was used to and wanted human affection, he had never been socialized. No walks, no meeting new people, no seeing new places - all the things that help a dog become confident.  

 His foster home wasted no time in getting Wilde out and about. He gets daily walks where he gets to meet new people. He's learning not to bark when he sees another dog. He's even gone boating. He also rides very nicely in a car so he's easy to take places. He loves toys and will entertain himself with them for long periods.

 Wilde does not like to be left alone (he will do some whining) so he will do best in a home with another dog (or two) and where his people are home most of the time. He is unsure of children and startles when they touch him out of nowhere so we think kids in his new home should be ages 12 and up.

 Wilde is neutered, micro chipped and current on his vaccinations. He really, really, really wants a home where he can sleep in the big bed.

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

~ CHEECH IS being FOSTERED IN DANVILLE, Ca ~

cheech is also BLIND AND DEAF

This handsome double dapple dachshund was an owner surrender. We were asked to take him when young children came into the family.   

Double dapples have a number of health risks and no responsible breeder should ever breed a dapple to a dapple. As a result of either ignorance or greed, Cheech was born with hearing and vision issues . He appears to be totally deaf. He also has eyesight issues - we were told he could see some shadows, but he may be completely blind. However, none of that worries Cheech. He is an incredibly happy, well adjusted dog. This sweet boy doesn’t let his lack of eyesight or hearing slow him down. When in a new environment, he walks in circles using his nose to learn the layout. When he moved foster homes temporarily, he adapted quickly.

This boy is a gem. He is a people dog. He loves pets and to have a blanket to cuddle under. If you sit, down he will climb your legs to end up in your lap.  

Cheech does great with other dogs. In a new home we believe he could benefit from a canine companion to help be his eyes. Dogs are very good at adapting to disabilities, and having a guide buddy makes it even easier.

Cheech loves his crate and is happy to sleep in it. He is good with older children. However, because he is blind, Cheech needs a home without stairs or a pool.

We have had Cheech neutered, vaccinated and micro chipped. He has a small bump on his head. We had it looked at by a vet. It seems to be a fatty lump of some kind and nothing to be concerned about.

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

~ ALLSPICE IS being FOSTERED NEAR ELK GROVE, CA ~

 The owner/caretaker of three super senior doxies found that their local shelter was so small, they did not accept owner surrenders. Their solution? They unceremoniously dumped the dogs on the street and left them to fend for themselves. Poor Allspice. Not only was he in pain from a badly infected mouth, he has old age related issues with seeing and hearing. It must have been so scary and confusing for him. One of our supporters spotted them on a shelter website and asked us to help.

 Allspice was immediately put on antibiotics and a few weeks later, he had a dental. We were told he would likely loose all his teeth, but he actually kept some (we think he now has 7) Dogs don't chew their food like humans, so he does just fine with hardly any teeth.

 Allspice is a sweetheart. All he wants is human love and affection. He is indifferent to other dogs. He doesn't mind them, but his focus is on people and laps and cuddling. We don't think he is much of a threat to cats.

 Older children that would respect him and his senior body would be OK. 

 Allspice is neutered, microchipped and current on his vaccinations. He also had an extensive dental. And best of all, he is housebroken (at least in the summer). 

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