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Happy Stories of Adoption
and Success
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THROUGH CURRENT)

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Chili
Chili was adopted by her forever
home in May of 2010. We are happy it is working out and are
anxious for updates!
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Matty has found a wonderful new
home in the Laguna Hills area. She lives with her mommy and her
doxie brother Jack.
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Harley
& Bailey
Harley and Bailey found an amazing
home in Huntington Beach. They are living a wonderfully spoiled
life with their new family! We are anxious for updates on them!
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SASSY
Adopted March of
2010
Sassy the beautiful loving Chi Mix
girl, finally found a wonderful forever home! We are so glad that
it worked out!
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Dee Dee
Adopted in February
2010
Dee Dee
which was short for Double Dapple is the sweetest double dapple girl who
was rescued back in November. Little DeeDee unfortunately had the
double dapple vision issues and had a little bit of a problem seeing at
times, but other than that, she was fine. Due to the possible
special needs of her future, we weren't sure we were going to be able to
find her a forever home, which is fine, because she could have stayed here
with us as a sanctuary dog. However, we were able to find a
wonderful, caring and loving adopter who was willing to take DeeDee in
vision issues and all. We know that DeeDee will get unconditional
love! We await pictures!
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Sassy's Puppy

Sassy's puppies were thankfully able to find a great home, we hope to get
a lot of great pictures of her growing up!
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Sassy's Puppy

Sassy's puppies were thankfully able to find a great home, we hope to get
a lot of great pictures of her growing up!
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BEAR
Adopted in 2009
Bear
is one of the rescue puppies from the Fresno group turned over to us in
2009. He was only a few weeks old when we first got him, but
thankfully, we were able to find him a great forever home, who would
exercise him (since he seems to have a lot of energy) and will love him
lots! We hope to get a lot of pictures soon!
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STEVIE
Adopted in December 2009

Stevie was rescued and fortunately found a home almost immediately in, we
are anxious for updates!
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GINGER
Adopted in January
2010
Ginger found her forever home! She is doing wonderfully! We
hope to get alot of updates on her soon!
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CHARLIE AND OWEN
Adopted in January
2010
Charlie and Owen found their forever home and now live with their daddy in
the Los Angeles area! We look forward to updates from them!
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FRANKIE
&
JOHNNY
Adopted October 2009
Yes, it is official!
Frankie and Johnny have found their forever home together!
Thankfully, these guys found the perfect dachshund experienced adopter
who loves their quirky and active behavior! We are so happy that
this worked out! We are awaiting updates and pictures from their
new daddy!
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BUTCH AND SUNDANCE
Adopted October 2009
We are
so very very happy to inform everyone that Butch and Sundance, the two
little guys from Fresno, found their new family in the Orange County area.
They are both now living comfortably in their new home with their new
parents, in the city of Mission Viejo!
We
hope to have alot of pictures and updates of these guys as they thrive and
flourish in their new home life!
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CHIP (NOW JACK)
ADOPTED IN OCTOBER OF 2009
We
are very happy to inform everyone that Chip, who is now known as Jack,
was adopted by his forever home in October of 2009. He is doing
great and is thriving along with his new sister, Scarlette! We await
updates and lots of pictures in the future!
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AUGGIE (NOW VINCE)
ADOPTED IN OCTOBER OF 2009
We
are very happy to inform everyone that Auggie, Chip's (Jack's) brother is
now Vince and is living in his new home in San Francisco, California.
We are glad that he found his forever home, we are awaiting updates and
pictures from his new family.
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ASHLEY
October 2009
Yes,
it's true, Ashley has a forever home! YEAH!!!! We are so
happy that she found her forever home. She is doing great and we
hope to have many pictures and updates of her in the future!
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MOLLY
Adopted September 2009
Molly has found her forever home! Thankfully! We are happy
that she has people who love her as much as she loves people!
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ARI
Adopted
September 2009
We are so happy to know that Ari has found his new forever home!
He has a calm home life where he can be the spoiled lap dog he wants to
be!
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SNICKERS
Adopted August 23, 2009
Snickers was adopted on August 23, 2009. He loves his new
forever home with his new big brother Smokey Joe! We are anxious to get
new updates and pictures of him!
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HANNAH
Adopted in August 2009
We are so happy that
Hannah found her new forever home in August of 2009!
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Leo
Adopted in July of 2009
We are so happy that
Little Leo found his new home in Southern California. This little
guy happens to be one of the puppies from Cookie...He has lots of love
and plenty of places to nap! We are hoping to see him grow up and
get alot of new updates on him!
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Amber
Adopted in June
2009
The little girl Amber found
a great home! We are so glad that she was finally able to find
a home to be in and be completely spoiled!
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Cinder
Adopted June 2009
Cinder
found a wonderful forever home in May of
2009. We are so happy that he found a good stable environment to be
loved and spoiled in!
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Maxamillion
Adopted July 2009
Maxamillion found a great home!
We are so happy and anxiously await pictures from his new family with
lots of updates!
Updated on October 22, 2009
I
just wanted to update you on how Rex (formerly Maxamillion) has
adjusted to our family. Rex is the sweetest dachshund I have ever
met. And I know a lot of doxies! Eva spent the first couple of weeks
trying to act like she didn't like him, but we all know better.
Rex takes us all on
walks every evening. He has to be the first to get in and out the
door and around the block. The rest of us all follow as he wags his
tail nonstop. He loves to cuddle in the big bed. He finally adjusted
to the food change and now does the "hoppy dance" every time we get
out his dish. We call him Hopper and Eva Grrrr because she loves
to grunt at him when he runs past her.
They
love to play chase with Eva in pursuit. We couldn't have asked for a
more well mannered, sweet tempered dog.
They
are a great match. Thank you. I've attached a few pictures of the
"masters" of the house for your website.
Pam,
Mike and Kelsey from Fresno.
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Shaggy
Adopted July 2009
Shaggy found a
wonderful forever home! We are so glad that he has the family that
he has! Enjoy and we await our updates and pictures!
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Bogey
Adopted May 2, 2009
Bogey found a
wonderful forever home! We are so glad that he has the family that
he has! Enjoy and we await our updates and pictures!
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Jordan
found a wonderful forever home in May of 2009. We are so happy that
he found a good stable environment to be loved and spoiled in!
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SPENCER
& SAMANTHA (SAMMI)
Spencer and Sammi found a great
forever home! We are so happy to see these two little ones go into
home where they could be cherished and cared for like the spoiled little
ones they should be!
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DUCHESS & BABY
Duchess and Baby found a home
together! We are so happy this mom and daughter duo found a loving
forever home! We await their updates!
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SCARLETTE
Scarlette ound her new home in May
of 2009! We are happy that she is in a new loving forever home! We
anxiously await new updates and pictures!
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Allie
Adopted in May of 2009
Allie found her forever home with
her Daddy Art and her new brother Buddy!
Allie has been with Buddy and I
for 32 days and has fit in very nicely into our home. They get along
beautifully, sleep and nap together and respect each other's space most of
the time - Little Allie is a bit more dominant but Buddy has learned so
much from her including now wanting to play with his old toys - she's
crazy about them. They really compliment each other.
Art Flores
Update June 16, 2009
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Rebel
Adopted in May of 2009
We are so happy that we were able
to find Rebel a new forever home! He loves his new home and his new
brother and we await alot of happy updates from the new family!
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Dixie Blue
Adopted in May of 2009
Dixie Blue found her new home in
May of 2009! We are happy that she is in a new loving forever home!
We anxiously await new updates and pictures!
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Sparkle
Adopted in May of 2009
Sparkle was adopted in May of
2009. We are so happy to see her go to her new home, and are
awaiting updates on her!
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Ruby
Adopted May 2, 2009
Hi
Chris!
It was so fun to see you! I hope that you got some nice adopters
today. Ruby has been nothing but wonderful since she came home. It's so
perfect how it all worked out. Sometimes the right doggie just finds
you! She has been so mellow and sweet. It's like we've always had her,
she's no trouble at all. Ruby and Fonzie (our black male who resembles
your hefty dog "Bo") are good friends. The two of them look like
book-ends! They have the same chubby body and calm personalities.
Ruby's smart too! She laid herself right on my dad's lap. He tried
not to like her, but he's been petting her tonight while we watched a
movie. She's also excellent about not begging for food. We spilled some
popcorn on the couch and she didn't even go for it. What nice manners!
I'm sure this will work out just fine! We'll email you with more updates
this week. Ruby came with us to the car wash and the
pet store (for a collar and name tag). She was awesome and didn't seem
scared at all. She's super. All the dogs are getting along just fine.
Cooper is like a bulldozer and does annoy her and Peanut, but they put
him in his rightful place! The girls love to growl at Cooper, and he is
deserving of it. Hopefully Cooper's neutering next week will calm him a
bit. He's crazy!
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Chipper and Sydney
Went home February 2009
Sydney and Chipper were two dogs from the Texas area, that came to us
approximately 10 months ago. We came to find out that the dogs were
turned into rescue for "revenge". When the owner found the dogs in
California he was so upset, because monetarily, he was not able to get
them back to Texas and unfortunately, we did not have any transports to
his area to send them back to him. Thankfully, he kept in contact with us,
and some friends were kind enough to drop by on their way back from
visiting someone in Northern California and transport these guys to their
original owner! We are so happy it worked out this way, that these
guys get to go home! We await pictures and updates on them because
we will miss Sydney's tap dancing during dinner time and Chipper the "Lord
of the Laundry Room", because he loved to sleep and hang around in the
laundry room and his nightly walks with his temporary brothers and
sisters! We will miss you guys but are so happy that it worked out!
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Dusty
Adopted in November of 2008

We are so happy that this little guy found a home...we hope that
he lives a long life as the spoiled lap dog he deserves to be! We
await updates on him.
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Louis formerly Chipper from Fresno
Adopted in October of 2008
We
were so happy when Chipper from Fresno found his new family in October
of 2008, we are happy to be recieving updates from them about his
progress and his happy life!
Christmas 2008
Hi Chris,
Here's an update on Louis. We adore him! He is so gentle & sweet. He
is totally my baby. When I leave he has been known to howl and cry for an
hour straight! Lucy and Louis have become best friends. They love to play
and chase each other in the yard. They act just like little kids. They
take turns on who gets to chase and be chased! We love him and are so
grateful to have him.
Take care, Lisa Maggio
November 2008
Hi Chris,
WOW! Louis is the best little guy. He is so loving and has fit perfectly
in with our family. He has become a mama's boy! I can't believe how well
behaved he is. Lucy needs to take lessons!
I have had a lot of comments (all good) about the adoption. My Mom and Dad
are really impressed with Louis and with all of the hard work you put into
Dachshund Haven. They haven't had a dog in a few years but have always
loved them and we always had one or two living with us when I was growing
up. They are thinking about filling out an application to adopt a
dachshund. They have had dachshunds in the past.
I hope you and your husband are well.
Lisa Maggio
(Louis's mom!)
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Razz and Penny
Adopted in October 2008
Razz is the little five year old pie bald boy and Penny is the little four year
old girl. They both found a wonderful home in Southern California area.
Thanksgiving 2008
Hi Chris,
I hope you and Sidney are well. Razz and Penny are doing well. Every day
there is a little progress. Here are some photos. As you can tell, we are
crazy about them and they are pretty comfortable under the right
circumstances. The link below will show you just some of the many photos
we've already taken!
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Suzy Q-
Adopted in October of 2008
Suzy Q found a
wonderful home with one of our repeat adopters! Thanks, we know
she has a great home!
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Peanut-
Adopted in 2007
March 2009
We recently
saw Peanut at a event that we had. We were surprised and
delighted to see her and her mommy and grandmommy too! She looks
great and is thriving again! We are anxious to have updates on
her and hope to see her again real soon.
November
2008
Peanut was a
special needs little girl who had a heart murmur. We found a
special home for her approximately six months ago and let her go live
with her and her new little brother and her mommy Heather. We
were so happy that she found a great home and is thriving.
Although recent problems have had us all scared. She is pulling
through.
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Tigar
Adopted in September of 2008
Although we don't usually do out of state adoptions, we made an
acception for Tiger's new family.
October 8, 2009
We have had Tiger for a year now. We love him so very much. Sending a
Halloween picture last year he was a pumpkiin. Also a Christmas in his
outfit in the snow we had 14 inches Tiger did not like it when he had
to go potty he does not like his feet wet. The other picture is on a
camping trip in July of this year, he has his own camping chair bye
the camp fire. He really like the camping trailer.
Darlean and Larry and Tiger
March 3, 2009
These are some
pictures of our Dachshund " Tigar" we love him very much , he is like
our seventh child. He likes to play fetch a ball and he sleeps with us.
Bathing him is easy he likes to shower with his dad. We recieved
him Sept 8,2008 and have loved him ever since.
Dayton ,Oregon
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Priscilla
Adopted in September of 2008

Thankfully Priscilla has found her new home...we are so happy and
are anxious for new pictures and updates on her.
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Precious
Adopted in September of 2008

Thankfully Precious has found her new home...we are so happy and
are anxious for new pictures and updates on her.
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Gaston
and Blake
Adopted in July 2008
Thankfully, these
two boys found a wonderful home together. They will live out
their lives together. We hope to soon have updates on them.
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Fritzie
Adopted in July of
2008

Fritzie has found a
new home, and we await new updates on him from his new family!
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Nikki
Adopted in July of
2008

We are thankful and
happy that Nikki found her forever home in July of 2008. We hope she
lives a happy life!
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Saluya
Adopted in July
of 2008

Thankfully
Saluya found her new home in July 2008.
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Ricky
Adopted in
July of 2008

We are happy
that Ricky has found his forever home and are anxiously awaiting
updates from his new family.
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Dozer
Adopted in July of 2008

We are very happy to know that Dozer has a happy stable forever home!
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Wally
ADOPTED JULY OF 2008
We are so
happy that Wally found his forever home with a past adopter! We
are so happy to know he has a great home!
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Gordon & Sausage (formerly Tex)
Adopted Approximately 2003
Hi Chris,
I was cruising the dachshund rescue sites and came across your new site.
I thought you might like seeing pics of the two boys we adopted from you a
few years back.
We got Gordan the long-haired red with the crooked nose in Jan. 2003. He is
still a
sweetheart.
In Nov. of the same year we adopted a scrawny little black wire hair named
Tex. He is now lovingly known as Sausage.
Thought you might like to see another happy ever after.
Brenda Proctor
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Pumpkin
ADOPTED IN MARCH OF 2008
Pumpkin has been adopted and is happily and lovingly being spoiled in her
new home.
Updated April 22, 2008
CHRIS,
Lucy is playing me like a cheap fiddle. I have even been accused by my
wife as taking better care of the dog, than I do her.
She is saying that because she just got out of the hospital after a 2 week
stay. My wife got a bad bug that was resistant to antibiotics.
I wanted to tell you that I am sending you another $50.00. Please
consider it a donation to help feed the dogs you are caring for. It might
get you another week of dog food.
Speaking of dog food, Lucy is now placing a special order everyday out of
the Stater Bros meat display counter. She is getting away with it because
she seems to be smarter than her master. I've gone along willingly because
the internet has done a job on the pet food industry, even saying that
put-down dogs are in their mix labeled as animal by-products.
I took Lucy for her first walk a few days ago. She was so nervous that she
wouldn't even take her first step, so the big dummy carried her for at
least a mile. Then when I set her on the ground for the fifteenth time,
she finally realized that if she didn't walk, she couldn't get back to
home of the good life. She actually does a good job of walking.
When it comes to the food issue, if you have time, please email me and
tell me what kind of dog food she WOULD eat while in your care. I am
cooking way too much.
The other day one of the neighbor's cats jumped our fence into the back
yard. Lucy was an interesting display of NOT what to do when an intruder
comes into your space. Rather than taking on the nasty old cat, she ran
around the pool and barked, always
from a 50 foot distance away, while shaking in her own boots.
Finally the cat got bored and left!
To have enough space on my own bed for me to lay, I went to Walmart and
purchased a dog bed, which I place on top of my bed. It defines the space
where I want her to lay, and seems to be working most of the time.
I am in the process of cutting a dog door in the back wall of the house to
help her improve bathroom habits. I looked at her this morning and I
think she is showing some porterhouse weight gain. In my next life I want
to be a rescued dog!
I should sign off, I am starting to ramble. I hope all is well with you.
The check will be in the mail in the next few days.
Thanks for all your efforts
Richard Evans
Update March 2008
CHRIS,
I hope you find humor in this. It is written with that in mind.
Lucy is quite a dog. It is amazing how 10 pounds can almost rule the
world. Her personality is changing by the minute, and we are having fun
with her.
1) She has already ordered porterhouse steak for dinner.
2) She not only insists in sleeping in my bed, but sleeps so close that
I feel like I might fall out of bed.
3) If she doesn't get her way, she will put her dry food in the water
bowl to soak.
4) She doesn't want just one or two rooms of the house. She wants them
all.
5) She has met the neighbor's dogs, but doesn't want to associate with
them because they are just too butt ugly.
6) She is slowly learning where the outdoor restroom is.
7) She is the most affectionate animal I've known.
8) The entire half acre has been explored
many times. Overall, we give her a 10+ on her good days. With time she
will relax,
and feel like she owns it all.
Thank Syd for his shuttle service again, it worked well. I gave him cash,
and I'm hoping that got back to you. Please tell me if we have been fair
with you on her cost. I noticed that you didn't bill me any more for the
few days I may have held you up, while we were on vacation. If you need
anymore, please send me your address and I will send you a check.
I hope this email gives you good feelings for your efforts for these
helpless animals. I wish we could deal with more, but Lucy is fillingthe
empty places in our hearts.
Thanks again
Richard Evans
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Angel (Formerly Kizzy)-
Adopted in February 2008
We are so very happy to have found Angel her forever home,
she is truly a special lady who is not only beautiful inside and out, but
will be able to live her life with her forever family in comfort and love.
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Duchess and Heidi
Adopted in 2004
We love updates from Duchess and Heidi. Heidi was a puppymill
mama, who came to rescue, unbeknownst to anyone pregnant. After several
weeks she soon gave birth to five beautiful little puppies. The puppies
were soon to be named, Hank, Tank, Duchess, Annie and Dixie the other little
one went to a home and has not given us an update so we are unsure of the
current name. Annie Kay is currently living with the Anderson's, Dixie is
living with Anderson's in-laws, Tank is still with rescue and Hank is in a
happy home in Southern California. When the furmomma of Duchess saw the
mama Heidi, she became very fond of her. A few weeks later, Heidi was going
home with her daughter Duchess and her new momma Denise. Here is an update
from Duchess herself.
Updated
Hi all!
Me and my furmomma are just as happy as can be
with our human mommy, Denise. She lets me crawl, cold nose first, all the
way down in the covers at night to sleep, while Heidi sleeps on the pillow
by her head. We follow our mommy everywhere she goes almost tripping her
because we want to stay close. Heidi had some xrays done and the nice Dr.
says that she has an enlarged heart, but mommy already knew that ‘cause
Heidi loves her so much! She also has some mammary lumps that need to be
taken off, but she is still just as happy as can be. I have grown into a
very beautiful little girl with a very soft, velvety coat and a tongue
that just loves to give kisses all over mommy’s face when she comes home.
Our sissy Deanna nursed a little Chihuahua
back to health from almost going to doggy heaven from parvo and she
brought him home for me to play with when he was all better. I just love
him and we play all the time. I’m sending you a picture of all of us in
our bed snuggling together.
We would love to have our pictures on your
website so that everyone can see how happy we are. I would really like to
come see everyone if mommy can ever find the time.
Love, Duchess
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Gretel-
Adopted in January of 2008

Gretel found her new home in Temecula, California. We are hoping
to see new pictures of her in her new home soon!
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Buddy
Adopted January of 2008

Chris,
Buddy and I are doing just great. He is definitely a one-person dog and
is getting very used to things around here. He is beginning to socialize
with smaller dogs and is getting used to other people as well. He is just
the best and I am so glad that we are together. Here are some pictures of
him and one of he and I.
A friend of mine Ed Watson has a male dachshund and is interested in
adopting a little female as well. He is a wonderful person with a nice
place and very kind. I have referred him to you site.
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Mercedes-
Adopted in January of 2008
Hello!
It has been over a month now since I adopted my puppy from your rescue
shelter. I wanted to let you know that she is doing quite well! I call her
"Sadie" and she has definitely made herself at home here with us. Her and
Beans are the best of friends. She is so playful and very affectionate.
She already knows where the treat cupboard is and what "Do you want to go
for a walk?" means. :) I love walking her in the mornings and taking her to
run errands with me. She loves riding in the car! Everyone who meets her
says she is so cute, and although she is friendly she is definitely a
mommy's girl! :)
Thank you for making this possible. Enjoy the pictures I attached!
Blessings,
Becky Wager
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Bailey
Adopted in December of 2007

This little girl found her new forever home and is now living a great life
with her family.
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Daisy
Adopted in December of
2007
This little girl found her new forever home and is now living a great life
with her family.
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Jack
Adopted in December 2007
This 7 month old got a
new home and a new brother! He is a happy boy with her new family!
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Candy (formerly Margaret)-
Adopted December 2007
This little girl found her new forever home and is now living a great life
with her family.
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Caramel (formerly Candy)
Adopted December 2007
This little girl found her new forever home and is now living a great life
with her family.
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Hope
Adopted in
December of 2007
This is Hope. Little Hope was a puppy mill turn in. As you can see by the
little paw...if you want to call it that. That little hope has her paw skin
but that is about it. Apparently, we have been told by other rescues that
there is a breeder in the San Diego area that is breeding these types as
well, and they keep on doing it. Don't despair or worry about little hope
though. This is only a minor set back for her. It does not keep her from
running to her food bowl every day nor does it keep her from playing hard
with all the others.
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Claire
Adopted in October of 2007

Claire found her forever home. We are so happy that we could find her a
home so quickly. We are awaiting new updates and pictures to come!
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Melissa
Adopted in October of 2007
Melissa found her forever home, in a home in the Los Angeles County area.
We are anxiously awaiting new updates and pictures!
Melissa is now known as Allie by her new owners...
UPDATED AS OF SEPTEMBER 9, 2008
She is a wonderful little gal and
has blended very well with her parents and buddies, Sassy and Behr. She
loves to sit outside and watch for squirrels. When one comes along, she
points with her nose and lets out a few high pitched barks. The other two
dogs come running and stand there with her while the squirrel/s talk back at
them. It's really funny to watch. Sassy watches out for Allie and was
attacked by a racoon while protecting Allie who emerged without a scratch
but Sassy ended up at the Emergency Vet with twenty six bites on her front
right leg. Allie has gained a few pounds and feels very much a part of our
family. We couldn't have asked for a more loving dog, she is very gentle
and compassionate. We thank you for assisting us in filling a very sad void
in our lives.
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Faith
Adopted in October of 2007
Faith and her new family are living happily. She has
shared her Halloween pictures with us and she is thriving! We are happy to
have found her a forever home with her brother!
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Bessie
Adopted in October of 2007

Bessie went to
her new home in late October of 2007. We are anxious to hear about her new
updates and pictures!
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Little Guy
Adopted in September of 2007

The Little Guy
found his new home in Mid-September of 2007. He went to a home with
another dachshund for a playmate. He is happy and thriving.
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Kiara
Adopted in September of 2007
Kiara found her new home in Mid-September of 2007. She went to a home with
another dachshund for a playmate. She is happy and thriving. Updates to
come.
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Bernie Sue
Adopted August 10,
2007

Hi
Chris
Well,
Bernie Sue is just wonderful. She has made friends with Raisin and Paul
very nicely. She stands still and lets them sniff her all over and seems to
not mind. She sleeps with Raisin in the big chair in our bedroom. I am very
happy that Raisin is so tolerant and I give Raisin a ton of extra love so
she will not get jealous. I will get a picture off to you as soon as I get
organized. Molly does not seem to be bother either way, what an odd duck
she is, but she seems content enough.
So the news is good from the Whitmeys. Anna and Doug came over last night
for dinner to meet Bernie Sue. They want to do time share doggie ownership
with her. I will let them take her on weekends in a couple of weeks.
Everybody is happy.
thanks a bunch, she is the perfect dog for us.
love Roxanne
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Oggie
Little Redheaded
Male from Sarah's Litter
-Adopted July 2007
Updated July 23, 2007
We had a blast (as did the dogs), not only did they have fun at the Parade
they got to play with our friends dogs Abby and Elvis. Sophie and Oggs even
ganged up on Elvis and took away his toy (hes a sheltie pup)-- dont get me
wrong.. when I say ganging up it was non- aggressive, but its funny seeing 2
dogs walk away with one bigger dogs toy.
Larry was very proud of his little man.
Last weekend they traveled up to the San Francisco area with us to visit
with our friends kids. My friends husband kept telling Oggie that he needed
to watch out because he was dragging his transmission on the ground.
The dogs will probably be disappointed this week as were not going anywhere!
LOL
its great fun though.. and theyre wonderful little people, I mean dogs ;-)
Anyway-
here is a pic of Oggie and Sophie napping in the wagon in between events.
You will be happy to know Oggie took best kisser and best in show. He is our
little love bug- Maybe we should have named him Romeo.
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Coco
Adopted in July of 2007
(rescue picture)
Coco was adopted
by her new family in early July 2007. We are so happy to have her find her
new forever home, so that she can be the spoiled princess that she deserves
to be.
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Gretchen
Adopted June 10, 2007
We
are happy to announce that 5 year old Gretchen has found her forever home
with her new older dachshund brother and her new mama and daddy in the
Riverside County area. We are anxious to see all the pictures and updates of
her. We know that she will become the spoiled princess she so sorely
deserves to be.
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Sadie
Adopted in March of 2007

Chris,
Sadie has made herself perfectly at home... she's tuckered out, curled
up sleeping on the couch, perfectly wedged between my mom and sister.
When we got home she immediately sniffed every inch of the house...
Clyde followed, completely bewildered.
She ate like a champ and she flips onto her back every chance she gets
since it gets cheers and clapping from us every time.
Thank you so much for allowing us to adopt Sadie, she's already proven
to be the perfect addition to our family.
April, Stephanie, Clyde & Sadie Sadie Pretty Lady
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Kaiser
Adopted in 2007
We
are so very happy that Kaiser, has found himself a new forever home. He was
with us a very very short time, but we are happy that we were able to
transition him quickly into a new forever home. We are very anxious to
recieve new pictures of Miles in play and recieve new updates of him!!!
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Slinky and Stretch
Adopted on February 1,
2007
Slinky and Stretch are a pair of bonded 5 year old mini black and tan fur
kids. The pair were turned over due to a new baby in the home and another
on the way. They are loves and now have a happy new home with a mommy and
daddy who will love them and spoil them to pieces. We are very anxious for
pictures and updates.
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Mason and
Gracie -
(formerly known
as "The Twins" Adopted January 2007)
Mason and
Gracie were dubbed "The Twins" or "The Terrorists" by rescue because they
loved to run through the house, bark, play wrestlemania roughly with the
others and generally cause a stir throughout the household, while in foster
care. They were adopted by their new family in Fresno, California in the
beginning of January 2007. What a great way to start off the new year for
these two! These two have a great new home and are the spoiled little ones
that they deserve to be! We are happily awaiting new pictures and new
updates about them to come.
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Candy
Adopted January 26, 2007
TO READ MORE ABOUT PUPPY MILLS CLICK THE
Perils of Puppy Mills
page
UPDATED ON
OCTOBER 22, 2009
Hello Dawn,
Here is our update on Candy and Roscoe (formerly known as “Oscar” at DHOGG).
We have attached some photos for you.
We adopted Candy from DHOGG almost 3 years ago. Candy was a “throwaway”
from a puppy mill.
She came to us very scared and timid. The day after we brought her home
we had to call Chris because we questioned whether or not we did the right
thing by taking her away from DHOGG – she had become very attached to
Chris. She did not eat or drink water for two days. Chris told us to hang
in there with her and she did come around. She is the most amazing little
girl and we can’t imagine her not being part of our family. Candy had to
have all of her teeth removed shortly after we got her – the result of
years of neglect at the puppy mill. This has not stopped her in her
endless quest for food – having no teeth has not slowed her down in any
way when it comes to eating! Candy had to have disc surgery two months
ago – she had a ruptured disc and it was truly a miracle that we were able
to save her by catching it immediately and having the most wonderful
doctor (Dr. Berry in Irvine) operate on her. She has fully recovered and
is like a brand new dog – we even asked Dr. Berry if he put a firecracker
in her behind while she was on the operating table – she runs around like
a puppy now and is loving life - we are so grateful to have her in our
lives. Roscoe (formerly known as Oscar) came to us a few months later
when we decided that Candy should have a companion. So off we went to
visit Chris again – and we brought Roscoe home. Quite a character, a
tough little guy but so loving. He is quite protective and particularly
likes to patrol “his” yard constantly on the lookout for squirrels. He and
Candy took to each other immediately an are inseparable! Roscoe is quite
the gentleman and always leaves a little food in his bowl for Candy –
being the chowhound that she is she immediately goes to his bowl after
finishing hers to see if there is something he might overlooked. It
happens everytime they are fed – so cute! Roscoe was heartbroken while
Candy was in the hospital for 4 days during her surgery. He was lost
without her. These two amazing dogs have given us so much joy and hours
of endless entertainment. My husband and I are avid boaters and they have
adapted quite nicely to the boating lifestyle – they particularly enjoy
kayaking. Roscoe stands on the front of the kayak like a masthead barking
at algae and sea lions while Candy prefers to stretch out – just enjoying
being paddled around! Quite the princess.
Thank you to Chris and Sid for all they do – DHOGG is an amazing
organization!
Barbara & Mauricio Lewak
Proud Parents of Candy & Roscoe Lewak
Update February 2009
Hi Chris,
Wow - we will forward this information to all we
know as welll as the link to your website. Everytime anyone comments
about our pups we tell them where
they came from - we are always advertising the
Dachshund Haven.
We would love to attend the doxie picnic - just
let us know the details.
Candy and Roscoe are doing great - you have no
idea how much we love those two little buggers.
They run our lives.
Talk to you soon,
Barbara & Mauricio
Original Information
on Candy
Candy is a great example of what we here in rescue promote. "The perfect
fur-kid for the perfect family". From the beginning Candy displayed
behavior which made it very difficult for us to consider placing her with
any home but a female only home. Candy was a puppy mill turn over (who
still bares the tattoo in her ears which display, not her name, but her
number). This little girl loves to shock us! We were shocked to find Candy
had given birth, just a day after we had taken her over a little over two
years ago. Then we were shocked to find that the mill that had turned her
over did not even know she was pregnant with the lone beautiful puppy girl
that she gave birth too.
After she had
given birth to her puppy, she and her little girl named "Angel" became very
very attached to one another and for a while we were considering adopting
them out together because they depended so much on each other. Soon though,
they began to grow apart and we were comfortable adopting them out
separately. Fortunately for Candy's baby she was adopted in August of
2006. Candy soon became independent and socialized with the other dogs in
the foster home. Despite all of her socialization and progression, she was
still afraid of males.
So once again,
we were all very shocked to find her little tail wagging the day her new
mommy and daddy came to visit her on January 26, 2007. She spent her first
night in her new home making herself at home and going to her Daddy's side
of the bed. With a quick wag of the tail she was scooped up and placed in
the big bed with her mommy and daddy.
We here at
rescue could not be more happy for this whole situation. When it comes down
to it, Candy was simply waiting for the right mommy and daddy to come
along. We are all looking forward to more pictures and updates for Candy to
come!!!
February 2,
2007 Update:
Candy is continuing to do well.
Her little tail is finally unwrapping itself out from under her behind.
We think she is slowly becoming comfortable in our home. We still haven't
heard a bark. I know you mentioned that one of the puppies had been
debarked. Was it Candy? Yesterday was the first time I had to go to work
and be gone all day. Needless to say I was very anxoius about leaving her
with her new Dad all day. Fritz said she looked for me for a little while
after I left and then she attached herself to him. He told me later that
he was so flattered because he had been feeling just a little jealous that
she seems to have favored me up to this point. He had to leave for a few
hours yesterday for work and he just couldn't bring himself to leave her
so she went with him to a pre-recording session at a studio in West LA.
He is such a pushover! Candy was the hit of the studio!
We are so happy to see her
slowly coming out of her shell. We read on another rescue site that it
can take up to 4 weeks for a rescue dog's true personality to come out.
I'm sure you have experienced this. So it's kind of like slowly
unwrapping a Christmas gift. Every day we see a little more of Candy
coming out from under. We have noticed that she does not play with toys.
Hopefully that will change when she relaxes.
Anyway, just wanted to keep you
in the loop.
Let us know about the piebald.
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Abbey
Adopted in
December of 2006
Abbey is a little girl who was
adopted in December of 2006. She was a puppy mill turnover and is lucky now
to have a permanent forever home to give her all the love and attention that
she deserves.
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Luke
Adopted October 28, 2006

Luke was
adopted by his new forever home on the weekend of the Hallowiener picnic.
He was having issues walking on a leash as he had never done so before...but
thankfully his new parents were willing to work with him. He lives in the
Beverly Hills area of Los Angeles and is finally getting the life he
deserves.
More updates on
him to come...
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Kona
Adopted October
28, 2006
Kona found her forever home the
weekend of the Hallowiener Picnic. She is very happy with her new family in
South Orange County. We are so happy to know she has a huge yard and lots
of toys to play with! More updates to come.
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Kobe
Adopted in September 2006
(formerly Tyson
and Big Moe)
Tyson was
adopted by a wonderful couple last weekend, we are so happy that he has
found a new forever home, especially the great environment that he has
brought into! We here at rescue know that puppies are work, and that it can
get frustrating at times! Hang in there! We anxiously await updates and
pictures about him from his new mommy and daddy.
Just
an update on Kobe, the former Tyson. We
have renamed him because he has become quite a ball player. Every
evening my husband plays ball with him and he has a record catch of 12 in
a row. (our other Doxie never seemed interested in playing catch)
He is very smart--probably smarter than we are. He has finally
gotten the idea of doing his "duty" outside. The way he asks out is just
to sit in front of the door looking out. No barking, just sitting there
looking outside.
He has learned to sit on command-usually. I have him sit before I
feed him and then tell him it's okay to eat.
He loves his ball! We have gates put up on the entrances to the
kitchen area. These are very nice gates I bought from Orvis. But they
are wood and Kobe purposely puts his ball through the spokes, into the
other area, and then barks for us to retreive. If we don't do as we're
commanded and retreive the ball, he starts chewing on the spokes. I've
almost wanted to change his name to Beaver, as it looks like we've had a
beaver in the kitchen.
When playing catch with him, sometimes he takes the ball to his
water dish and drops it in and then fishes it out. I'll try to attach a
picture of him with a pan full of balls. I thought if he got so much
enjoyment out of dropping his ball in the water dish, he'd really have fun
with a pan full. It's about like a kid bobbing for apples.
If the sliding door is opened he will also poke the ball between the
door and screen door and then either try and get it out or bark for
us. It seems he just trys to find a way to hide the ball. This morning
he dropped it in the pool and then came to the kitchen and got me and led
me out to get it. Don't worry, I don't go off and leave him alone in the
pool area.
He is on a part raw diet. I buy all his food at Centenialla,
including an Organic canned food and also organic raw chicken patties. I
fed him half a can (small) a.m. and p.m., mixed with about 3/4 of the
pattie and a handfull of organic dry. He gets sliced apples and carrots
for treats, and when I buy lettuce and clean it, I cut the end off for him
to chew on (not iceberg). We also have bought him a large knuckle bone
which he enjoyed and would even try to carry it to bury. If his picture
comes through to you ok, you might notice a skinned spot on the top of his
nose. I gave him a marrow bone on day this week and after chewing on it
he enjoyed trying to hide and bury it. Of course he had to take his nose
to do that, thus the skinned spot.
He is built differently than our other doxie. Kobe seems to have a
layer of fat just under his skin, whereas our other doxie felt very
muscular and solid.
One of his very bad habits is trying to eat anything and everything
he can find--pulls up grass and eats, digs the roots of the Lily of the
Nile as well as roses and will chew them, and any piece of wood or
material that has fallen from a palm tree. It seems his mouth has to be
chewing constantly! I wonder if he is neurotic?
We've even considred putting a mussel (I know that's not
spelled right, but too lazy to look up and figured you'd know what I mean)
on him when he goes into the yard.
He has a good disposition.
Almost forgot, he loves to sneak up on the kitchen table! If we
don't pull our chairs completely away or shove them tight, he gets up on
the table and then chews napkins or anything else he can find. Today,
(when I took the attached pix) I found him again on the table even tho' I
had the chairs pushed tight. I had watched him from around the corner,
unbeknownst to him, and he will squeeze in front of the chairs under the
table and actually shove a chair out to jump on it and then jump on the
table. Of course I don't yell at him as don't want him jumping off.
Do you suppose he will outgrow chewing on things he finds in the
yard?
DACHSHUND
HAVEN'S RESPONSE TO THE CHEWING: SPRINKLE CAYENNE PEPPER IN THE AREAS WHERE
YOU DON'T WANT THEM AROUND. THE SMELL IS STRONG ENOUGH TO DETER THEM YET
WON'T HURT THEM IF THEY DO GET A TASTE OF IT.
Update October
14, 2006
I swear he has doubled in size since we got him a few weeks ago. He
is so beautiful and such a sweet personality. Ten days ago we "rescued"
a nine lb. chihuahua from off the street and have been searching for his
owner. In the mean time "Skippy" and Tyson have become play mates and
wear each other out as they play chase. Tyson goes to the office with me
every day and in the evening he insists on sitting with either myself or
my husband, draping his limp body over our leg. He reminds me of what a
rag doll cat must be. When you try and pick him up he rolls over on his
back and just goes limp. He is curious about everything, picking up
leaves, sticks, clogs of dirt, rocks. (I really have to watch him). He
has so much energy.
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Angel
Adopted in August of 2006
Angel was the daughter of Puppy mill candy, and she was adopted by a couple in August! We are anxious to recieve updates
about her!
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Clara
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Adopted in August of 2006
(formerly
Dapple Daisy)

Dapple Daisy
was adopted in August of 2006 by her new mommy, Devon and daddy, Nick and
brother Orson. She is now known as Clara. She has a wonderful new home and
are happy that we could help complete this family! On August 28, 2006, they
sent us pictures of her in her new happy home with her brother Orson.! We
are so happy that she has found a forever home and that she is thriving in
her new surroundings!
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Kaylie Runkle
Adopted in November of 2005

Dear Sid & Chris
I thought you might like to see the baby girl in her new home She has become
so special that she has sleeping privileges in our bed at night. We are so
happy to have her. The big dog and her take naps together. When they race
through the house it sounds like a hundred dogs running. She is so quick
that he has a hard time keeping up. When he does she dives under the chairs
and stares out at him as if to say I am just to fast for you. Any way we are
very happy with her. Thanks again for introducing us to the Dachshund line
of dogs. We think their great. If the home owners Assn would allow us more
than two dogs we would come back and take another. Thank you so much.
Yours truly,
David and Sandy Runkle
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Jack and Art
Adopted in March of 2006

Jack and Art are a great pair of brothers who came to rescue several months
ago. They are now with their forever home and are now named Oscar and
Meyer. More pictures and updates to come.
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Rocky
Adopted in March of 2006.

Rocky was adopted by her forever home in March and she is doing well. More
pictures and updates to come.
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Phoebe
Adopted in February 2006
UPDATED OCTOBER
22, 2009
Thank
you for the email. It is my pleasure to write a short note on our
adopted Tri-Dapple, Phoebe. My husband and I adopted Phoebe three years
ago. She came to us in a sorry state, even though the rescuer's had
tried their best to make her life comfortable. She was a miniature and
the cutest face. Unfortunately, she was 28 lbs. and growing. She was a
breeding Dachshund which meant her calcium level was very low. Two weeks
after the adoption we took her to our vet and she had her teeth removed
with the exception of one....her jaw had collapsed in surgery. Her jaw
was wired for 21 days.
When she arrived home, what a difference, after the surgery. She was
free of infection. My husband and I have another elderly adopted
standard dachshund named Bruno, he is 13 years old, who love his walks
morning and evening. We started walking Phoebe twice a day. First, to
the top of our cal-de-sac, then a quarter of a mile, then one mile and
so on. She now weighs 13 lbs....half her original weight...and is a
fabulous little girl.
She still does not trust too many people but slowly she is accepting of
strangers. Bruno, has always been a protective animal and now looks
after Phoebe. He allows Phoebe to steal all the toys in the basket but
holds at bay with his food dish.
What a joy these two are to my family! When Bruno passes we will
definitely adopt another rescue dachshund. Sincerely, June and Tom
Fullerton. PS. Did I tell you Phoebe now walks 3-4 miles a day?
Updated January 6, 2009
Happy New Year to you
both. Tom,myself, Matt and Hayley were in Acapulco for two weeks over
Christmas and New Year. Bruno and Phoebe were in the Pet Resort for
their stay. While there Phoebe had surgery.
We had delayed it so she
would be there over the holidays. While having her physical and shots in
November the vet discovered she had a rock in her stomach. When removing
it they also found a piece of brown leather which could have been
attached to a leather button. The vet gave the items back to us (as if
we wanted them) so we could check. We have no leather in our home but do
have a few rocks. Phoebe, along with Bruno, are scavengers, so she could
have picked up those items anywhere. She is doing well. Has a two inch
scar in her belly but was thoroughly spoilt by the staff at the
hospital....they love her. Tom comments "she is the most expensive free
dog we have ever had." Bruno, is a close second with his teeth cleaning
ever other year and his allergies to meat products. He has special food
of Salmon and Potato otherwise he blows up like Dumbo.
It is amazing how time
has flown. We have had Phoebe three years next month. Her and Bruno are
so attached now. Take care. June Fullerton
Initial Update
Dear Chris and Sid,
Happy New Year!!!
I cannot believe it
has almost been a year since we adopted Phoebe. She had her yearly check
up and was passed in "excellent health". Everybody loves Phoebe at the
Animal Hospital. I hope you received our Christmas card with our daughter
and the furkids. Still haven't heard Phoebe bark, she just whines when I
am preparing their dinner. Then again, there is really no reason for her
to bark. Everything is perfect for her.
Bruno, incidentally, is a changed dog. He no longer gets anxiety
attacks when we place him in the kennel....he now has Phoebe so he is
happy.
Hope all is well at
your end.
Regards, June
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Dipstick AKA "Dippy"
Adopted in December 24, 2005
Dipstick's momma was a puppymill turnover. And like most turnovers, they
were unaware of her mother's pregnancy. Surprise, surprise, a few weeks
later, Dipstick was born, along with her sister, Patches, a long haired pie
bald, who looks identical to her, and a black and tan short hair like dippy.
Dipstick was adopted by the Kozlowski family from Yorba Linda and joins her
little piebald sister named Enya. They are a great pair and she is thriving
in her new home.
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Patches- Adopted
in December 2005
Patches was
adopted by family in California in December of 2005, she is happy and
thriving.
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Checkers
Adopted in December of
2005
Checkers is now living with his forever home and is thriving. More of an
update to come soon.
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Olie
Adopted in November of
2005
Olie was adopted by his forever home in November of 2005. He is happy and
thriving with his family.
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Dixie Doxie
Adopted December 24, 2005
Dixie Doxie was adopted by the Anderson Family "in- laws" the same time as
Annie Kay. Miss Dixie was adopted by Cherie who is also Dodger's mommy.
Dodger dog needed a playmate as he was constantly wearing out his playmate
Cinnabun ( a 30 pound Dalmation). Dixie came along at just the right time.
She is fearless and runs around the house chasing her big brother and her
big brother is very protective over his "little girl". She has so much
energy that now even Dodger dog is getting worn out! It was a match made in
Dachshund Heaven.
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Annie Kay Anderson
Adopted December 24, 2005
Annie
Kay was born on October 23, 2005 to a puppy mill mama that was turned over
to rescue. Her daddy Robby was thrilled! You see, ever since his other
little red headed girl, Heidi Josephine passed away in 2001, Robby said
that he would only have another little red head girl if it was the right
time. Well, little red-headed girls have come and gone, and Robby has let
them all go to new forever homes. But when Robby heard that the little girl
had been born and seen her picture when she was only 14 hours old, he knew
that it was meant to be his little girl. The little girl came from Heidi's
litter. She lives with her, cousins, uncles and aunties in the Anderson
household and has the run of the place. Thank goodness, Annie' Grammy and
Grampy just added a huge new room to the house so that Miss Annie and the
rest of the Anderson Herd can have lots of room to play inside but also a
lot of room to play outside too!
Annie loves to make a mess, but really loves
to spend quality time with her Daddy whether it be surfin the net... or
just lounging around . We will update this as time goes on.
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Minnie (Formerly known as Katie)

Hello
friends,
We are sending you some pictures of Minnie our amazing
weenie dog, you know her as "Katie". We want to thank
you for this wonderful dog. she is a great camper
(does not like the water. My kids are so attached to
her. She especially loves my oldest and is good at
calming her down. She suffers from ADHD and Tourette's
(a lot of anxiety). She loves to sit and watch my
daughter play piano.
Jessica
says she even has a
favorite song.
She is very playful and smart, keeps the
cats out of the yard, really good beggar, is a great
clean up crew (floor), still loves carrots, pea's and
poop's on demand, rolls over, lays, sits, loves to
play and race around the house, goes to her bed when
told and has quite a few ideas of her own. We are
still working on the speak thing. I think she thinks
we are crazy. We can't thank you enough. We love her
so much. My husband is quite attached to her and he is
the one who did not want a dog. Thank you for giving
her to us.

Carlos, Carolyn, Jessica, Kristen and
Jordan
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Biscotti Ray
Adopted
in 2004
Biscotti
Ray is Onyx Mae's little chocolate brother. This is a picture of him and
his daddy Steve at Auntie Ronna's house, where his cousins (the Anderson
herd) lives. Biscotti is from Dachshund Haven and was rescued about a year
ago. Biscotti is another sad story. He was bought as a puppy and raised
to be the age of about 2, when his owner's decided that they no longer
wanted a dog...they wanted a puppy. So the logical thing for them to do,
was to throw him in a kill (cruel thinking people) shelter, where rescue
saved him. One of the problems his daddies thought Onyx was having was that
she was lonely during the day while they were at work, so they went back to
Dachshund Haven to look for a baby brother or sister for Miss Onyx. The day
they went to visit the adoptable dachshunds they were upset to find that
Biscotti Ray (then known as Snoopy) was set to be adopted the next day by a
couple who ended up never showing up. Two weeks later, Onyx went to go pick
up her new baby brother. They have been inseparable since. Another success
story of Dachshund Haven rescue.

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Onyx Mae
Adopted
in June 20, 2003
Onyx Mae
was a little girl who lived in Texas at one time. Her trip to California
proved fortunate because here she was able to find her forever home. Onyx
unfortunately had some major separation issues when she was first adopted in
June of 2003 by her daddy Richard and her daddy Steve. Onyx was another
unfortunate case of abandonment, where her prior owners would leave her
outside for days and weeks at a time, with no food, companionship or
attention. This made for a very hard situation when her daddies would leave
for work. She decided that she would tell everyone that she was unhappy, by
tearing up seat cushions, blankets and having "accidents" everywhere on
purpose. Two years later, this dainty little 30 pound girl (who thinks she
is a lab dog, and thinks nothing of hurling herself on an unsuspecting lap,
is happy, healthy and has little if any separation anxiety. Onyx lives with
her brother, Biscotti (also from Dachshund Haven) and their daddies, and
their Nanie in Whittier, California.
Onyx is the half breed cousin of Stewart Edward, Sticky Lynn, Baron
Joseph, Toby Ray, Harley Arnold, Sweet Pea and Roxy May (and soon to come
Annie Kay).

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Dodger Dog
Adopted in June of 2004
Dodger was adopted by the Anderson Family
"In-Laws" to be in June of 2004. Dodger is now 14 months old and is a very
long dog. He is extremely handsome and hyper. He loves his step-sister
Cinnabun who he lives with. Often Cinnabun is the one who has to walk away
after a hard day's play. He loves all of his cousins including Stewart
Edward, Baron Joseph, Toby Ray, Harley Arnold, SweetPea and Sticky Lynn.
He spends his time traveling back and forth to Norwalk.
Roxy, Cinnabun and Dodger.
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Roxy May
Adopted in April of 2004
Roxy
May was adopted by Paul (brother) of the Anderson Family in April of 2004.
She originally came from Texas during the same time Harley did. Paul's
dog, Schnitzel passed away in August of 2002. Paul was overcome with grief
and was determined to never get close to another dog like that again. That
was until Roxy came over for a weekend foster. Paul saw her and immediately
fell in love with her. He decided that he was going to adopt her and
nothing was going to stop him. She is now happy and healthy. She is a huge
princess and diva of the household. She travels to and from Norwalk where
she spends time with her step-sister, Cinnabun (30 pound dalmation) and her
cousin Dodger (also a rescue). When in La Habra, she spends time with her
cousins Stewart Edward, Toby Ray, Harley Arnold, SweetPea and Sticky
Lynn. In 2004 Roxy May lost had something of a calcium buildup in her
back, within a few days she could not walk and was losing most of her
ability to control her bowels and bladder. The first advice was given to
put her down. Her daddy was not going to give up. She had to be rushed to
the emergency room at 11 in the evening one night, where she underwent
emergency back surgery. Roxy had her surgery and underwent a very long
grueling recovery period in a playpen separated from her cousins and
playmates and had to walk with a scarf around her hind legs for almost four
months.
Roxy is now doing wonderfully and is affectionately known as "burnout" in
the household. She has most of the use of her legs back but still loses
control and slides often into walls or furniture when she runs in the house
on the hardwood floors.
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Sweet Pea
Adopted September 18, 2004
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SweetPea was adopted by the Anderson
family in September of 2004. Originally meant for Robby (brother) who
wanted a dog to move out with, Dawnie (sister) and her parents fell in love
with her and with Robby's move out plans fell through they did not want to
let SweetPea go. Dawnie has major health issues and enjoyed Sweet pea's
demeanor and attitude and the fact that Stewart Edward (big dachshund
brother) fell in love with her and began to get very overprotective of her
became more reason to not let her go.
Sweet pea originally came from Texas and was known as a "Puppy Mill Baby".
She lived her entire life in a Puppy mill producing litters. She tops the
scales at 7 pounds and has tiny features. She is adorable. She is
approximately 8 years old and had almost a litter a year once she was able
to do so. She lived her life in a wire cage and because of her hard life,
has problems with her feet because of her staying in a wire cage, fecal
matter and urine most of her life. She had little if any human contact
during her time in the mill, but despite that has remained a very sweet and
loving dog. Despite, her horrible beginnings in life, the moment she came
into rescue's possession she had the ability to start a new life. She has
episodes where her old wounds open up on her feet but other than that has no
health problems. She is a good little girl and will live the rest of her
life here in the Anderson household. We love her very much and in the short
time she has been here, has made a huge and profound impact on everyone.
SweetPea and her brother Stewart spend much of their time traveling to and
from Dawnie's office where they spend the day with her at work.
Sweetpea has four brothers, Stewart Edward, Baron Joseph, Toby Ray and
Harlequin "Harley" Arnold and one sister, Bootsi "Sticky" Lynn.
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Harlequin "Harley" Arnold
Adopted November 22, 2003
Harley
is another double dapple boy who was sent from Texas rescue in November of
2003 for our family to join Toby, who had now started to tear up the house
because Baron had injured his back and was not as interested in playing
anymore. This drove Toby nuts and he needed a playmate that could keep up
with him. Harley is deaf, and has even worse eyesight then Toby due to the
double dapple gene but once again, this will not slow him up.
Harley is 3 years old and is another happy, healthy and loving dachshund.
We love him very much. He has all the typical dachshund traits including
being extremely stubborn. He wants what he wants when he wants it. We say
he looks like a bunny rabbit. He is a sweet boy who has to sleep on you or
touching you so that he knows when you are not in bed with him.
Harley has 3 brothers Stewart Edward, Toby Ray (rescue) and Baron Joseph
(rescue) and two sisters, Bootsi "Sticky" Lynn (Chihuahua terrier mix also a
rescue) and SweetPea (rescue).
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Toby Ray
Adopted in February 8, 2002
Toby Ray was adopted by the Anderson Family in February of 2002 he was 6
months of age. The original intent was to give Baron Joseph, who was
tearing up the house, a playmate to get rid of some of his excess energy.
Toby is a double dapple dachshund and tops the scales at 8 pounds. He is
extremely short, chubby and compact but is a tough little man who doesn't
take any "stuff" from anyone, including his cousin who is a 30 pound
Dalmatian. Toby unfortunately is deaf (double dapple gene) and can't see
that well, but these things are only minor set backs for him, for he is
completely healthy, happy and loves to play with all his brothers and
sisters and cousins (most of who are from Dachshund Haven Rescue). He has a
high screech bark and loves to bark at everything. Toby loves his daddy
also known as Baron's daddy.
Toby has 3 brothers Stewart Edward, Baron Joseph (rescue) and Harlequin
"Harley" Arnold (Texas rescue) and two sisters, Bootsi "Sticky" Lynn
(Chihuahua terrier mix also a rescue) and SweetPea (rescue).
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Baron Joseph
Adopted in May 13, 2001
Baron Joseph was adopted by the Anderson Family in May of 2001 when he was
approximately 2 to 3 years old. Baron came to us for a weekend after our
little Heidi Joe (rescued 7 years earlier red dachshund 8 years old) passed
away due to complications from Cushing's Disease. It was an extremely sad
situation in our home as the whole family was devastated. We were only
going to take him for the weekend to Foster him for the weekend. Well, you
can see how that ends up.
When he came to us, he had recently come from a Shelter in Riverside. He
had been malnourished and because of it, he had no hair on his ears and
little hair on his head. He was a happy healthy little boy who instantly
bonded with his new daddy (shown above). Our family decided that maybe
Heidi Joesephine had been taken to play in heaven, because now Baron was in
need of a new happy home. We took him in and every time we celebrate his
day of coming to us, we remember Heidi Joe.
In
2004 Baron participated in the 2004 Wiener National Wiener Races. He didn't
win, but did a good job anyways.
Baron has 3 brothers Stewart Edward (dachshund stray found 7 years earlier),
Toby Ray (rescue) and Harlequin "Harley" Arnold (Texas rescue) and two
sisters, Bootsi "Sticky" Lynn (Chihuahua terrier mix also a rescue) and
SweetPea (rescue).
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