Happy Tails Dachshund Rescue
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  • Home
  • Adopt
  • Donate
  • Foster & Volunteer
  • Contact Us
  • About Us
  • Adoption Successes
  • Surrender A Dog
  • Return an HTDR Dog
  • Volunteer Application
  • Foster Application
  • Doxie Care Corner

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The HTDR Process

Intake

Intake

Intake

Our dogs come from a variety of backgrounds.  Some are from neglectful situations while others are from loving owners that can no longer care for them.

Foster

Intake

Intake

Our carefully selected foster homes cater to the needs of each dog, provide stability, safe housing and love for the dog to decompress and be coached where necessary.

Vet

Intake

Rehome

All veterinary needs are addressed on an individual basis.  All dogs are dewormed, Heartworm tested, Microchipped, Vaccinated (Bordetella, Dhppv, Rabies), Spayed / Neutered and assured to have proper dental cleaning.

Rehome

Intake

Rehome

Only when the dog has fully recovered from vetting, behaviors and needs have been assessed properly and training addressed, is a dog listed for adoption.  

We look forward to reviewing your application!

  

At Happy Tails Dachshund Rescue, our goal is to place each dog in a safe, stable, and loving forever home where they can truly thrive. To help ensure the best possible match, we look for adopters who share our commitment to responsible pet care. All current household dogs should be spayed or neutered and up to date on vaccinations and dental care.  Homes with backyards must have a fully fenced and secure enclosure. While dog doors may be allowed, they are only appropriate in settings where wildlife risk is minimal and the yard is safely contained. We also value a well-adjusted, consistent household—one where routines are stable and there isn’t a constant influx of new people or animals—so our dogs can feel secure and settle in comfortably. These guidelines help us give every dachshund the safe, happy, and lasting home they deserve.

Meet Our Dogs

CHARLIE

Male, 9.5 years old, 13 lbs

Adoption fee: $350


Charlie came to us from the county shelter as an unclaimed stray, and honestly, whoever lost him has no idea what they're missing. He's a shadow, a lap dog, a dedicated sleeping partner, and once he decides you're his person — you are his person, full stop. He just needs a little time to get there.

At first Charlie is shy and will let you (and everyone nearby) know he's uncertain with some enthusiastic barking. But give him time to settle and he transforms into one of the sweetest, most devoted companions around. He's house trained on a schedule, great on a leash, ramp trained, rides beautifully in the car, and genuinely loves going places — walks, errands, adventures — he's a willing co-pilot wherever you're headed. He's also food motivated, which makes training a real pleasure.

A heads up going in: once Charlie feels at home, he takes his role as house protector pretty seriously — sometimes a little too seriously. We've been working on it with training and he's making real progress, but his new family will need to stay consistent and continue what we've started. It's manageable, and absolutely worth it, but it does mean Charlie does best in a calm, quiet home without a lot of visitors or unpredictable comings and goings.

Charlie can do well with or without a dog sibling, as long as introductions are done properly. He's good with older kids and has some separation anxiety, so someone home more often than not is ideal. If you're looking for a loyal, loving companion who'll go wherever you go and love you fiercely for it, Charlie is ready to be your guy.

HONEY (Bonded Pair with Bear)

Female, 6.5 years old, 18 lbs

Adoption fee: $525


Honey is half of an inseparable duo with her beloved Bear. These two came to us through an owner surrender and must be adopted together, as their bond is truly something special.

Honey is a friendly, happy, easygoing girl who adores her people. She’s the type who needs to sit right next to you, follow you from room to room, and soak up every bit of attention she can get. She’s fully house trained, leash trained, doggie-door trained, and overall just an easy dog to have around. At night, Honey snuggles up with Bear on the couch, using the ramp like a champ, and she’ll happily make sure your mornings start promptly at 6 a.m.

Honey does have leash reactivity that will require ongoing training and management. She can have strong reactions to other dogs while on leash, so her adopter must be committed to working with her to help her feel more confident and improve her behavior over time. 

She enjoys toys and will happily show off her playful side. She rides well in the car but would very much prefer to be on your lap, so that’s another area where some gentle consistency will help her adjust.

One of Honey’s most endearing quirks is her tendency to snort randomly—earning her the affectionate nickname “Piggy” from her foster. It only adds to her charm and is guaranteed to make you smile. Honey loves cuddling, giving affection, and simply being close to those she trusts.

Honey and Bear are looking for a home where they can be the only dogs and where there are no children, allowing them the calm and consistency they need to feel secure. Their ideal home is with someone who is around more often than not and eager to give them the time, attention, and guidance they need.

BEAR (Bonded Pair with Honey)

Male, 6.5 years old, 16 lbs

Adoption fee: $475


Meet Bear, the ultimate Velcro dog with a heart as big as his name. Bear is part of a bonded pair with his best girl, Honey, and the two must be adopted together. They came to us through an owner surrender and are ready to find their new forever home.

Bear is an easygoing, happy guy who thrives on being close to his humans. He’s house trained, leash trained, doggie-door savvy, and rides well in the car, though he would much prefer to be in your lap. At night, Bear and Honey curl up together on the couch, using their ramp like pros, and Bear will happily make sure you’re up and ready to start the day by 6 a.m.

Bear does have leash reactivity that will require ongoing training and management. He can have strong reactions to other dogs while on leash, so his adopter must be committed to working with him to help him feel more confident and improve his behavior over time. 

He doesn’t have much interest in toys but will occasionally join Honey for a bit of play. His true joy comes from companionship, affection, and feeling included in whatever you’re doing. Bear can be a little jealous when Honey gets attention—he loves being the center of your world—but it’s all part of his affectionate, devoted personality.

Bear and Honey are looking for a home where they can be the only dogs and where there are no children, allowing them the calm and consistency they need to feel secure. Their ideal home is with someone who is around more often than not and ready to give them the time, attention, and guidance they need.

Applications Closed: CINNAMON (Bonded pair with Stacy)

Female, 3 years old, 20 lbs

Adoption fee: $525


Cinnamon is the other half of this bonded pair, and while she and Stacy are a package deal, she's very much her own dog with her own personality. She's the shier of the two and will take a little longer to come out of her shell. But patience pays off with Cinnamon, and once she trusts you, she is genuinely lovely.

Once comfortable, she's sweet, devoted, and happy to follow her person around the house. She loves squeaky toys, will chase a ball, and shares a morning play session with Stacy that is a daily highlight. She's also an outdoor enthusiast — give her some time in the backyard and she is in her element. She doesn't bother with the furniture and sleeps contentedly on her dog bed near Stacy at night, which tells you everything you need to know about these two.

Cinnamon is fully trained — house trained on a schedule, kennel trained, leash trained, and doggie door savvy — and rides well in the car. She does well with calm dogs and older kids, and cats are still an unknown. Like Stacy, she needs a patient home, someone around more often than not, and a person who understands that a slow start is just the beginning of something really good.

Applications Closed: STACY (Bonded pair with Cinnamon)

Female, 6 years old, 18 lbs

Adoption fee: $400


Stacy is one half of a bonded pair — she and Cinnamon come as a package deal. She's shy and timid at first and may take a few days to find her footing, but of the two she tends to come out of her shell a bit faster. Once she's comfortable, she's sweet, affectionate, and will happily follow her person from room to room.

Stacy is fully trained across the board — house trained on a schedule, kennel trained, leash trained, and doggie door savvy. She rides well in the car, loves to play with toys, will chase a ball, and loves a morning play session with Cinnamon. She'll also play independently when the mood strikes, and she gives great kisses. At the end of the day she winds down on her dog bed near Cinnamon, which is about as sweet as it gets.

Stacy does well with calm dogs and older kids, and cats are still an unknown. She's looking for a patient home — someone who understands that a few quiet days upfront is just the price of admission for a truly devoted companion. Someone home more often than not is ideal, and of course, Cinnamon comes too.

Applications Closed: GREEN BEAN

Female, 2 years old, 13 lbs

Adoption fee: $575


Green Bean came to us as an owner surrender, and this girl has energy, personality, and opinions to spare. She's shy and timid at first — it might take her a few days to find her footing — but once she's comfortable, she is all in. Kisses, cuddles, playtime, repeat. 

Once she settles in, Green Bean is an absolute blast. She loves playing with other dogs, goes all in on fetch and tug of war, and will happily entertain herself with toys when no one's available for a game. She's house trained with a doggie door, leash trained, and can be kenneled — she'll voice her displeasure for a little while at bedtime, but she settles in. That said, she'd much rather be in your bed, and she's not subtle about letting you know. Fair warning on the acrobatics too — Green Bean is athletic, can clear an x-pen, and has a talent for getting onto surfaces she absolutely should not be on.

Green Bean does best in an adult-only home and her behavior with cats is not known.

She should be fed with a slow feeder bowl, and while she'll absolutely investigate what's in everyone else's dish, it's pure curiosity rather than aggression — she's fed in her kennel to keep the peace. She's also a big talker, so a home without shared walls is essential. Green Bean is an alpha female and does best with a submissive, playful dog who matches her energy without challenging her. 

Green Bean's ideal home is an active one — someone around more often than not, with a backyard, a good-natured dog sibling, and a sense of humor about counter heights. 

Thank you for choosing Happy Tails Dachshund Rescue!

When you adopt from HTDR, you can expect that all dogs have been seen by a veterinarian for a wellness check-up and have received a minimum of the following care prior to adoption:


- Rabies, Dhppv and Bordetella vaccinations

- Spayed or Neutered

- Microchipped

- Dewormed

- Dental Cleaning and extractions (where necessary)

- Heartworm Negative


Approximately one week after adoption, you will receive a follow-up call from us to ensure the adoptive parent and furry child are doing well together.


Adoption applications will be kept for 3 months and then deleted. If you still want to adopt after that time, please re-submit your application. This way, we are sure to have the most up-to-date information about you. Also, if you have adopted and are no longer looking to adopt, we won't keep your information.

If you are unable to fill out an application online, or for some reason, it is not submitting correctly, you may download the form, fill it out and email it to happytailsdr@yahoo.com.  Thank you.

HTDR - Adoption Form (pdf)Download

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