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: 05-14-25

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 ~ MR. PEANUT IS being FOSTERED IN SAN JOSE, CA ~

this dog is blind

The owner of Mr. Peanut and his companion left town for a number of months. Peanut and the other dog were left outside in the yard. They got occasional care from a friend that provided food and water. During a really cold spell, someone put them inside the home. But the door was then locked and no one had a key. The police department/animal control were called in, and to avoid penalties the owner relinquished the dogs.

These dachshunds arrived in rescue with typical medial problems. Peanut is blind and his mouth was a stinky mess. We were originally told he was 8 years old, but after seeing him we think he’s closer to 11 or 12.

Peanut received a much needed dental, and ended up losing his remaining teeth. He now feels great and has a healthy appetite. He is looking better every week as his coat gets shinier.

Peanut is a sweet, friendly boy. Because he’s blind, he needs extra time to acclimate and learn his surroundings. He might enjoy a blind dog halo (a device that keeps blind dogs from running into things). Once he figures out his new surroundings and people, he is an outgoing, charming dog.

Peanut absolutely adores burrowing under blankets so a new home must promise to never let him run out of burrowing materials! He loves having his belly and chest rubbed and knows how to position himself so you have to give him what he wants!

Peanut's foster has been working very hard on his housebreaking. He seems to have turned a corner recently and has been doing great. A new home should continue to keep him on a consistent break schedule.

Mr. Peanut is crate trained, microchipped, neutered, and current on his vaccinations. If you are interested in Peanut, please fill out the online adoption application and email Nicole at nicolesalacain@gmail.com

The tax deductible donation for Peanut is $200.00

 MUDDY IS FOSTERED IN SAN FRANCISCO, CA

this dog IS DEAF

Muddy came to us an owner surrender. We are glad we could fit him because he is fantastic! This sweet dog thinks everyone is his friend. He has the most marvelous coloring including one partial blue eye.

We quickly learned that walking Muddy is not for an introvert. He is Mr. Sociable. He loves to stop and say 'hi' to people and other dogs when he is out and about. He walks nicely on a leash, although he can dig in his heels if there is an interesting smell he wants to investigate (classic Dachshund behavior, and good for the dog. It provides mental stimulation and enrichment).

Inside the house, he loves to burrow in his blankets, the laundry or anything else he can disappear into. He has been perfectly housebroken. He is not a big barker unless he is looking out the window and sees other dogs. He rides nicely in a car.

Muddy came to us with what we were told was generalized dermatitis. His foster has been diligent about bathing him every 2 or 3 days with a medicated shampoo. He is well behaved for these baths and will even sit to be blow dried. In addition, he has been getting a monthly Cytopoint injection for his allergies. His skin has vastly improved and he is not itching like he was when he arrived. He may need the injections monthly or he may not (fleas, stress, and living conditions as well as what is blooming can all play a role in causing this). Adopters need to be willing to continue to monitor and treat Muddy’s condition if needed.

We had Muddy in foster care for months, before his foster discovered that he is apparently deaf. He hides it well and it does not cause him any issues.

We got Muddy the dental he needed, his vaccines are current and he is microchipped. He needs an owner that will help him slim down.

Muddy is crate trained, microchipped, neutered, and current on his vaccinations. If you are interested in Muddy, please fill out the online adoption application and email Nicole at nicolesalacain@gmail.com

The tax deductible donation for Muddy is $275.00

~ RUMOR IS being FOSTERED IN SAN JOSE, CA ~

The owner of Rumor and her companion left town for a number of months. Rumor and the other dog were left outside in the yard. They got occasional care from a friend that provided food and water. During a really cold spell, someone put them inside the home. But the door was then locked and no one had a key. The police department/animal control were called in, and to avoid penalties the owner relinquished the dogs.

Rumor and her companion arrived in rescue with typical medial problems. Rumor's mouth stunk to high heaven (a sure sign of infected teeth) and ears that were painful to the touch. She was ungroomed and scruffy looking.

We took care of her badly infected ears and she received a badly needed dental. She ended up losing all her remaining teeth. She loves being an inside dog cuddling with her people. She also enjoys have a yard to roam around in and explore. With access to a yard, she appears housebroken.

She has shown no interest in toys, but she does have a dachshund stomach. She loves mealtime and treats!

Rumor is a very gentle dog. She is living with other small dogs and does well with them all. However, sweet as Rumor is she does not appear to be cat friendly. She barks and tries to chase the neighbor's cat should it be sitting on top of the fence.

Rumor is crate trained, microchipped, spayed, and current on her vaccinations. If you are interested in Rumor, please fill out the online adoption application and email Nicole at nicolesalacain@gmail.com

The tax deductible donation for Rumor is $250.00

~ POPPY IS being FOSTERED IN ROSEVILLE, CA ~

Poppy was picked up as a stray and end up in a crowded shelter where dogs are given little time. She had run out of extensions and was scheduled for euthanasia within 24 hours. Fortunately, a new foster raised her hand and we were able to save Poppy. She looks like Dachshund-Pit Bull cross, but we are only guessing. She is long and low with the cutest little stubby tail. (We think the stub tail is a birth defect that is not uncommon in dogs).

Poppy is a sweet, playful, and active girl! She likes to spend time exploring outside and is ecstatic to go on walks. However, she also loves cuddling on the couch with her people. She makes constant eye contact with her people, always wanting to please. She is good with kids and allows touching all over. We think she could be a great family dog. She loves all people, even strangers.

Because she is young, not only does she need regular exercise, if left to her own devices for too long, like most young dogs, she will find things to chew. Her new home should have plenty of appropriate chew items and toys. She is a strong dog and can pull hard on a leash. She'd do well in a training class to learn how to walk nicely.

While on walks, Poppy has been non-reactive to other dogs as long as there is a bit of distance. If restrained (such as on a leash), she may growl or lunge at dogs that get too close. If she is off leash, then she wants a barrier or fence between her and any strange dog (it makes her feel safe, so she does not need to react). She loves playing with other dogs, but she at times will start to resource guard her people from other dogs. All of her issues could be resolved with training, but since few folks invest in training, we think she would do best as an “only dog” with an active family.

She has been perfectly housebroken in foster care. This is a huge plus in Poppy’s favor.

Poppy is spayed, microchipped and current on her vaccines. If you are interested in her, please fill out the adoption application and email Nicole at Nicolesalacain@gmail.com. A home check and application are required.

The tax deductible donation for Poppy is only $350.00

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

CANOODLE IS CAT SAFE!

A shelter we work closely with asked if we would take this little mix boy. He was terrified in a shelter and needed to be in a home environment.

We had a foster raise their hand so were able to say yes. In person we found he was even cuter than his picture. We are not sure of his mix, but whatever it is, it sure produced a stunning dog! His markings are gorgeous.

Canoodle was shy when he first arrived from the shelter into his foster home, but he was always gentle. He would allow us to slip leash him to bring him inside. He's no dummy and he soon figured out being an inside dog was the way to go. In not time at all, he came in willingly and we instead had to slip leash him to get him outside to go potty! Now he loves hanging out on the sofa and cuddling with his people.

In foster care Canoodle has been living with other dogs, cats and children. He likes them all. He enjoys going for walks and he rides very nicely in the car. We think he could be an only dog if his people were around most of the time. His new home should continue to get him out and about to help him build his confidence.

Canoodle had his baby teeth pulled, will crate (if you insist), and is doing very well on his housebreaking.

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