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Charlie
Full doxie- standard
3.5 yrs old, male, 21 lbs
Adoption fee $450
Owner surrender
Good with dogs with proper intro, good with kids, cats are unknown
House trained, doggie door trained, leash trained
Once he warms up to you, he is very sweet, loves to be around older kids
Seems to have some trauma from his past, he will require an experienced dachshund owner to handle any potential reactive behaivor
Likes to go for car rides, loves toys and will destroy any squeaker ones, loves to play with other dogs
Best home is with someone home more often than not, with another playful dog, and with older kids
Sophie
Full doxie
4 yrs old, female, 13 lbs
Adoption fee $525
Found as a stray
Good with submissive dogs, kids and cats are unknown
House training is a work in progress, leash trained, kennel trained but is not a fan
Shy at first, but once comfortable, sweet, friendly, easy going girl
Alpha dog personality, she will be your stage one clinger and be with you as much as possible, she does have some seperation anxiety and will howl when you leave, so no apartments or condos
Needs to be feed separately, no interest in toys, does love treats, she will resource guard her person, so she needs someone to help keep that under control
Best home would be with someone home more often than not, someone looking for a companion dog
Doxie mix
8 months old, male, 12 lbs
Adoption fee $400
Came from the San Diego Humane Society
Good with dogs and cats, kids are unknown
House training is still a work in progress, kennel trained, doggie door trained, still needs help with leash training
Shy, fearful of humans, will need a patient family to work with him
Loves being around other dogs, will use them as a barrier from humans
His personality will come out after a few days, he’ll be very playful, has puppy energy, still in the chewing phase, hard toys will help with that
Sweet boy, once he’s comfortable, will need a patient home with other dogs to help him adjust to his new life
Thank you for choosing Happy Tails Dachshund Rescue! When you adopt from HTDR, you can be assured that all dogs are seen by a veterinarian for a wellness check-up and receive the following care prior to adoption:
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.
Q: I've Adopted From You Before. Do I Need to Fill Out Another Adoption Form?
A: As long as all of the information on the original form is current, no, you do not have to fill out another consultation form.
Q: How Does Happy Tails Dachshund Rescue Determine Adoption Fees?
A: adoption fees are based on age, coat pattern (dapple, piebald, brindle, cream, etc.), and coat type (smooth, long, or wire). For doxie blends, fees are based on age only.
Q: I Want To Breed My Dog. Do You Spay And Neuter All Dogs?
A: Yes. It is our policy to spay or neuter all of our dogs to prevent unwanted pregnancies, reduce the number of dogs that end up in shelters, and for the overall health of the dog.
Q: Will The Dog I Adopt Be Up-To-Date On Shots?
A: Yes. We provide Rabies, DHPP, and Bordetella shots for all of our dogs. All of our dogs are also heartworm-negative.
Q: Why Are The Adoption Fees So High?
A: We believe our adoption fees are very reasonable. If you were to use a low-cost spay/neuter clinic, the cost to vet your dog (e.g., all shots, spay/neuter, dental, heartworm test, microchip, and pre-surgery blood work) could cost from $360 to $620. To go to your personal veterinarian, you will pay much more. None of our adoption fees fall into that cost range. We are a non-profit, and as such, we are not legally allowed to make a profit.
Q: What Do You Do With The Adoption Fees That You Collect?
A: We reinvest our adoption fees into the next dog that we rescue.
Q: If The Adoption Fees Don't Cover Your Costs, How Do You Rescue More Dogs?
A: We rely heavily on donations, auctions, and other fundraising activities. Without public support, we could not continue to rescue dogs in need.
Q: Are You Always At Petsmart On Saturdays?
A: No, not every weekend, usually two Saturdays per month. We are occasionally at other outdoor adoption events, which you will find in the Upcoming Events section on our home page.
Q: I Want To Adopt A Dog, But I Work On Saturdays.
A: We could try and work out the details, you can email us at happytailsdr@yahoo.Com, and we will try to make accommodations. Please remember we are a foster-based rescue, and our dogs are with our volunteers at different locations around the valley, so we will not be able to accommodate everyone.
Q: I Turned In An Adoption Form, But Nobody Has Contacted Me. Why?
A: we are a volunteer-based rescue. Due to the large number of adoption/consultation forms we receive, we are unable to call everyone. You do not need to re-submit your form just because we haven't called you. We most likely have your form. If you want to make sure that we have your form, you may email us at happytailsdr@yahoo.Com.
Q: Can I Fill Out A Paper Version Of Your Consultation Form And Bring It With Me To An Adoption Event?
A: Yes. You can download a copy of our Consultation Form on the right side of this page, fill it out, and bring it with you to one of our events.
Q: I Have A Dog That I Cannot Keep. How Do I Give It To You?
A: Please call our toll-free message line at 209-647-1251, or email us at happytailsdr@yahoo.com. We will need a current picture and all pertinent vet records when you email us or call us. Additionally, we will need a completed Animal Transfer of Ownership form. This can be found at the top of this page.
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