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: 04-28-26

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~ DOLCE & GABBY ARE being FOSTERED IN BRENTWOOD, CA ~(Northern CA)

A young man saw these two girls being dumped in a field. The breeder dumper told the young man that the older female had been bred to the max so she was no good and that the younger was pregnant by a chihuahua so she was no good. The young man scooped them to safety (after giving the breeder a few choice words), but he could not keep them as he was being deployed. The family tried for months to find rescue until they found us. (Neither of them turned out to be pregnant, whether by a dachshund or chihuahua.)

When we got the pair, they were sweet, but timid. They clearly weren't well socialized with people in their previous life. We think there is a chance that Gabby is Dolce's mom. Dolce is very timid and is extremely reliant on Gabby. With a little bit of time, she has been getting braver and venturing out of her crate to ask for love and pets. She is also a big fan of treats.

Gabby is much braver with people. She is quite social and is always in the midst of things. She may have some gray on her muzzle, but the vet confirms she is not a senior. She has the most adorable stocky legs. So far, she has been a quiet dog and she is not very demanding.

Both dogs have been fine with the other dachshunds in their foster home. Both are also doing Ok with the older children. This duo is are going to benefit from a home that gets them out for regular walks.

We have had them both spayed, microchipped and vaccinated. They are crate trained and sleep in the same crate at night..

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

The donation for them both is $1,100

puppies!

 ~ DECLAN & RHYS ARE being FOSTERED IN CUPERTINO, CA ~

THEY ARE AVAILABLE SEPARATELY!

We have a volunteer that works tirelessly to get dogs from less than ideal situations and into our rescue. Her latest were these two young darlings. This pair was quite a change from the usual seniors and medical cases she brings us.

Declan and Rhys are soft and squishy and cuddly. They are also rambunctious and have razor sharp baby teeth they will use on all your possessions. Nothing will be safe. As a puppy, they will each get into everything and will be A LOT of work. While their foster home is working on housetraining, this will need to continue in a new home. Neither puppy is appropriate for a home where people are gone much of the day. Each would love a playful, small canine companion (From experience we can tell you a puppy is a lot easier if you have another dog to play with them). Because they are so young they can 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 7 years old.

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

We can't get these boys neutered until they are at least 4 months old (End of May). But because we know many folks would love to have their puppy as soon as possible, we are open to an adoption now with a neuter contract and deposit in addition to the adoption fee. Upon receipt of a neuter invoice/certificate, we will refund the adopter the neuter deposit. If you will transport the puppy back to an appointment in either Turlock or Tracy, rescue will pay for the spay/neuter and the microchip. If you choose to use your own vet, then you are responsible for the cost. If the puppy is not fixed within four months of adoption, the adoption contract is void and we will require the return of the puppy.

Declan & Rhys are current on their DHPP vaccinations and they have been dewormed. They will be microchipped when being fixed. 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, please send an email to scdr.nor.cal.division@gmail.com and let us know you want to be considered for one of these puppies. An adoption application and home check are required.

The donation for each puppy is $1,500
plus a refundable $500 spay/ neuter deposit.

~ FRANKIE IS being FOSTERED IN LOS ALTOS, CA ~

Our darling Frankie was adopted to home that had a child younger than we were aware of. This little boy had impulse control issues (his mother's words) . After a few incidents, Frankie made it clear that she did not like him. Added to this there was a new baby on the way. You know how most doxies feel about toddlers. Frankie showed her unhappiness by repeatedly scaling the 4 ft chain link fence and escaping. This was not a safe situation so we happily welcomed Frankie back to find a better fitting home.

Frankie came from our Lakeport 8 intake. Frankie is as gorgeous as the rest with wonderful long ears. All of these dogs have had lovely dispositions and Frankie is no exception. 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 older 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.

Frankie takes longer to warm up to men than to women. She is fine with older kids age 10 and up.

Frankie wants a playful male canine companion. She is young and has lots of energy She did fabulous with the lab in her previous home and is doing equally well with young puppies. She enjoys a good romp. She wants daily walks and adventures.

We have had Frankie spayed, microchipped and vaccinated. She is also crate trained. If you are interested in Frankie, please fill out the online adoption application (link below). If you already have an application on file and want to be considered for Frankie, please email scdr.nor.cal.division@gmail.com

The donation for Frankie is $850

~ MINNIE IS BEING FOSTERED IN BRENTWOOD, CA ~

MINNIE IS REPORTED TO BE CAT SAFE

Minnie was an owner surrender. We were asked to take her after she developed a strong dislike of another dog in the household.

Minnie's had a rough time of it previously. Her owner lived in a family member's rental and was asked that the dogs inside time be minimal. As a result, Minnie spent most of her time outside (alternating with the other dog) and she slept in a crate in the garage.

In foster care, we have found that indeed, Minnie has strong opinions about some other dogs. However, with dogged persistence, the young, playful male doxie in the home, cracked Minnie's hard shell. He soon had her romping and playing and now she often sleeps in the dog pile. We would love her to find a home with another young, frisky small male dog.

While Minnie may not like other dogs, she loves people, including elementary age children. The second you sit down, she is on your lap covering you with kisses. We were also told by her previous owner that she loves cats. (We have no way of verifying this.)

Minnie is young and playful She is a big fan of de-stuffing toys, chasing tennis balls and running around tossing with a favorite toy.

Minnie is overweight (she should be a mini Minnie!) and she has lots of rolls. Her new home is going to have to help her slim down. She would love it if that included an exercise regime with daily walks.

Being an outside dog meant she was not potty trained, but she is a very smart dog and is learning rapidly. She is crate trained.

We have had Minnie spayed, microchipped and vaccinated. f you are interested in Minnie, please fill out the online adoption application (link below).If you already have an application on file, send an email to scdr.nor.cal.division@gmail.com and let us know that you are interested in being considered for Minnie. An adoption application and home check are required.

The tax deductible donation for her is $850.00

~ AZURE IS being FOSTERED IN SAN JOSE, CA ~

Azure came in to rescue as part of a large group surrender from a senior that could no longer stay in his home. Their former owner loved his dogs, but he was a hoarder so his dogs did not get appropriate socialization or medical care. The good news is that a few years ago, a friend who was appalled at entire litters dying due to the living situation, ordered the owner to fix his dogs. And thankfully he complied!. Without her help, this no doubt would now be one of those 40-50 dog situations we read about all too often.

Azure loves her people although she is cautious with anyone new. She craves human affection. She does try to resource guard humans at times, so she needs to be an only dog or in a home with the lap to dog ratio is in balance. Other than her resource guarding of people, she is fabulous with other dogs.

Azure loves, loves, loves her walks and she does 3 miles at a time with no problem. Her new home should be one that will take her out daily. She walks nicely at a steady pace and she ignores other dogs she sees while out and about.

Because Azure is uncomfortable with strangers in her home, she would do best in a home with no children or a home where the kids are older.(We believe she will be fine with children - it is her discomfort with a kid's friends that we are concerned about)

She now appears to be housebroken. She will not go potty on a walk so she needs a home with a secure fenced yard. She is crate trained, but she much prefer sleeping in the big bed.

Azure is spayed, microchipped and vaccinated. She just had a comprehensive dental and a nail trim. If you are interested in Azure, please fill out the online adoption application. If you already have an application on file, send an email to scdr.nor.cal.division@gmail.com and let us know that you are interested in being considered for Azure. An adoption application and home check are required.
The tax deductible donation for her is $700.00

~ ASPEN IS being FOSTERED IN BRENTWOOD, CA ~

ASPEN IS CAT SAFE!

Aspen is a darling Dachshund mix that was purchased by a young woman. The woman worked full time outside the home. This meant Aspen ended up spending most of her time alone in the bedroom. The young woman's mother urged her to find a better situation for Aspen. And the mother also knew how to find that. She reached out to one of our volunteers and asked for our help.

We readily agreed to take Aspen. We are so glad we could make room for her as this dog is a delight! She is very friendly with people. She loves cats and enjoyed playing with one in her former home. She has enjoyed her foster’s elementary aged kids. . A visit from neighborhood boys was met with great enthusiasm from Aspen. She rides nicely in the car. She is in a foster home that happens to have other young dogs and she has really liked learning how to play with them.

In her new home, Aspen wants to be able to get out and about to see the big wide world. She would also benefit from having a playful canine or feline companion. Her longer legs make her perfect for a home with stairs.

We have had Aspen spayed and microchipped. She is current on her vaccinations..

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

PUPPY!

~ BARRY IS BEING FOSTERED IN LOS ALTOS, CA ~

We have a supporter who tirelessly looks for dachshunds that need assistance. She discovered this puppy and begged us to save him. We really didn't have room, but how could we resist?. The poor guy hadn't even been given a single DHPP (the Parvo prevention vaccine) which meant he was at high risk.

We scooped up this mix darling and did our best to encourage the owners to get his gorgeous silver and black dapple dachshund mom fixed and provided information on low cost options. Barry's dad is supposedly some type of terrier. We encouraged the neutering of him too.

Barry is young and behaves like a typical puppy. He is A LOT of work. He gets into everything! He will chew your iPhone even though it is the same size as he is. He will chew your expensive shoes and your favorite underwear. Nothing will be safe from this baby shark. He is not appropriate for a home where people are gone much of the day. He would LOVE a playful young canine companion. He is young enough and small enough that cats should not be an issue. The ideal home will have:

• 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 30 and 65 years of age.

• No infants or toddlers, please, but we will consider families with children over 10 years old.

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

We need him to be a bit older to be fixed. We want his new home to enjoy his puppy hood, so we are adopting him on a neuter contract.. In addition to his adoption fee, we are requiring a $500 neuter deposit. This will be returned when proof of neuter is provided. If Barry is not fixed within a six month time frame, the adoption contract is void and we will require the return of the puppy. You will sign a contract that will allow us to take back the dog.

Barry has gotten his first DHPP and depending on adoption timing, he will have a rabies and a second DHPP. (He has to be old enough for a rabies and we have to wait at least two weeks between DHPP vaccines). He has been dewormed with fenbendazole.

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

~ VIOLET & GUNTHER ARE being FOSTERED IN LOS ALTOS, CA ~

They are also a bonded pair & cannot be separated

 These two were part of a group of 7 doxies that came into rescue when their owner went to a care facility. The owner loved his dogs, but he did not provide appropriate socialization or medical care for them.

Gunther & Violet are lovely dogs. They both love people, but are very shy with those that they don't know. Violet will warm up pretty fast and be in your lap in no time. Gunther takes longer. They would sell their souls for treats so you can bribe them into liking you fairly quickly or to doing what you ask of them. (such as coming inside when the gardener comes).

They had never been on a leash prior to coming into rescue. Gunther quickly figured out that he loves walks. Violet is still uncertain. We think daily walks is the key for them both, but alas this can't happen in their current foster home.

Violet is a water dog. She loves to try and catch the water as it comes out of the hose. Gunther is intrigued but not nearly as interested. He likes to play with squeaky toys.

They both have lived with a large group of dogs. They can both do some resource guarding of their humans so having two or more laps available might be best so they don't have to share.

We got them both dentals, microchips, nail trims and vaccinations. They are both fixed. Both dogs have been great on their housebreaking with the use of a doggie door. A new home will need to continue to reinforce good potty habits. 

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

~ ZOEY IS being FOSTERED IN MERCED, CA ~

Back in November we took in 8 dogs from a retiring breeder. We are just now making Zoey available as she was our surprise dog. A surprise because we were told she was a male, but not only was she female, she came to us very pregnant! In no time she was mom to Piper, Pumpkin and Parker, who were recently adopted. It's now Zoey's turn to find a fabulous forever home.

In her new home Zoey wants to be your stars and moon. She wants to make you adored at all times. She wants lots of love and laps. However, she doesn't want to just be home body. She loves walks and adventures. She loves playing with toys and especially enjoys playing fetch.

We think Zoey could live with a canine brother or two, but she wants a childfree home. She could also be an only dog with someone home most of the time.

We have had Zoey spayed, microchipped and vaccinated. She is crate trained. We also got her a dental.

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