All of the  dachshunds below are available for adoption, waiting for a loving forever home!
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Having a canine buddy lavishing us with unconditional love can be a real stress reliever while we’re being challenged in uncomfortable ways. So please don’t forget adopting a rescue is a long term commitment. Life is likely to get back to something closer to normal long before your new best canine friend ages much. Always remember to love them their whole lives!

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~ colt & remi are a bonded pair & cannot be separated ~

When Colt and Remi’s owner needed intensive home-care due to Alzheimer’s, her son contacted SCDR and asked for help with her dachshunds. We stepped up and took Colt and Remi under our wing.

Colt and Remi are very loyal and devoted to their family. They were very confused and shy their first few days in their foster home. Their foster mom was very patient and allowed them time to decompress and get used to their new surrounds before trying to give them physical affection. Once they were comfortable, they were begging for petting and belly rubs.

They are crate trained and as house-trained as they can be. They need a home with a yard and a dog door. They cannot be apartment/condo dogs. There is too much noise and foot traffic, and they will bark. They are larger dachshunds, and their bark is pretty loud. They love going for walks, and ride nicely in the car. They sleep cuddled up together in their bedtime crate.

Remi is never far from Colt at any time. They eat together, sleep together, and just hang out together. Colt and Remi are safe with children over 10 years old. They were raised in a home without children in residence or visiting. They are very long (especially Colt) and very short, so they need a home with no stairs (all on one level) would be desirable.

Remi is very loveable, smart, patient, and good natured. Colt is protective of his sister and his chosen human. Previous dachshund experience is a must for these two, as they need boundaries and solid leadership. They get along with other dogs, but we have no idea how they feel about cats.

Colt and Remi are current on their vaccinations and are microchipped. If you can give them a loving home together, please contact Dena at (562) 694-6868 or email Dena@SCDR.org. They are a bonded pair, and we will not separate them. An adoption application and home check are required.

The tax deductible donation for Colt and Remi is $1,200.00
(REMINDER: Colt and Remi are bonded pair and cannot be separated)

Hunter was rescued from a bad situation in Tijuana, Mexico. Although he was loved, the family could not afford vet care and were relieved when a local rescue group offered to take him and find him a new home in the United States. They contacted SCDR and we jumped at the chance to help this beautiful boy. He had no name, so we named him Hunter.

We believe Hunter is 100% dachshund. His brindle colored coat is rare in rescue and very attractive. We think he was an “outside” dog, because he was afraid to come indoors for the first few days at his foster home. Hunter is experiencing a belated puppyhood. Everything seems new to him.

Hunter is OK being crated. He would much prefer to be able to roam freely about the house. However, his house training is a work in progress. He is getting a crash course in house training and doing quite well as long as he is taken outside on a schedule along with having access to the yard with a dog door. He is crated when we leave the house. He sleeps in his crate, but would like to sleep in the big bed with his people.

Hunter is also being accustomed to walking on a leash. In his previous home, he was a backyard dog, never taken for walks. He seems to be getting the hang of it, but will need more work.

Hunter is not shy when meeting new people. He is affectionate, silly, and playful. He needs a home with another dog, preferrably a mature female dachshund that can teach him good dog manners and mentor him in proper dog etiquette. We recommend attending puppy obedience classes as soon as possible as well. This will ensure proper socialization and respect with humans.

Applicants will need the following qualifications:

• Someone at home most of the day, recent retirees or folks who work from home.

• Previous dachshund experience is essential in this case.

• A mature female dog for mentoring, play, and companionship.

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

• Applicants must be between 30 and 69years of age.

• No infants or toddlers, please, but we will consider families with children over 8 years old.

Hunter is a love-sponge with his people, however, no cats. He has a strong prey-drive instinct.

Hunter is now fully vaccinated, neutered, and microchipped. If you can give Hunter the type of home he needs, 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 Hunter is $700.00

PUPPY!

Toby was purchased by a retired couple from a backyard breeder. The couple didn’t realize how much work a puppy is and had difficulty keeping up with Toby’s activity level. They tried for several months, but eventually they came to the conclusion that Toby needed a younger, more active family and lifestyle. They wanted the best for Toby, so he came to SCDR to find a new forever home.

Unfortunately, the previous owners did not properly socialize Toby as a young puppy with people other than themselves. As a result, Toby is very cautious of new people. It takes him a while to warm up to someone he does not know, but will eventually take a treat and allow gentle petting. It took Toby several days to adjust to his foster home, and applicants must be willing to give Toby time to settle in and learn to trust them. If you want immediate gratification, Toby is not the dog for you. But if you are willing to be patient and make an effort to win him over, the reward will be a dog that will follow you everywhere and love you with all his heart.

Toby is very energetic, dog-friendly, outgoing, affectionate, mischievous, curious, and silly; all with that puppy enthusiasm for life. The other dogs in his foster home are helping him learn proper dog etiquette, to chase a ball, and just learn how to live with other dogs. We don’t know how he feels about cats. He is young enough to learn to live harmoniously with a dog-savvy, confident cat.

Toby is getting a remedial course in house training and uses the doggie door. Toby prefers to sleep in the big bed under the covers, all up close and personal with his people. He loves to be held and cuddled. He would definitely benefit from puppy obedience classes. He is not fond of being crated.

Toby would like a home with a young, active family. Toby is very healthy, fully vaccinated and microchipped. He is ready for a home of his own. His ideal family will need the following qualifications:

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

• Previous dachshund experience is a plus, but not absolutely essential.

• Another young dog of the female gender for play and companionship.

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

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

• No infants or toddlers, please, but we will consider families with gentle children over 10 years old.

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

The tax deductible donation for Toby is $800.00

~ lucy & desi are bonded pair & cannot be separated ~

Lucy and Desi are half-littermates; they both have the same father just different mothers. They were born 27 days apart, and have grown up and grown old together. When their owner went into assisted living for Alzheimer’s, they were taken in by the next door neighbor as no one in the family wanted grandma’s dogs. Unfortunately, the neighbor didn’t really have the resources Lucy and Desi needed. As much as she wanted to give them a loving home, she knew keeping them would not be fair to them. So she asked SCDR to take them into our rescue program.

Lucy and Desi are very well socialized and enjoy socializing with their fellow foster dogs. The pair truly love each other and are closely bonded. They are house trained and crate trained. They share a large crate at night and even enjoy having fellow foster siblings join them occasionally. They love to be held and cuddled, although they are shy about asking for hugs and belly rubs. The possibility of getting loving attention has helped them overcome their initial shyness.

They are leash trained and look forward to their twice daily leisurely walks. They greet new people nicely. However, Desi is “legally blind”. He can see shadows, but he relies on his nose and Lucy to guide him. He is usually a few steps behind her following her scent. She snuggles with him. They keep each other warm on chilly nights. However, they need to be fed separately. Lucy is a “chow hound” and finishes quickly. If left unchecked, she will take Desi food too. He does not complain, but we feel he should be allowed to eat unmolested.

Lucy and Desi need a home all on one level as stairs pose a serious hazard to Desi’s safety. They don’t necessarily need a home with a dog door, but they do need access to a secure yard to continue their good potty habits. They are safe with children at least 8 years old. We think they would not be a problem for a “dog savvy” cat.

They are current on vaccines, have had much needed dentals, and are microchipped. If you can provide a good home for both of them, please complete our online application, and contact Dena at (562) 694-6868 or email Dena@SCDR.org.

The tax deductible donation for Lucy and Desi is $400.00
(Reminder: Luci and Desi are a bonded pair and cannot be separated)

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 house trained. 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

~ CISCO & DIEGO ARE BEING FOSTERED IN LA HABRA, CA ~

These adorable dachshund mix puppies were found sealed in a cardboard box in a dumpster behind an apartment complex by the site janitor. A resident (Good Samaritan) took them into her home, fed them, gave them water, bathed them, and then contacted SCDR for assistance. How could we say No?

These are very nice puppies. They have been dewormed, received first shots and microchips, and they are ready to be adopted out on Neuter Contracts. They are being crate trained, but they have a long way to go to being house trained. Typically, it takes until they’ll be about a year old to achieve reliability. They need experienced people willing to put in the time and effort. It’s not too late. Half the battle is crate training and that’s being done.

Cisco and Diego love to be held and cuddled. Cisco is active and playful, and he is the more dominant personality. Diego is active and playful, but hangs back and lets his brother take the lead in their activities. However, Diego does not let his brother horn in on his food bowl. Little puppy growls warn his bigger brother that he is not going to share.

They get along with other dachshunds in their foster home and even like bigger dogs. They need careful introduction to new dogs and people. We gave them time to sniff and relax so there were no incidents. At this point, they can learn to live harmoniously with cats.

Applicants will need the following qualifications:

• Someone at home most of the day, stay-home parent, recent retirees, or folks who work from home.

• Previous dachshund experience is a requirement. These puppies are not for beginners.

• Another small dog to mentor them, and for play and companionship, preferably female.

• 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 infants, toddlers or preschoolers, but we will consider families with children over 10 years old.

These puppies are mini’s and can be easily injured by very young children. No apartments or condos. They bark at strangers and noises. There is too much foot-traffic in these types of residences. The neighbors will complain, which is probably how they ended up in the dumpster in the first place.

We are looking for experienced dachshund people living in a home with a yard. The puppies will need leash training once they are 16 weeks old and have had their 4th round shots and a Rabies vaccine.

If you are interested in one or both of these puppies, please fill out an adoption application and email Dena at Dena@SCDR.org or call 562-694-6868.

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

Ellsworth originally came to SCDR in December of 2021, and he was subsequently adopted by a widower to be his companion after his wife passed away in January 2022. Recently, Ellsworth came back to SCDR as this gentleman also passed away and the family didn’t have a place for Ellsworth that didn’t have little kids.

Ellsworth is a Dachshund /Lab mix. He has the short legs and fur of a dachshund, but a Lab body. He is the perfect size for apartment or condo people who want a Lab, but need a smaller dog.

Unfortunately, Ellsworth is not good with babies or toddlers, but we will consider families with children over 9 years old. He does not like cats. He does relate well to other dachshunds and is a mild mannered guest in his multiple-dachshund foster home. He is a very good eater – a trait much appreciated by rescue people.

Ellsworth is house trained; crate trained, and walks well on a leash. He is a good passenger in the car as well. He enjoys his daily walks, stopping often to smell the flowers and messages from other dogs along his route.

Ellsworth is at the stage of his life where he enjoys afternoon naps in the patch of sun on the living room floor and likes to cuddle on the couch while his person reads or watches TV. He is quiet and a little shy at first, an excellent candidate to take to work with you if the boss allows.

Ellsworth is recently vaccinated, previously microchipped, and ready for a new loving home.

If you are interested in giving Ellsworth a chance to be a member of your family, please complete the online application and email his foster mom, Sylvia, at sylviagy@yahoo.com. An adoption application and home check are required.

The tax deductible donation for Ellsworth is $300.00

COURTESY LISTING

Obviously not a dachshund, Chachi is a blend of French Bull Dog and Boston terrier. He loves to play with other dogs, even larger breeds. His best friend in his foster home is a gentle Pit Bull mix. (However, visiting the dog park or dog beach will take some practice.) His foster mom feels he would do best as the “only dog” in the home with someone there most of the time.

Chachi is great with children over 10 years old and loves their attention. He is great on leash and loves to go for walks. Chachi enjoyed the attention and walks from a group of pre-teen volunteers at a recent dog event his foster mom attended with him.

Chachi is an absolute sweetheart and a total love. He is very healthy and active, but also loves to snuggle under the covers. He is a good eater, and with his new diet of good food, he has the most amazing shiny black coat.

Chachi is an absolute sweetheart and a little love bug. He is also a lap dog. He is active, loves to explore the yard, loves to go for walks, but his favorite spot is next to you. He loves to cuddle all night in the big bed.

Chachi is housebroken, knows the dog door, and is not a barker. He is perfect for condo living if you have an outdoor space (fenced in patio) for him to continue his good potty habits. (No balconies – too dangerous.) He is definitely not trustworthy with cats or other small pets.

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

The adoption fee for Chachi is $500.00

Klaus came to SCDR from a military (Navy) family – a single mom with 2 pre-teen children. She was being deployed, and her ex-husband is taking the kids for the next 6 months while she’s away. Sadly, his residence has a “no pets” policy. So, Klaus had to find another place to go. Plus, the ongoing demands of a 4-year commitment to the Navy means many future deployments, and that wouldn’t be fair to Klaus. SCDR is proud to serve one of our dedicated veterans by finding Klaus a new, loving, forever home.

Klaus is extremely handsome, though a bit overweight. We are working on a portion-controlled diet with no snacks. He has gorgeous brown eyes that sparkle with anticipation. He is good with children over 8 years old. He is staying in a multiple dog foster home and is enjoying the companionship very much. He was an “only dog” for most of his life. We would like to place Klaus in a home with another dachshund so he can continue to enjoy canine love as well as human.

Klaus is mellow, but loves to play with his squeaky toys. He needs a home with people with strong leadership skills. We don’t know if he is safe with cats, but he is probably not a good candidate to live with them. He enjoys being held and cuddled. Just give him a soft blanket and a spot on the sofa to snuggle and he’s a happy little camper. Klaus likes going for walks and he is fine on car rides if he has a lap to snuggle in.

Klaus appears to be house trained and crate-trained. He has not had any indoor accidents. He likes to sleep in his a cushy-dog bed with his favorite blanket at night. He has also been crate-trained. We are looking for a family who can give him a lot of attention and lots of love. He needs a home with a yard and a dog door so he can continue his good potty habits. He is not a good candidate for apartment or condo living – he barks too much in high-traffic areas, and needs a home on a quiet street.

Klause has those really short dachshund legs with lovely chubby feet people find endearing, so he needs a home all on one level (a step or two would be OK). Ramps to the sofa and the big bed would be a good idea.

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