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Daphne and two of her sisters came to SCDR in early February from a breeder/hoarder situation. We had them all professionally groomed, spayed, and microchipped. The vet threw in light dentals on all three, as well as treating ear infections.

Daphne is a happy girl who enjoys a quiet home environment. Daphne was very shy at first. It took a couple of weeks for her to adjust to living in an indoor environment. She now loves her crate and soft blankets. She likes lap-time and petting once she adjusts to her new home. She might even be safe with dog-savvy cats as she has never been exposed to them.

We would prefer to place Daphne with “empty nesters” or a family that has older children. She is not an apartment/condo dog. She needs a dog door and access to a very secure, fenced yard. She is not reliably house trained yet but is getting there. She needs a schedule and consistent, positive feed-back. Daphne would enjoy having a male dachshund to mentor her and for companionship. Daphne needs leash training as she was strictly a back-yard dog in her previous home.

The ideal family for Daphne would have the following attributes:

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

• Previous dachshund experience is a must.

• Another dog for play and companionship. She might even be a good candidate to live with cats.

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

• Applicants must be between 30 and 75 years of age.

• No infants or toddlers, please, but we will consider families with teenage children.

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

The tax-deductible donation for Daphne is $1,000.00

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Meet Toby, a sweet Dachshund! He is a distinguished guy and a playful pup! Look at that face! Toby is 2 years old and about 14 pounds. He loves his walks and a good sniff around the yard too.

Toby is a spirited guy and quite a baseball fan, and loves cheering for his favorite teams, WOOOOF! He is looking for someone to share a hot dooooog with, and with a new best friend. Baseball season is here, so he is ready to watch some great games. Toby says finding his forever family would be like hitting a home run!

Toby is great in his foster home with other dogs, he has not been cat-tested or around small children. He is great in the car, and he has learned to use the stairs onto the bed to sleep there at night cuddled with his foster mom and dad.

Toby is fully vetted and healthy, neutered, chipped and up to date on shots. Toby is good with other dogs, loves his foster family, 90% potty trained and doing great!

Applications are no longer being accepted for Toby. Please look at our other dogs available for adoption.

Gracie and Henry are half-siblings. They are not littermates, but they have the same father, just different mothers. They are available together or individually. They were not given up easily. Sadly, when the daughter and two grandsons moved in with the grandmother, the situation became untenable. (The little boys were not kind to Gracie and Henry.) The dogs came to SCDR for their own safety and to find a loving home.

Gracie and Henry are quiet, a bit shy, very sweet, and not barky. They are as fabulous as they come and will make any new family both happy and proud to have either or both of them. They are good with teenage children, but would also be great with recent retirees (up to 70 yrs). (No babies, toddlers, or children under 12 years old.) We don’t know how they feel about cats.

They are leash trained. They love going for walks. They are excelling at crate training. They are active and playful with each other. They sleep peacefully in their crate in the master bedroom, curling up side by side until morning. They are getting a remedial course in house training and how to use a dog door. We are looking for a family with a home all on one level with access to a secure yard via a dog door.

Gracie and Henry are beautiful inside and out, and have sleek smooth coats. They love to be held, and enjoy belly rubs and ear massages. They both love to explore the yard, and can often be found outside enjoying the day and the warm sun. They can eat side-by-side without bothering each other’s bowl.

Gracie and Henry are fully vaccinated, spayed/neutered, and microchipped. All they need is a family to love them for the rest of their lives. Do you have an empty lap that needs warming? Does your face need washing with doggie kisses? Then Gracie and Henry are up to the task.

If you can provide either or both of these two a loving home, please contact Dena at 562-694-6868 or email Dena@SCDR.org. A home check and an adoption application are required. If you want to adopt just one, be sure you have another dog of the opposite sex for play and companionship. They cannot be an “only dog”.

The tax-deductible donation for Gracie is $900.00
The tax-deductible donation for Henry is $800.00
Save by adopting the pair for a tax deductible donation of $1,500.00!

TRIXE IS SAFE WITH CATS!

Trixie lost her home through no fault of her own. A divorce ultimately resulted in Trixie needing to find other living arrangements. (Too many other pets.) SCDR stepped up to help Trixie find a new home.

An extremely beautiful girl, Trixie 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, Trixie gets to sleep in the big bed, as she needs extra cuddling after her rough beginning.

Trixie loves going for walks and 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., Trixie is ready to ride “shotgun”. She is house trained and sleeps in the big bed with her people.

Trixie is house trained, but needs someone to periodically remind her to go outside to potty. She needs a home all on one level with a secure yard and a dog door. Private homes only. Apartments and condos have too much foot-traffic. She will bark at passersby. No stairs for this girl. She is extra long and short making going up and down stairs a risk for serious back injury.

Trixie would like to have a mild mannered male companion in her new home, or she could be an “only dog” if her people work from home or are newly retired (up to 70 yrs) and home most of the time. Trixie is safe with gentle children over 8 years old, and she is respectful of cats. She won’t chase if they don’t run.

Trixie’s vaccines are up-to-date, she’s spayed, and is microchipped. If you are interested in Trixie, please contact Dena at 562-694-6868 or email Dena at rosewiener8@gmail.com. A home check and adoption application are required.

The tax deductible donation for Trixie is $900.00

T-Bone and another puppy were purchased from a back yard breeder off an ad on Craig’s List. The lady originally went to there to buy one puppy, but after seeing the conditions the pups were living in, she didn’t have the heart to leave the other one behind. Unable to take on 2 puppies at once, she contacted SCDR and asked us to help find T-Bone a home as he was definitely a dachshund mix, probably “chiweenie”. (The other puppy was more of a Chihuahua/Pomeranian/Terrier type.) We were happy take T-Bone.

T-Bone has the potential to be a wonderful family member. But right now, he needs to be socialized more with people. He needs a family that is patient, loving, yet firm that can help T-Bone learn new and wonderful things. He is a blank slate and needs continued house training and leash training. T-Bone is fine with other dogs, plays nicely, and would benefit greatly from having a confident female companion to help with him social skills. We don’t know if he is safe with cats, probably not.

T-Bone is crate trained, but he still needs someone to take him outside every couple 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. We are working on leash-training, but this also will require adopter dedication.

T-Bone sleeps through the night in a crate in the master bedroom. He 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 T-Bone 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.

• Optional: A confident young female dog for play and companionship.

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

• Applicants must be between 30 and 70 years of age.

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

T-Bone is neutered, fully vaccinated and microchipped. If you are interested in T-Bone, 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 T-Bone is $700.00

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~ THESE PUPPIES ARE BEING FOSTERED IN LA HABRA, CA ~

To inquire about these puppies, please send a regular e-mail to: SABWRESCUE@outlook.com. Please provide some information about your home, family, other pets, as well as a phone number whereby you may be reached. Thank you!

Meet Tressie, Bin, Garbey, and Hefty (because one man’s trash is another one’s treasure). They are believed to be Dachshund, Chihuahua mixes (Chiweenies), so they would be great for a home that has stairs. These adorable chiweenie puppies (1 girl and 3 boys) were born around November 20, 2025. They are now healthy and well socialized with dogs and people.

These four puppies were brought into the shelter inside a TRASH BAG. Not a box. Not a carrier. A trash bag! Four lives tied up and discarded like they didn’t matter. There is no reason whatsoever, under any circumstances that excuses putting living, breathing animals into a trash bag.

Garbey, Tressie, Hefty and Bin arrived at their foster home scared and confused but quickly came out of their shells. What they needed most was something a shelter can’t provide: safety, patience, and love. That can only happen in a foster or forever home. They were traumatized, yet still gentle, hopeful, loving and deserving of so much more than the start they were given.

Because they are so young, these puppies can be trained to get along well with cats and other small pets. Applicants will need the following qualifications:

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

• Previous dachshund or chihuahua experience is a plus but not essential.

• Another small dog for play and companionship would be ideal.

• 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 8 years old.

They survived being thrown away. Now they need someone to choose them, not for a short time, but for a lifetime!

We are no longer accepting applications for any of these pups. Please look at our other dogs available for adoption.

Conchis was the center of the universe with her family until it was recently discovered that their toddler is allergic to dogs and the newborn is showing signs of it too. What’s a mother to do? She must put the health and well-being of her children before anything else, and little Conchis found her way to rescue to find a new loving home.

Conchis is adorable in every way – sweet, even tempered and very, very kissy. Oh, those ears! We know for a fact that she’s a doxie/frenchie mix. Her father was a dachshund and her mother a French Bulldog. As both dachshunds and frenchies are prone to IVDD, a home all on one level would be ideal. No stairs.

A happy, well-adjusted little girl, Conchis gets along great with other dogs. She loves to play “wrestle-mania”. She would be okay as an single dog, but only if her people didn’t work long hours. She’s a very good girl, but she is a puppy and does mischief if not properly supervised.

She appears to be housetrained, and she learned how to use the dog door right away. She likes sleeping in the big bed but will go into her nighttime crate without protest. She is very easy to get along with and would be a good choice for a first-time dog owner or for a family with gentle children over 8 years old.

Conchis has been spayed, is current on her vaccinations, and is microchipped, She is very healthy and ready for her new home.

If you can give Conchis the type of home she 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 Conchis is $800.00

Junior got his name from his previous family. They had another dachshund named Bentley that passed away. So, they named him Bentley Jr. He answers to “Junior”.

Junior had a wonderful home for the past 9 years. But life has a way of throwing a curveball when least expected. For reasons the family wished kept confidential, they were forced to rehome Junior. All we can say is that Junior needs an “only dog” home, and he likes men. (He is OK with women, but he likes men better.) So, SCDR volunteered to take him in and find him the type of home he would be most happy in. He has proved to us that he will not abide having canine competition in his new home.

Isn’t Junior super cute? Check out those super short legs and chubby feet. His picture doesn’t do him justice. Junior is house trained, crate trained, good on a leash, and loves long walks. He is very good in the car and wants to ride shotgun in someone’s lap so he can see out the window.

Junior is very shy when meeting new people. Therefore, he interviews poorly. Instant gratification cannot be expected when meeting Junior for the first time. He’s had very little exposure to people outside his previous immediate family. He’s just shy. Adopters will need to be patient and allow Junior to get used to them and his new environment. Once he is comfortable, he is just a big loveable Teddy Bear.

Remember the rule of 3! This rule emphasizes the importance of patience, consistency, and positive reinforcement during the transition period.

• First 3 days: The dog may feel stressed, anxious, and insecure in the new environment

• Next 3 weeks: The dog starts to feel more comfortable and learns their new routine.

• Following 3 months: The dog should be fully adjusted, feeling secure and confident, and bonded with the new family.

Junior gets along fine with the dachshunds in his foster home. He is supervised. He respects the “alpha dog” his foster mom. His former owner says he may be safe with cats, not sure. We’ll say “no cats”. Junior has to be an “only dog”.

Junior is healthy, fully vaccinated and microchipped. Junior is currently sleeping in a roomy crate in the master bedroom, but he really would love to be invited to sleep in the big bed with his people. Junior would be fine in most households, but he needs a family with older children or empty nesters. He is not good with visiting young grandchildren (no one under 6 years old). He could easily knock a small child down in enthusiastic play. He does not like to share his toys, but loves to play with his little blue ball.

Ziggy lost his home due to no fault of his own. He originally came to SCDR with another dachshund that the previous family thought he was bonded to. But since he has been with SCDR, Ziggy has become very independent and is happier without his former partner. He wants to get all the love and attention, and not have to share his toys, food, or bed. We separated them and both are doing much better.

Ziggy experienced a very mild back issue prior to coming to SCDR, The family did not want to deal with installing ramps or doggy stairs, so we happily took him in. Ziggy’s back issue resolved quickly – he probably hurt himself jumping off the furniture. A few days on meds and crate rest, and he was better than new.

Ziggy is very active and enjoys socializing with all his foster friends. He is a joy to hold and cuddle if you can get him to sit still for a few minutes. He gives wonderful kisses. He is crate trained and as house-trained as he can be. He needs a regular potty schedule and walks to burn extra energy. He needs a home with a very secure yard and a dog door. He definitely cannot be apartment/condo dog. He will bark at strange noises which will result in complaints from neighbors and the HOA.

We think Ziggy would be fine as an “only dog”. At mealtime, Ziggy thinks all the food should be his and his alone. To prevent altercations, we’ve been feeding him in a crate. The same goes for treats. He has little interest in toys.

Ziggy desires to sleep in the big bed with his people. Ramps are encouraged to prevent jumping off the bed or furniture. He is very long and very short. Stairs would also pose a danger to him. We are looking for a home all on one level as well.

We encourage families with teenage children to apply for Ziggy. No babies or toddlers please. Ziggy plays too rough to be safe with little kids. No barnyard animals. Even though the former owners said Ziggy was safe with cats, we do not recommend it.

Ziggy is healthy, has had a dental, is current on vaccinations, and he is microchipped. If you can give Ziggy a loving home, 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 Ziggy is $600.00

Sulley is a big, loveable Baby Huey, and he is friendly to everyone. Sulley lost his previous home through no fault of his own. The family was forced to move from a rental home to a small apartment with no yard. Sulley was very unhappy being cooped up all day while everyone was away at work.

Sulley adjusted immediately to his foster home, and made himself comfortable and part of the pack already there. Sulley hangs out with the bigger dogs in his foster home, however, he has no issues at all with the smaller dogs in his new pack, nor did they with him. He has been exposed to cats, but we do not feel that they would be safe occupying the same space.

Sulley was born with a very obvious birth defect. He is missing his right rear leg and the toes on his left rear leg. Neither defect has posed any significant problem for him. He gets around perfectly.

Sulley is crate trained and 100% house trained. He prefers a cushy dog bed, and not a crate, for nighttime sleeping. He would love to be invited to sleep in the big bed with his people. He has no problem hopping up on the sofa for a good cuddle while you watch TV or read. We recommend having a ramp for easy access to the sofa and the big bed.

Sulley loves leisurely walks about the neighborhood and is an excellent passenger in the car. Despite his handicap, Sulley is way more active than some of his younger foster brothers and sisters. He has the activity level of a dog half his age. He gets very excited when he sees his harness and leash come out. He likes stopping to sniff messages and answering them. (We get e-mail, he gets p-mail.)

Sulley would do best in a home with a female canine companion and a family who can give him lots of attention. He could also be the “only dog” and not have to complete for food or attention. Sulley is safe with children over 5 years old. (He would have to be carefully supervised with babies or toddlers.)

If you are interested in adopting Sulley, please contact Dena at Dena@SCDR.org or call (562) 694-6868. A home check and adoption application are required.

Adopt Sulley for a tax-deductible donation of $600.00

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Yes, we know, Chachi is not a dachshund. He 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. He is also a lap dog. He is active, loves to explore the yard, loves to go for walks, but his favorite spot in next to you. He is the consummate bed-dog and 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

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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