Happy Tails Dachshund Rescue
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  • 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

PENNY

Female, 9 years old, 18 lbs

Adoption fee: $375


Penny is an owner surrender who is ready for a fresh start with a family who will appreciate her sweet, affectionate nature. She is good with dogs and kids, and while cats are unknown, her gentle temperament suggests she may do well with slow introductions.

Penny is house trained and leash trained. She is not a fan of the kennel and will whine and cry when confined, making her better suited to a home where crating is not necessary. Despite her age and limited vision, she enjoys short walks and gets excited the moment she sees the leash or when her person comes home. She is a bit overweight so she needs a home that can help her continue on a healthy weight‑loss journey.

This girl is incredibly sweet and friendly, with a bit of an alpha personality. She does best with calm, easygoing dogs and is very much a people-oriented dog. Penny loves belly rubs, sleeps in the bed at night, and wants to be right beside her person as much as possible. She is a total shadow dog who tends to be underfoot, so she can be a bit of a trip hazard at times.

She has no real interest in toys but will chew on a bone occasionally. Penny has only three teeth left, but she has no trouble eating kibble. She does not like wet food. She loves being on the furniture with her people and will patiently wait for you to pick her up and set her down.

Penny’s ideal home is one with someone who is home more often than not, either with a calm dog or as the only dog. She is an excellent companion dog who thrives on closeness and routine. 

IZZY

Female, 4 years old, 16 lbs

Adoption fee: $560


Izzy is an owner surrender who is searching for a patient, understanding adopter who can give her the gentle environment she needs to thrive. She is good with other dogs but not good with cats and not good with kids, so an adult-only home is best.

At first, Izzy is shy and timid. She needs a slow approach and time to feel safe. Once she trusts you, she becomes extremely affectionate. She is the definition of a cuddler, a true lap dog, and a shadow dog who loves to stay close to her person. She is food motivated, enjoys chewing on bones, and has shown no interest in toys. Overall, she is an easygoing, calm dog who appreciates a predictable environment.

Izzy is house trained, leash trained, and kennel trained, which makes settling her into a new routine easier. She simply needs patience and reassurance as she adjusts to new surroundings.

Her ideal home is calm, with someone who is home more often than not. She can live happily with other quiet, low-energy dogs or could be just as content as the only dog in the home. What she needs most is a gentle person who will give her the time she needs to feel secure and loved.

SKYE

Female, 5 years old, 11 lbs

Adoption fee: $560


Skye is an owner surrender who is ready for a fresh start with a patient, understanding family. She is good with other dogs and older kids but cats are unknown.

Skye is shy and timid when she first meets new people, but once she feels comfortable, she becomes incredibly sweet, affectionate, and loving. She has recently started showing interest in toys and enjoys spending time outside relaxing in the sunshine. Cold weather is not her favorite, but on warm days she loves to sunbathe and enjoy the fresh air. She also rides well in the car and especially appreciates the company of other dogs.

She is house trained and doggie-door trained but crates make her uncomfortable. Her foster family has been working with her on leash skills and she is becoming a pro on walks.

Skye has mild vision loss and some difficulty hearing, but she navigates daily life just fine and adjusts well once familiar with her environment.

She will thrive in a calm home with someone who is around more often than not. A patient adopter is essential, and a confident resident dog would be a wonderful companion to help her build trust and feel secure.

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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