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: 07-01-25

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~ AXL IS being FOSTERED IN LOS ALTOS,CA ~

We got an email asking about surrendering a dachshund. Our hearts skipped a beat when we saw his pictures. This boy is a gorgeous wirehair dachshund. (We don't get many purebred wires in rescue and certainly not young ones). He was well loved and cared for in his previous home, but work and a new baby meant Axl was not getting the attention he so desperately wants.

In foster care, we discovered this dog is not only stunning, he a super sweet, super easy boy. He has been good with everyone.. He has also been great with the other dogs in his foster home. He leads a round of chase and wrestling for an hour or so every evening. He even has the senior dog joining in the fun.

He loves his people and he loves have canine playmates, so we are looking for a home for Axl that has both a young, playful canine companion and someone home most of the time. He is afraid of cats.

Axl will bark at loud noises, but he quiets on command. He is less forgiving of the gardeners and doesn't understand why the other dogs only give performative barks at them. Axl appears to be housebroken with a doggie door. He walks nicely on a leash and typically doesn't feel the need to bark at dogs he sees along the way. He loves chewing on things so a new home needs to be sure he has appropriate chew items

We have had Axl neutered and microchipped. He is current on his vaccinations. If you are interested in Axl, please fill out the online adoption application and email Nicole at nicolesalacain@gmail.com.

The tax deductible donation for Axl is $1,700.00

~ HENRY IS being FOSTERED IN POLLOCK PINES, CA ~

A local shelter asked us to take in a dog that was not doing well in the shelter. The chaotic environment completely overwhelmed him.

We were able to get this cutie a great foster home, and with that came a new name. Henry Longfellow. Yep, because of stretched out torso and because he is such a great dog, he was named after the great poet. We have no idea of what his mix is, but this boy is long! He is also incredibly cute!

We discovered that he appears to have been taught some manner prior to ending up in a shelter as an unclaimed stray He knows what “sit” means and he heels on leash - therefore no tugging or getting tangled.

Henry is being fostered with 3 senior dogs. While he gets along well with them, he prefers to have most of the attention heaped upon himself. He has come around to cuddles and loves to lay across from his person on his own side of the couch. He does not jump on the bed unless invited. He can get pushy about getting his share if another dog is being petted, but respects the other dogs and does not engage in any tussling.

Henry still has some of the nervousness he came to us with. He is wary of others approaching him when on a walk Consistency and continued socialization should help with this.

Henry loves bath time and will lay in the tub accepting all the bubbles and scrubs he can get! He is not a fan of crates and instead he sleeps in a dog bed in the foster’s bedroom. He is very quiet and well behaved throughout the night. Henry is never late for dinner. He loves treats and waits in line for his turn to get one. So far Henry has shown no interest in toys or balls, but he enjoys the outdoors in the foster’s fenced yard. He will let you know if there is a visitor or delivery with his deep bark and he will stop barking upon request.

Henry is a delightful dog and will make a great companion for a single person, couple, or family. He has not been around children and likely would do best if children are older.

Henry is neutered, current on his vaccinations and he is micro chipped. If you are interested in Henry, please fill out the online adoption application and email Nicole at nicolesalacain@gmail.com.

The tax deductible donation for Henry is $400.00

 ~ 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.

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

~ 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.

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