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LAST UPDATED: 06-03-26

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Ozzie came to us via an owner looking to rehome him on Craigslist. We offered to help by getting his medical taken care of and then finding a fabulous home. His owners were delighted to have our assistance..

This tiny, sweet boy had two undescended testicles located high in his abdomen. We knew we needed to take care of that ASAP. (This can lead to cancer or one can twist causing excruciating pain and requiring emergency treatment). Since Ozzie was 5, we knew he would also benefit from a dental.

His complicated neuter went well and the vet then moved on to his teeth. Much to their surprise (and ours) it turns out Ozzie had a broken jaw and was in great pain. Eating was torturous for him. This little guy was so stoic we never noticed (nor did his previous owners). We have no idea how the break happened. In his first home, he was a loved inside dog. There was no incident anyone was aware of. The only two options were to leave it and let it calcify over time or go the recommended route of having his jaw wired. No way we could leave a dog in pain, so of course we said to wire his jaw.

The wire is going to have to remain for 8 to 10 weeks and he will then need to be put under anesthesia for removal. Much to our surprise when posting his story to Facebook, we had folks who wanted to adopt him now, offering to pay for the follow up wire removal with their own vet. We had to think about this as we are used to getting our dogs totally medically ready prior to adoption. After contemplation, we have decided it would be better for Ozzie if he found his forever home sooner than later. This way he does not spend another two months in foster care (although he is an easy keeper and so sweet). This also opens up a foster slot faster and we are being inundated with new dogs.

A new home must take Ozzie for his wire removal in the mid-August time frame.

Not only does Ozzie need a home that will take care of this final vet step, he also wants a home that takes him on walks. They were a new experience for him when he came into rescue and he loves them! This little guy does not ask for much and he is asking for walks. Don't apply if you are not willing to get him out and about.

Ozzie is fine with all kinds of dogs. We think he will likely be ok with cats. He likes all people. Due to his size, kids in the home should be teenagers and up.

Ozzie is now neutered, microchipped and current on his vaccinations. Again- he will need the jaw wire removed in August. So far we would say he is perfectly housebroken (with a doggie door).

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

The adoption fee for Ozzie is $700 

~ WINNIE IS FOSTERED IN SAN FRANCISCO, CA ~

CAT SAFE!

For unknown reasons, Winnie took to attacking the senior dog in her former home. To keep the senior safe, Winnie was surrendered to rescue. We promised we would find this beauty a home that was a better fit.

Here's what we have learned about the gorgeous Princess Winnie:
She loves her person. Her main desire is to be with her person. When her foster mom leaves, she sits on the bed looking out the window from above where she has a birds eye view of the return. She also enjoys a good lap and a cuddle. When you are not sitting, she will be your shadow. She has no sense of personal space. She LOVES her belly rubbed, and she offers it up the minute you wake up in the morning

Much as Winnie loves her foster mom, she is skeptical of men. Even ones that she knows have to win her over each day. It's sort of the dachshund version of the movie "Fifty First Dates" She is also fearful when meeting new people. She will bark and back away.

On walks she behaves nicely and ignores other dogs that she sees. Continuing these walks is very important to build her confidence. On a recent outing to a bar cafe, she showed remarkable improvement from arrival until departure. Again, this sweetie needs to get out and about.

Winnie is not quite house trained, but her foster mom is working on this and she is improving She also appears to have been fed people food rather than dog food. This is no doubt what has led to her being a bit overweight. She is now being fed kibble, although it requires a few scraps on top to entice her to eat it. She has been sleeping in the big bed, which she loves.

We think Winnie is going to do best in an all-female home. Or, any male in the home needs to be patient and realize it may take a while for Winnie to trust him. Because we don't know what drove the attacks on the senior dog in her previous home, we are looking for Winnie to be an only dog.

Winnie is spayed, microchipped and current on her vaccinations.

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

The adoption fee for Winnie is $900

~ CUBS IS being FOSTERED IN CAMPBELL, CA ~

Cubs came to us from one of the many independent rescue warriors in the Fresno-Visalia area. While he is low and long, he’s likely not dachshund at all. He has a thick double coat and the cutest little face. He really is adorable.

The night he arrived in rescue, his affect was so flat, the other dogs in the home ignored him almost immediately. It was like he wasn't real so they didn't care he had arrived. From his behavior, we think he had always lived as a yard dog and was basically ignored. He had no expectations of anything good happening. He just accepted whatever was going on.

In foster care, he slowly, went from a flat affect to being a friendly, people loving dog. He learned about treats and he has come to really appreciate them. He is loving being an inside dog and enjoys cuddling on the sofa with his people. He gives great greetings when his people come home.

Cubs still needs work as years of being ignored takes time to undo. He needs a home that work on training him (being treat motivated helps this). He has lived with other dogs including puppies, but we think he would be best as only dog or with only one other dog. He sometimes growls at the other dogs, although he has never done anything more than growl. He clearly never learned good dog on dog manners. He is making progress, but he would best thrive in a calmer environment rather than in a large dog pack.

His new home should be kid free as he has snapped -although he has been careful to never actually bite anyone. He just never learned how to properly interact with people and he never learned this was not an appropriate way to tell someone to back off.. As long as you respect when he is telling you he is uncomfortable, he is an easy, peasy boy.

Cubs thrives on routines and he adores walks. He loves finding out that there is a big world out there.

Cubs is neutered, current on his vaccinations and microchipped.

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

The adoption fee for Cubs is $200

~ COLETTE IS being FOSTERED IN CHICO, CA ~

Colette is one of the 8 dogs we took in when a small Animal shelter confiscated 30 Dachshunds from a breeder that was keeping them in horrible conditions. These were retired breeder dogs that were now living outside with minimal care. The dogs had so much poop and mud ground into their coats, the smell was overwhelming They all had to have emergency mat removals followed by baths. The rescues who took dogs reported they had at least one dog that was quite shy. Well, for us that dog is Colette.

For the first three months in rescue, Colette was in flight or fight mode. All she wanted to do was to get away and hide. When she is adopted, she is likely to return to some of this behavior. She is very sweet, but she doesn't totally trust humans. She will still scurry away and hide under furniture.

We have very specific requirements for a new home for Colette. You must have the following:

• At least one female in the home as it takes Colette longer to trust men.

• A securely fenced yard with a dog door. Colette can be uncatchable outside, but she will come back in on her own.

• A kids free home. The world is too scary as it is for Colette without any additional noise and activity.

• At least one other confident small dog. Best if the dog is young enough that s/he will play with Colette.

• A new owner must be fit enough to be able to bend and pick up Colette when she is hiding in small places and under things.

While Colette is still fearful, she is also all dachshund. She knows when you are asking her to do something and she likes to let you know when she is willfully ignoring your commands. She will also dig if left alone for too long. She loves to play with other dogs and she is a goofball with them. Her tongue always sticks out of her mouth so she looks as if she is blowing raspberries most of the time. You can see this in her photos.

Once she trusts, you she is a world class snuggler. She will even give you hugs. She will boop your ankles with her nose to ask for attention.

Colette is spayed, current on her vaccinations and microchipped. We also got her a dental where to our surprise she didn't lose any teeth. She won't do crates, but a small dog fences works just fine for her.

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

The adoption fee for Colette is $600

~ CASHEW IS being FOSTERED IN BRENTWOOD, CA (northern ca)~

Cashew came into rescue when his people had major life changes that included a move to a city environment and the arrival of a human baby. Overwhelmed with the city's noises and people everywhere and with the change in his family structure, Cashew began to have separation anxiety.

Much as his owners loved him, they realized he was not flourishing. They could not move from the city and their baby was years away from being an age that Cashew would be comfortable with. They reached out to rescue and asked if we could help.

In foster care, he is living in the suburbs, with other dogs and with older kids. These changes have been great for Cashew. He doesn't quite get how to play with the foster's dogs. but he finds comfort in their presence. We do not see any signs of separation anxiety when he has other dogs around. In the quieter suburban environment, his reactivity has significantly decreased and he is starting to relax.

Cashew is a charming little guy. He knows some commands and he is crate trained. While he does not yet know how to play with other dogs, he does enjoy his toys. If he finds a stuffie with a squeaker, he will not leave it alone until he kills it or you take it away. He walks nicely on a leash.

We are looking for a new home for Cashew where there is at least one other confident dog. He is not a candidate for a condo or apartment. He wants a suburban or rural environment.

Cashew has a sensitive stomach. He eats a special dehydrated dog food. (Cost is approx $ 100/month). We got him a dental where some painful abscessed teeth were removed which has made him a much happier boy. He also travels nicely in a car!

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

~ DOUG IS being FOSTERED IN SAN ANSELMO, CA ~

What we have been told of Doug's past is heartbreaking. He spent much of his young life roaming outside in a trailer park without consistent food or care. Neighbors reported that his owner often beat him, and when a kind young woman stepped in to help, the owner simply told her to take him. He didn’t even have a name — just “Dog.” The woman who rescued him, loved him enough to accept that she was not in a point in her life to be the home that Doug needed so he came into rescue.

In foster care, Doug has fully embraced being loved and cared for. He is incredibly happy, curious, affectionate little guy. He quickly bonds with women and absolutely adores his person, happily following them from room to room just to be close. He’s playful, energetic, and loves exploring the world around him.

Doug is also obsessed with meeting other dogs of all shapes and sizes and greets everyone with enthusiasm and excellent manners. He’s beginning to learn how to play with other dogs and gets so excited that his whole body bounces when he runs — complete with a huge smile and ears flying in the wind. Everyone in the neighborhood falls in love with him instantly. His new home should continue to get this boy out and about to help channel his puppy energy.

Doug does need a home where he feels safe and secure in order to fully flourish. He still carries some trauma from the abuse by his male former owner, so he would be best placed in an a female-only home without young children. He may be fine being an only dog in an active home with an owner who is home most of the time.

Doug is potty trained with a doggy door and sleeps nicely in a crate at night, although he would be thrilled to upgrade to sleeping in bed with his person. He has not yet been cat tested. Doug is a joyful, resilient little dog with so much love to give. With patience, understanding, and a calm home, he will reward his person with endless companionship, laughter, loyalty, and love.

Doug is neutered, microchipped and current on his vaccinations.

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

~ DELILAH IS being FOSTERED IN LOS ALTOS, CA ~

delilah is CAT SAFE!

Meet Delilah- a Welsh Corgi. We are not well versed in Corgis, but we think she may be the more rare Cardigan vs a Pembrooke as she has a fluffy tail and she is larger.

She came into rescue as her owners were looking to re-home her due to medical issues with one of their children that were exacerbated by dog hair. She's long and low so why not a Dachshund Rescue?

Delilah is a delight. She is friendly with strangers. She is quick to roll over and offer up her belly. She is good with other dogs. She has lived with kids age 7, 5 and 3 and did very well. She has lived with cats. (She ignores them). After decades of dealing with dachshunds, we find her very easy.

Delilah's biggest issue is she pulls on a leash because she is so excited to get out and about. Her new owners should work on the pulling and they should get her out for walks and adventures every day.

Per the Corgi experts the key trait of a Cardigan is their adaptability. "If you want a dog that you can do everything with, a Cardigan is that dog. They love to travel and have new experiences. But they are also homebodies – lying on the sofa next to you or under your desk chair as you are working.” This seems to fit our Delilah.

We have had Delilah spayed, micro chipped and vaccinated.

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

~ EMMA IS being FOSTERED IN MERCED, CA ~

Gemma is one of the 8 dogs we took in when a small shelter Animal Control confiscated 30 Dachshunds from a breeder that was keeping them in horrible conditions. Once the breeder retired her dogs, they appear to have been moved to living outside. We think Gemma was recently retired as the other outside females were already spayed and she was not. (None of the males living in the muddy yard were fixed). We were told she was four. The age estimates we were given for the other dogs appear to be accurate, but the vet thought Gemma might be older.

Like the others, Gemma had poop and mud ground into her fur. Clipping and a bath were an immediate need as she was too stinky to want to be around when she first arrived.

Gemma has been a sweet, friendly dog from the moment she arrived. Gemma is also gorgeous. With her long coat and her less common coloring, she is a traffic stopper.

We quickly had Gemma spayed, but we had to wait a bit to get her a dental. Gemma's behavior after her dental is the reason we dentals on our dogs age 5 and up. Here's what her foster mom said. "The dental and removal of her abscessed teeth, rejuvenated her playful personality. Before her dental she was not playful at all and basically just laid around. Now she is running around, playing with the other dogs and clambering for all the attention".

Gemma is good with new people. She is medium energy and really enjoys walks. She is equally fond of sharing couch time with her people. She has always lived with other dogs both at the breeders and in foster care and does very well with them.

Because of her long coat, a new home needs to be prepared to give her regular brushings in order to keep her looking her best and to avoid her getting painful mats.

In addition to the dental, we had Gemma spayed, vaccinated and microchipped.

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

~ 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..

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

 ~ 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.

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

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

~ 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 are no longer accepting applications for Minnie. Please look at our other dogs available for adoption.

~ 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.

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