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: 08-26-26

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puppies!

~ RONIN IS being FOSTERED IN LIVERMORE, ca
REX & ROMY IN CONCORD, CA ~

 An elderly couple in their 80's had things get out of hand. They had a litter of puppies, but weren't particularly good at finding new homes. While they still had puppies from this first litter, they ended up with a second litter. Thankfully mom dog is being spayed and we have promised to find these youngsters great homes.

 This trio has always been well cared for. In foster care they are getting socialized with lots of people and with other dogs. The older litter puppy we got was very sweet and we expect the same of these. Older sister was 14 lbs and we think the puppies will be in that range, but we can't promise. At 15 weeks, they were between 9 and 10 lbs.

 They all have fat paws and lovely ears. They all love humans and seek out affection. Ronin especially loves his foster dad and would love a home that include a man.

 These darlings are going to be A LOT of work. They will get into everything, and they will chew your iPhone, your expensive shoes, and your favorite underwear. They are not appropriate for a home where people are gone much of the day. They would love a playful, but gentle adult canine companion or a rowdy small puppy near their age They are young enough to learn to live with cats. The ideal home for each puppy 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 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 6 years old.

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

They all are doing fantastic on their housebreaking! Thank you foster homes!

 The puppies are fixed, microchipped and vaccinated. An adoption application and home check are required.  If you are interested in one of the puppies, please fill out the online adoption application (link below). If you already have an application on file and want to be considered for a puppy, please email scdr.nor.cal.division@gmail.com

The adoption fee for each puppy is $1,400.00

~ 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). 

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

Allspice is available for a modest donation to rescue

~ WILLIS IS being FOSTERED IN SACRAMENTO, CA ~

CAT SAFE!

 Willis found himself in a shelter. As a medically neglected senior, he did not have lots of options. The shelter asked us if we would take him. We had a new foster raise her hand so we were able to say yes.

 Willie is proof that age is just a number. This sweet senior dachshund has completely stolen his foster’s heart and we know he’ll steal yours too.

 If you’re looking for a dog who wants to be your shadow, your road trip buddy, your couch companion, and your biggest fan, Willie is your guy. He’ll happily spend the day curled up in your lap under a cozy blanket, but he’s just as excited to hop in the car for an adventure. His favorite beach day consisted of chasing waves, making friends with every dog and child he met, and then sleeping for an entire day afterward to recover. Honestly… goals.

 Willie adores everyone. Big dogs? Best friends. Little dogs? Best friends. Cats? Loves them. Our 6-year-old daughter? The absolute love of his life. He has the sweetest, gentlest soul and fits right in wherever he goes.

 He’s potty trained and politely stares at the door when he needs to go outside. And for a dachshund, he’s a rare gem, he barely barks! His signature little swagger walk is guaranteed to brighten even the toughest day, and when he gently taps your leg with his little nose, it’s his way of reminding you that you’re his favorite person.

 His hearing isn’t what it used to be… unless food is involved. Somehow this little guy can hear kibble hitting his bowl from what seems like a mile away! The excitement he shows over dinner, seeing another animal, or spotting a fluffy blanket is one of the cutest things you’ll ever witness.

 As a senior, Willie appreciates a little help getting on and off furniture, and after about a 30-minute walk he’s ready to call it a day. He doesn’t mind baths or nail trims, though he’ll let out the cutest little “old man grunts” to let you know he’d rather be doing something else. He never puts up a fuss because he knows a treat is waiting when it’s over.

 He even enjoys bundling up in a warm winter jacket and doesn’t mind sporting a festive T-shirt now and then. He wears them with all the confidence of a little old gentleman.

 Watching his tail wag is one of the best parts of our day. Willie isn’t looking for a marathon partner, he’s looking for someone to share life’s simple joys with: cozy naps, leisurely walks, car rides, cuddles, and unconditional love. He also needs a home with minimal stairs.

 Willis will be your loyal best friend, a professional cuddler, a tiny comedian with an adorable swagger, and he has a heart that has so much love left to give. 

We have had Willis neutered and gotten him a badly needed dental. He is microchipped and current on his vaccinations. If you are interested in Willis, please fill out the online adoption application (link below). If you already have an application on file and want to be considered for Willis, please email scdr.nor.cal.division@gmail.com

The adoption fee for Willis is $150.00

puppy!

~ NESSIE IS being FOSTERED IN LOS ALTOS, CA ~

 We had been hearing for months about a couple of stray dachshunds roaming the streets of Merced. Our volunteer in the area had gone out looking a few times, but never saw them. Months later we got a call from a pet trapper that happened to be in town at a family members place. She had spotted the two dogs and took pictures of them. Our hearts sank when we saw the current photos. One of the dogs now looked like she was nursing puppies. Catching the dogs was now critical. Thanks to the trapper and supportive area residents, we managed to find the three puppies (who were less than 2 weeks old with eyes that had not yet opened). We were then were able to catch the mom dog and the other adult female.

Mom dog (a red smooth now named Becky) has turned out to be a fabulous dog. She is very sweet. If her babies inherited her personality, they are going to grow up to be great dogs.  

Nessie was the smallest of the litter. She has been well socialized with other dogs, children and strangers. We think she will be under 20 lbs but we can't promise this. 

We figured as Nessie grew we might get a hint of who dad was and assumed it was going to be a chi/terrier mix of some kind. Instead, Nessie and one of her littermates look like black pugs but with fat paws and fat legs. She really is a cutie. Nessie is smart and cautious. She holds back in new situation and studies things. Then when she determines that everything is OK, she parties like a rock star!

She is going to be A LOT of work. They will get into everything, and they will chew your iPhone, your expensive shoes, and your favorite underwear. She is not appropriate for a home where people are gone much of the day. She would love a playful, but gentle adult canine companion or a rowdy small puppy near her age She is young enough to learn to live with cats. The ideal home for her 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 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 4 years old.

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

Because puppies cannot be fixed until they are 4 months old, we are adopting Nessie on a spay contract . If she is not fixed within five months of their adoption date, the adoption contract is void and we will require her return.

She is current on her DHPP vaccinations and she has been dewormed. She is currently too young for a rabies vaccine. If you are interested in Nessie, please fill out the online adoption application. An adoption application and home check are required.

The tax deductible donation for Nessie is $250.00
plus a refundable $600.00 spay/ neuter deposit
(The deposit will be refunded after proof of spay is provided)

~ LODI IS being FOSTERED IN DIXON, CA ~

lodi is CAT SAFE!

 Someone's mother was moving to end of life care and desperately needed to rehome her two dogs. A friend of a friend reached out and asked if we could help since one of the dogs was a Dachshund and one was a Dachshund mix. Because of a foster offer, we were able to say yes. .

 Lodi, a strikingly handsome boy is supposedly a Dachshund-French Bulldog mix. This is one good dog. The best way to describe him is as a "happy potato". He has a permanent smile, wagging tail, and will greet you with happy bounces (we're working on that last one). We know he isn't pure dachshund because he has a perfect recall and sits the first time he's asked! He wants to be close to his humans; lying at your feet while you relax in a patio chair, snuggled next to you on the couch, or right up in your face. Lodi is friendly with all humans while in public and is quick to greet them. However, in his home he barks at visitors before he decides that they're acceptable. He then goes in for some affection.

 Lodi has spent his past with a stay-at-home mom who loved him very much. While he can be independent in his new home, he would prefer not to be left along for long hours each day. He enjoys being around other dogs and lived with a canine brother. Cats are invisible to him. His former family says he spent time visiting with young children and did well.   

 Lodi is ready for a life of adventure. He's a little athlete, even on those short legs. He's a wonderful co-pilot in the car. If you're looking for someone to join you in your exploring and snuggle up at the end of the day, Lodi is your boy! Not adventurous? He's ok with that, too. He just wants your love and attention.

 We were told Lodi had been housebroken. In the recent past, he had to rely on family members coming by to let the dogs out, but they were not coming often enough and not consistently enough, so he regressed. His foster is working with him on this and he is making great progress.

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

~ BONES IS being FOSTERED IN DIXON, CA ~

 Someone's mother was moving to end of life care and desperately needed to rehome her two dogs. A friend of a friend reached out and asked if we could help since one of the dogs was a Dachshund and one was a Dachshund mix. Because of a foster offer, we were able to say yes and charming young Bones came into our rescue.

Bones is cute as a button, but he's had a lot of upheaval in his life lately and it has left him a bit needy. He wants one thing - your undivided attention, love, and affection. In return he will love you completely. If you've always wanted a dachshund who will lay across your shoulders, Bones is the guy for you!  

 He will leave your side to play and explore when it's his choice. He has always had a canine companion and we think he needs a new home with at least one other confident dog. 

 Bones is not a fan of cats. We believe he would be OK with older children. (no babies or toddlers).

 Bones is going to do best in a home with humans who are home often. No apartments or condos, because when he's left alone, he's quite vocal until he settles in. . 

A new home should focus on getting Bones out and about to get the socialization he did not get in his past. This will help with his confidence.

He rides well in the car if he can sit with you so you can easily take him on adventures and outings.

 He is getting a refresher on housebreaking and may need a little extra help from the adopter.

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

(big) puppy!

~ WYATT IS being 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 7 months old. They wanted to keep them all, but litter mates are not easy as they get older. Slowly the family started surrendering the puppies to rescue (During all of this, we paid for and transported mom to/from a spay appointment so there will be no future babies).

 They had hoped to keep this stunning standard boy in the family. However, the family member committed to taking him got cold feet about having a puppy in an apartment so Wyatt became an SCDR dog. He is the 4th and last puppy we expect to get from this litter (the original owners are keeping the mom and dad dogs as well as one male puppy).

 Wyatt grew up with two unneutered brothers. Each month, the boys started to be less tolerant of each other. While Wyatt is dog friendly, he is overwhelmed in a pack and as a result starts fights. His sisters who came into rescue months before he did, also behaved wildly when we first got them. With training and consistency, they have become fabulous dogs and we expect the same of Wyatt. We therefore think he might be best as an only dog or with a calm, no nonsense female. His new home must be able to enforce boundaries and must get him out and about. He needs to see the world!!     

 He loves people, but needs work on resource guarding his person. Again, without littermates to compete with, we think this should be correctable.  Wyatt is very sweet with people and wants to be with his person at all times.    

 The ideal home for Wyatt will have the following qualifications:

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

• An only dog or any other dog to be a calm female dog.

• 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. He has been fostered with a 7 and 10 year old and has done great with them.

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

~ 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