SHARLEY, RIP OCTOBER 1, 2025
On the AADR Dachshund rescue site you were described as a sweet 8 year old, 20 pound Dachshund rescue who wanted nothing more than to be a “Good Girl.” In your photo you looked endearingly vulnerable with an expression of uncertainty in your eyes . - 8 Years old was a little older than we wanted - 20 pounds was a little heavier than the mini dachsie we were hoping to find - We expected a typical dachshund attitude but were hoping for one that was carrying no extra baggage like fear reaction that scared everyone away - We hoped to find a social little girl who would capture the hearts of all of our friends and neighbors as well as the many travelers we encounter in our RV lifestyle. All of our criteria for the perfect little dachshund faded into the background as “the desire to please" and be a “good girl” got to us. We began the lengthy application process to adopt you. With all of your flaws and unexpected delights you were all we could have hoped for. Hopefully, with our flaws and all the love we had to give, we were all you could have hoped for. You bonded beautifully with Wendy and me and we all made concessions as we created a life together. You leave us with a broken heart, an empty place in the bed and a new ability to love unconditionally. - Micheline Stabile & Wendy Bell

Harry Potter
We adopted Harry Potter from AADR in August of 2019 when he was 4 and a half years old. He was the sunshine of my life. He passed on July 25 at age 10 and a half from congestive heart failure when we helped him over the Rainbow Bridge. I have been heartbroken ever since. I won’t lie; Harry was a handful. But he had a great sense of humor and was devoted to me and I to him. Although he was ½ Dachshund – He definitely favored his father. I can’t thank AADR enough for all the help and support through the years. Toni and Glenn

Popcorn...RIP
POPCORN…My Love First, I’d love to thank AADR and especially Denise. A year after losing my best friend, furbaby Lucy, on November 2, 2021, I felt I needed a dachshund to keep my other dachshund company. I really wanted a senior dog. My heart goes out to the seniors. After searching for days, I saw Popcorn (who was originally “Scooter”) on AADR site. He was gorgeous and 10 years old. His eyes spoke to me. On November 12, 2022, he became ours. Our Vet felt he was actually 12 years old. He was so scared at first, but became my new best friend. He had issues over the past year with walking and went totally blind. I had to carry him out to go potty and had to feed him while sitting with him on the sofa. That was never a problem because I couldn’t even imagine how hard it was for HIM. I cried for him and knew I had to set him free from his pain. Popcorn passed away peacefully in my arms on June 29, 2025, while I sang “You Are My Sunshine” in his ear. I miss him so much. I look for him and then realize he’s not here. All I know is that we gave him the BEST life any senior pup could want. He deserved it. ——-LOVE YOU FOREVER, MY SWEET BABY BOY. Cheryl and family

Lola RIP
Our Lola was 3 months old when we adopted her. She was the most loving and perfect dachshund a family could asked for. She loved to swim, play lifeguard to the grandchildren, loved chasing her balls and chasing the creatures (squirrels) out of our fenced yard. Life changed for Lola about 5 years ago with many health issues included type I diabetes. Still she was her spirited self until the last six months. Discovering too late that she had bile duct liver cancer, Lola made her way to the Rainbow Bridge. She was so loved by the Porter family.

Petey...RIP
On May 6, 2010 I adopted Petey. I remember picking up this scared little man at a rest area in NH. Fifteen years later after a long and happy life he unexpectedly passed away. He was the best boy and I will love and miss him every day. THELEN family