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Sammy
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 residents must come to the US borders to receive approved pet.
- We help with transports within the US states we serve
(states east of the Mississippi River)
AADR does not adopt out to the west coast.
 
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2026 Happy New Year

Foster Homes_2026 Lifesaver  2026_Transport Coordinator

2024_Featured Pets

2026 FP_SamsonHe is shy but with love and patience we know he will be the most loving little boy you have ever had.

Samson is a retired breeder dog out of NC. He is shy and still learning what it is like to be a pet. This is where you come in! Patience is the key to Samson’s heart. We can tell he wants hugs and kisses but he is just not sure. Remember breeder dogs are not shown attention like other puppies that go into peoples' homes so he must warm to the idea of being a pet and he still has a ways to go. Can you help him?

After having him in his foster home for a bit, we realize that he really does not need a fenced yard because he really does not care to be outside, especially in the cold and rain. So, you would have to be committed to walking him on a leash. If you just let him out without a leash he would run off and we don’t want that phone call, ever!

Samson is not a barker so he can be in an apartment or condo, ground floor. He says he would also prefer a warmer climate than here in Tennessee!

Our must haves for Samson are:

  • Ground floor apartment or condo
  • Someone who is home more than not
  • Another adult small dog for him to hang with
  • Someone who is patient and reassuring, and has breeder dog experience
If you meet these requirements then make Samson’s wishes come true: People who love him no matter what and a place to call home before Spring. Apply online today. Samson says he’s waiting for YOU.

See additional photos and get more information about Samson by visiting his pet page
here! 

2025 FP_ Cara 2
Just a youngster herself, Cara loves other dogs and children

Cara came from Alabama when herowners were unable to care for her because of their job duties. She was scared when she first came into rescue, but with kind words and time, she relaxed and got comfortable in her new surroundings. She loves playing with the other younger dogs we have here because she is a young dog herself. We try not to crate her too much because she has done fine out with several of the other dogs in our care or with our dogs.

Understand she will be scared and shy at first but just go slow with her and she will come around just fine! Cara enjoys other dogs and children (above the ages of 8).

Our must-haves for pretty Cara include
- A fenced yard
- Another young, small dog for her to play with and pal around with
- Someone who can be home more often than not or works from home
- Someone active enough to take her for walks and car rides
- No apartments, high-rises, or condos in case she barks at noises

If you can fill these must-haves and want to add a beautiful little girl to your home, then Cara is the one for you. 

Please complete our online adoption application after you visit Cara's pet page, here.

2025 FP_Chewy 2This little girl is a sweetie, and once she warms up to you she's happy as a clam!

2 year old Chewy came from OH when her owner had to give her up because she was fighting with her female fur sibling and the owner was fearful of the outcome.  Chewy was scared when she first came to us but once she knew us, she opened and is very friendly.  She loves the male foster dog in the foster home and plays with him. She really enjoys the fenced in yard and due to her young age and her love of the outdoors, we want her to have that fenced yard so she and her foster brother can play and run.

Chewy loves lap time and will beg to get in your lap if you are sitting at your computer or watching TV or just having quiet time.

Because she is a couple pounds overweight, we want someone who will commit to keeping her at her ideal weight which we believe should be around 12 pounds, no more than that.

Our must haves for Chewy are:
- A
 fenced in yard   - Another small young dog, male or submissive female

- We also think she could be an only dog as long as you work from home or are a newly active retired person(s).
- Someone who can be home more than not
- No apartments, high rises or condos as she likes to bark when someone comes in the door

If you meet our requirements and wish to adopt Chewy, please fill out our adoption application. We do help with transports. Out of state adoptions east of the Mississippi River are welcome.

Please see more information and photos of Chewy by visiting her pet page, here!

2026 FP_Pip NCGentle and shy, Pip is looking for her people to love her and be loved back

BIO UPDATE (12/11/2025):  Pip loves to be loved and loves to give love.  She is protective and on guard of her home, notifying if anyone or anything arrives. She is a hunter so a fence and strong hold on leash is a must.  Pip loves walks and afterwards wants to lay up, snuggle, and take a nap with her human. She does well with other dogs but is also a leader.  Pip is a great pup!  You can’t buy love but you can sure adopt it!

Since arriving at her foster home this little girl has gained confidence and her personality has blossomed.  Upon going to a new home, she may be timid for a while until she feels comfortable.

ORIGINAL BIO: Pip came from Georgia when a Good Samaritan took her from a neglectful situation, but could not keep her. She is very sweet but shy and will need time to warm up. So, if you do not have the patience to give her that time, then she is not the dog for you. Dogs come into rescue imperfect, and we adopt them because we want to make them whole...but some pups take longer than others to settle in. Could you be the one to love her enough to help Pip adjust and become the dog she was meant to be?

She really needs time to know she is safe and to relax, and she will give you love, but she wants it back, too. Do not disappoint her; give her what she needs for the rest of her life! 

Pip is a gentle and timid, Red long coat, who is 4 years old and almost 14 pounds. Other dogs and children 10 and over are ok. She is currently fostered in NC, but can travel to other locations we serve.

Our must-haves for precious Pip include: - A fenced yard

- Another young, small, and well-socialized dog in the home
- Someone who can be home most of the time or works from home
- Please no apartments, condos, or high-rises
- No cats, rodents or birds in the home

Please reach out if you are interested. We will let you know all about this sweet, gentle girl looking for love. In the meantime, get more information and see additional photos on Pip's Pet Page, here.

2025 FP_Luna 01 2026She is doing very well: 6 year old little happy girl with the wobble walk, looking for IVDD experienced home!

BIO UPDATE (01/03/2026):  Every morning, Luna wakes up in her soft crate , so happy and flips over for belly rubs.  Once out in the grass, she does a happy dance when I call her “Pretty girl” and wants more belly rubs. See the video of her morning outside rubs on her pet page.  Luna has lost some weight due to running around and having fun! She is working to regain her weight.  

BIO UPDATE (11/4/2025):  Luna started playing some with her 2-year-old foster brother! She also cuddles with her foster sisters. She goes up and down ramps like a pro now. Luna does great with spine walking. She's a smart cookie. This girl so deserves a forever home, please consider her!

BIO UPDATE (9/13/2025):  Luna is doing very, very well. She is almost finished with her physical therapy and will soon be going to her permanent foster home, where she will remain until she finds her forever home. Luna is a happy little girl! She will always “wobble walk” (check out her video), but she is doing very, very well.

ORIGINAL BIO:  6 years old, 11 lbs, English cream smooth coat, Luna came from a breeder in North Carolina when she went down in the back. We took her immediately to our specialty vet clinic, and they determined that she was not a candidate for surgery. So, we had to put her through physical therapy to teach her to spine walk. Spinal walking (SW) occurs when a paralyzed dog with no pain sensation or feeling in their legs learns to walk and stand through reflex. Luna is doing very well and is also getting laser therapy and Acupuncture. She will never walk normally, but she has learned to walk instead of dragging her back legs. She is a very determined little lady, and she deserves a home where they appreciate her willingness to keep working to strengthen her legs.

Our must-haves for precious Luna include:

  • A fenced yard to get out and continue to strengthen her back legs. She is FAST.
  • Someone who is home more often than not
  • Someone with IVDD experience
  • Another small young dog for her to hang with
  • No apartments, high-rises, or condos 

Our adoption fee is "a donation from the heart" for this precious girl. Before applying for her, you can email her foster mom at aadrpresident@gmail.com, and she’ll be happy to answer any questions you have!

See additional photos including 3 videos, read updates and get more facts about Luna, here!


We have Dachshunds in our system not yet listed on this site:

Some of our rescued dogs just aren't ready for adoption yet, usually due to
the need of medical attention. If we don't currently have "your" special dog,
please watch our website for new dogs added weekly. 
 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 network. We will make our best effort
to work with you on getting that special Dachshund as close to you as possible!
Please understand we can not adopt to the West Coast as that is just too far
to transport our dogs. Look for Dachshund rescues on the West Coast. 

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