Adoptable Dachshunds - Southern California
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| Name: Laurel #2420 Age: 8 weeks Color: Red Sable Coat: Smooth Sex: Female/Spayed Size: Mini |
Name: Maple #2417 Age: 8 weeks Color: Wild Boar Coat: Wirehair Sex: Male/Neutered Size: Mini |
Name: Sequoia #2418 Age: 8 weeks Color: Wild Boar Coat: Wirehair Sex: Male/Neutered Size: Mini |
These puppies are being fixed on March 8th, and they will be available to go to their new homes after that. These puppies are being fostered in Napa, CA.
This litter is a little Christmas miracle. A young wheaten wire hair dachshund was picked up a stray in a small central CA town. Although she was just a baby herself, the shelter director suspected the dog was very pregnant. Because shelters are a terrible place for newborns (parvo, kennel cough, etc), the director took the doxie home to wait out her stray hold. It’s a good thing she did because a few days later the dachshund gave birth to these adorable babies. When no one came to claim the dog or her babies, we took them in to rescue to raise until they were old enough to be adopted.
Laurel is very loving, demanding, and vocal. (Hmmmm. . . .sounds like a dachshund.) She is a “velcro dog”. She wants to stick with people more than anything. She tries to climb out of the puppy pen, protesting at the top of her lungs when she wants attention--and she keeps it up for quite a while if she is ignored.
Sequoia is a more independent puppy. When the puppies are running around the living room, he is often off by himself exploring. He's still very loving when you hold him, but quieter, and not as demanding as his sister Laurel.
Maple used to be the “baby” of the bunch but he now is romping with the best of them. His personality is sort of between Sequoia’s and Laurel’s.
Don’t let their cute faces fool you. Puppies are lots and lots of work. They will need to be house trained. They will chew your shoes, your purse, and your iPhone. They will cry when left alone. They will wake you in the middle of the night and they are not going to let you sleep late in the morning.
The ideal home for these puppies will have the following qualifications:
• Another small, young dog for play and companionship.
• A very secure INDOOR place for the puppy to be when no one is at home.
• Applicants must be between 25 and 65 years of age.
• No infants or toddlers, please, but we will consider families with children over eight years old.
• Applicants must be prepared to drive to Napa, CA to meet/adopt a puppy.
• Previous puppy experience is a plus, but not absolutely essential.
Puppies often torment older dogs, so if you have a senior dog already, you may want to wait a few years before getting a puppy or get a dog age 5+. Puppies and senior dogs are not always a good combination.
This is Holly, the puppies’ mom.
If you can provide the type of home these puppies need, please contact Lindy at linla@comcast.net. An adoption application and a home check are required.
The tax deductible donation for each puppy is $375.
Name: Bear #2049
Age: 3.5 years
Color: Red
Coat: Longhair
Sex: Male/Neutered
Size: Mini – 20 lbs.
This is Bear. He is an affectionate and very handsome Doxie. He was surrendered by his owner, because she didn’t have time in her hectic schedule (a new baby) to give him the attention and love that he needed. It was not an easy decision for her after raising him from a puppy. Bear is clearly a special dog. He wants to please his owner and wants to be loved and played with. He loves ball chasing and playing tug-o-war. Despite his chronological age, he is still in the puppy phase of his life.
Bear’s transition to his foster home has been rough. His previous owner had a new baby and ignored him when the baby came. In spite of that, Bear is very playful, and he gets along fine with the resident doxie’s both male and female in his foster home. He has also been friendly toward other dogs and people he has been introduced to along his walks. He really enjoys long walks and new places to explore.
Bear loves belly rubs. He is not much of a barker, is good in the car, and is reliably house trained. His foster parents have noted that he is very eager to please, and any naughty behavior is easily corrected. Bear has only one fault that they’ve noticed. He does not like baths or to have his feet messed with. So, Bear will need professional grooming periodically to help him maintain his lovely coat and properly trimmed feet.
Bear would prefer to have a strong Pack Leader (owner) and needs someone that can be firm with him and teach him what the correct way to do things is. He should also have an older dog to be buddies with which help in his instruction. The love and attention given him will be repaid 10 fold. This little boy is a gem!!
If you are interested Bear, please contact George at gcaufield@roadrunner.com or call (818)292-1471. An adoption application and home check is required.
The tax deductible donation for Bear is $250.00.
Name: Frazier #2575
Age: 8 months
Color: Wheaten & White
Coat: Wirehair
Sex: Male/Neutered
Size: Will be a Tweenie – 14 lbs.
Frazier was found running stray on the streets of a Central California town. Efforts to locate his family have failed and the Good Samaritans who found him have ask SCDR to find him a loving forever home.
Frazier is an active puppy and he very much enjoys running around the yard picking up fallen leaves and twigs, and exploring his new world. He is being well socialized with the other doxies in his foster home, but prefers the company of the female variety. He even gets along with bigger dogs. He had a female English Bull Terrier companion in his original foster home. Frazier is safe with children 5 years old and up. He slept with the family’s 5 year old son before coming into rescue. He really wants to sleep in the big bed with his people.
Frazier is still technically a puppy, so he is getting a crash course in house training, crate training and leash training. He will need a family willing to continue taking him outside to potty on a regular schedule until he is reliably house trained.
The ideal home for Frazier will have the following attributes:
· No infants or toddlers please, but we will consider families with gentle children.
Frazier is neutered, microchipped and fully vaccinated. If you can provide Frazier with a wonderful home, please contact Dena at dena@scdr.org. An adoption application is required.
The tax deductible donation for Frazier is $300.00.
*ADOPTION PENDING*
Name: Frieda #2598
Age: 4 Years
Color: Wheaten & Cream
Coat: Soft-Coated Wirehair
Sex: Female/Spayed
Size: Mini – 9 lbs.
Frieda’s owner had fallen on hard times. She could no longer afford to care for Frieda or even buy groceries for that matter. So Frieda came to SCDR to find a new, loving home. She was sad when she arrived at her foster home, but soon perked up when she made friends with her fellow foster brothers and sisters.
Frieda is a “soft-coated wirehair”. That means that her mother was a longhair and her father was a wirehair. She inherited her mother’s soft silky coat, but the beard and furnishings of her wirehaired father. It is a very charming combination.
Frieda is crate trained and reliably house-trained. She is comfortable mingling with the other dogs in her foster home. She is friendly to people and strange dogs that she encounters on her short walks. She barks at the neighbor’s cat. (The cat seems to enjoy teasing the dogs as he walks along the top of fence between the properties.) Fair to say she has been tested around the kitties and they are not safe.
Despite her recent neglect, Frieda is healthy. She’s spayed, fully vaccinated, and microchipped. Frieda is extra short. She needs a home that is all on one level with no stairs and just a step or two that can be easily ramped to make it easy for her to navigate in and out the door.
Frieda would love to have someone around most of the day, but she is fine for a few hours on her own if she has a male doxie to keep her company. Recent retirees and folks who work from home are encouraged to apply for her. She is safe around gentle children over 8 years old. Frieda is used to cuddling with her people in the big bed, making herself comfortable at the foot of the bed, under the covers if it’s a chilly night.
Previous experience with wirehaired dachshunds would be a plus, but not absolutely essential. Frieda’s soft-wirehair coat will require regular brushing and occasional professional grooming so she can look her absolute best. She is what we call “a Velcro dog”. Her fur picks up grass clippings, leaves, foxtails, and other things very easily, so a quick brushing all over before bedtime is always a good idea. She has the cutest little beard too.
If you fancy the mini wirehaired dachshunds, you are going to fall hopelessly in love with Frieda. If you have the type of home Frieda needs, please contact Dena at (562) 694-6868 or email Dena@SCDR.org. A home check and an adoption application are required.
The tax deductible donation for Frieda is $200.00.
Name: Gia #2535
Age: 1 year
Color: Chocolate
Coat: Smooth
Sex: Female/Spayed
Size: Tweenie - 14 lbs.
Gia and another dachshund were rescued after their family moved out of their rental house and left them both behind in the empty house. A neighbor took them in, but due to personal circumstances, could no longer keep them. So they contacted dachshund rescue groups, and we agreed to take the little refugees into our protection.
Gia is adorable. We can’t imagine why anyone wouldn’t want this sweet little girl! She’s well-behaved, docile, a little shy when meeting new people, but very, very loveable. We think she’s a “chiweenie”, but she’s at least 80% doxie. She has slightly longer legs, so she’d do well in almost any home, even one with stairs.
Gia gets along great with other dogs, male and female. She would be okay as a single little princess, but only if her people didn’t work long hours. She’s crate trained, and getting a crash course in house training. She learned how to use the dog door. She doesn’t have any naughty habits. Gia is so sweet and will look at you with her big brown eyes hoping to find a way to please you.
Gia is cautious when meeting new people but warms up after a few minutes. She is very easy to get along with and would be a good choice for a family with gentle children over 5 years old. We don’t know how she would behave around a cat. She is learning how to walk nicely on a leash, but will need more training by her new family.
Gia is healthy, microchipped, and current on her vaccinations. Gia is ready for her new home. If you would like to adopt Gia, please contact Dena at 562-694-6868 or email Dena@SCDR.org. A home check and an adoption application are required.
The tax deductible donation for Gia is $275.00.
Name: Sweet Lou #2531
Age: 8 years
Color: Red
Coat: Smooth
Sex: Male/Neutered
Size: Mini – 12 lbs.
When we rescued Lou from the Camarillo shelter, he was sick and obese. Our representative met him in the visitor’s pen and thought he was the sweetest boy ever. So he dubbed him “Sweet Lou”, but his friends and admirers just call him Louie.
Louie went home with us to a great foster home, and within a short time, with lots of TLC, medication, and a low calorie diet, Louie is healthy again. He has dropped the excess weight and now runs and plays like a young dog.
Louie is receiving a crash course in house training and doing exceptionally well. He knows the dog door and has only had a few accidents, mostly on rainy days when no self-respecting dachshund would go outside to potty anyway. (If you’ve had dachshunds before, you know this is true for almost all of them.) He is crate trained and sleeps with a cushy comforter in the master bedroom, but he’d really like to sleep in the big bed with his people.
An very handsome boy, Louie is very loving and affectionate. He gets along well with other dogs, but he can be a little bossy. He would do best in a quiet home with a retired person or someone who works part time or from home. Please, no young children for Louie. He would be fine with children over 8 years old. He would also very much enjoy having a mellow female dachshund for companionship. He would not do well in an apartment/condo or as an “only dog” unless someone is home much of the time. He needs a dog door and access to a secure yard to continue to practice good potty habits.
Louie has extremely short, stubby legs and needs a home that is all on one level with no stairs and just a step or two that can be easily ramped to make it easy for him to navigate in and out the door. He cannot do stairs at all. His legs are way too short.
Louie’s vaccines are up-to-date and he has recently had a full dental cleaning. In our opinion, he is a treasure. If you are interested in Sweet Lou, please complete our online adoption application, and contact Dena at (562) 694-6868 .or email Dena@SCDR.org.
The tax-deductible donation for Sweet Lou is $150.00.
Name: Jo Jo #2465
Age: 15 years
Color: Black & Tan
Coat: Smooth
Sex: Male/Neutered
Size: Mini – 8.5 lbs.
Jo Jo was picked up stray and taken to the Orange County Animal Shelter on December 10, 2011. He went straight to the medical ward. A shelter volunteer notified us immediately, but they would not let us have him for 4 more days, to give his owners a chance to claim him. They never showed up. Jo Jo was seriously injured. He had a huge bite wound on his throat the size of an old fashioned silver dollar. It was shocking. He went straight to the Sunny Hills Animal Hospital from the shelter. He had some very amazing surgery and follow-up treatment.
Fast forward 6 weeks. . . . . Jo Jo is now out of the hospital and enjoying some well-deserved R & R. He has made new friends with both the resident dachshunds and fellow foster dogs. A very mild-mannered boy, Jo Jo has no issues with any of his new comrades. He is an equal-opportunity player. He gets along with everyone. He does not let a little stiffness from arthritis get in his way. We are giving him some dietary supplements (Glucosamine/Chondroitin) to help lubricate those stiff old joints. To watch him play, you’d never think he was a senior citizen.
Jo Jo is crate trained and appears to be house trained. A couple of accidents shortly after his arrival at his new foster home were understandable and no one thought anything of it. He learned the dog door in record time and uses it reliably. He loves going for walks. Because of his previous neck injury, Jo Jo wears a harness when out and about. The newly healed skin on his neck is paper thin and can be easily damaged again. He is a great car buddy. He wants to sit in the passenger seat on someone’s lap so he can see out the window while he rides shotgun.
Jo Jo is more than ready for his last stop/forever home where he can retire in the sun with a smile on his face. Retirees are encouraged to apply as well as folks with gentle older children. Do you have a senior doxie girl that needs a companion? Jo Jo is ready to be her boy-toy.
Jo Jo’s vaccinations are all up-to-date and he’s had a dental cleaning too. If you are interested Jo Jo, please contact Dena at (562) 694-6868 or email Dena@SCDR.org. An adoption application is required.
The adoption fee for Jo Jo is a modest tax-deductible donation to SCDR.
Name: Nicholas #2596
Age: 7 years
Color: Red
Coat: Smooth
Sex: Male/Neutered
Size: Chubby Tweenie - 18lbs
When Nicholas injured his back in late 2008, his family stood by him and took care of him until 6 months ago. They lost their home and with nowhere to go that would accept pets, they brought Nicholas to their vet to be euthanized. Nicholas was happy and vital, and the vet just could not bring himself to put Nick down. The vet has tried in vain for 6 months to find a home for Nicholas. Finally, one of his vet techs contacted SCDR for help to find Nicholas a home or a foster home as soon as possible. We accepted the challenge.
Nicholas is now in a foster home and is waiting anxiously for a loving person to step up to take him home forever. Nicholas is a paraplegic (he has no use of his back legs), but he can wag his tail. He has control of his bladder and bowels, but his bladder still needs to be manually expressed a few times a day to make sure it is completely empty. Otherwise, he could get a bladder infection. Nicholas loves going for walks and wants to take off and run as soon as he is strapped into his special canine cart (a wheelchair for dogs). He loves car rides and would be a wonderful RV dog. He wants to go everywhere with his people.
Nicholas gets along with other dachshunds, and gives amazing kisses. He is grateful for every kindness. He is a good eater, in fact too good. He is now on a weight reduction diet and exercise program. We don’t know if he is cat-safe, but he can’t get around fast enough to be a threat to any active cat.
If you've ever had a special-needs pet, you already know that caring for Nicholas will be well worth your time and effort. Anyone who takes Nicholas into their family will be blessed with a loving, affectionate dachshund who will return their love a hundred fold. A retiree or someone who works from home would be ideal for him. No young children, but teens would be OK.
Nicholas needs a home that is all on one level with no stairs and just a step or two that can be easily ramped to make it easy for him to navigate in and out the door. He cannot use stairs at all.
If you are a very special person who is interested in giving Nicholas a permanent loving home, please contact Dena at (562) 694-6868 or email Dena@SCDR.org. We will even provide a K9-Cart and stroller so he can go out and about.
Nicholas’ adoption fee is a modest tax deductible donation to SCDR.
Name: Gibson #2128
Age: 8 years
Color: Red
Coat: Smooth
Sex: Male/Neutered
Size: Tweenie – 16 lbs.
Gibson’s family dumped him at the Baldwin Park shelter back in early September 2010 without explanation. He was there for a long time. We didn’t find out about Gibson (his name used to be Simba), until he had been at the shelter more than two weeks, and was (you’ll forgive the expression) “sick as a dog”. Kennel Cough had progressed to bronchitis and pneumonia. He then spent another four weeks at our vet’s hospital getting well. He was a favorite of the staff and they were sorry to see him leave, but happy for him at the same time.
Gibson’s foster mom describes him as “The Best Dog in the World”. He loves going on outdoor adventures. He loves going on long walks, swimming, and chasing sea gulls at the beach. He also chases bunnies and cats at the park. (So, no cats in his new home.) He now knows basic commands, come, sit, stay, leave-it. He likes car rides a lot too. He is just as happy curling up in your lap as he is going for a 5 mile walk. He is extremely easy-going, and he is a safe with children from 3 years old and up. He is a bit touchy about his hindquarters, so we recommend that the family have gentle older children. He does not like to be left alone and is being properly spoiled by his foster family. He will lay under the chair at an outdoor restaurant, enjoys being carried into shops, and is a sweet good-will ambassador for rescue dogs. Gibson would be the ideal RV dog for an active retiree.
Gibson’s vaccines are up-to-date and he has recently had a full dental cleaning. While at the hospital, it was discovered that Gibson had an enlarged heart, so he taking medication to keep it under control. He does not fuss about taking his meds and they are relatively inexpensive. The vet has given Gibson a good prognosis for living a healthy life for another ten years with proper care.
Will you give this love bug a forever home for Christmas?
If you can provide a loving home for Gibson, please contact Dena via email or call (562) 694-6868. An adoption application is required.
The tax deductible donation for Gibson is $150.00.
Name: Miss Millie #2149
Age: 16 years
Color: Red
Coat: Smooth
Sex: Female/Spayed
Size: Mini - 11 lbs.
You may not think so, but October 6th, 2011, was a lucky day for Miss Millie. Her owner could no longer take care of the 16 year old female sweetheart, and instead of dumping her in a scary shelter where she would most likely be euthanized, they drove her to a veterinary office in Laguna Beach and surrendered her. They had been living in a car for a while, after moving to California from Chicago. Miss Millie was used to the cold, but this day, she was in serious need of TLC.
Miss Millie could barely walk, she was so overweight, and arthritic in her front paws as well. We got her to Sunny Hills Veterinary the next day, they had to place a drain for an infection which was severe, and she remained on antibiotics until she had her teeth cleaned the following week. They pulled 10 of her teeth, but she did not mind, since we soften her food anyway. The “sewer mouth” is now sweet and fresh! Miss Millie has lost almost 4 pounds, and she is now ready to show off her new slim figure.
Although Miss Millie is a super-senior, she would love to be your new best friend and has so much love to give you her age is not a factor. She likes to sleep on the sofa with her two other senior friends, under the blanket of course. Miss Millie is vocal when she needs something, a little bark to go outside, get a drink of water or just to say hi. She is no trouble at all in her foster home, she is walking so much better now, and she wants a home of her own for the New Year 2012.
If you are willing to provide a loving home, please contact her foster mom, Dawn at 714 961-0114 or email dawnaa@pacbell.net. Anadoption application is required.
The adoption fee for Miss Millie is a modest tax deductible donation to SCDR.
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Name: Molly 2587
Ages: 4 years
Color: Red
Coat: Smooth
Sex: Female/Spayed
Size: Mini – 10 lbs.
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Name: Brownie 2588
Ages: 2 years
Color: Red & White
Coat: Smooth
Sex: Female/Spayed
Size: Tweenie - 13 lbs.
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Molly and Brownie are mother and daughter. They lost their home due to foreclosure and the inability of their family to find affordable housing that allowed pets. They were taken to the Pasadena Humane Society. A volunteer contacted SCDR and we agreed to rescue them and find them a loving home together.
Molly and Brownie are very loving and affectionate with each other. They get along very well with their fellow foster dogs. Brownie is a beagle/dachshund. Her heritage is very obvious when you meet her. She is sweet, unassuming, and very gentle. Molly, though older and smaller, is the alpha of the pair, and will protect her baby Brownie if necessary. We feel they will do best in a home without the chaos of children coming and going. They need a quieter home environment. Empty-nesters would be ideal for these adorable girls. We don’t know if they are safe around cats or other small animals. They spent a lot of time outdoors in their previous home and enjoyed basking in the sun and exploring the yard.
They like going for a walk, and riding in the car. They get very excited when they see their leashes come out. Molly shows signs that at one time in her life, she may have experienced some back trouble. So, because of that, their ideal home would be a single story dwelling at ground level. No upstairs condos, no bedrooms upstairs, just a couple of steps that can be easily ramped would be fine. These girls want to be wherever their people are. Molly and Brownie are crate trained. They sleep in their crate together at night, but would much prefer to sleep in a large dog bed in the master bedroom.
Their vaccinations are up-to-date, they are healthy, and we made sure both of them are microchipped. We will not consider separating them. Do you have room in your heart and home for both of these sweet babies? If you can give Molly and Brownie the type of home they need, please contact Dena at (562) 694-6868 or email Dena@SCDR.org. An adoption application is required.
The tax deductible donation for Molly and Brownie is $400.00 for both together.
Name: Elijah #2507
Age: 7 months
Color: Piebald
Coat: Smooth
Sex: Male/Neutered
Size: Mini – 7 lbs.
Elijah was born in July 2011. He was number 2 in a litter of 3. When all the puppies’ eyes opened, Elijah’s were different. They looked like he had cataracts. As he grew bigger, so did his right eye. It was obvious something was wrong. The eye was much bigger than the left and was developing an ulcer on the cornea. So, when he was 8 weeks old, his family dumped him in the shelter, basically to die. A kindly shelter volunteer contacted our rescue group, and we jumped at the chance to help Elijah.
Shortly after arriving at his foster home, Elijah’s right eye became inflamed and very painful. A trip to Sunny Hills Animal Hospital was in order. After careful evaluation and tests, it was determined that the eye had to go. Elijah never had any vision in it anyway and he was in a lot of pain. The surgery was a success, and Elijah was once again a playful puppy. He has about 20% vision in his left eye, so he doesn’t bang into objects enabling him to run like the wind and play with his fellow foster dogs until he gets tired and plops down in a pile of dogs to nap.
Elijah has no idea he’s handicapped. He gets around great and enjoys exploring his environment. He is great with other dogs, cats and people. We’d like to place him in a home with patient owners who will make sure he doesn’t inadvertently get into trouble. Since he’s a happy little puppy, he would adjust to life with children, as long as they were gentle and aware of his special needs. He will need a refresher course in housetraining at his new home, and he needs work understanding how to walk on a leash. He enjoys the smells in the backyard and delights in exploring it.
The ideal home for Elijah will have the following qualifications:
Neutered and current on all his vaccines, Elijah is ready for his new home. If you would like to meet him, please contact Dena at dena@scdr.org or call 562-694-6868. An adoption application and a home check is required.
The tax deductible donation for Elijah is $300.00.
Name: Jazzy #2500
Age: 1 year
Color: Red Piebald
Coat: Smooth
Sex: Female/Spayed
Size: Mini – 9 lbs.
Jazzy came to us courtesy of the Lancaster Animal Shelter. We originally went to the shelter to rescue a pair of dachshund brothers. To kill time while waiting for shelter personnel to get the boys ready to leave, our representative wandered around the shelter, and she spotted this absolutely stunning little girl in a kennel with a couple of old small dogs. She was being very sweet and kind to her old roommates, sharing her body-warmth on the cold concrete floor. Our volunteer could not resist Jazzy’s soft eyes and sweet demeanor. So, now here she is in rescue, waiting for a wonderful home.
Jazzy is probably a small dachshund/beagle mix. When you look at her, she is very petite, with legs just slightly taller than a dachshund. If we were to describe her, she looks like a miniature Pointer. She is full grown at 9 pounds. She has the coloring of a piebald dachshund, with very soft, silky fur. If someone were trying to design a downsized Pointer for condo living, Jazzy would be the prototype. The best part about Jazzy is that she would also be fine in a home with stairs. Her mixed heritage ensures a stronger, healthier life.
Jazzy is sweet, but shy when meeting new people. We are working on her leash skills, but she is a fast learner and doing better every day. She is getting a crash course in house training and doing very, very well in this area too. She’s had very few accidents so far. She whines when she needs to go out and the dog door is closed. She needs a home with a dog door and access to a secure yard or patio to keep up her good potty habits. Jazzy is not a barker, but does “talk” to you if she thinks her dinner is slow in coming. She is friendly with other dogs, but gravitates toward the quieter, less rambunctious older males. We don’t know how she feels about cats, but she is young enough to learn to leave the kitties alone. She will chase a ball but has not figured out that she needs to bring it back if she wants you to throw it again. We’re working on it.
Jazzy would love to have a home with just adults, another young dog for play and companionship, and a family who likes to take their dogs out and about. Jazzy needs to be socialized so she can overcome her initial shyness. Jazzy likes to sleep at the end of the big bed under her own fleece blanket. She does not like to be crated and is happy to be confined to the kitchen with a baby gate when her people have to leave her at home.
Jazzy’s vaccines are up-to-date and she has been microchipped. In our opinion, she is a rare jewel. If you are interested in Jazzy, please complete our adoption application, and contact Dena at dena@scdr.org or call (562) 694-6868.
The tax deductible donation for Jazzy is $275.00.
Name: Domino
Age: 7 months
Color: Black & White
Coat: Smooth
Sex: Female/Spayed
Size: Mini – 11 lbs.
Domino was found stray on the streets of Los Angeles. She is very lucky. Dachshund-lovers found her, took her in, and searched for over a month to find her rightful owner. No one called or emailed to claim her. Unfortunately, their landlord did not approve of them having two dogs, so Domino needed a place to go. SCDR stepped up and found a foster home, but Domino still needs a permanent one.
Domino is a puppy plain and simple. She needs a loving home with people willing to put in the time and effort to train her. She is getting a crash course in crate training and house training from her foster family, but it will take a bit of time until she is reliably trained. She will need a home with a dog door and access to a secure yard to continue reinforcing her good potty habits. Fencing must be at least 5 feet tall. This puppy can jump!
Domino is extremely friendly and loves everyone she meets. She’d be great with an active family with children over 3 years old. She would love to have a young canine playmate to run and wrestle with. She loves other small dogs. As with all puppies, she needs a safe and secure indoor place to be when the family must leave her at home without them.
Domino is a very pretty terrier mix with fur that is soft and plush. She is not a barker, plays with toys, and wants to sleep in the big bed with her people, but for now must sleep in a crate in the master bedroom. People living in two-story homes are encouraged to apply for Domino. Stairs are not an issue for this dog. As she is still a puppy, she needs someone who is home most of the time so she can get the attention and training she needs to be a canine good citizen.
Domino’s vaccines are up-to-date and she has recently been spayed and microchipped. If you are interested in Domino, please complete our online adoption application, and contact Dena at dena@scdr.org or call (562) 694-6868.
The tax deductible donation for Domino is $300.00.
Name: Sasha Tag#2188
Age: 4 years
Color: Black and White
Coat: Longhair
Sex: Female/Spayed
Size: Mini –10 lbs.
If dogs could talk, little Sasha would have quite a story to tell. She was found on the streets of Los Angeles suffering from hypothermia and wound up at the pound. Our volunteer spotted this sweet little girl on the LA Animal Services website and knew she had to get her out of there. We readily agreed. Our volunteer subsequently adopted Sasha, and things were good for a while, but the situation changed and now Sasha needs a permanent, loving home.
Sasha is crate trained, house trained, and knows how to get outside. She is not aggressive toward cats, but does not care for them particularly either. She tolerates dog-friendly cats. Sasha likes going for leisurely walks and enjoys going for a ride in the car. However, Sasha has some trouble controlling her movements, especially when she gets excited. Picture a cross between a pinball machine and a fire engine with no one driving the back end. We aren't sure what caused her physical problems, whether they are neurological or the result of an injury, but we do know that she is a survivor! She is such a trooper, she just keeps on going until she gets where she needs to go. Sasha is nervous about being picked up, but likes to cuddle. She hates baths, but does fine at the groomer’s.
Sasha has shown us that she really likes other dachshunds and gets along fine with mellow older ones. She would be very happy to be a spoiled little princess, your “one and only”. She wants to sleep in the big bed with her person. Sasha is the perfect companion for a retired person or someone who works from home who seeks the love and devotion this little dog is so willing to give. Previous experience with a longhaired dachshund would be a plus, but not essential.
Sasha needs a home all on one level with easy access to a small back yard or fenced patio. She would be the perfect condo dog. Sasha rarely barks. She likes going in and out through the sliding glass door left open for her convenience. She can navigate short ramps and one or two short steps. Sasha needs a home with carpeting or floors that are not slick. She knows that crossing the street is dangerous and waits patiently at the curb for her person to carry her to the other side to safety. She is very intelligent.
If you are interested in Sasha, please contact Dena via email or call (562) 694-6868. An adoption application is required.
The tax-deductible donation for Sasha is $200.00.
Name: Arlo #2189
Age: 10 years
Color: Red
Coat: Smooth
Sex: Male/Neutered
Size: Mini – 10 lbs.
When we rescued Arlo from the Camarillo shelter, he was (you’ll excuse the expression) sick as a dog. He was mal-nourished with ribs and spine sticking out. His mouth was very infected, and he lost most of his teeth during subsequent dental procedures.
Arlo went home with us, and within a short time, with TLC, veterinary attention, medication, and lots of good food, Arlo was back amongst the living again. As a matter of fact, Arlo is better than new. He uses the dog door reliably, so he has had very few indoor accidents. He loves to bark at cats, chase lizards, squirrels, and birds. He gets some perverse pleasure out of barking at the neighbor’s dogs on the other side of the fence, but he has also learned that barking excessively is unacceptable and he quiets down with only a stern “no” reprimand.
An extremely handsome boy, Arlo is very loving and affectionate. He gets along well with the other dogs in his foster home. He would do best in a home with someone who works part time or from home. He is also the perfect “take your dog to work” kind of dog. He is happiest when he’s got people around him. He would also very much enjoy having a mellow female dachshund for companionship. He would not do well in an apartment as he needs a yard and a dog door to continue his good potty habits.
Arlo needs a home that is very secure. He has been nicknamed the “Houdini Weenie” as he has shown his foster mom that he can squeeze through a two inch chink in the fence, or slip through a two inch gap to get under the shed to harass one of the barn cats.
Arlo has not met a person he does not like. He gives incredible sideways kisses. Arlo prefers sleeping on the sofa at night with his blanket tucked in around and over him like a little sausage in a bun. He is eager to please and not very demanding. He loves to cuddle too.
Arlo’s vaccines are up-to-date, he’s microchipped, and he has recently had a full dental cleaning. If you are interested in Arlo, please contact Dena via email or call (562) 694-6868. An adoption application is required.
The adoption fee for Arlo is a modest tax-deductible donation to SCDR.
Name: Pergly #2356
Age: 5 years
Color: Black & Tan
Coat: Smooth
Sex: Male/Neutered
Size: Standard – 20 lbs.
Pergly’s former owners work long hours away from home and have had to travel for business a lot more this year than ever before. Poor Pergly was left home alone most of the time. Pet-sitters showed up periodically, but the situation was not good for him. So, they have asked SCDR to find a better home for Pergly.
Pergly is very good on a leash, and knows the word “walk”. He is a bit anxious in the car, so he is not a good candidate as an RV dog. He gets along with other dachshunds, but can be defensive when introduced to bigger, taller dogs. We don’t know how he feels about cats, but most likely, he would not be safe around them. He likes older, gentle children. No babies, toddlers, or children under 10 years old for Pergly. A retired couple would be ideal for him.
Pergly is getting a refresher course in house training/crate training at his foster home. His previous family was gone so often for long hours that Pergly did not get proper instruction in this important area of development. He needs a home with dog-door access to a yard and someone who is home much of the time to keep him on a “potty schedule” to improve his house manners. He has been getting regular walks at his foster home to help him regain his youthful figure.
Pergly’s vaccines are up-to-date and he is healthy. He loves to sleep all snuggled up under his blanket in his little bed, but would not mind at all being invited to share the big bed with his people.
If you desire the love and companionship of the standard size dachshund, you are in for a real treat with Pergly. If you can give Pergly the home he needs, please contact Dena via email or call (562) 694-6868. An adoption application is required.
The tax-deductible donation for Pergly is $200.00.