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Full Doxie
11 months old, male, 15 lbs
Adoption fee $630
Owner surrender
Good with dogs, good with older kids, not good with cats
House training is still a work in progress, doggie door trained, leash trained, kenneled when left alone, not the biggest fan, will bark while you’re gone, does sleep in a kennel at night but would prefer to sleep with you
Happy guy with a lot of personality, friendly, very vocal, typical puppy energy, loves to play with toys and will entertain himself, loves to be outside, but isn’t a fan of the cold, has a strong prey drive
Is a little “snippy” sometimes when he doesn’t like something, this needs to be worked on by his new family
He’s a door dasher, so precautions will need to be taken to prevent him from getting out
Best home is with someone home more often than not, with another playful dog and an active family
Full Doxie
1 years old, male, 13 lbs
Adoption fee $600
Adopted from county shelter
Good with dogs and kids, cats are unknown
House trained on a schedule, leash trained, does not like the kennel
Happy, friendly, sweet boy, seeks attention, loves to be with you on the couch, sleeps with his person
Typical high puppy energy, likes to play with other dogs, loves to play with toys, can be a little toy aggressive so he needs some work with that
Best home is with someone home more often than not, with an active family and another playful dog
EXPERIENCE WITH BEHAVIORAL ISSUES REQUIRED
3 years old, male, 8 lbs
Adoption fee $550
Owner surrender
Needs proper intro to any dog, but needs to be an only
dog in his home. He is not good with kids but is good with cats.
House trained, kennel trained, leash trained and dog door
trained.
Bruce was surrendered due to some behavioral issues and will
only be adopted to someone with experience with this type of
behavior. He has many good traits, but he also is a
dog that feels he needs to protect himself and this has
resulted in bad behavior.
He is a people pleaser, affectionate, sweet, super smart,
can do tricks, loves to play fetch, is a lap dog, responds well
to treats and loves verbal rewards, laid back, not a big
barker inside.
He is dog selective, people selective and reactive during
walks. He does respond to correction. Bruce will become more
dominating of you and needs constant reminders that you are
in charge. He will require a lifetime of daily training
with a strong pack leader but the reward of seeing him a
happy and balanced dog will be so worth it!
Full Doxie
7 years old, female, 13 lbs
Adoption fee $475
Owner surrender
Good with dogs, kids and cats are unknown
House trained on a schedule, leash trained, kennel trained
Timid at first, but once comfortable, she’s sweet, loving, seeks attention, can be a bit clingy, a shadow dog who just wants to be with you
Former breeder dog that needs to build confidence, should be feed separately, not because of food aggression but she lacks boundaries
Best home is with someone home more often than not, with or without another dog, who is looking for a great companion dog to spend their days with
Full Doxie
5-6 years old, female, 15 lbs
Adoption fee $550
Owner surrender
Good with big or small dogs, good with older kids, cats are unknown
House training is still a work in progress, doggie door trained, leash trained and kennel trained
Timid at first, barky at new people, but once she’s warmed up, she’s very sweet, loving, total lap dog and shadow dog, will make a great companion dog
Loves to play with toys, playful with other dogs, needs to lose a pound or two, loves walks, is very vocal, so no shared walls or apartments
Best home is with someone home more often than not, with another dog, with someone to continue her weight loss and someone looking for a companion dog
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: 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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