| Have you seen my weiners? |
At Dachshunds Only Rescue, we have dogs coming into rescue all the time. If you have a request for a particular
gender, color, etc, please send me an e-mail. I'll keep your information and we'll let you know when we have one
that meets your criteria. Often, our dogs are adopted even before they are posted so speak up if you have a
preference. We'll do our best to find you your fur-ever friend!!
gender, color, etc, please send me an e-mail. I'll keep your information and we'll let you know when we have one
that meets your criteria. Often, our dogs are adopted even before they are posted so speak up if you have a
preference. We'll do our best to find you your fur-ever friend!!
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| Since our rescued dachshunds are fostered with families anywhere in the valley, we are very considerate as to the schedules and life styles of our foster families. Therefore, a volunteer will bring the dog to the home of the prospective adopter and by appointment only. It is important that all household members, including any other pets, be home for the initial meeting (as well as any subsequent meetings) since we believe that such decisions should be unanimous within the family. |
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Would you look at the legs on this dachshund! Animal control said he was laying down when they
called me. LOL :) ODIE was a stray, turned in to the pound. Unbelievable, his former owner found him
there, so we know that they were looking for him. They must have loved him at least a little. However,
they did not come back to pay the fees and take him home, despite animal control extending the time
and offering to reduce the fees if they allowed Odie to be neutered. I don't understand. However, I did
understand that this little fellow was terrified in the pound as he sat trembling in a kennel. When I
picked him up, she showed NO signs of aggression...but he trembled for at least 10 minutes. Then,
when I went to put him back in the kennel, he wrapped his front paws around my wrist and clung for
dear life. I couldn't walk out and let him be put to death, so I adopted him, had him neutered and
vaccinated, and brought him home to foster. Talk about a new attitude? Odie is a lover, confident and
secure here. He still barks at strangers, but he isn't afraid any more...now he thinks he is protecting
his grandma. He loves to run and play. Grandma doesn't have test kids, but we are betting that Odie
has been exposed to children and we would love to see him have a family who will play with him. He
gets along well with all the other dogs, with an occasional scruff for position with a couple of the males
who aren't neutered yet. We believe that this will pass, as he discovers that his own "party pass" has
been revoked. So, if you won't hold a little chi against the weenie and would love a chiweenie of your
own, please start the adoption process by submitting our online application.
Age (years): 2
Weight (pounds): 10
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Coat: Smooth
Color: red
Adoption fee: $150.
called me. LOL :) ODIE was a stray, turned in to the pound. Unbelievable, his former owner found him
there, so we know that they were looking for him. They must have loved him at least a little. However,
they did not come back to pay the fees and take him home, despite animal control extending the time
and offering to reduce the fees if they allowed Odie to be neutered. I don't understand. However, I did
understand that this little fellow was terrified in the pound as he sat trembling in a kennel. When I
picked him up, she showed NO signs of aggression...but he trembled for at least 10 minutes. Then,
when I went to put him back in the kennel, he wrapped his front paws around my wrist and clung for
dear life. I couldn't walk out and let him be put to death, so I adopted him, had him neutered and
vaccinated, and brought him home to foster. Talk about a new attitude? Odie is a lover, confident and
secure here. He still barks at strangers, but he isn't afraid any more...now he thinks he is protecting
his grandma. He loves to run and play. Grandma doesn't have test kids, but we are betting that Odie
has been exposed to children and we would love to see him have a family who will play with him. He
gets along well with all the other dogs, with an occasional scruff for position with a couple of the males
who aren't neutered yet. We believe that this will pass, as he discovers that his own "party pass" has
been revoked. So, if you won't hold a little chi against the weenie and would love a chiweenie of your
own, please start the adoption process by submitting our online application.
Age (years): 2
Weight (pounds): 10
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Coat: Smooth
Color: red
Adoption fee: $150.
Little Bit is a little bit of honey, and a little bit of trubble. This cute little fellow wound up in our
county shelter with a big problem..."resource guarding". We have had Little Bit evaluated by a
professional behaviorist who is certified in working with shelter dogs. She has assured us that
with proper guidance and training, Little Bit will be a big welcome addition to anyone's family.
We have started working with him on the most important command for a dog with a guarding
issue..."leave it"...and Little Bit has responded wonderfully. Now humans can take away any of
his toys, etc, without a problem. However, in a foster environment with new fosters coming and
going all of the time, the challenge of a new dog in the home is a constant pressure and Little
Bit, the tiniest one of the bunch, is still a big bully with other male dogs. A stable family
environment would be far better for him, and as always, we want the best for our doxies. Little
Bit still needs positive reinforcement training...we know that he has been hit in the past as
correction and he is proof that hitting does not work...it TEACHES aggression. Little Bit is such
a loving little guy, he just wants to be near you, cuddling, smooching, and loved OR playing
with his toys, we want Little Bit ans his new family to be happy forever by starting their
relationship out properly. Therefore, included in his adoption fee, we are providing his new
family with the 6 week basic education course offered by Petsmart, at the location which is most
convenient for his family. If you are a patient, loving dachshund lover who doesn't mind
spending a few hours in class with your new furkid to help him become the wonderful loved
family member he so deserves to be, please apply to adopt Little Bit by submitting our online
application.
Age (years): 1
Weight (pounds): 8
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Coat: Smooth
Color: red
Adoption fee: $275.
county shelter with a big problem..."resource guarding". We have had Little Bit evaluated by a
professional behaviorist who is certified in working with shelter dogs. She has assured us that
with proper guidance and training, Little Bit will be a big welcome addition to anyone's family.
We have started working with him on the most important command for a dog with a guarding
issue..."leave it"...and Little Bit has responded wonderfully. Now humans can take away any of
his toys, etc, without a problem. However, in a foster environment with new fosters coming and
going all of the time, the challenge of a new dog in the home is a constant pressure and Little
Bit, the tiniest one of the bunch, is still a big bully with other male dogs. A stable family
environment would be far better for him, and as always, we want the best for our doxies. Little
Bit still needs positive reinforcement training...we know that he has been hit in the past as
correction and he is proof that hitting does not work...it TEACHES aggression. Little Bit is such
a loving little guy, he just wants to be near you, cuddling, smooching, and loved OR playing
with his toys, we want Little Bit ans his new family to be happy forever by starting their
relationship out properly. Therefore, included in his adoption fee, we are providing his new
family with the 6 week basic education course offered by Petsmart, at the location which is most
convenient for his family. If you are a patient, loving dachshund lover who doesn't mind
spending a few hours in class with your new furkid to help him become the wonderful loved
family member he so deserves to be, please apply to adopt Little Bit by submitting our online
application.
Age (years): 1
Weight (pounds): 8
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Coat: Smooth
Color: red
Adoption fee: $275.
Heidi is as adorable as she looks. A little shy with strangers at first, she warms up quickly and
shows you just how big a heart can be packed in a 9 pound body. Lots of love, walks, and car
rides are a perfect menu for Heidi. Heidi was turned in by her owner due to her "anxiety
issues". One would think that losing her home and family,then going into a foster home with
multiple dogs in which she was not the center of her retired owners' universe would cause
even more anxiety for a little gal. We are dumbfounded at this point. Heidi is a perfectly
normal dachshund. One who was on a prescription diet because on other foods, she "pooped
too much" and was on prescription medication for her "anxiety". She is on neither of these
any more. We can't guarantee that Heidi will never show signs of undue anxiety, but we think
that her "anxieties" may have been environmental in nature. Heidi is crate trained and said to
be 90% house trained. Even her owner admitted that the other 10% was probably because
they lived in a golf course community that prohibited fences, and if they let Heidi out in the
backyard alone, she would take off to chase the rabbits that abound on desert golf courses.
With a dog door and a safe yard, she will undoubtedly do better....she has promised to try
anyhow! So, Heidi is anxious....to find a new family who will love her just as she is....a
dachshund! Love dachshunds? Please start the adoption process for Heidi by submitting our
online application.
Age (years): 3.5
Weight (pounds): 9
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Coat: Smooth
Color: black and tan
Adoption fee: $225.
shows you just how big a heart can be packed in a 9 pound body. Lots of love, walks, and car
rides are a perfect menu for Heidi. Heidi was turned in by her owner due to her "anxiety
issues". One would think that losing her home and family,then going into a foster home with
multiple dogs in which she was not the center of her retired owners' universe would cause
even more anxiety for a little gal. We are dumbfounded at this point. Heidi is a perfectly
normal dachshund. One who was on a prescription diet because on other foods, she "pooped
too much" and was on prescription medication for her "anxiety". She is on neither of these
any more. We can't guarantee that Heidi will never show signs of undue anxiety, but we think
that her "anxieties" may have been environmental in nature. Heidi is crate trained and said to
be 90% house trained. Even her owner admitted that the other 10% was probably because
they lived in a golf course community that prohibited fences, and if they let Heidi out in the
backyard alone, she would take off to chase the rabbits that abound on desert golf courses.
With a dog door and a safe yard, she will undoubtedly do better....she has promised to try
anyhow! So, Heidi is anxious....to find a new family who will love her just as she is....a
dachshund! Love dachshunds? Please start the adoption process for Heidi by submitting our
online application.
Age (years): 3.5
Weight (pounds): 9
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Coat: Smooth
Color: black and tan
Adoption fee: $225.
DALTON: Puppy love? It doesn't get any better than this! Dalton is only about 8 months old,
yet he found himself in the county shelter system. We sure understand that curious pups, as
well as all dachshunds, can succumb to wander lust and use their Houdini skills to escape a
home or yard...this must have been the case and Dalton couldn't find his way back home.
However, I will never understand why his family was not frantically searching for him at the
shelter. Dalton loves everyone he meets, so we know he was loved in return. He is just a
happy, bouncing baby boy, full of love and wonder at the world. He hasn't been taught to heel
on a leash yet...but he isn't ill mannered on a walk either. He just wants to explore everything,
see everything, feel everything and of course, SMELL everything. Dalton took to the concept
of crate training immediately and has had only one mistake in his crate the first night. He is the
jewel one would never expect to find homeless and in a shelter, but we will ensure that he
never will be there again. Now neutered and UTD on shots, all that Dalton needs is a family to
share his huge heart with. If this kissy face lover boy is the family member you've been looking
for, please start the adoption process by submitting our online application for Dalton.
Age (years): 0
Weight (pounds): 8
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Coat: Smooth
Color: black and tan
Adoption fee: $300.
yet he found himself in the county shelter system. We sure understand that curious pups, as
well as all dachshunds, can succumb to wander lust and use their Houdini skills to escape a
home or yard...this must have been the case and Dalton couldn't find his way back home.
However, I will never understand why his family was not frantically searching for him at the
shelter. Dalton loves everyone he meets, so we know he was loved in return. He is just a
happy, bouncing baby boy, full of love and wonder at the world. He hasn't been taught to heel
on a leash yet...but he isn't ill mannered on a walk either. He just wants to explore everything,
see everything, feel everything and of course, SMELL everything. Dalton took to the concept
of crate training immediately and has had only one mistake in his crate the first night. He is the
jewel one would never expect to find homeless and in a shelter, but we will ensure that he
never will be there again. Now neutered and UTD on shots, all that Dalton needs is a family to
share his huge heart with. If this kissy face lover boy is the family member you've been looking
for, please start the adoption process by submitting our online application for Dalton.
Age (years): 0
Weight (pounds): 8
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Coat: Smooth
Color: black and tan
Adoption fee: $300.
JACK: Can you imagine never having known the softness of a human touch, a pat on the
head, a belly rub? Never knowing a kind word? A soft bed? The only thing you knew about
humans was the pain they could induce? If Jack could speak English, I'm sure he could tell us
exactly how that felt. Jack and his kennel mate were dumped by their owner at our local county
shelter. They were so fear aggressive, the staff could not get them back out of the kennel for
adoption evaluation unless they used a snare pole. Both Jack and his buddy were set to be put
to death immediately....unless....I answered the phone. I went to the shelter at once. Jack was
the most fear aggressive dachshund I've seen. After 90 minutes, I hadn't gained an inch. Give
up? LOOK at him. How could I leave this beautiful boy there to die? The hand of God must
have placed the loop I fashioned in the sleep lead around Jack's neck....I'm just not that
talented a cowgirl. Jack came out of kennel, looking more like a kite in a storm than a
dog,jumping, twisting, turning, fighting, but his new life was about to begin. Once home, the
work and the waiting began......
Today, Jack is a loving dachshund who likes his head stroked, his butt scratched, belly rubs,
kisses, and cuddles without hugs. He still has some flashback issues and is uncomfortable if he
feels contained (trapped), but he is growing leaps and bounds emotionally. He has never
snapped at his foster grandma since he left the shelter.With so many dachshunds in need, we
feel that Jack has come as far as we can bring him....now he needs his forever family in which
to flourish and become the BEST dachshund a person could hope for. Are you Jack's forever
family? If so, please start the adoption process by submitting our online application.
Age (years): 3
Weight (pounds): 13
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Coat: Smooth
Color: red
Adoption fee: $200.
head, a belly rub? Never knowing a kind word? A soft bed? The only thing you knew about
humans was the pain they could induce? If Jack could speak English, I'm sure he could tell us
exactly how that felt. Jack and his kennel mate were dumped by their owner at our local county
shelter. They were so fear aggressive, the staff could not get them back out of the kennel for
adoption evaluation unless they used a snare pole. Both Jack and his buddy were set to be put
to death immediately....unless....I answered the phone. I went to the shelter at once. Jack was
the most fear aggressive dachshund I've seen. After 90 minutes, I hadn't gained an inch. Give
up? LOOK at him. How could I leave this beautiful boy there to die? The hand of God must
have placed the loop I fashioned in the sleep lead around Jack's neck....I'm just not that
talented a cowgirl. Jack came out of kennel, looking more like a kite in a storm than a
dog,jumping, twisting, turning, fighting, but his new life was about to begin. Once home, the
work and the waiting began......
Today, Jack is a loving dachshund who likes his head stroked, his butt scratched, belly rubs,
kisses, and cuddles without hugs. He still has some flashback issues and is uncomfortable if he
feels contained (trapped), but he is growing leaps and bounds emotionally. He has never
snapped at his foster grandma since he left the shelter.With so many dachshunds in need, we
feel that Jack has come as far as we can bring him....now he needs his forever family in which
to flourish and become the BEST dachshund a person could hope for. Are you Jack's forever
family? If so, please start the adoption process by submitting our online application.
Age (years): 3
Weight (pounds): 13
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Coat: Smooth
Color: red
Adoption fee: $200.