Available Dogs

 

The Perfect Dog for My Family Your perfect match may not be available today but, unfortunately, there are many homeless dogs and who knows what tomorrow will bring. We keep a waiting list of approved applicants and many dogs are placed in approved homes before they are listed on our site. Please fill out an application if you would like to adopt a dachshund or dachshund mix! Notice though how I say ‘the perfect dog for your family’, not ‘the perfect dog’. There are no perfect dogs, just like there are no perfect people. Most, but not all, rescue dogs have an ‘issue’ that landed them in rescue. Many are not good with kids because kids move quickly, are unpredictable, and can be scary to a small dog who is not used to them. Most need additional socialization and a refresher in house training. Some need to be convinced that they will never again be abused before they will greet you with a kiss and a wag. All dogs would benefit from training classes. Unless otherwise noted, all dogs are fostered and will be placed in Ontario.

Wendy ADOPTED!

Mrs Dash Mrs Dash is a dachshund/beagle mix who is homeless due to illness in her family. She is busy and interested in everything. She is good with people and would be ok with a more submissive male dog, but might pull a diva act with other females. She has lived with cats but would probably prefer to chase them than cuddle with them. See how her front leg curls up? Mrs Dash was hit by a car and her leg no longer works. This doesn't slow her down or stop her from going up and down stairs. If you are ever in a car accident and break your arm, she promises not to hold it against you. She hopes that people don't hold her injured leg against her. Mrs Dash has no problem with the fact that she is a mutt. She knows that she is less likely to have back problems or other conditions suffered by purebred dachshunds or beagles. She can climb stairs, unlike many dachshunds. She has the best of each breed's personality, and she is one-of-a-kind.

Noah ADOPTED

Feebie ADOPTED Feebie is an 11 year old red longhair girl. She is loving, fun, and even housetrained. She is ok with cats and other dogs but is nervous around children. She'll suit almost any home and will have you loving her in minutes. Dachshunds often live to their mid-teens so don't let her age put you off.

Henry ADOPTED Henry is a 3 year old dappled boy. He's a great dog looking for a home where he can get lots of attention. He has a bit of separation anxiety and will bark when left alone, so no apartments for him.

Willow ADOPTED Willow is a 3 year old wire girl.

Duchess Duchess is a 12 year old lady looking for a nice retirement home. She is a loving and sweet girl. She is ok with other dogs and would fit in with almost any family. She's as housetrained as a dachshund gets and she's ready to join a new family. We didn't know this until the vet told us, but Duchess is nearly blind. It doesn't slow her down at all, but you have to make noise when you approach her so she doesn't get startled. She is fine outside on a leash and likes her walks. Unlike Buddy, Duchess has already adjusted to being blind and her other senses help her get along just fine.  Duchess has suffered some injury in the past and is a little bit 'twisted' when she walks. She has some scars from the injury but she has healed. Her foster mom calls her the 'Twisted Sister'.  Contact Cathy at dachiecathy@wightman.ca for more information on Duchess.

Gretta Gretta is a senior (12-14) red girl who has returned to the rescue because her parents were no longer able to take care of her.  This senior is very active and spry. She acts like a much younger dog. She was originally a stray so we don't know her real age. She is quite white, but some dogs (and people) go gray earlier than others. Gretta is housetrained, friendly, cuddly, playful and really just a great little girl. She is ok with cats and other dogs and would suit almost any home.

Buddy - Special Needs Buddy is a 5-6 year old red smooth boy who is a little plump now, but should be around 16 pounds. He is a sweet little guy who loves playing with other dogs and he loves to cuddle. He would prefer owners who are home most of the time. Buddy has a condition called retinal degeneration, which is causing him to lose his sight. He was surrendered because he became aggressive quite suddenly. We also placed him in a home where he was fine - until one day he reacted badly when his owner walked in the room. They couldn't figure out what happened and were worried about their grandchildren. We had no idea that he was losing his sight and the answer was as simple as making noise. He will get snappy when scared, so you just have to let him know that you're there.  Dogs adjust quite well to blindness. Because Buddy is young and losing it gradually, his other senses will adjust. There's nothing wrong with his big dachsie sniffer. He needs a quieter home without children.  Other dogs should wear tags so they don't sneak up on this guy as he learns to adjust to his condition. You also have to understand that this is probably a little confusing for Buddy and quite upsetting. You'll have to work with him to help him learn his environment. Buddy has 1/3 of his sight left and will likely be blind within a year. We'd like to place him in a home as soon as possible so he can learn his way around and learn the family's routines while he is still able to see.  Buddy will need to be carried up and down all steps. He doesn't do stairs.  Buddy will never make fun of your morning face, ask you if that's REALLY what you're wearing, judge a book by its cover, criticize your taste in paint colour, or give you the hairy eyeball. To learn more about Buddy, contact his foster mom at maryjamieson@cogeco.ca

Dogs not yet available To be put on the waiting list, just apply to adopt. Approved candidates are matched up with dogs as they become available. Don't just wait for a dog to appear on our site because great ones are going straight to new homes. 8 year old longhair girl - coming soon We currently have a short waiting list. It's a great time to apply!!

Happy Tails To see some of the dogs that have been successfully placed by Canadian Dachshund Rescue, click here.