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: 12-22-25

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~ KIWI AND PEACH ARE AVAILABLE INDIVIDUALLY! ~

both dogs are being fostered in Brentwood, ca (SF Bay Area)

These two girls may be young but they have already had a life full of bounces. They made their way to us via woman who was telling us she tries to help out by fostering, but in reality she was a puppy flipper.

The girls have very long bodies and very long ears. However, their legs are also on the long side so we think they likely have a little something else besides dachshunds somewhere in their genetic pool.

Both puppies are extremely people friendly. If you dare to sit down in their presence they will be all over you, covering you with kisses. They also love their foster's young children (age 7 and up). While they love to romp with each other, they also are doing great with all the other dachshunds in the foster home. They also enjoy playing with toys.

In foster care they are just beginning to learn about the wide, wide world. Adopters should be prepared to continue with their socialization including lots of walks and meeting of new people. Because these dogs are puppies, they like to chew. This includes inappropriate objects if you leave them accessible. (Remember - a quiet puppy is a puppy chewing on something you do not want chewed on. :-) )

Their ideal home would have a young, playful male canine companion and someone who is home most of the time.

Both girls have been spayed and microchipped. They are current on their rabies and DHPP and they have been dewormed. They are crate trained. If you are interested in either, please fill out the online adoption application.

The tax deductible donation for either Kiwi or Peach is $700

~ BRODY IS being FOSTERED IN BRENTWOOD, CA (SF Bay area) ~

brody is CAT SAFE!

Brody came to us via a niece of a breeder who was closing down. How could we say no to such a gorgeous dog? With his lovely dapple coat and one eye that has a twinkle of blue, he is a head turner.

Brody's foster mom describes him as the perfect dachshund. We have learned that Brody is a quiet, distinguished gentleman. No really - he has only barked once since he arrived. Even when the other dogs are carrying on, he does not join in. He is not deaf, he just sees no need to share his voice. (and yet he is a purebred dachshund. Go figure) He loves to lay calmly on the couch during the day. He will crawl into your lap when you sit down and silently watch what’s going on around him. He is fine with older children (his foster has 7 and 9 yr old kids). Car rides with Brody are also easy.

Brody is fine with the other dogs in his foster home (even new incoming foster dogs), but we think he would also be fine as an only dog if he had people around most of the time. This boy is cat safe too as he is not the least bit interested in the cat in his foster home

He sleeps in the 7 year old boy’s room on the bed and has not had any accidents. (He also isn’t interested in toys which makes him the perfect bunk mate!).

Although he just turned 4, his teeth were terrible. While getting him neutered and a dental, we discovered he had a small cleft palate related hole in the roof of his mouth. Poor guy had to undergo a second surgery to fix this. The vet said he should be fine now. He is very lucky to have gotten to age four without a serious problem caused by the previously unfixed hole.

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

~ FRANKIE IS being FOSTERED IN BRENTWOOD, Ca (SF bay area) ~

Followers of our Facebook page knew about our intake of what we call the Lakeport 8. All of these dogs were lovely with equally lovely dispositions. The boys were promptly neutered (and in some cases given dentals) and then were all quickly adopted. Frankie has taken longer because she was about to go into heat when we got her. Spaying a dog in heat is more dangerous for the dog than spaying when the dog is not in heat. We elected to hold off on her spay until it was safer.

Meanwhile, we got to know Frankie better. What we found is that Frankie wants to make you the center of her universe. She is a level 1 stalker and all around Velcro dog. There will be no bathroom trips or a trip to the kitchen without Frankie joining you. Wake up in the middle of the night? No worries- Frankie will be there to give you kisses.

Does she lack the ability to be independent? No, she chooses to be clingy so you will become codependent on her for all you emotional needs. She is social with kids and other small dogs. The resident cat puts up with her shenanigans and doesn’t hide from her, but she’s a jerk to him.. Frankie is GORGEOUS, but she can skewer you with narrowed eyes, so gaze upon her with caution. In short, she’s a lovable terrorist who will evoke a wide range of emotions. If you are emotionally satisfied, she will not stop until you’ve shown a level of affection for her that will make you question your life choices that got you to this point.

While initially she was scared of the man in her foster home, she soon became enamored of him too and loves to sit on his lap with a smiling derpy look of adoration on her face. She has also been fine with the 7 and 9 yr old kids in her foster home.

Frankie would very much prefer to have a playful male canine companion in her new home as she enjoys a good romp. She does not want to be alone when her person has to leave the house.

We have had Frankie spayed, microchipped and vaccinated. She is crate trained.

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

~ REX IS being FOSTERED IN PALO ALTO, Ca ~

Rex was found in a rural area running across a field in the middle of nowhere. The finders tried to find the owners by posting him, calling shelters, checking for a chip, etc, but were unsuccessful. They have always had big dogs and none of their fences have the ability to keep tiny Rex safely contained. In addition, Rex is not good with cats and chickens and they have both. However, his personality is so darling, they drove a very long distance to bring him to rescue so that he would be safe.

We think Rex is a chiweenie and he appears to have gotten the best of both breeds. He is an extremely social dog and wants to say hi to everyone. This boy has never met a stranger. He has been very patient with an autistic 7 year old. He allows children to carry him around. He's not a velcro dog, but he definitely wants to be close to his people. He loves being told he is a good boy or a sweet boy (and he is both those things).

Rex adores getting to go on walks and he even listens when told he is not allowed to try and chase squirrels. He has done well with the other dogs he has met.

Rex does not like being left alone so he has to be crated or he .will be knock over furniture and bend blinds trying to see outside (he is fostered in an apartment where he is an only dog).

Rex loves to gather his toys and found objects to create a nest. He loves to burrow in his blankets. Destuffing/desqueaking toys and shredding boxes? Yep, he loves to do this too. His favorite treat is cheese. He loves belly rubs and knows to run in front of you and then rollover so unless you are an unfeeling monster, you have to rub his belly.

In his current environment, Rex appears to be housebroken. He is very good at letting you know he has to go out (He will sit by the door and if you don't notice him, he will bark.). Rex rides really nicely in a car.

Rex has a few quirks - sometimes he talks back (we find this endearing). He arrived with puppy mouthiness and is still learning hands are not toys. He is not safe around cats or chickens. He can be an escape artist to you have to watch him around doors.

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

STANDARD PUPPIES!

~ MALLORY & MAEVE ARE being FOSTERED IN LOS ALTOS, CA ~

These Dogs Are Available Individually!

Mallory & Maeve are adorable Standard dachshund puppies. They will most likely be at least 20 lbs or more at adulthood. They have fabulous fat paws complete with leg wrinkles.

As puppies, they get into stuff. They will chew on everything including things you really wish they had left alone. If it's expensive, it is worth gnawing on! They will try and convince you that you should never leave their side for a second. They love people and they love to be underfoot.

Their ideal homes will have a young male dog for companionship and play. They need a home where they are not alone for long periods of time. They need homes that take them on walks and get them out in the world. There should be minimal or ramped stairs in their forever homes as these girls will be too big to easily care up and down stairs.

They both have very deep barks so they may not be suitable for apartment or condo living.

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

~ 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..

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

~ DOUGIE & COOPER ARE AVAILABLE INDIVIDUALLy ~

Dougie & Cooper came to us as part of a total of 8 dachshunds. These two are part of the oldest litter we got. Like the whole group of dogs from this breeder, they are lovely. They also are very people focused and loving.

They came from an environment where there were too many dogs to be able to give them all the attention they crave and the training they need. They did not get to see any of the world beyond their home so they came into rescue pretty scared.

In foster care, although still desperate for attention, they have started to blossom.

DOUGIE

Dougie is full of spirit and joy. He may take a minute to warm up, but once he knows you, your lap will be one of his favorite places. Everything is new to him, and he takes it all in with quiet wonder. He is getting used to being on a leash and has walked well with a pack of his new best doggie friends.

His foster home consists of two German Shepherds, whom he has learned to trust and share the bed with. He'll sleep in his crate at night. He seems house-trained, with only one accident in his foster home. (He says the big dog was blocking the doggie door.)He does take care of business when outside and then is ready to run and play. Dougie will fill a spot in your home and your heart without thinking twice about it.

COOPER - CAT SAFE

Cooper loves to romp and play but his favorite thing is to be snuggled right next to his human. If you are looking for a dog who will stare straight into your soul while you give into demands for scritches and love, Cooper is the one for you. If you would like a shadow, again Cooper is your boy. He has begun taking a small step to independence by sleeping in crate next to the bed although he really would prefer to be in the big bed with his person. He is very unsure about dogs out in public. We think any canine siblings would best be female. At first he tried to be a lap hog, but he is learning that he has to share.

Both boys would do fine as only dog if there person is home much of the time. New homes need to continue getting them out and about and exposing them to the world. Because they have long bodies and long necks, they need no stairs or ramped stairs.

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

 These three stunning young males came to us as part of a breeder surrender. They were born in June 2024. Look at how long their ears are! They also have lovely fat paws. They came from an environment where they were loved, but there were too many of them to get any kind of training or to receive as much affection as they all crave. As a result, they are all under socialized, but extremely sweet. We are making them available for adoption while they still have lots to learn However, they are at a fantastic stage; eager and ready to settle in to new, forever homes. They are each very nice dogs, but with some differences.

ATTICUS

Atticus warms up quickly to people and loves to play with other dogs. He was the resident peace maker when in his big pack, although the means he learned how to instigate any other temperament of dog. He takes his guard dog duties seriously and at first would alert to his own reflection in the window or sliding glass doors. (he's getting better each day but we expect he will be a bit on edge the first few days in a new home). Also, if you really want to mess with him, move your covered bbq so he sees it when he passes a window during dusk-dawn hours. That really freaked him out. During evening couch cuddle time, Atticus was a favorite of the kids in his foster home. He absolutely loves older kids (age 7 and up). He is very eager to please and learned the dog door quickly. He could be an only dog or he would enjoy a friendly canine sibling.

GARY

Do you lack a macho man in your life? Gary is not the man for you. Gary is very timid at first and will start each day scared and end it by warmly couch cuddling with you each evening. . He could use a pushy companion to help him play and keep coming out of his shell (pun intended since he’s name after a pet snail from SpongeBob). He finds crates with open doors are his safe space and he is used to bunking with a sibling each evening. He learned the dog door quickly and has been friendly with kids and dogs his size. Gary has a sweet temperament and will continue to gain independence in his patient forever home. Gary is going to need another dog in his new home.

GUS

Someone had to be the top dog in the litter and that dog was Gus He is the bravest, most confident of the bunch which leads us to believe he could be an only dog He would also thrive with a canine buddy (In foster care, he has been getting along great with his canine foster siblings and cuddles with them on the sofa.) Alas, we know for sure he is not cat safe. Like his brothers, he is extremely people focused and loves to get attention. He's always up for cuddles. We are guessing that he too will be good with older kids. Gus also enjoys sunbathing and back scratches.

These boys are not candidates for apartments or condos. Having grown up in a rural environment, noises close to them may trigger barking. As they get more socialized they are becoming less reactive, but they still need to get out and about more to comfortable with strange sounds..

They have some tartar on their teeth likely due to diet and a lack of chewies. They, like almost all dachshunds, will need their first dental at approx 5 years of age.

They all have very long necks and long bodies so they all need a no stairs home or one where all the stairs are ramped.

They are improving each day with their house training. We are still working on marking.

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

~ CHICO IS being FOSTERED IN LOS ALTOS, CA ~

Chico and his son Gordo were owner surrenders. They had been rehomed as unneutered males a few years earlier by their first owners who were "moving". Their next owner had plans to breed her female in a few years, so Chico and Gordo remained unneutered. While their owner managed to keep the sexes separate, every time the female went into heat, it caused tension and fights between the two males. After the last go round, their owner decided she needed less chaos in her life and was not ever going to have a littler of puppies .She asked us to take the boys.

Chico is a striking dachshund. He's got great coloring and a lovely long dachshund body.

In foster care (with no unfixed females in heat around), Chico and his son have been OK with each other. Chico has also been fine with all the other dogs, although he basically just ignores them. We think he would love to be an only dog as he doesn't really care about dogs, just people. If he could have a person or persons without having to compete with so many other dogs, he be thrilled. This poor boy has never been special and he very much wants to be.

Chico has also not been much of a barker. although if one of the other dogs instigates, he will join in. He loves having a yard so a new home that had a yard would be ideal. He uses a doggie door.

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

~ GORDO IS being FOSTERED IN LOS ALTOS, CA ~

Gordo and his dad Chico were owner surrenders. They had been rehomed as unneutered males a few years earlier by their first owners who were "moving". Their next owner had plans to breed her female in a few years, so Chico and Gordo remained unneutered. While their owner managed to keep the sexes separate, every time the female went into heat, it caused tension and fights between the two males. After the last go round, their owner decided she needed less chaos in her life and was not ever going to have a litter of puppies .She made an appointment to spay her female and asked us to take the boys.

Turns out that Gordo is one of those life of the party dogs. He absolutely loves playing with other canines. While waiting for his neuter and dental appointment, we added some new, just neutered-that-day males to his foster home. Gordo's response to all that testosterone? "Hey, you new guys wanna wrestle?" He is definitely the chair of the Welcome Wagon. To keep this extrovert happy, we have promised him we would find him a new home with a young playmate that likes to frolic. This way he can continue making every day a party.

Gordo loves people so we think he would do fine with children age 8 and above. He is short so steps should be minimized.

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

~ MONTY IS being FOSTERED IN SAN ANSELMO, CA ~

Monty was picked up as a stray in a small town near Fresno. He originally had rescue, but the rescue never made any arrangements to get him. Since he was running out of time, we were then asked to take him. We said yes although we think he is not at all dachshund and that he is a corgi mix. He has a corgi's coloring and ears. He has big paws with turned out front feet. He loves to lay in a Corgi "sploot". ( lying on belly with both back legs straight out behind). Whatever his genetic background, he is an adorable dog.

The shelter guessed he was a year old, but we think he is younger than that (he still squats to pee!). He is as energetic and exuberant as you would expect a puppy his age to be. When he arrived he was very mouthy. His foster home has been working on this and this behavior is almost eliminated.

Monty loves playing with other playful puppies. He would thrive in a new home that had a playful companion for him. As an only dog, he will need an owner dedicated to helping him burn off his youthful energy. He loves people and wants to please. He just needs someone to continue with his training as he is a bit of a bull in the china shop.

Monty gets along with the older dogs, but he can overwhelm them with his bounciness and zest for life. Monty loves kids (they're people and he loves people!), but he is likely too frisky for young children as he could knock them over.

We are no longer accepting applications for Monty. 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.

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

~ 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

~ 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.

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