Please read before submitting an application

Florida Dachshund Rescue has a long waiting list of approved homes seeking
rescue dachshunds. We want everyone to experience the love a rescue doxie
will bring, but please note that an adoption could take a few months. While
we can usually process your application in a couple of weeks, we might not
have a dog right away that will fit into your home.
We are a small group and currently care for 20-25 dogs, yet we've received
overwhelming response to our adoption program. In essence, the demand far
outstrips the supply, which is even more evident with young dogs. Puppies
and young adults will draw many applications. Your chances of success will
be greater with a little older dog. Remember, dachshunds are a long-lived
breed -- many living to 15-17 years if properly maintained.

Why hello there! My name is Alfie and I am an active senior that loves to play with balls and empty 2 liters. I found my fascination with the empty 2 liters when I realized that they made great toys and they are very loud! They are perfect for getting attention from the humans. I like to play tug-of-war with a KONG toy.

My name is Pokey and I was just surrendered to Florida Dachshund Rescue. I am a girl full of energy and I love to play with stuffed animals. I will tear them up and have fun with the stuffing all over the floor. I am adjusting to my foster home and I have fallen in love with one of my foster dads. He keeps telling me he loves me, but not to get too attached to being here as I am going to find a new forever home.

Hello world! I’m Molly and I am currently accepting applications for those interested in being my forever family. I am a five year old, red, smooth girl. I weigh 16 pounds; I am up to date on all my shots, spayed and healthy. In order for me to choose you as my forever home there are some things you should know about me. First off…when I bust through the door of my new forever home, you will know I have arrived! My foster mom refers to me as the Diva

These three are a bonded trio, together since birth and very attached to each other. All have their quirky differences, but they would not do well without each other. Therefore, they will only go to a home that will take all three. The adoption fee has been adjusted to try to help with that.

Howdy everyone, my name is Walker (not Texas Ranger, but I get that a lot) and I'm a loving, senior man looking for my forever home. My dad works too much and I spend long hours by myself, which I don't like at all. He says that I've come along way since I came to live with him 4 years ago. It may take me a little time and patience to get comfortable with you but once I am I'm yours.

Hi I'm Harley. My foster mom keeps telling me how sweet I am Look how cute My pictures are and maybe you'll want to take me to love you forever??

Mack and Benjamin share a strong bond; Mack is Benjamin’s father. At least that is what our vet tells us. This bond is apparent when they are observed cuddling together. Mack is very protective of Benjamin and Benjamin is never very far from Mack.
That is why they must be adopted together.

Hey Friends, I'm Dolly. I came into rescue because my previous owner wanted to put me to sleep since I became paralyzed! THANKFULLY the vet called Dachshund Rescue Of South Florida and, in turn, Florida Dachshund Rescue. They not only saved my life, they got me the surgery to hopefully help me walk again!

Hi! My name is Ollie. I’m a male (neutered) 2-year-old silver dapple dachshund. I was rescued from an abusive home and taken to the animal shelter. That is where my foster mom got me. I was heartworm positive and very underweight. My foster mom took me to the vet and had me treated for heartworms (that wasn’t fun) and started feeding me healthy food and now I am doing great.

Meet Maggie, a sweet gal that belies her years. Maggie came into rescue along with her three offspring (Callie, Lacey and Stretch,also up for adoption by FLDR) after her owner died. Maggie is housetrained and has no health issues, except for an occasional flare-up of some skin allergy that is easily controlled.

Hi! I’m George, and while I may be a bit high-maintenance, I have a fantastic one-of-a-kind personality that makes me totally worth it! I was turned into rescue when my elderly owner passed away. I have been well loved by everyone in my life – and you can tell. I believe that everyone, everywhere exists for the sole purpose of loving me.

Have you been waiting for your Prince to come?? Wait now further----here he is!!! Prince came into rescue with his brother Carter after the family who purchased them from a breeder decided they no longer wanted them. Fortunately the prior situations Prince has been in have not affected his fun-loving and sweet disposition. He is still very much a puppy--

Cloe’s story is one of overcoming adversity. She was abused physically and emotionally. When we picked her up she was covered with fleas, patches of hair missing and not friendly at all. The person who rescued her said that she had been beaten with a hairbrush and dropped in the woods.

My name is Allie because I am originally from Alabama, where I was found living in a tree stump after being abused and abandoned. My coat is healthy and beautiful but does have some scars from a bad case of the mange. Until now, I had a real tough life.

If you are looking for a high energy, young female doxie with more personality than I've ever seen in such a small package----Reese is the one for you!! Reese loves to play, play, play! She is fiesty and fun-loving and ready to go, go, go. She loves to go for walks and spends alot of time outside hunting for lizards in the yard

Lily Belle

She is a plump, 5 year old Dachshund and Chihuahua mix, with the reddish coat, the longer body, longer nose and one ear of a doxie and the longer legs, big eyes and one ear of a Chihuahua. She is housebroken, great with other dogs (there are currently 6 other dogs in the foster family) and walks well on a leash. Coming in at 15 pounds, she has lost some weight with a better diet and exercise but still needs to lose some more.

Rascal was an owner-surrender into the Brevard County Animal Shelter. He came in with Lily Belle from an older couple who were having medical issues.
He is a standard dachshund long and short hair mix. He is predominantly reddish with some black tones. He is approximately 10 years old. He weighed 25 pounds but has been on a diet with limited food and exercise and has lost a few pounds in the last few weeks. He walks excellent on a leash and enjoys his walks – does a little dance to know he is excited to go.

Hi I am Scrappy-Doo, the nephew of the world famous Scooby-Doo. I have all the manners of the cartoon character that I was named after including his size. I am loyal and love an adventure and most of the time I will be the first one exploring with Scooby on my tracks. I was found wandering on I95 in Brevard County with my uncle Scooby-Doo (who will be available for adoption by the end of October). I am a beautiful miniature Dachshund with true Wild Boar coloring