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Male, 4 years old, 17 lbs

Adoption fee: $400

Looking for an Extraordinary Home

Not every dog is the right fit for every family—and Kash is looking for a truly exceptional adopter who understands exactly what it means to take on a dog with a behavioral history.  

Kash is a 4.5-year-old dachshund with a big personality, lots of energy, and an incredible desire to bond with his person. He loves playing fetch, going for walks, greeting his favorite people with kisses, and then ending his day in true dachshund fashion—tunneled under a blanket and snoozing peacefully until morning.  

Kash has come a long way since entering rescue and initially struggled with significant reactivity. With structure, boundaries, and consistent behavioral intervention, he has made meaningful progress. However, Kash has a documented bite history, and his adopter must understand that his behavioral history cannot be considered “cured.” He will require thoughtful, lifelong management.  His ideal adopter is someone experienced with dachshunds and, importantly, with dogs who have behavioral challenges. Kash needs a person who understands canine body language, respects boundaries, provides consistent structure and routine, and is willing to continue reinforcing the work that has helped him succeed.  

Kash should be the only pet in an adult-only home with no children or cats. Because he bonds strongly with his person and prefers companionship and stability, someone who is retired, works from home, or is home much of the day would be ideal. He does experience some separation anxiety but generally settles once he adjusts to his routine.  

Kash is potty trained on a consistent schedule, knows his basic commands, and settles beautifully when he feels secure with his person.  

This is not a dog for someone looking for an easy companion. Kash needs someone who sees all of him—the affectionate, playful and fiercely loyal dachshund as well as the behavioral challenges that require continued management—and is willing to make a genuine commitment to both.  

For the right experienced person who can provide clear boundaries, stability, patience, and a safe environment, Kash has the potential to be an incredibly devoted companion.  If you believe you may be that extraordinary person, we’d love to talk with you. 

Female, 3 years old, 13 lbs

Adoption fee: $550

Gladys came to us as an owner surrender after spending her life being used for breeding, which means she missed out on all the everyday stuff that helps a dog feel confident in the world. So she's shy, she's timid, and she'll need several days to comfortably settle in at her new home. But that's okay. She's patient with herself, and she just needs people willing to be patient right along with her. Once she settles in and realizes she's safe, her true colors come out: sweet, loving, and completely devoted to her people. She's a classic shadow dog who wants to follow you from room to room, and she's not much of a barker.

Gladys is already house trained and comfortable using a dog door. Leash walks are a brand new concept for her, so patience there will go a long way. She's a good eater who enjoys her meals from a slow feeder bowl, she rides like a champ in the car, and at night she curls up in her own dog bed on the floor. She loves playing with toys, and she genuinely enjoys the company of other dogs, even if she's more of a happy bystander than a rowdy playmate. She's great with dogs and does well with older kids, though we don't yet know how she feels about cats.

The best home for Gladys is a calm, quiet one, ideally with someone around more often than not so she never feels like she's figuring things out alone. Frequent visitors and a lot of hustle and bustle probably aren't her thing, at least not yet. A resident dog who can show her the ropes and offer some canine reassurance would help her enormous amounts. Gladys isn't looking for a home that needs her to be perfect right away. She just needs someone willing to let her unfold at her own pace, and we promise, what's on the other side of that patience is a dog who will love you completely.