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.

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Stephen King was spotted befriending a Dachshund named Dash in Downtown Bangor Tuesday evening.

08/24/2025
08/14/2025

ADOPTED

Thumbelina, 4 years old, Dachshund mix, 11 lbs

Thumbelina is a gentle soul who’s looking for a calm, patient home where she can truly relax and feel safe. This sweet girl came to us as a stray and has shown us that, while she can get a little overwhelmed by busy environments, she blossoms in a quiet space with people who understand her. She enjoys her walks, has been able to coexist with calm dogs, and loves having a cozy spot to call her own.

Thumbelina can be sensitive to changes in her environment and is still working on feeling secure when left alone, so she’ll do best with someone who’s home more often than not and can take things at her pace. She’s also still learning about house training, so patience, consistency, and a small, manageable space to start will set her up for success.

She may enjoy the company of another calm, independent dog or even a cat with the right slow introduction. She’d prefer a home without very young children, but could do well with older kids who can read her body language and give her space when she needs it.

If you’re looking for a loyal companion and are ready to offer understanding, structure, and love, Thumbelina is ready to settle in and show you her sweet side.

Thumbelina is available for adoption at Northeast Animal Shelter.

To meet him, stop by NEAS located at 347 Highland Avenue during open hours: Mon–Wed 11:30am–5pm, Thu–Sun 11:30am–6pm. No appointment needed to speak to a staff person about available pets.

View all available dogs at mspca.org/adoptadog. Eligible dogs will be marked with a star!

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Killingworth, CT
06419

Website

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

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