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: 03-09-26

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~ 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.

If you are interested in Zoey, please fill out the online Northern CA Division 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 you want to be considered for Zoey. An adoption application and home check are required.

The adoption fee for Zoey is $650

PUPPY!

~ ABBY IS being FOSTERED IN PALo ALTO, CA ~

The universe definitely surprises us sometimes. On a Monday evening, we responded to an email about an owner surrender and by Tuesday evening, we had this teensy, tiny absolutely adorable puppy. Her original owners realized quickly there were a number of reasons they were not the right home for a baby and asked us for help. When people pay a fortune for a puppy, rescue is rarely the call that is made and we were delighted to be able to assist. We knew we were getting a young puppy, but were surprised to find out this little girl is a mini (under 11 lbs as an adult). We are guessing she might end up in the 8 lb range when fully grown.

Abby is young and behaves like a typical puppy. She is A LOT of work. She gets into everything! She will chew your iPhone even though it is the same size as she is. She will chew your expensive shoes and your favorite underwear. Nothing will be safe from this baby shark. She is not appropriate for a home where people are gone much of the day. She even insists on following you to the bathroom. She would LOVE a playful young male canine companion. She is young enough and small enough that cats should not be an issue. Because her small size means she is more easily injured, she is not for a home with young children.

• 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 young children now or in the future).

• 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.

Her foster has begun leash training with her. Walks are still challenging as she wants to stop and visit everyone she sees. House breaking is a work in progress.

She needs to be older to be fixed. We also want her to be older so she is larger. We want her new home to enjoy her puppy hood, so we are adopting her on a spay contract. In addition to her adoption fee, we are requiring a $1,000 spay deposit. This will be returned when proof of spay is provided. We are happy to arrange and pay for this spay if you want to use our rescue vets in either Turlock or Tracy.. If Abby 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.

Abby is up to date on her DHPP vaccine (a series of 3). She has had puppy de-wormer. She is reluctantly crate trained.

~ VANNA IS being FOSTERED IN LOS ALTOS, CA ~

Vanna is the oldest dog we got from a breeder confiscation. In her prime, this little dog made a lot of money for the breeder. And then when she got old? She was banished to large muddy field and ignored for years When we got her, her coat was dull, her teeth were in a horrific state and she had feces matted into almost every area of her body. The saddest part was how much she still wanted human affection and attention even after humans had let her down.

We don't think dogs come any sweeter than Vanna. She is very affectionate She loves to sit on your lap. She would love to sleep in the big bed. She's a quiet girl and is past the stage of wanting to go bark at squirrels. Our biggest complaint about Vanna, is that she will not pose for pictures! She wants to come get too close to you or she wants every picture to feature her snaggleteeth making her look like Pumbaa, the Warthog.

Vanna can live with other dogs or she can be an only dog if her people are home most of the time so she can soak up loving. She might enjoy fun outings, but she doesn't need daily walks. We suspect she would be fine with cats. She does enjoy having an outdoor area where she can sunbathe.

Her coat is still dull and while sleeping inside with decent food is a start to improving it, she would benefit from omega fatty acids and regular brushing.

Vanna had already lost most of her teeth through decay (this is a slow and very painful way for a dog to lose teeth!). During the dental we got her last two infected molars were removed. She also has 4 "snaggleteeth" and 1 of these was also removed. Her ear infection was treated.

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

~ JACK IS being FOSTERED IN LOS ALTOS, Ca ~

We were still reeling from taking in a group of dogs from a hoarder when we got a call. AC was confiscating dachshunds from a breeder. Could we help? We saw pictures of the dogs living conditions and the only answer possible was yes. Three different dachshund rescues including our Southern CA division got the dogs out of the shelter in record time.

When the breeder group arrived it was clear they were setting a new record on the stink-o-meter. They all were terribly matted and in those mats were dried fecal matter. These were not mats that could be brushed out. They were dense and hard as bricks. The only option was scissors and clippers. Any patchy areas from removing the matting will regrow quickly. There are still the ends of mats that new owners will have to work on. Long hair dachshunds require regular brushing anyway!

From the moment he arrived off the transport, Jack has been a delight. He is cute as a button and he is very friendly. He loves to cuddle. He is getting along with all the dogs in his foster home. This little mini guy really is almost like having a stuffed animal - he's just so sweet and fluffy. Jack is used to living in a pack, so we don't think he’ll do well being alone most of the day.

The vet questioned his age on the shelter paperwork. Paperwork said 10 years old, but she felt that 7 years is a more accurate estimate.

Jack’s housebreaking is coming along, but new owners will need to reinforce good habits. Jack will also leash training.

We have had Jack neutered, microchipped and brought current on his vaccinations. We had his long nails trimmed so he can walk nicely now. We also got him a dental where he lost a mind boggling 34 teeth. The day after his procedure he was even happier than he had been. It's likely the first time in years he did not have a very painful mouth.

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

~ MAGNUS & MAZZ ARE being FOSTERED IN LOS ALTOS, CA ~

these beauties ARE AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION individually!

We were still reeling from taking in a group of dogs from a hoarder when we got a call. AC was confiscating dachshunds from a bad breeder. Could we help? We saw pictures of the dogs living conditions and the only answer possible was yes. Three different dachshund rescues including our Southern CA division got the dogs out of the shelter in record time. .

When the group arrived it was clear they were setting a new record on the stink-o-meter. They all were terribly matted and in those mats was dried fecal matter. A lot of fecal matter. These were not mats that could be brushed out. They were dense and hard as bricks. The only option was scissors and clippers. So if you notice some patchy areas, that's where we cut. There are still the ends of mats that new owners will have to work on. When we say long hair dachshunds require regular brushing, we mean it!

These two boys were the only youngsters that we got. We were able to quickly get them neutered so they can move on to forever homes to finish learning how to dog.

Both boys are very sweet. Give them 5 seconds and they are all over you for pets and cuddles. They are working on learning to be house dogs. They previously lived in a large dirt/mud field with a few plywood shelters so everything is new to them.

Both enjoy romping with other playful dogs and playing with toys. They are very happy dogs. They would love a home with another dachshund (or two or three or....)

They will need to learn to walk on a leash. They need to go and see the world beyond a mud backyard. Housebreaking is coming along, but new owners will need to reinforce.

Magnus is not good with new noises so he is not a candidate for an apartment or condo.

Both boys are neutered. They are current on their vaccinations and they are microchipped. They also got much needed nail trims.

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