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: 12-17-24

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GINGERSNAP IS being FOSTERED in Brentwood, CA
(San Francisco East Bay)

Gingersnap was picked up as a stray in Central CA. The shelter labeled her as a Welsh Pembroke Corgi mix. We have not had her DNA tested, but from her appearance, we think it is much more likely that she mostly is a Dachshund/Beagle mix rather than a Corgi mix. She has a lovely long torso and a hound-like face.

Gingersnap was terrified when we first got her. We are pretty certain she was a yard dog prior to escaping/being dumped. The whole humans and being inside was scary. She wanted to be near people, but she was uncomfortable with cuddling. We then discovered a secret weapon- Gingersnap loves kids!! She doesn't find them the least bit scary. She is happiest with the young boys in her foster home. She also loves to go to school and meet their friends!

Gingersnap is a young dog, and therefore, she needs exercise and stimulation. We think she would thrive in an active household that takes her along on adventures and outings. If she is not given enough energy burning activities, she responds like most bored young dogs – she will steal and chew anything left within her reach.

Gingersnap is spayed and microchipped. She is current on her vaccinations. Her crate was her safe space when she first came into rescue, and she still likes it. We are looking for a young family with gentle children and an active lifestyle that will share generously with Gingersnap.

 If you are interested in Gingersnap, please fill out the online adoption application and email Nicole at nicolesalacain@gmail.com. An adoption application and home check are required.

The tax deductible donation for Gingersnap is $600.00

~ MUNCH IS being FOSTERED IN SAN FRANCISCO, CA ~

Gorgeous Munch and his littermate came to us via owner surrender. Their young owner was unable to find housing that would let her keep her dogs. Both of the dogs were well cared for physically and had lived as inside dogs. However, the boys had not been socialized with people outside the family. They did not go on walks. They did not meet new people or have new experiences. Not surprisingly, they developed some littermate syndrome symptoms, so we separated them to work on their behavior.

Munch is a very sweet and happy boy with a velvety coat. He is our little bunny. He does cute little hops when he is excited (which is often!) He adores sitting pressed into his human or on his human for snuggles. He's submissive to other dogs, even to the extent when his canine foster siblings finish their food first and go to his bowl, he'll walk away and leave his bowl for them. They can even take a toy he is playing with right out of his mouth.

Munch is young so this means he will need daily exercise to be the best dog he can be. If he does not get enough exercise he will get mischievous. Expect to find your socks and your shoes in his bed.

Munch would love a 1-dog to 1-human ratio. If you are sitting down, he wants to be on your lap. He can be an “only dog” or he would be fine with another dog(s) as long as there are enough laps to go around.

The ideal home for Munch is one that would take him to some training sessions to help him with fear of strangers - both human and canine. (His littermate brother was much more difficult behaviorally. We had a foster that was able to take the brother to training classes and boy, did it make a difference - and quickly!)

We have had Munch neutered. He is vaccinated and microchipped. He is crate trained and will run into his crate for treats.

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

Huey and Dewey are being fostered in Concord, Louie is being fostered in Sacramento

These three boys were brought into a shelter as "strays". They were in good physical shape, and they are extremely people friendly. The shelter assumes the surrenderer was the actual owner. The dogs all appear to be related. Huey is a bit bigger, and we think he is a bit older than the other two, although he is still very young.

The boys really enjoyed the car ride, providing lots of love and a little curiosity…

While the boys are very charming, we suspect they had been outside dogs. They arrived with no manners, no idea what a leash is, and not a clue about housebreaking.

A new home should be prepared to continue to work on their training, so they can be the best dogs they can be (they are quite motivated by treats and affection). All three are extremely active and need a home that can handle their energy. Canine siblings should also be young and playful. The puppies are likely too energetic and playful for older dogs.

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 4 years old.

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

The boys will all be neutered prior to adoption (Louie has already been neutered and Huey & Dewey are waiting for their appointments). They are current on their vaccinations and they are microchipped.

We are no longer accepting applications for Huey, Dewey, or Louie. Please look at our other dogs available for adoption.

~ KISSI IS being FOSTERED IN TURLOCK, CA ~

Kissimmee was brought to California from Florida crammed into, and living in, a crate with 12 other dogs. Fortunately, SFACC got the dogs surrendered to them. They then asked us to take over the care of the dogs and to find them great homes.

Kissi is a bit shy and nervous in new situations, but if you give her a minute, she is incredibly loving. She really enjoys a good cuddle. However, she is a Tasmanian Devil when she is out in the yard. She can race for long periods of time at a high speed. She can also climb anything. Your fence must be a least 6 feet high and even then you need to be sure there is nothing near she can use to leap over the fence. No chain link fences. These will contain her for no more than 60 seconds. Do not expect to use baby gates or dog fencing inside your home to confine her to certain areas. They will not hold her for even a nanosecond. She is tiny but mighty!! She’s a “Houdini Weenie”.

Kissi's new home must have the following attributes:

• A secure and high fenced back yard. She is not appropriate for a condo or apartment and no balconies for her.

• A young, very active dog as a companion. She is not an appropriate companion for a senior dog. She needs a buddy who is always willing to play.

• An active owner who will make sure she is in a secure harness (most harnesses aren't secure enough) and will get her out and about (We recommend Hug-a-Dog harnesses).

~ MOSES IS being FOSTERED NEAR TURLOCK, CA ~

The owner of Moses and another dachshund died. No one in family wanted the two dogs. The son reached out and asked if we would take them. Fortunately, a foster volunteer raised her hand, and we soon had what turned out to be two very fat doxies. Moses was a whooping 29 pounds ( ! ) and his buddy weighed even more (but she is a standard). As you can see, we now have him down to a svelte 16 pounds.

Moses' foster mom has fostered A LOT of dogs for us. What is her description of Moses? "He is literally the most perfect dog ever.”

This dream dog loves to cuddle, but he also enjoys playtime. His favorite games are “tug-o-war”, or “toss the toy”. After a few minutes of this, then he is back to being a snuggle bug. This charmer is a very quiet boy. It's rare to have a dachshund that does not bark.

Because perfection is boring, Moses has one drawback. He is food aggressive. So, he needs to be fed in a crate or a room by himself. Other than with food, he fine with other dogs. He does not like being alone. So, he needs a place where someone is almost always home or there is another friendly dog for companionship.

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

~ HONEY IS being FOSTERED IN SANTA CRUZ, Ca ~

Currently, most shelters are so full that you have to make an appointment to surrender your dog. In Fresno, there is a dedicated rescuer that tries to get these dogs into rescue or adopted before they hit their appointment date. She goes to the home and gives a DHPP vaccine and then takes pictures to send to rescues. She sent us a message asking if we would consider 5 dachshunds; most living in rough conditions. Thanks to some folks raising their hands to foster, we were able to say yes.

Our transporter was horrified when she saw how the dogs were living. They were covered in fleas and ticks. None had been in a house before. They lived their lives outside - in an area with temperatures frequently over 100 degrees in the summer. They lived in a big pen that was not comfortable enough for so many of them. There were no beds or toys or chewies for the dogs.

Honey was one of two females in the group that were under the age of 2. In foster care, she shows her age with a lot of youthful exuberance. So much so that her dog sitter said we should rename her "Hurricane'. She loves to drag every blanket, pillow, shoe, hat, pen, envelope or clothing around and enjoys playing keep away with these items. She has tons of energy, and she is making up for all the fun she missed as a puppy.

Honey likes to chew things, and her foster has found that ripping up a cardboard box can entertain her for days. You will have to clean up the shredded bits, but it is a lot easier than having her rearrange all your belongings.

She really needs a young, playful, small to medium size dog in her new home. She and her foster canine have a great time wrestling and romping. She gets the crazy zoomies off and on during the day. This involves lots of four legged jumping into the air. It's so cute!!

Honey likes people and is also very fond of the 10-year-old granddaughter.

She is doing very well on her leash training. She would be a great running partner. Her house training is ongoing, and she uses a doggie door. She is crate trained as well, with only a little whining when it’s time for bed, but then easily settles in for the night.

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