Happy Tails Dachshund Rescue
Happy Tails Dachshund Rescue
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    • Adopt
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    • Doxie Care Corner

  • Home
  • Adopt
  • Donate
  • Foster & Volunteer
  • Contact Us
  • About Us
  • Adoption Successes
  • Surrender A Dog
  • Volunteer Application
  • Foster Application
  • Doxie Care Corner

Ready to make one of our dogs part of your pack?

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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.  

Meet Our Dogs

HANK

Male, 6 years old, 16.5 lbs

Adoption fee: $425


Hank is a loving, affectionate Dachshund mix who brings a lot of joy to everyone around him. He was surrendered by his previous owner and is now looking for a fresh start with a family who will appreciate his sweet nature and active spirit. Though he is currently underweight, Hank doesn’t let that slow him down—he is very active and loves to play, especially with other dogs. He truly thrives in canine company and needs to be adopted into a home that already has a dog or dogs. Hank enjoys going for walks, snuggling with his people, and being part of everyday life. He is well trained and knows how to be a polite house guest, as he is housebroken, crate-trained, and walks nicely on a leash. Hank is a social, energetic boy who will do best in an active home where he is surrounded by both dogs and humans. 

APPLICATIONS CLOSED - COOPER

Male, 1.5 years old, 12 lbs

Adoption fee: $600


Cooper came to us as an owner surrender and is now looking for a home that can match his happy, affectionate energy. He does well with other dogs and older children. While we haven’t personally seen him with cats, we were told he is good with them. Cooper is house trained when kept on a consistent schedule and is also trained to use puppy pads. He is comfortable using a doggie door. He cannot be kenneled and will need a home that can accommodate this. He is still working on his leash skills and will benefit from continued practice and patience.

Cooper is a friendly little guy with a big personality. He is a total lap dog and true shadow dog who loves being close to his people. He is eager to be involved in whatever you’re doing. Cooper enjoys playing with other dogs and can be a bit rough during play at times, but he also knows how to entertain himself with toys. He loves chewing on bones, learns quickly, and gets enthusiastic morning zoomies that show off his playful spirit. Despite his high energy, he also knows how to settle down and happily relax on the couch with his person.

Cooper has separation anxiety and will bark when left alone, so apartments or condos are not a good fit for him. He loves being outside and would thrive in a home where he has access to a yard. At night, Cooper needs to sleep in bed with his person, as being close brings him comfort and security. He is a typical young, high-energy dog who does best with structure, activity, and companionship.

Cooper’s ideal home is with someone who is home more often than not and has the time to continue working on puppy manners and leash skills. He would do best with another playful dog and an active family that can keep up with his energy while also providing the affection he craves.

APPLICATIONS CLOSED - LUCY

Female, 10 months old, 12 lbs

Adoption fee: $675


Lucy came to us as an owner surrender. She is kennel trained and leash trained, and while house training is still a work in progress, she is learning and will do best with consistent management, routine and an adopter committed to continuing her training.

Lucy is shy and timid when first meeting new people and needs a little time to feel comfortable. Once she does, she completely blossoms into a total snuggle bug. She loves curling up in laps, soaking up attention and being close to her people. Verbal praise means the world to her, and she thrives on positive reinforcement. Lucy enjoys all kinds of toys, especially her Nylabones, and has typical puppy energy that keeps her curious and playful. She loves to explore and will happily entertain herself, though she will chew on things and shred paper products if given the opportunity, so supervision and appropriate outlets are important.

She is playful with other dogs and does best with dogs similar in size, especially those who enjoy playtime. Lucy would thrive in a home with another playful dog to help burn off energy and build confidence. She has done well with older, respectful children. We were told she is good with cats, though we have not personally observed this. Lucy does get car sick, so shorter rides or management strategies will be needed for travel.

Lucy’s ideal home is one where someone is home more often than not and willing to continue working on house training and all the typical puppy basics. A home with a backyard would be perfect for her to explore, play, and continue learning. 

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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