Happy Tails Dachshund Rescue
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  • Donate
  • Foster & Volunteer
  • Contact Us
  • About Us
  • Surrender A 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.  

Meet Our Dogs

ROSALIND

Female, 9 years old, 14 lbs

Adoption fee: $430


Rosalind is a sweet, spunky girl who was surrendered by her previous owner and is now looking for someone who can keep up with her playful spirit and give her the love she deserves.

She’s the full package: great with dogs, kids, and even cats. Rosalind is house trained, leash trained, kennel trained, and knows how to use a doggie door. She sleeps in her kennel at night and learns quickly—she’s a smart cookie with a heart of gold.

Rosalind is incredibly friendly and loves to snuggle on the couch. She’s a shadow dog who wants to be near you, but she also has a playful streak that shines through when toys are involved. She’ll play fetch for hours and isn’t shy about barking to get you—or another dog—to join in the fun. She does have some toy aggression, so supervision during playtime is important.

She has the energy of a much younger dog and loves going for walks, though she may bark at people or other dogs along the way. Rosalind had a past IVDD episode and recovered well with crate rest. She did lose some anal tone, so she occasionally poops without realizing it. Stairs can be a bit tricky for her, but she’s otherwise active and eager to explore.

Her ideal home is with someone who’s home more often than not, can handle her energy, take her on walks, and play fetch with her. She’d thrive with another playful dog to keep her company and share in her adventures.

FINNLEY

Female, 4 years old, 16 lbs

Adoption fee: $600


Finnley was surrendered by her previous owner and is now looking for someone who understands her quirks and celebrates her charm. She is great with other dogs, house trained, leash trained, and even knows how to use a doggie door. She can be kenneled, though she’s not a big fan of it.

Finnley is slow to warm up and needs a proper introduction to new people. She can be reactive at first, but once she trusts you, she is loving and affectionate. She enjoys being on your lap, following you around like a shadow, and soaking up the sun in the backyard. She’s just started playing with toys and is showing more of her playful side every day.

She’s not a good fit for homes with children, and her compatibility with cats is unknown. Because she’s a big barker, she’s best suited for a home without shared walls. Her ideal environment is one where someone is home more often than not, and where there’s another dog to keep her company. An experienced doxie owner who can manage her behavior before it becomes problematic would be the perfect match.

JAX

Male, 8 years old, 22 lbs

Adoption fee: $325


Jax came to Happy Tails as an owner surrender.

He is good with dogs with proper introductions and good with kids, but he is not good with cats.

Jax is a bit timid at first but once he’s comfortable he is very sweet and snuggly 

and really likes to be on the couch with you. 

He is loyal and protective and loves to please his people. He listens very well!

He is house trained and does ok in the kennel but it's not his favorite place. 

He prefers to sleep in bed with his humans.

Jax likes to play with other dogs and with toys. He's leashed trained and likes to go for walks but can be reactive to other dogs while on leash so will need someone will to work with him on that. 

He gets a little nervous in the car.

The best home for Jax is with someone home more often than not. He would be ok as an only dog or with another dog. He will bark when left alone, so no homes with shared walls or apartments.

LINUS (Bonded with Lucy)

Male, 8 years old, 25 lbs

Adoption fee: $300


Linus and Lucy came to us from the shelter after their owner sadly passed away. These two share a deep bond and must be adopted together. They’ve been through a lot, but their sweet, loving personalities continue to shine.

Linus is good with other dogs when introduced properly and does well with older kids. He’s not suited for a home with cats. He’s house trained, doggie door trained, and walks well on a leash—though he’s still working on pulling less during walks.

He may be a little slow to warm up, but once he feels safe, Linus becomes a friendly, happy, and laid-back companion. He loves being close to his person, snuggling on the couch, and following you around the house. Like a typical dachshund, he’s food motivated and always ready for a treat.

Linus came to us with allergies and takes Apoquel daily, along with occasional foot baths to keep him comfortable. He enjoys car rides, plays with toys, and occasionally engages in gentle play with Lucy. At night, he sleeps in bed with his person, soaking up all the love he can get.

The best home for Linus and Lucy would be with someone who is home more often than not, enjoys daily walks, and is looking for two loyal, affectionate companion dogs to share their life with.

LUCY (Bonded with Linus)

Female, 10 years old, 21 lbs

Adoption fee: $300


Lucy and Linus came to us from the shelter after their owner sadly passed away. These two share a deep bond and must be adopted together. They’ve been through a lot, but their sweet, loving personalities continue to shine.

Lucy is good with other dogs when introduced properly, though she does best with very slow introductions to smaller dogs. She’s great with older kids but not suited for a home with cats. She enjoys spending a lot of time with Linus and they occasionally play together.

Lucy is house trained, doggie door trained, and walks well on a leash. She’s friendly and easygoing, though she can be slow to warm up in new situations. Once she feels safe, she becomes a devoted shadow and the perfect couch buddy. She’s not a big barker and enjoys car rides, sunbathing, and the occasional backyard dig or her water bowl. She’s food motivated. At night, Lucy sleeps in bed with her person. 

The best home for Linus and Lucy would be with someone who is home more often than not, enjoys daily walks, and is looking for two loyal, affectionate companion dogs to share their life with.

APPLICATIONS CLOSED- FREDDIE

Male, 9 months old, 13 lbs

Adoption fee: $650


Freddie was recently surrendered by his owner and is now looking for a patient, loving home that’s ready to embrace all the joys (and challenges) of puppyhood.

Freddie is good with other dogs, but his behavior around kids and cats is unknown. He is kennel trained. House training is still a work in progress but he’s a fast learner. He’s also working on learning leash skills.

This little guy is shy and timid at first, likely due to limited socialization early on, but once he warms up, he becomes a typical stubborn, snuggly dachshund. He loves belly rubs, toys (especially stuffies), and has a particular fondness for socks and shoes. He gets the zoomies at night and enjoys hanging out on the couch with his person. Freddie sleeps in a kennel in the bedroom and spends time in an x-pen when left alone during the day.

Freddie has a big bark and a big personality to match. His ideal home would be with someone who is home more often than not, has the patience to work on training, and is ready to match his stubborn streak with love and consistency. A home with another playful dog would be a great fit to help him burn off energy and build confidence.

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.

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