All of the  dachshunds below are available for adoption, waiting for a loving forever home!
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When Miley’s elderly owner passed away, she went to live with the son and daughter-in-law. Unfortunately, it did not work out as planned. Their resident dog was too big and too rough for Miley. So, before anyone got seriously injured, they contacted SCDR and we jumped at the chance to find Miley a loving home. Miley was found stray in March of 2017. The vet estimated her age and gave her a birth date.

Miley is so beautiful. She’s well-behaved, and very sweet even when meeting new people. She soon worms her way into any available lap or follows you around just wanting to be near you. She gets a bit anxious when left alone too long.

In 2023, Miley suffered a back injury. Her family spared no expense to help her recover. Back surgery followed by daily, then weekly, and then monthly physical therapy sessions made Miley whole again. She still has a bit of a hitch in her get-along, but is otherwise perfect.

Miley gets along with the other dachshunds in her foster home. She is crate trained, and house trained. She learned how to use the dog door instantly. She also enjoys short walks and rides nicely in the care. Miley wants to be wherever her person is and loves to cuddle on the sofa or in the big bed. She sleeps in her own dog bed with soft blankets to burrow in.

Previous experience with longhaired dachshunds is a plus, but not mandatory. Please be aware that Miley will require a brief daily brushing and professional grooming every 6-8 weeks to look her absolute best. She likes going to the groomer for a “spa day”. She enjoys being brushed.

Miley is extra short and very long, so a home all on one level would be ideal. She knows how to access the sofa via a ramp. Miley is safe with older, gentle children (10 years and up). She would not mind having a senior male dachshund companion.

The ideal home for Miley would have the following attributes:

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

• Previous dachshund experience is a plus.

• Another small dog (male) for play and companionship.

• A home all on one level (no stairs) as Miley is very short and very long.

• Applicants must be between 30 and 80 years of age.

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

Miley is current on her vaccinations, microchipped, and had a complete dental.  If you are interested in Miley, please contact Dena at 562-694-6868 or email Dena@SCDR.org. A home check and an adoption application are required.

Adopt Miley for a modes tax-deductible donation to SCDR

~ bella & gretel are bonded paid & cannot be separated ~

Bella and Gretel had a good life up until recently. Their owners had to go into assisted living. Unfortunately, family lives out-of-state and was unable to take them, so Bella and Gretel came to SCDR to find a new home thanks their son.

Bella and Gretel are very sweet and well-behaved. Each one is a joy to hold and cuddle. They give wonderful kisses to their people as well as each other.  

They are crate trained and house-trained. Most dachshunds are not 100% reliable, but they are reasonably reliable. They need a home with a yard and a dog door and access to a very secure yard. They absolutely cannot be apartment/condo dogs. They love exploring the yard and basking in the sun. They were “house dogs” and were rarely taken for walks, so their foster family is working with them on this. They are making good progress.  

Gretel is never far from Bella at any time. They eat together, sleep together, and just hang out together. They share a large crate with soft blankets at night, but desire to sleep in the big bed with their people.  

Bella and Gretel are safe with children over 10 years old. No babies or toddlers please. They are very long and very short, so a home with no stairs (all on one level) would be desirable.

Gretel has a long coats that needs daily brushing and professional grooming at least every 8 weeks. Experience with longhaired dachshunds is desirable, but not mandatory. Bella’s smooth coat only needs occasional brushing.

Gretel is very loveable, smart, patient, and good natured. Bella is a mellow couch-potato most of the time. They are fine with other dogs. A mellow, friendly, senior male dog pal would be OK. No cats.

Bella and Gretel are healthy, have current vaccinations and are microchipped. They’ve both had complete senior blood panels and dentals done. If you can give them a loving home together, please contact Dena at (562) 694-6868 or email Dena@SCDR.org. An adoption application and home check are required. 

Adopt Bella and Gretel for a modest tax-deductible donation to SCDR
(REMINDER: Bella and Gretel are a bonded pair and cannot be separated)

We do not have a complete back-story for Theo. By the time we got him, he had been in at least 3 previous homes. He was very skittish and needed a week to decompress and to begin to ask for love and attention. To his credit, he never missed a meal.

Theo is a sweet boy who enjoys a quiet home environment. He loves his crate and soft blankets. Theo is not safe with young children, but he might be safe with cats as he has never been exposed to them.

We would prefer to place Theo with “empty nesters” or a family that has teenage children. He is not safe with babies, toddlers, or young children. He is not an apartment/condo dog. He needs a dog door and access to a very secure, fenced yard. He appears to be reliably house trained. He still needs a schedule and consistent, positive feed-back. Theo would enjoy having a female dachshund to mentor him and for companionship. He walks well on a leash and is good on car rides.

The ideal family for Theo 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 big plus.

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

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

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

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

If you can provide the type of home Theo 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 Theo is $1,000.00

~ odin & newman are a bonded pair & cannot be separated ~

Odin and Newman are not littermates, but they have been together for over 12 years. Their family moved to Hawaii and didn’t want to put the boys through the 6-month quarantine. We were delighted to help Odin and Newman find a nice retirement home.

Odin and Newman came to us with very matted coats. When we took them into the vet for vaccines and dentals, the vet thought he was doing us a favor by cutting off the worst mats. We had to have them professionally groomed afterward in order for their coats to grow back properly.

Odin was able to adjust to his new foster home immediately. He is very sweet and affectionate. He wants to be petted and loved. He comes when called, sleeps peacefully the crate with Newman. He mastered the dog door on day two, and is not much of a barker. Odin has very short legs and should have a home all on one level.

Newman is a complete opposite of Odin. He is a bit of a curmudgeon. He needs to learn that the people are there to protect him, not the other way around. He really loves mornings when he and Odin enjoy laying on the patio in the sun. Newman also has short legs, so no stairs for him either. Neither one is safe with cats or very young children. Teens are OK.

The ideal home for Odin and Newman would have the following attributes:

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

• Previous longhaired dachshund experience is a plus.

• A home all on one level (no stairs) - a step or two are OK.

• Applicants must be between 30 and 82 years of age.

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

Both know basic commands, and getting a refresher course in house training. They walk nicely on the leash and are calm in the car. They share a bedtime crate, cuddling together, and quiet all night.

They are both neutered, fully vaccinated, microchipped, had full dentals. If you are interested in giving these sweet seniors a loving home, contact Dena at Dena@SCDR.org. An adoption application and home check are required.

Adopt Odin & Newman for a modest tax-deductible donation to SCDR
(REMINDER: Odin and Newman are a bonded pair and cannot be separated)

COURTESY LISTING

~ Archie is being fostered in Riverside, CA ~

Archie was purchased as a puppy to join and grow with a young family with a newborn son. Everything proceeded as planned until his mom and dad divorced. His mom stayed with her young son at the house, but when Archie decided that dad was no longer welcome at the house, Archie had to go. Archie was initially identified as a dachshund/Maltese mix, but based on his size, looks and personality, he is more likely a dachshund / Havanese mix.  

Archie is a spirited, intelligent, and loyal boy who loves people. He also has a dominant personality, and will set his own rules and boundaries if no one else does. For this reason, Archie needs to go to a home with an experienced alpha dog owner who is willing to unquestionably be the boss. We think Archie will do well with older children, but introductions to their friends must be slow and managed. We also recommend that Archie be an “only dog-child.” Archie is not considered safe with small dogs, cats, bunnies, or other little critters that scurry around.

Archie is an active boy who enjoys his walks and a place, like a yard or a nearby dog park, to “zoom.” He is quick to learn and respect house rules, provided they are consistently reinforced. He has completed a course in obedience, and walks nicely on a leash, sits-and-stays, and comes. Archie travels well in a car. While Archie has not been crate trained, he knows the “bed” command if life becomes a little too overwhelming in the moment.

In return for a well-structured household, Archie will reward you with loyalty and happiness! He will not be a bother when he stays by your side, whatever you are doing, and is always ready to join you in your activities. Archie will also give kisses and accept hugs! He loves to be reminded that he is a good and special boy!

Archie sleeps through the night in his designated bed where he can watch his foster mom and foster siblings. He has not asked to join the pack on the big bed – he seems to prefer to keep watch over them. Perhaps if there were not so many foster siblings, he would move his guard post to the bed!  

The ideal home for Archie would have the following qualities:

• Someone who works a consistent schedule and is home most of the day. Single persons are particularly urged to apply to adopt Archie.

• Previous experience with an alpha dog is a definite requirement, particularly with dogs with a strong personality, like a dachshund!  

• A secure place to be when no one is at home, and a safe place to go to when life becomes too overwhelming!

• 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.

• No other pets (including dogs) residing in the home.

It is also highly recommended that Archie’s adoption include time for his foster mom to pass on the good training habits that Archie has learned. 

Archie is neutered, fully vaccinated and microchipped. He is currently being fostered in Riverside. If you are interested in Archie, please contact his foster mom, Jean, at jshill828@gmail.com or 714-803-0154. An adoption application (click button below) and home check are required.

The tax deductible donation for Archie is $500.00

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

Beanie came from a good home with people who loved him since he was an 8 week old puppy. But two babies came along one year after the other, and now there are twins on the way. It was just too much for the young couple to handle. Beanie was not getting the level of attention he deserved.. Luckily, a friend recommended that they contact SCDR to find Beanie a better home with people who will love him and make him the center of the universe.

Beanie is crate trained and is reliably house trained. He is doing great. No indoor accidents. He learned the dog door on his first day at his new foster home. He loves going for walks and is very well behaved in the car. He loves to sit on the sofa and survey the room enjoying all the activity in his foster home. He gives tiny kisses and loves to be petted. He also likes to eat his dinner sitting on the sofa. (What can we say? We spoil him.)

Beanie is very loving and wants to be held and cuddled. He sleeps in the big bed with his foster siblings and the resident dogs. He gets along very well with other dachshunds and would love to have a female companion for fun and games.

He likes children, but is definitely not fond of babies or toddlers. He is safe with most children over the age of 8. We don’t know if he likes cats, but we doubt it, because he chases squirrels and birds in the back yard.

Beanie is not an excessive barker. He was a bit anxious the first few days in his foster home, but it has passed, and now he has no issues with his foster mom and dad coming and going from home. He needs a home all on one level. . . . no stairs, as he has very short legs and a long torso.

Beanie loves going for walks, but is anxious in the car unless he can sit in someone’s lap. He likes to look out the window.

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

T-Bone and another puppy were purchased from a backyard breeder off an ad on Craigslist. The lady originally went 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 a quiet non-aggressive demeanor and would be a perfect addition to a gentle family. He is a little shy upon first meeting, but is more than willing to learn all the wonderful things that come with a loving family! At his foster mom’s house, he watches and follows the leads set by his more house-wise and dominant foster siblings, with some guidance from his foster mom. In this way, he has learned to quietly greet visitors, gentle leash-walking, use of the doggy door for potty, and a few basic commands. T-Bone is fine with other dogs, plays nicely, and would benefit greatly from having an experienced companion to continue showing him the social skills and gaining the confidence he needs to fit in with his new family.  

T-Bone is crate trained, but does not seem to like the confinement. Unfortunately (for him), he also loves food, so he is confined while meals are being made and served to make sure everyone gets their fair share. He was thin when he entered the SCDR foster program, so perhaps he is just making up for lost time! We do not consider him to be safe with cats, bunnies, or other little critters that scurry around!

T-Bone sleeps through the night in a community bed where he can watch his foster mom and siblings. He would love to be part of the pack on the bed, but with his gentle nature, he is not comfortable pushing his way in. However, at the same time, he appreciates all the cuddles and love he can get! T-bone has the sweetest kisses!   

The ideal home for T-Bone would have the following qualities:

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

• Previous dachshund experience is a definite requirement.

• A confident like-sized like-aged dog for teaching, play, and companionship.

• A secure place for T-Bone and his companion 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 Jean at jshill828@gmail.com or 714-803-0154. An adoption application and home check are required.

The tax deductible donation for T-Bone is $700.00