SCDR has been on a mission to rescue as many dachshunds as possible since 1994.  From the great state of California to Reno, Nevada, SCDR is rescuing dachshunds from whatever misfortune has befallen them, giving them whatever medical attention they need, providing a bit of basic training, and lovingly caring for them until the day they are adopted into their new forever homes.

Please inquire and we'll work with you to transfer them to where you live, or you can pick them up.  Please contact us for more info.

~ opal & sarah are a bonded pair & cannot be separated ~

Opal and Sara came into rescue a little over two years ago weeks apart under different circumstances. They were quickly adopted by a local couple. Sadly, the wife suddenly and unexpectedly passed, and due to the schedule of the husband, he felt he could not give them the attention and care they deserved. He contacted SCDR to see if we would find them a new forever home. This happens on occasion, and we are always saddened when these circumstances arise, but we always take them back to make sure they get the best possible home.

In the short time they have been back in rescue, we have determined that Opal and Sara have become a bonded pair and virtually inseparable. They play together, eat together and sleep together. They usually are not far out of each other’s sight.

Opal and Sara are quite alike in appearance and personality-wise. Opal is initially braver than Sara, and willing to explore new things. Sara waits for Opal to give the OK, and then she jumps in too. Both were on the shy and confused side when arriving back into rescue which was fully expected due to the sudden change in their lives. It took about a week for them to settle in, and they are quite happy. A lot of times, you will see them standing next to each other with their tails wagging in unison. They get along great with all the other dachshunds in the house and initiate play time as well sharing food, toys and space on the couch.

Both are not fussy eaters and don’t mind sharing out of each other’s bowl or letting the other dachshunds see if they are getting something better to eat. On a nice day, Opal and Sara both enjoy sunning themselves on the lawn in a big pile of fur. Both are doggy door savvy as well as using the ramp to get up on the couch. They sleep in the master bedroom together in their big fuzzy fluffy bed and have not made any inclination to want to sleep in the big bed.

Probably due to the abrupt changes in their lives, their potty skills are a little rusty. We do take everyone outside on a regular basis and praise good behavior, especially first thing in the morning and right after they are done eating. You will need to continue and give them some time to adapt to your schedule.

They are both spayed, fully vaccinated, microchipped, had full blood panels, ECG tested and heartworm tested with dentals pending.

If you are interested in this wonderful pair, contact Jim at jim@SCDR.org. An adoption application and home check are required.

The tax deductible donation for the pair is $800.00
(REMINDER: Opal and Sarah are bonded pair and cannot be separated)