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Charlie was being advertised on Craig’s List as a “Found” dog back in August 2024. The person who found him was unable to keep him, so a nice young man stepped up and volunteered to foster Charlie while he solicited on social media and put up signs in the neighborhood where Charlie was found. The owner never came forward, and after a few weeks the nice young man decided he would keep Charlie. Unfortunately, the resident male dog took great exception to Charlie’s presence, often attacking Charlie and drawing blood. After numerous attempts to correct the aggressive behavior, friends encouraged the nice young man to turn Charlie over to a rescue to find him a loving home. We gladly stepped up to help Charlie.

As you can see, Charlie is a chiweenie. The ears are the give-away to his heritage. He came to us underweight but with a healthy appetite. (Rescuers always appreciate a dog that is not a picky eater.) Charlie needs to put on about two pounds to be his ideal weight. The other dog in his previous foster home was always pushing Charlie off his bowl, so he didn’t get to eat enough. We are feeding Charlie in his bedtime crate to give him a stress-free mealtime. Adding some yummy canned dog food to his kibble has given Charlie extra calories and he appears to be really enjoying his food.

Charlie is affectionate but only after he gets to know you for a little while. Treats go a long way to winning this skinny boy over. His social skills need a little work. Adopters will have to be patient with him for a little while. He walks well on a leash, likes to ride in the car if he has a lap to sit in.

Charlie has never been exposed to cats, so we will err on the side of caution and say “NO CATS”.

Charlie is very friendly with other dachshunds. But he has trust issues with people, possibly due to being a “Lost & Found” dog, passed from one home to another. To his credit, he is very devoted to his chosen human and will ask for hugs and belly rubs.

Charlie is crate trained and his house training is reliable if he has access to a dog door and a very secure yard. He sleeps in his crate in the master bedroom. He would love to sleep in the big bed with his people, but all in good time. For now his crate is where he happily sleeps at night.

Charlie is a “runner”. That means he needs a very secure yard, and must be on leash at all times when not at home. Opening the door to the street must be done with caution as well. This boy runs FAST!!

Ideal applicants will need the following qualifications:

• Someone very dachshund experienced who works from home or is recently retired.

• A very secure INDOOR place for Charlie to be when no one is at home.

• Applicants must be between 30 and 66, please. We will consider families with teenage children.

• A small FEMALE dog for play and companionship and to mentor Charlie.

Charlie’s vaccines are up-to-date. He’s neutered and microchipped. If you are interested in Charlie, please contact Dena at (562) 694-6868 or email Dena@SCDR.org. An adoption application and home check are required.

The tax deductible donation for Charlie is $500.00

sage is SAFE WITH CATS!

Sage lost her home through no fault of her own. Lifestyle changes resulted in Sage needing a new home.  SCDR stepped up to help.

Sage is a timid girl, but she is also very loving and affectionate. She gets along well with the other dogs in her foster home. Her most favorite thing is getting belly rubs from her people. Of course, Sage wants to sleep in the big bed, but is making do with sleeping in a crate in the master bedroom for now.

Sage is crate trained and house trained. She will come to you and let you know she has to go outside. If you have a dog door, she will use it expertly. Sage loves going for walks and likes rides in the car if she can sit in someone’s lap and look out the window. So, if you enjoy traveling in your R.V., Sage is ready to ride “shotgun”.

Sage needs a home all on one level with a secure yard (optional dog door). She can be an apartment/condo dog if you are on the ground floor and have a small private patio (no balconies). No stairs for this girl. Even though she is of mixed heritage (chiweenie), her long body and previous injury make going up and down stairs a serious health risk.

Sage can be your “one and only” and does not require a companion. Sage is safe with gentle children over 9 years old. She is safe with cats.

Sage’s vaccines are up-to-date, she’s had a complete dental, and is microchipped. If you are interested in Sage, please contact Dena at 562-694-6868 or email Dena@SCDR.org. A home check and adoption application are required.

The tax deductible donation for Sage is $500.00

chief loves to swim!

Chief had a wonderful home for the first 3+ years of his life. Then the unthinkable happened. A neighbor kid tried to pick him up, and although Chief growled a warning, the kid did not stop, and he got bit. The family thought it best that Chief go to a home where children were not regular visitors or residents. When Chief came to SCDR, we promised to find him a home with a swimming pool, as he loves to swim. He loves the beach and the ocean as well.

Chief has a gorgeous coat that that sparkles like a wet seal. He loves “lap time”, but because his foster mom does not want to reinforce him being overly needy, he must wait his turn and must get down once his lap-time is up. Chief is very affectionate. He loves to be cuddled and snuggled. He is cautious when meeting new people, but warms up quickly, especially if treats are offered.

Chief is highly intelligent and seems to learn quickly. He knows “come”, “sit”, “stay”, and “go potty”. He plays with toys. He needs some training to use a ramp to get up on the furniture to access the best sitting places. He was unhappy with crate training at first, but he learned that good things happen when in his crate. He gets treats and all his meals in a crate. When things get a bit too chaotic, he is fine with a 20 minute “time out” in a crate. There is still some whining here and there, but he then settles down with a toy and his blanket.

Chief is house trained and dog-door savvy. He still needs to be accompanied outside to the desired potty location, but he is improving every day. He needs a home with a dog door and access to a secure yard to continue his good potty habits.

Chief loves to go for walks. He still needs some structure so that he knows the rules and boundaries, but so far, he seems to catch on quickly. He is learning a lot from the other dogs in his foster home. He is at that stage where he barks, because he is afraid of new stuff, but there are huge periods of total quiet and peace to report as well. Overall, Chief is a sweet boy. He would love to have an active canine companion for mentorship and playtime.

The ideal home for Chief would have the following attributes:

• Access to a protected (fenced/alarmed) swimming pool. In nice weather he loves to swim.

• Someone at home most of the day, stay-at-home moms/dads or folks who work from home.

• Previous dachshund experience is a plus.

• Another small to medium sized female dog for play and companionship.

• A very secure INDOOR place for Chief to be when no one is at home.

• Applicants must be between 30 and 68 years of age.

• No young children, please, but we will consider families with teenagers.

Chief is healthy, fully vaccinated, and microchipped. If you are interested in Chief, please contact Dena at (562) 694-6868.or email Dena@SCDR.org. A home check and adoption application are required.

The tax deductible donation for Chief is $800.00

Bruce was found abandoned in a semi-rural area where there are lots of predators (coyotes and bob cats). The Good Samaritans who found him took him home, fed him, and tried to find the owners, but after 3 months, no one responded to the ads on posters or social media. The family was unable to keep Bruce as they already had 4 other dogs, so they contacted SCDR to ask for help.

Bruce is a very interesting mix. He has the long torso of the dachshund and the ears, face and curly tail of the Pug. He is a bit shy at first, but sweet as sugar. He appears well socialized with other small dogs, and he is potty-pad and dog-door trained. He is still a baby and has occasional accidents, but he is reliable enough to be allowed to sleep in the big bed with his foster mom and canine siblings.

Bruce is young enough to learn to get along with cats with proper introductions and careful monitoring. He loves children and would be a wonderful family dog. If you have a home, condo or apartment with stairs, Bruce is the dog for you. His legs are just slightly taller, making stairs a non-issue.

The ideal home for Bruce needs to have the following attributes:

• Someone at home most of the day, stay-at-home moms/dads or folks who work from home.

• Another dog for play and companionship. A friendly, playful cat might be OK too.

• A very secure INDOOR place for Bruce to be when no one is at home.

• Applicants must be between 30 and 65 years of age.

• No infants, toddlers or pre-schoolers, please, but we will consider families with children over 6 years old.

Bruce’s vaccines are up-to-date and he’s been microchipped. He walks well on a leash, likes to ride in the car. He eats his meals in a crate, as he eats very methodically. . . . one kibble at a time. It’s just precautionary and makes sure the other dogs don’t try to steal his food.

If you are interested in Bruce, please contact Dena at (562) 694-6868 or email Dena@SCDR.org. An adoption application and home check are required. If you can give Bruce a loving home, please let us know.

The tax deductible donation for Bruce is $700.00

We are not quite sure about the circumstances leading up to Quincy’s surrender to SCDR. All we know is that the owner was forced to move to a “no pets” apartment, and Quincy needed to be rehomed. We jumped at the chance to help him.

Quincy has the potential to be a great companion. But right now, he is a bit shy and needs leash training. He needs a family that is patient, loving, yet firm that can help Quincy learn that the world is a good place. They need to help him learn new and wonderful things. He is a blank slate and needs boundaries and consistency to become a great family dog.

Quincy is fine with other dogs, plays nicely, and would benefit greatly from having a confident female companion to help with his social skills. We don’t know if he is safe with cats, but as he is very young, he can learn to be nice to the kitty. He loves belly rubs, and rides nicely in the car if he has a lap to sit in,

Quincy still needs someone to take him outside every few of hours and stay out there with him to praise him for a good potty. He will not truly “get it” for a few more weeks. Quincy sleeps through the night in a crate in the master bedroom. He is crate trained, but is already begging to sleep in the big bed under the covers with his foster siblings. Once he settles in, he loves to be held and cuddled.

The ideal home for Quincy would have the following qualities:

• Someone home most days, stay-at-home moms/dads, folks who work from home, or recent retirees.

• Previous dachshund experience is a definite requirement.

• A confident young female dog for play and companionship.

• A very secure INDOOR place for Quincy to be when no one is at home.

• Applicants must be between 30 and 65 years of age.

• No babies, toddlers or preschoolers please, but we will consider children 10 years and up.

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

Sherman came to us courtesy of a Good Samaritan. Sherman was a stray that she found wandering in her neighborhood near a busy intersection. No collar/tags or microchip made identifying him or finding his owner very difficult and proved an exercise in futility. She put up signs in the area, posted ads on social media, and notified the local shelter - all to no avail. The shelter was very full and not taking any more animals for a while. So, she called SCDR, and we agreed to take Sherman into our rescue program. We also posted to social media at various venues. No response. After 21 days, he became an official rescue dog.

Sherman has a gorgeous red coat that is very shiny. Sherman is definitely a purebred Dachshund. He is highly intelligent and seems to learn quickly. He needs a refresher course in leash training. He likes going for a ride in the car. He is a very good eater, not fussy about what is in his bowl as long as there is lots of it. He came to us very skinny.

Sherman learned to be house trained by observing and following the other dogs out the doggy door. As long as he has the proper potty opportunities, Sherman will go outside to do his business. He is quiet and calm in his dog bed for nap time, and goes quietly into his crate at bedtime. He would love to be invited to sleep in the big bed with his people, but we don’t recommend it until you know he will not become possessive of the big bed.

Sherman needs some structure and some training so that he knows the rules and boundaries, but so far, he seems to catch on quickly. He is learning a lot from the other dogs in his foster home. We know he is not safe with young children (teens are OK) and he is not safe with cats or other small pets.

Sherman is not a good candidate for condo or apartment living. He reacts to noise in “high foot-traffic” areas. He has a bark that sounds like he is a big German Shepherd. He needs a quiet home with mature people without the chaos of young children running around. A mild-mannered, female dachshund would be an ideal companion and to be his mentor. He is not for the inexperienced dachshund owner.

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

PUPPY!

This is what we know of Serena’s back-story: We received a call from a rescue volunteer, asking us if we could take a dachshund-mix puppy that was thrown from a car onto the side of the road on a very cold and rainy morning two weeks ago. Serena is one of the lucky abandoned puppies who was rescued that day and found a sponsor right away. When she was ready, she was moved to a foster home in Twentynine Palms, CA. Having several larger breed dogs, the foster asked for help, and SCDR volunteered to take Serena into our rescue program.

Serena is a very interesting mix. She has the long torso of the dachshund and the ears, dark face and curly tail of the Pug. Her brindle coat is common to both breeds. She is sweet as sugar, appears well socialized with other small dogs, and she is potty-pad and dog door trained. She is still a baby and has occasional accidents, but she is reliable enough to be allowed to sleep in the big bed with her foster mom and canine siblings.

Serena’s age was estimated by the vet based on her teeth. Certain teeth rupture through the gums at certain ages. Serena still has puppy teeth, and a few adult teeth are coming in. We have completed her vaccines and microchip requirements. However, she is still too young to be safely spayed, so we will adopt her out on a “Spay Contract”. A refundable deposit will be required at adoption besides the adoption donation. Once proof of spay is presented to SCDR, the deposit will be refunded.

Serena is not crate trained. She carries on mightily if crated. She is being fed her meals in a crate and she is OK with that. She is fine being confined to the kitchen with a baby gate along with the other rescued dachshunds in her foster home.. She still needs someone to take her outside every few hours and stay out there with her to praise her for a good potty. She just needs a consistent schedule to become reliable. She still needs leash training. She loves to be held and cuddled. While her foster mom works at the computer, Serena curls up in her lap. She follows her everywhere too.

The ideal home for Serena needs to have the following attributes:

• Someone at home most of the day, stay-at-home moms/dads or folks who work from home.

• Another dog for play and companionship would be ideal but not absolutely necessary if she is given lots of walks and socialization with people and other dogs. A friendly, playful cat might be OK too.

• A very secure INDOOR place for Serena to be when no one is at home.

• Applicants must be between 30 and 65 years of age.

• No infants, toddlers or pre-schoolers, please, but we will consider families with children over 9 years old.

If you are interested in Serena, please contact Dena at (562) 694-6868 or email Dena@SCDR.org. An adoption application and home check are required.

The tax deductible donation for Serena is $700.00
A refundable spay deposit of $500.00 is also required

Wow! Look at all those freckles! Betty came to SCDR from a multiple big-dog home. She tried to fit in, but never could. The other dogs played too rough. They made her really nervous. Realizing that Betty’s stress level was very high almost all the time, her owner decided the best thing she could do was to rehome Betty to a more suitable family. We welcomed Betty with open arms.

Betty is a young and energetic dog. We are looking for a family that will get her out and about for walks or jogs a couple of times a day. Betty does not need to have another dog for companionship if her people work from home or can give her the socialization and attention she desperately wants.

Betty is doing well in her foster home. She likes their other dachshunds, especially the little boy ones. She loves to give kisses. Betty sleeps in her crate at night. She also has a favorite “frog” bed she lounges in during the day. She would be delighted to be invited to sleep in the big bed.

Betty is house trained and crate trained. She walks well on a leash and behaves nicely in the car. We don’t know how she feels about cats. When she is inside the house, Betty is a couch-potato. Always ready for lots of petting and a belly rub. She is not shy about wanting to sit on the sofa with her people to get the maximum attention advantage. We would like to place Betty in an “adults-only” home due to her physical strength. She does not like small children.

When she is outside in the back yard, she loves to explore, run, and sunbathe. She loves to play with toys, especially her little pink fuzzy stuffed toy.

Betty is in good health. She eats a beef-based dry food topped with a little beefy canned. We would like her adopting family to continue that. Her vaccinations are all up-to-date, and she is microchipped. Just one look into her sparkling brown eyes and you will lose your heart to her. She is a very special girl. She is not a good candidate for apartment or condo living. She needs a yard to run as she does not like to potty on walks.

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

COURTESY LISTING

In case you were wondering, no, Millie is not a purebred dachshund. She is a Bulldog/Dachshund blend (we don’t see too many of those!). Millie is a Bulldog/Dachshund blend. She was originally adopted from a high-kill shelter by a retired couple. After a few weeks, they realized she was too young and too active for them. SCDR agreed to sponsor her and Sylvia took her in and promised to find Millie the right home.

Millie loves to play with other dogs that are her same size or a larger breed. Her foster mom feels she would do best as the “only dog” in the home with someone there most of the time.

Millie loves every person she’s ever met and loves their attention. Children need to be older, no babies, toddlers, or pre-schoolers. She is timid on leash, but she will walk with you. She’s a “home body” and needs a home with a secure yard as she is also a “digger” (thanks to her dachshund heritage).

Millie is an absolute sweetheart and a total love-bug. She is very healthy and active, but also loves to snuggle under the covers in the big bed. She is an excellent eater, and with her new diet of good food, she has the most amazing shiny coat.

Millie is also a lap dog. She is active and has a high prey-drive. No cats, small furry pets, exotic birds, or reptiles can be in her environment. Did we mention she loves to cuddle in the big bed?

Millie is housebroken, knows the dog door, and is not a barker. She is perfect for condo living if you have an outdoor space (fenced in patio) for her to continue her good potty habits. (No balconies – too dangerous.)

Millie is spayed, fully vaccinated and microchipped. If you can give Millie a loving home, please contact Sylvia at: Sylviagy@yahoo.com.

The adoption fee for Millie is $400.00

Brodie was rescued from a Los Angeles “kill” shelter in July. They were so crowded, that Brodie was located in a dimly lit, noisy hallway in a crate. Our representative discovered him by chance. Brodie looks like a longhaired dachshund, but subsequent DNA testing revealed he is a mix of several breeds with very little dachshund in his DNA.

The only information provided when he was surrendered to the shelter was his age and that he had a flea-bite allergy. He was grossly underweight, had a mouthful of rotten teeth, and was terrified. Our representative rescued him with a plan to foster him and help him heal physically and emotionally. He is now ready for a forever home where he will receive the love and attention he so richly deserves

The minute our foster/volunteer brought him home, he crawled into her lap and kissed her. Once he had a bit of time to decompress, she had his medical/dental needs addressed. With tender, loving care, his sweet personality emerged. He loves people. He is friendly when meeting strangers at home, gentle, and vocal (in an adorable way). He wants to be close. Brodie is currently sleeping in a cozy dog bed beside the big bed. In his new home, he would love to sleep in the big bed and snuggle all night.

Brodie is crate trained and 90% house trained. He does have occasional accidents. He also loves to go on walks as well as just hang out at home. Brodie does not react well to strange dogs he encounters on walks. We don’t know what happened in his early life that may have made him leash-reactive.

Brodie started out not liking going to the vet. But his foster mom has been working with him on vet visits, and he now behaves in an acceptable manner if kept on a tight leash and wait-time in the lobby is short and not too crowded.

He loves human companionship so much that someone who is retired or works from home would be a good match. He is safe with older children (teens). However, he does best in a peaceful environment. We would like him to have a private home all on one level as he has age-related spondylosis (curvature of the spine) which might explain why he prefers to be picked up vertically (like how you’d pick up a small child under the arms). Brodie needs a dog door and access to a fenced yard to maintain his good potty habits.

Brodie’s vaccines are current, he has had a senior blood panel and a dental (he now has only one tooth). He was microchipped at the shelter. Brodie has a mild (grade 3) heart murmur for which he does not require any medication at this time.

If you can provide the type of home Brodie needs, please contact Dena at Dena@SCDR.org or call (562) 694-6868. An adoption application and home check are required.

The tax-deductible donation for Brodie is $400.00

When Chiquilla’s elderly owner passed away, she went to live with her granddaughter. Unfortunately, she was unable to keep her long-term as she was living in a “no pets” rental. So with a heavy heart, she contacted SCDR for help finding Chiquilla a safe, loving home. Chiquilla has been with us nearly a year now. She came to us very neglected, but over the past several months, we have addressed her health issues, which included repairing a large hernia. She is now ready for a new home of her own.

Chiquilla is an adorable chiweenie, sweet and affectionate. Oh, those dachshund/bunny ears! She has dachshund ears that stand up when she is happy or excited about something – especially at mealtime. Chiquilla is the perfect little companion for a retired person who desires the love and affection of a small dog.

Chiquilla is safe with respectful children (8 years and up) and other small dogs. (We don't know about cats.) She walks nicely on the leash and is not a "barker". Her house training is very good as long as given opportunities and reminded to go outside to potty at regular intervals. She is even better if she has a dog door with access to a safe yard.

In their previous home, she slept in the big bed with their elderly mom, but when she went to stay with the foster, she chose to sleep in a dog bed on the floor in the master bedroom. She happily goes into her bed, especially if given a little cookie at bedtime.

Chiquilla deserves to have a loving home for the rest of her life. Won't you open your heart and home to her? She is a very easy dog. She is microchipped, her vaccines are current, and she has had a senior blood panel and a dental.

If you can provide Chiquilla a loving home, please contact her foster mom, Sylvia, via text at 562-715-8733 or email Sylviagy@yahoo.com. A home check and an adoption application are required.

Adopt Chiquilla for a modest tax-deductible donation to SCDR