Connecticut Dachshund Rescue and Pet Services

Connecticut Dachshund Rescue and Pet Services Active 2001-2021 in Connecticut, we rehomed over 400 dogs. We are no longer an active rescue and have no employees. financial difficulty and foreclosure, 2.

Permanently closed.

Dachshund rescues in the New England area: Little Paws Dachshund Rescue, Paws Affection Dachshund Rescue, Sophia’s Grace Foundation. We have NO employees or anyone acting on our behalf besides the two administers of this page. Please contact the following Dachshund rescues currently active in the New England area if you are looking to adopt or rehome:
•Little Paws Dachshund Rescue
•Paws Affection

Dachshund Rescue
•Sophia’s Grace Foundation


Active 2001-2021

All dogs available for adoption through DRPS live with us in our home, we do not use foster homes for any of our dogs as we get to know them best when we are with them day to day. This also makes it easy to schedule meetings with potential adopters. We also assist Dachshund owners properly rehome dogs they are able to keep in their care until the right home comes along. All rescue related expenses are paid for out of Anne's own pocket. Though the adoption fee is $350, we actually spend more than that vetting most of the dogs that come to us. Funds are raised through events, The Hot Dog sales, boarding and clinics; our WePay donations, Facebook auctions, and Amazon Wishlist are all new additions this past year. The majority of the dogs we get into rescue are due to 1. death or owner going to a nursing home 3. divorce or breakups, 4. Dachshund not good with small child or baby

While we do occasionally take in dogs from Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New York State we are just three people so we cannot coordinate "pulling" of shelter Dachshunds outside of the area; if you know of a Dachshund in a shelter or in need of a new home outside of Connecticut please contact a Dachshund rescue that uses foster homes as they have a wide spread volunteer group. Just because our fosters live with us happily before they go to their forever homes this does not mean they are not "needy enough" as we have heard some people say- if our adoptable dogs are overlooked for this reason this may leave us unable to help other dogs. If you are interested in adopting from us please fill out the application to get pre-approved. Ideal adopters have a fenced in yard, have Dachshund experience, do not have small children, do not plan on having children in the future if they do not already have children, live in Connecticut (nearby out of state adoptions are considered if you come meet us and the dogs, and have good references), have a flexible work schedule or are semi retired (we do not want the dog sleeping 8 hours a night, then left home alone for 8 hours during the day- thats 16 hours!). We do not adopt to anyone who smokes inside the home as it is very destructive to a small dog's health.

06/18/2025
Maine
05/21/2025

Maine

05/17/2025

We are happy to announce Tucker was adopted! Congratulations on your new digs, Tucker! 😄🐾

05/12/2025

⭐️⭐️REUNITED⭐️⭐️
We are happy to report this handsome boy is home safe!
We are so happy for the family!

Missing in Portland:
This handsome guy was wearing an Easter bandanna when he went missing. He is friendly. He is food motivated. If you see him try lowering him with food. Get down to the ground and stay calm and hopefully he will come up to you. If you do see him, please call the number on the flyer immediately. His family is worried sick about him.
Let’s get this handsome guy home safe.
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05/02/2025

** UPDATE 5/3/25 ** Harley is home!!

** 5/2/25 ** LOST DOG - RAYMOND, ME

Harley, a dappled colored dachshund is missing from her home on Willard Way. She is 2 years old and weighs 10 lbs. Harley is FRIENDLY - BUT DO NOT CALL OR CHASE HER. If you see Harley call April at 207-212-3229.
Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland
Lake Region Animal Control Department

04/30/2025

We first met Kipper and Thumbelina in 2014 as owner surrenders. 3 days later they were adopted together and lived their vey best lives.

Kipper and Thumbelina are two gentle, sweet senior dachshunds whose world turned upside down when their beloved dad passed away. These devoted little souls shared everything – cozy naps, treats, and most of all, unforgettable rides in their dad’s convertible, ears flapping in the breeze, soaking up love and sunshine.

Now, confused and grieving, they find themselves in a rescue, longing for the warmth of a home again. Despite their sadness, they remain kind-hearted and affectionate – and they still perk up at the sound of a kind voice or the jingling of a leash.

At 12 years old, both Kipper and Thumbelina have been given a clean bill of health by the vet, except for some bad teeth which we will take care of. They’re spry for their age, and what they lack in puppy energy, they more than make up for in companionship, loyalty, and soulful cuddles.

These two must stay together – they’re each other’s comfort and anchor. All they need is a soft bed, a patient heart, and someone to help them write the next chapter of their lives.

If you have room in your heart and home for two loving seniors, Kipper and Thumbelina will fill it with more love than you can imagine.

Their approved adopter can name their own adoption fee.

Address

Killingworth, CT
06419

Website

https://www.rawpetfood.com/WASHASHORESTORE, https://shrsl.com/4tufu

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