Tennessee Dachshund Rescue

Tennessee Dachshund Rescue Tennessee Dachshund Rescue (TDR) was founded in January 2016 in Cookeville, TN.

Tennessee Dachshund Rescue is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to saving homeless dachshunds in Tennessee and surrounding states.

Lately, we've seen a number of comments from people who are quick to judge the decisions we make as a rescue. The realit...
05/31/2026

Lately, we've seen a number of comments from people who are quick to judge the decisions we make as a rescue. The reality is that every medical, behavioral, and placement decision is made based on veterinary recommendations, professional guidance, and what is in the best interest of the dog—not public opinion.

What many people don't see is that rescue work is not simply posting cute photos and finding homes. Running a nonprofit rescue requires balancing medical care, finances, foster availability, volunteer capacity, legal obligations, and the needs of hundreds of dogs over time. Every decision has consequences, and we take that responsibility seriously.

It's also worth noting that many of the individuals who are the most critical often do not have active foster or adoption applications with us, are not volunteering, and are not directly involved in the day-to-day work of rescue. We welcome questions, respectful conversations, and differing viewpoints. If you believe we have made an error regarding your application or situation, please send us an email so we can review it and respond appropriately. Social media is not the place to address individual application concerns. What doesn't help is hostility, assumptions, or personal attacks directed at the volunteers who dedicate countless hours to saving lives.

Our team is not perfect, but we are committed to making decisions based on expert advice and the resources available to us. If you truly want to help, consider fostering, volunteering, donating, transporting, or adopting. Those actions save dogs. Negative comments on social media do not.

We'll continue focusing our energy where it belongs: helping dachshunds in need.

💔 A Message We Never Wanted to Write 💔It is with a heavy heart that we share that Tennessee Dachshund Rescue is facing a...
05/30/2026

💔 A Message We Never Wanted to Write 💔

It is with a heavy heart that we share that Tennessee Dachshund Rescue is facing a reality we have never faced in our 10 years of rescue.

For a decade, we have been blessed to say “yes” to dachshunds in need. No matter the circumstance, we have found a way. But today, we are down to only a handful of active foster homes, and without additional fosters, we will be forced to close intake and potentially face decisions about the future of our rescue.

The truth is simple: rescue doesn’t happen without foster homes.

Every dog that comes into TDR needs a safe place to land while receiving medical care, learning to trust, and waiting for their forever family. We can cover the veterinary care, supplies, and support, but we cannot provide the one thing we desperately need most…a home.

We’ve made countless posts, sent pleas, and shared urgent requests, but foster numbers continue to decline. Meanwhile, the need for rescue has never been greater.

If you’ve ever thought about fostering, now is the time.

🐾 TDR covers approved veterinary expenses.
🐾 We provide support every step of the way.
🐾 You provide a safe, loving temporary home.
🐾 Foster homes must be located in Tennessee.
🐾 Resident pets must be spayed/neutered, current on vaccinations, and on heartworm prevention.

One foster home can save a life. Ten foster homes can save dozens.

If you’ve adopted from us, supported us, shared our posts, or cheered us on over the past 10 years, we’re asking you to help us continue this mission. Please consider fostering, or share this post with someone who might be able to open their home and heart.

We are not ready to stop saying “yes” to dachshunds in need. But we can’t do it alone.

📩 If you’re interested in fostering, please apply today or send us a message to learn more.

The future of TDR depends on foster homes. ❤️🐾

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Just a few days left to get your cute Dachshund Swag and helpOur rescue at the same time! Go check them out!!
05/29/2026

Just a few days left to get your cute Dachshund Swag and help
Our rescue at the same time! Go check them out!!

Meet Oddy Oddy is 2 years old, weighs around 15 pounds, and came to us from a hoarding situation. Because of his past, h...
05/28/2026

Meet Oddy
Oddy is 2 years old, weighs around 15 pounds, and came to us from a hoarding situation. Because of his past, he’s still very skittish and learning that the world can be a safe and loving place.
But little by little, this sweet boy is coming out of his shell.

In the mornings, if the other pups jump into bed, Oddy will follow along and curl up beside you for pets. He’ll hop up next to your chair asking for attention, happily come running for blueberries and carrots, and recently even allowed his foster to pick him up for a brief moment , a huge milestone for a pup still learning to trust.

Oddy absolutely LOVES other dogs. Big dogs, little dogs, it doesn’t matter. He wants to play all day and snuggle up with his furry friends at night. Because of this, he’ll need another confident dog in the home to help him continue building confidence.

What Oddy needs most is patience, understanding, and someone willing to let him move at his own pace. The reward? Watching a dog who has never truly known security slowly learn what love feels like.

And honestly, there’s something incredibly special about being the person a dog finally learns to trust.

Oddy is being fostered in the Nashville area and would do best in a home with a fenced in yard

You can apply to adopt Oddy here 👉 https://www.tndachshundrescue.com/adoption-process/

📣 Another friendly reminder from TDRWhen we post an available dog and you comment “I want Her”, “Call Me!”, or “Message...
05/26/2026

📣 Another friendly reminder from TDR

When we post an available dog and you comment “I want Her”, “Call Me!”, or “Message Me!”, we promise we see the excitement, and we love it!

But that’s not how our adoption process works. The first step is always to fill out an adoption application. Our team reviews applications to determine the best fit for each dog. We’re an all volunteer rescue, so we can’t reach out individually to everyone who comments asking for information. If you’re interested, the ball is in your court , fill out an application.

🐾 Pro tip: the smartest move is to apply ahead of time for pre-approval. That way when a dog is posted that steals your heart, you’re already in the system and ready to go.

Dachshunds move fast around here, and being pre-approved can give you a head start.

So if you’ve been thinking about adopting a doxie, get that application in! Your future Ween may be posted tomorrow!

You can apply to adopt here 👉 https://www.tndachshundrescue.com/adoption-process/

If you’re interested in fostering and Reside in the state of Tennessee you can apply to foster here 👉 https://www.tndachshundrescue.com/fostering-expectations/

And you can find our adoption fees here 👉 https://www.tndachshundrescue.com/adoption-fees/

PS. Please Make sure to read over all the requirements prior to applying.

Also, if you have applied to either foster or adopt and haven’t heard back within a week or two, please check your spam folder for any emails that might have been sent. We’ve been working with Gmail but haven’t been able to remedy the situation.

Huey, Cassie, and Harrison, just a few of our available dogs!

☀️ SCHOOL’S OUT. POOLS ARE OPEN. AND OUR DACHSHUNDS NEED SUMMER VACATION HOMES. 🌭Summer is the perfect time to foster a ...
05/26/2026

☀️ SCHOOL’S OUT. POOLS ARE OPEN. AND OUR DACHSHUNDS NEED SUMMER VACATION HOMES. 🌭

Summer is the perfect time to foster a dachshund. Why? Because nothing says “summer memories” quite like:
• a wiener dog supervising your grill
• dramatic sunbathing sessions
• tiny legs running at full speed through the yard
• and someone touching you literally 24/7 😅

We are desperately looking for foster homes and promise these dogs come fully loaded with personality, comedy, and moderate emotional instability.

Some may:
✔️ steal your spot on the couch
✔️ judge your life choices
✔️ follow you into the bathroom
✔️ act like they’ve never eaten before despite eating 14 minutes ago

But fostering truly saves lives, and we cover the vetting while you provide the temporary love and safe place to land.

Warning: fostering may result in laughter, chaos, and accidentally becoming obsessed with dachshunds. 🐾

Apply on our website if you’re ready to be a summer foster.

Huey says We will never forget Those who gave All this Memorial Day!
05/25/2026

Huey says We will never forget Those who gave All this Memorial Day!

Meet Olive. 2.5 years old. Professional shadow. Emotional support dachshund. Tiny panic potato.Olive is currently seekin...
05/25/2026

Meet Olive. 2.5 years old. Professional shadow. Emotional support dachshund. Tiny panic potato.

Olive is currently seeking a full-time human position with excellent benefits, including:
• Constant companionship
• Couch access
• Mandatory snuggling
• Zero understanding of personal space
• Another dog sibling to emotionally co-regulate with while you go to the bathroom for 14 seconds

Olive has severe separation anxiety, which means she believes every closed door is betrayal and every trip to the mailbox is a potential abandonment situation. Unfortunately, when left alone, Olive copes with her big feelings by redecorating. And by redecorating, we mean chewing, shredding, and making questionable life choices.

Because of this, Olive needs a home where someone is around most of the time and where another friendly dog can help her feel safe and secure.

She’s sweet, loving, hilarious, and fully committed to being involved in every aspect of your daily routine. Cooking? Olive supervises. Showering? Olive waits dramatically outside the curtain. Working from home? Olive says your lap is now a desk accessory.

If you’ve ever said:
“I wish someone was obsessed with me,”
Olive is ready to absolutely ruin your independence in the best possible way. ❤️

Just wanting everyone to know that My Giving Circle is a scam disguised as a grant organization. They recently made a po...
05/25/2026

Just wanting everyone to know that My Giving Circle is a scam disguised as a grant organization. They recently made a post about supporting us by voting and donating. Do not give information or donations to them.

We're saddened by the amount of scammers like this, Venmo copycats, fake T-shirts sellers, fake donation checks, etc. Unfortunately they seem to target rescues and non-profits.

We rely on the amazing generosity of our supporters and every donation truly does count! ❤️ If you ever question whether a donation or product is actually supporting TDR please reach out to us and we will verify.

Here’s a post we bet you didn’t expect from a Dachshund rescue.Y’all may remember Mama June and her five puppies from De...
05/23/2026

Here’s a post we bet you didn’t expect from a Dachshund rescue.

Y’all may remember Mama June and her five puppies from December 2024. We had no idea who dad was, but we made a promise to find them all loving homes, and we did.

Unfortunately, due to a change in circumstances through no fault of his own, Huey is now being surrendered back to us.
And friends, Huey is not exactly your standard-issue low-rider anymore. This boy grew. A lot.

Huey is now almost a year and a half old and weighs approximately 45 pounds. He’s sweet, playful, and FULL of energy. He just really needs space to run, play, and be a dog. He would do best in a home with a big fenced in yard, another playful dog, or someone active who can give him the time and attention he thrives on.

We truly think he would flourish in an environment where he has more room to burn off all that young dog energy.

Huey deserves a chance to land where he can stretch his legs, play hard, and be loved for the big, goofy, sweet boy he turned out to be.

So yes, Tennessee Dachshund Rescue is asking for help with a not so dachshund, dachshund mix.

Because rescue is rescue, and Huey still matters.
Please share this post and let’s find Huey his new furever!

You can apply to adopt Huey here 👉
https://www.tndachshundrescue.com/adoption-process/

Huey is in the Cookeville area.

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