Dachshund Rescue UK

08/10/2026

Return to Rescue
What does that mean? It means most, if not all, rescues promise to take back a dog if an adopter asks them to. It’s a way of keeping the dog safely in rescue, ‘under your wing’, avoiding the ‘free to a good home’ adverts or worse and it is there when life throws an adopter a curved ball and they can no longer keep their dog. But it gives adopters a sense of it’s ok -if it doesn’t work out, we can just give the dog back.

Sadly, it sometimes also means ‘giving up’ on a dog that has just arrived, a dog carefully placed with an adopter who convinced us they were the right person for this particular dog; a dog who now has to move again. It means that a rehome coordinator can feel like they’ve failed ( and sometimes we do get it wrong- we’re only human) We dread return to rescue… and it’s often avoidable-all we ask is that you follow our advice and you give the dog time: 3 days to get over the stress of being moved from everyone and everything they’ve ever known and then 3 weeks to begin to feel and behave like themselves again.

We know that for an adopter it can feel like you have not got the dog you were expecting. So often we hear ‘This is not the dog that you described to us, they must have not told you the truth about the dog, its clearly got issues we were not told about’ But how about thinking that the previous owners described the dog how it was with them, at home with people he/she knew and trusted, and it will be the same dog again, in the new home, it just needs a lot of time, understanding and patience. We are always on hand to support too and if we really have placed a dog in the wrong home we will make things right for the dog. Their wellbeing is always our priority

Please don’t apply to adopt a rescue from us or anywhere else unless you are in it for the long run, for that dog’s ‘forever’ and you are prepared to clear your schedule for the next three weeks or however long it takes. Unless you are sure you can meet the challenges your rehome coordinator will have discussed with you.

Thanks to all the amazing adopters who have succeeded- you are all awesome!

06/10/2026

Here’s some interesting advice from our partner and supporter Katie Saywell over at The Dogs Code.

Bringing a rescue home sounds exciting....Then the reality hits...

The pacing. The barking. The following you everywhere. The first night where no one sleeps. And suddenly you’re wondering if you’ve done the right thing. This is exactly why we’ve started a video series with Dachshund Rescue UK to help you and your new dog settle in properly from day one.
No overwhelm No guesswork No “just leave them to it” advice
Just calm, practical guidance that actually works for Dachshunds.

You’ll learn how to:
• Set up your home so your dog can relax
• Reduce stress in those first crucial days
• Handle barking, clinginess and anxiety
• Build confidence without making things worse
Plus more to come

You can watch the full playlist
here:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYhGUa4GhOju1vaEeccbrkPZI-WFWh46T

If you’re about to adopt, have just adopted, or even if you’re struggling weeks in… this will help.

When you do watch them, I’d really love to know
Leave a comment on the videos with your biggest takeaway or what you’re finding hardest right now.

It helps us shape more support around what you actually need and if you want more honest, no fluff Dachshund advice like this, hit subscribe so you don’t miss what’s coming next

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYhGUa4GhOju1vaEeccbrkPZI-WFWh46T

Dachshund Rescue UK

06/10/2026

Our lead coordinator Sue Kray seems to collect dachshunds! We already featured three of hers, now meet the remaining 4. ( yes, she has 7 and a chihuahua!)

“Dexter the chocolate dapple is 3 yrs, and is the latest addition to the pack, he came into foster with his brother as their owner had sadly passed away. Just for foster I thought, how silly of me!! He is such a character, very jealous little chap, pushes the others out of the way for front seat. He stayed….

Claude the cream long haired is 8 years old, the boss of the pack, such an easy going lovable chap, but nobody will cross him -he is very highly respected by all of the others

Yankee is red and smooth haired. Three years old and originally from Spain, he came to stay when we had a large rescue of over 50 dogs. He is a very handsome boy, very loving, but definitely likes the sound of his own voice!!

Last but not least is Arthur, my mini wire , coming up 9yr, ex stud dog, my shadow, really only wants to be with me, super little chap, always admired wherever we go.”

Have you room for any more Sue ? 😂

05/10/2026

***UPDATE we have found a home for Tilly❤️❤️🐾 Thank you everyone who shared or responded to this post xx

URGENT APPEAL FOR HELP -FOSTERER WANTED.

We are working to help Liverpool PDSA who currently have an abandoned dachshund

Tilly is a female Black and Tan and we not aware if she is neutered or not . Unfortunately they have had to amputate her right hind leg as she appeared to be missing her paw when she arrived with the PDSA - we are unsure of the circumstance of her injury and are unable to give any further details.

Tilly is a very nervous girl and did try to bite the first few days she was here but she is now coming out of her shell a bit more. It is possible that she has been abused so we are taking it very slow and at her own pace . She came in to on the 29th of September for treatment. She is still on medication, adjusting well to walking with 3 legs, and as far as we can see, is ok with dogs, although she is untested.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A FOSTER HOME FOR HER WHILST SHE RECOVERS AND WE CAN ASSESS HER NEEDS.

🐾No entire male dogs in the home and preferably no other dog or perhaps a very calm resident dog
🐾No children
🐾Someone home all day
🐾Someone who can take for follow up appointments as necessary to a vet
🐾Someone who can keep her for an extended foster period until we can find her the right home
🐾No cats or small animals
🐾Dachshund experience and rescue experience

Please contact
[email protected] for further information if you think you could offer Tilly a foster home

04/10/2026

Fancy raising some money for Dachshund Rescue whilst doing something fun?

A big thank you to Erin who raised £73 holding a bake sale at work 🎂 🍰 🧁.

Every fundraising event gets us closer to building our residential rehabilitation wing which will help IVDD dachshunds 🐶

Get in contact with us if you want to do your own fundraiser ❤️

04/10/2026

SUNDAY FUNDAY

Several years ago my first rehome as a coordinator was a wire haired dachshund called Boris. Mini or standard, the wire haired dachshund is a special character. Can we fill the internet with pictures of your wire haired dachshunds?

03/10/2026

MATCH OF THE DAY
Sophie, Will and Bonnie. and wedding bells are in the air!💍

“Bonnie is the light of our lives and our best friend 🥹 she is gentle, so loving and affectionate, cheeky, full of so much personality, and we couldn’t love her more if we tried. Over the summer, we bought our first home and it has a lovely garden for Bonnie and she is absolutely in her element — she loves to sunbathe and dig holes🥺 she has settled really well and we are so proud of her.

She is still dog reactive to unfamiliar dogs, but we have been taking her to dachshund pack walks to build her confidence and she loves them (and is quite well behaved compared to some of the other daxies🤭🤭)! We took her on holiday with another family dog for her 3rd birthday and she managed to stay in the same house as another dog successfully!!🙏 and she walks beautifully with other dogs once she knows them. She’s made huge progress with her people reactivity so I have no doubt that we’ll get there with other dogs too.

Bonnie was the catalyst to so many wonderful things in our lives. Because of her, we became a real family and got engaged, and pushed ourselves to buy our first home. She even watched me try on my wedding dress a few weeks ago. We can’t thank Sarah and Dachshund Rescue enough! We are so grateful to you for bringing Bonnie to us — we can’t imagine life without her 🥹

02/10/2026

MATCH OF THE DAY

Penelope and Keith- sometimes the road is a little rocky but the best adopters get there!

It’s been five weeks, but much has happened …. Initial trauma of the relocation, lacerated ear (on the roses), four visits to the Vet, with another scheduled for tomorrow for her second inoculation, endless trips to pet shops to try on and find a suitable harness, then vomiting for two days earlier this week, and despite endless worries, finally finding the nutritional food she seems to like …… nothwithstanding, we see Penelope developing every day, getting increasingly more confident, and yes, I can’t now imagine life without Penelope in it. 🐕😀

Thanks to the continued support from Dachshund Rescue Coordinator, Sarah. Going from being a non dog owner, to the custodian of a precious little Dachshund who has been uprooted from what she knows and loves, sometimes feels a little all consuming.
But between us, we’re getting to know one another, and both adapting accordingly!

02/10/2026

FIND A HOME FRIDAY 2

Ivy is 8 years old this October and is a short haired blue and tan female (spayed).
Ivy was previously used as a breeding girl and was rescued by a lovely family who simply had too many dogs to keep her forever

Ivy needs an experienced dachshund home and would be happy living with another dog but not a younger female dachshund, as she tries to mother them!

Ivy is a gentle little lady, she is one of the most kind, loving and loyal dogs you could meet.
Once she gets to know you her amazing character shines through. She is fully house
trained and very clean in the house and is happy to be left alone - no separation anxiety here!
She sleeps downstairs in her bed, she loves her walks; she can be a little bit barky when strangers approach but if told “No” she does settle down. She particularly likes to bark at other dogs whilst out on her walk but again when she is told “No” she does take notice although this is ongoing training . In her foster home Ivy has got used to different dogs coming and going and hasn’t shown any aggression. She enjoys cuddles on
the sofa and having her belly tickled. Once she gets to know her human, she will
play and her funny little character shines through. She is naturally cautious around
strangers and requires slow, controlled introductions when meeting new people to
help her feel secure. One of her favourite things is sunbathing in the garden when it’s
warm, oh and sleeping! She likes to suck on the edge of her bed which sends her off
to sleep. Her ideal home will be a relatively calm household that can offer patient,
gradual introductions to visitors. She is a funny, sassy and very loyal little girl and will
make a devoted companion for someone willing to give her just a little bit of time to blossom.

Ivy needs her forever home now, can you give her that?

Please contact
[email protected]
or visit our website and complete an adoption application

https://dachshundrescue.org.uk/dog-adoption/

02/10/2026

Well, we are at a loss to know why but we had no applications to adopt Ronnie….absolutely NONE 💔

Ronnie is a beautiful boy, his foster family find him loving playful full of fun and yes a work in progress but he’s so worth it! We featured him on Friday last week, can we find him a home this time?

The very handsome Ronnie is a young 2y neutered boy who has settled beautifully into foster but he really needs his forever home. He was returned to rescue and has
reactivity issues in public settings with people and some other dogs but he is improving through positive behaviour training He can pull on the lead but with consistent practice he is getting better. He does react to door knocks and some TV noises. He is alert to noises outside of the house. Ronnie adjusted to his fostered home lifestyle from day one and quickly picked up his morning afternoon and evening routine including ‘his place’ where he feels safe and happy. He is house trained and knows the commands to go outside to do his ‘business’ and he’ll wait by the door which is also his way of telling you he needs to go outside. He loves to dig !
If you’re looking for a dog to fit in with you and you have a busy life style that’s not Ronnie, …. He’d love a quiet life. He needs someone who can adjust and be flexible- he can go out and about but then again Ronnie is very happy to stay home for a few hours whilst you socialise or may be even work part time ( no more than 4 hours on a regular basis though please!)

He has an issue with one of his hind legs which can cause him some discomfort and intermittent lameness and needs to be monitored. Then again, DR will be supporting anyone who adopts Ronnie with this issue, we will work with their vets to ensure Ronnie is pain free and cover costs as appropriate. Mostly it’s just making sure he doesn’t over do things, but don’t be fooled, Ronnie enjoys a good walk (and a bit of a run now and again) as much as the next dachshund. But sometimes he needs a restful day or a bit of a helping hand.

He may like a calm dachshund for a friend but introductions would have to be handled well and time given to both dogs to ensure success. He loves his people and just wants to snuggle up with you in the evenings.

You must have
🐾NO CATS
🐾NO CHILDREN
🐾DACHSHUND EXPERIENCE
Contact
[email protected]
Or
Visit our website and complete an application form

https://dachshundrescue.org.uk/dachshunds-looking-for-homes/