377 Comstock Rd.
Shelbyville, TN 37160
Last Updated:
4/24/2025 7:42 PM
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AADR is a non-profit 501(c)(3) volunteer based organization.
We work tirelessly to save homeless Dachshunds and place them into loving, forever families.
Adoption Policy Updates
- AADR is now accepting applications from Canada.
Canadian adopters must come to the US borders to receive approved pet.
- AADR does not adopt out to the west coast.
 Bandit is a purebred cream soft wire little love ball!
Bandit is a retired breeder dog from North Carolina looking for his forever home - one that is patient and will give him time to settle into being a pet.
He loves playing with toys and his foster brother. (Check out his video from this link below.) It took him only a week to adjust to his foster home and he is getting even more comfy each day. He cuddles and loves to get kisses. Bandit did sleep in the crate the first few nights but started crying around 5:30 am. He currently sleeps in the bed with us and does great. He sleeps in late and barely moves around except to give more cuddles and kisses. Leash training is still a task, and some days are better than others.
Bandit continues to do well in foster care. He loves to play and chase his foster brother, so a playmate is a must! He does love to bark, like many Dachshunds do. He still gets nervous if you reach down when standing up, but he is doing so much better every day. Take a chance with this cutie, and you won't be sorry!
Our must-haves for adorable little guy include:
- A fenced yard
- Another young, small dog that is well socialized so he can learn from them
- Someone with patience or breeder dog experience who understands it is going to take time to trust and adjust
- A single-family home only
- Someone who could be home more than not
If you meet all these requirements and want to adopt, please go to our website and apply online. Bandit is a handsome guy, so don’t wait! See additional photos and details about Bandit on his pet page, here!
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 Looking for patience, love, and an understanding; this little guy wants to be the pet he should have always been.
Cody is a small, 4 year old, retired breeder dog and he will need time to adjust to being a pet. It is very important that he goes to a home with another well-socialized small dog that he can learn from what it’s about to be a pet and not to be afraid of new things. If you are truly looking to “rescue” a pet, Cody is your guy.
He will need patience, love, and an understanding that this will not happen overnight. It would be really great if someone with breeder dog experience would come forward to adopt him. Yes, it’ll take work and time, but the rewards are great when you see the first time he wags his tail at you, or comes running when you get home, or better yet, when he climbs in your lap. He is the true rescue story. So if you have what it takes, please apply, but if you just are not sure you want to take on a project like Cody, please pass on him. BUT if you do, you won’t regret your decision and will make his days so much brighter.
Our must-haves for precious Cody include:
- Must have another young, small, well-socialized dog for him to play with and learn from, or can be an only dog if adopter has “breeder dog” experience
- A fenced yard - Someone who is home more often than not
- Someone willing to put in the work to make him the pet he wants to be
- No apartments, high-rises, or condos
See additional information and photos of Cody on his pet page here!
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 7 year old, very sweet Dachshund/Mini Pinscher mix with lots of love to give.
Ok, so I am not a pure-bred Dachshund, but I more than make up for it in sweetness.... Just ask my foster mommy! Can I help it if I was abandoned and not wanted by my last owner when she left the home that was graciously offered to her and me? But she did not want me after she left, and I don't know WHY? I am housebroken to the max, sweet as can be, AND I patty-cake to beg you for something, including your attention, so WHY?
I’m looking for that special someone who will give me a home until the end of my life, whenever that is, but I promise you I’ll give you tons of devotion, loyalty, and love. So, what are you waiting for? I need you, and I know you need me.
What I need is:
- A fenced yard
- Someone who is home more often than not
- I would like another adult small dog to be friends with, but I can be an only dog if you are home with me all the time
- Most important: I want your bed and you to sleep with.
- No apartments or high-rises
If you are looking for a companion, then the organization highly recommends Rebel as the dog you should adopt. He loves attention and will beg for it. He came in from east Tennessee and would love a home anywhere that will treat him better than he was treated when his owner walked out on him. Please consider Rebel, you will NOT be sorry you did!
See additional information and photos of Rebel on his persoal pet here.
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 They say Aces are wild. Your buddy, Ace, is just a young, energetic goof-ball full of love!
Hi, Ace here! I wanted to give you a little update on how I am doing. I am getting to play every day with my Foster Sister and having so much fun! Every now and then she lets me know that she doesn't want to play, and I back off. When we take a break from playing, I get to snuggle with my Foster Siblings under a blanket and I just love it. I don't stay long because something always distracts me, and I just have to check it out. As my Foster Mom says, I am nosy, or you could say a lot curious.
I like it here but would really like to find my furever home. I want someone who will love me forever because I will love them forever! I really like to play, so I need a brother or sister who will play with me. And look at me... why wouldn't you want someone this handsome?!
Must haves:
- Fenced in yard
- Another small to medium young dog for him to play with or he can be an only dog only if you are willing to play with him - Someone home more than not - No condos, high rises or apartments due to possible barking
- No children under the age of 10.
If you are interested in knowing more about Ace fill out our online adoption application and we’ll be happy to talk to you about this youngster. You can see his original bio, additional information and more pictures of Ace by visiting his personal pet page here!
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We have Dachshunds at our Halfway House not yet listed on this site:
Some of our rescued dogs just aren't ready for adoption yet, usually due to the need for
care of medical attention. If we don't currently have "your" special dog consider filling out
an applicaton anyway. We will process your application so you will be
pre-approved when your special dog does come in.
This way, you won't have to wait when you see the Dachshund you want, and he or she
will be in your home before you know it! If you don't see any Dachshunds in your
exact location, don't let that discourage you! We have members and supporters all over
the country which allows us to have a wonderful volunteer transportation system. We will make
our best effort to work with you on getting that special Dachshund as close to you as possible!
 Sammy - AADR's Original Barksdog MascotRead his inspiring story of rescue, hope, love, and recovery, here
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