Dogs in the South

Frankie

  • Male, standard Dachshund
  • 8 years old
  • Black & Tan, smooth coat
  • Neutered
  • Adoption fee is a donation

Mr Frankie is back, and this time, this handsome boy is truly hoping to find his forever home.

Frankie was originally surrendered due to resource guarding and displaying bullying behaviour toward a smaller dachshund he lived with. He had also bitten in the past, though the exact circumstances are unclear. He hasn’t shown any signs of biting since being with us.

Frankie spent time with Pupcakes Rescue and Rehabilitation, where he made great progress. He was much loved, and showed no aggression toward people or dogs. He enjoyed walking with other dogs but still exhibited some guarding tendencies, so we believe Frankie would thrive best as the only dog in his new home.

Over the past three months, Frankie has been in a loving foster home where he’s done incredibly well. His foster carers, working closely with behaviourists, have helped him readjust to life in a home. They absolutely adore him but their future plans just aren’t suitable for him. Frankie is fully toilet-trained, has had zero accidents indoors, and enjoys interactive play with his humans—tug-of-war is his favourite! He also entertains himself, sleeps alone through the night and loves nothing more than snuggling under a blanket on the sofa.

Frankie is currently living in a busy area in Greater London and can be reactive to other dogs whilst out walking. This behaviour was much improved whilst he was in Pupcakes, however  it seems to have been triggered again by a negative experience with an off-lead Yorkshire Terrier early in his stay at his current foster home. While Frankie remained calm during that incident, he will now bark at dogs outside of the house when they come too close. 

Frankie doesn’t live with children so we feel a home without young children is necessary. He has however met with the neighbours 2yo child on a number of occasions and has been absolutely fine. We therefore feel a home with children over 13yo but younger visiting children should be fine as long as introductions are slow and gentle and visits always managed and supervised.

Frankie travels well in the car, is fine sleeping in his bed away from his owners and can be left for up to 4 hours.  

From his foster family:
“Other than the stress he feels on walks in our very busy area and his reactivity toward other dogs, Frankie is a dream. He would make a fantastic companion for the right home. He’s playful, energetic, and you’d never guess his age by his lively spirit! He’s also intelligent, very trainable, great with guests, and no longer displays resource guarding. He’s undemanding, sleeps well on his own, and only barks when someone knocks or is in the hallway—but he stops as soon as you acknowledge him.”

Requirements in a home:

  • Quiet and calm home in a rural, or semi-rural setting
  • Someone committed to continuing his training and give him the time that he needs
  • No other dogs or cats
  • No children under 13

If you feel you meet Frankie’s needs and can offer him the patient, loving home he deserves, please reach out to us. This sweet boy is ready for a fresh start! Please email [email protected]

Yuki

  • Wiltshire 
  • Female, 7 years old
  • Standard / Pug cross
  • Adoption fee £200

Yuki is a well-behaved, playful pup who is making great strides in her recovery from IVDD. 

She would benefit greatly from a home with someone who will be home most of the day to provide her with the love and care she needs as she can get upset when left alone for long periods. Yuki will need help with her ongoing physio to help her bounce back but is well on her way back to her usual playful self.

In typical Dachshund style, Yuki loves being affectionate and is happiest snuggled up with her human. She has grown up around children and loves to play with them – she especially loves playing tug of war! Before her IVDD Yuki was walked off lead with good recall and loves to approach people for attention. She is not a fan of cats, but could be rehomed into a family with an older, calm dog after a successful meet up as she can be a little timid around new dogs initially.

Requirements in a home:

  • Someone home most of the time
  • No cats
  • Other dogs ok subject to a successful meeting

If you feel you could provide a loving home to Yuki, please email [email protected]

Benji – potential home found

  • Essex
  • 10 years old
  • Male, miniature Dachshund cross with Pug
  • Red, Smooth Coat
  • Neutered
  • Adoption Fee is £200

Benji is a charming and handsome dachshund-pug mix with a love for chasing balls and cuddling up on the sofa. At 10 years old, this sweet senior dog is looking for a calm and loving home where he can enjoy his twilight years. Due to a change in his family’s work situation, Benji is being left alone for too long during the day, and they’ve made the difficult decision to find him a new home where he won’t be left alone so much.

Benji is a sociable fellow who has lived with another dog in the past and got along just fine, but he’s also perfectly content being the only dog in the household as long as there’s someone around to toss his ball and share snuggles. While he generally gets along with other dogs, he can be a bit reactive towards them when out and about.

He adores people of all ages and currently lives with young children. However, given his age, we believe a home with older children (10+ years) would be more suitable, ensuring they can respect his need for space when he needs it.

Three years ago, Benji underwent surgery for his back, but he has fully recovered and now enjoys leisurely walks and, of course, chasing his beloved ball. He’s housetrained, though he might have the occasional accident if left alone for too long. Benji isn’t crate-trained but prefers to sleep on his bed in the hall or landing. While he’s not a fan of cats, he loves car rides and is ready to be your loyal companion.

Requirements in a home:

  • A calm and quiet environment
  • Someone who is home most of the time
  • Children age 10+
  • No cats
  • Can live with another dog after a successful introduction or be an only dog

If you can offer Benji a forever home with plenty of ball-throwing, a cosy lap to snuggle up to, and someone who’s there most of the time, please email [email protected]

 

Bailey

  • London
  • 3 years 8 months
  • Male, miniature
  • Cream longhaired
  • Neutered
  • Adoption fee is £350

Bailey is a sweet loving boy who absolutely adores spending time with his humans. He is quite an anxious dog who is currently living in a busy household with teenage children and another dog. Bailey is struggling to cope in the environment and therefore we are seeking a quieter home for this gorgeous boy.

Bailey barks at strangers entering the house and has nipped at people’s legs, but once he is comfortable with people he is very affectionate. He enjoys going for walks and has a lot of energy.

He sleeps with his humans at night, but can be left downstairs for up to 4 hours when the family go out.

Requirements in a home:

  • No children 
  • Calm rural or semi-rural home
  • Only dog or potential to live with an older female dachshund

If you are able to offer Bailey a home, please contact [email protected]

Hallie

  • Essex
  • 3 years old
  • Female, miniature
  • Chocolate, longhaired
  • Not neutered
  • Adoption fee is £450

Hallie is a sweet little dachshund looking for a new home because she is unhappy sharing her space with another dog and it is causing fights.  This is stressful for everyone, particularly Hallie, and the family now feel it is both safer and better for Hallie to live as a single dog in a new home.

Hallie is a nervous dog who takes time to get to know people and will need a patient family, ideally with dachshund experience or experience with anxious dogs.  Once she does know you, she is an affectionate, loving little soul who likes to play, cuddle up and is never happier than when she has her squeaky banana.  

Outside the home, Hallie will bark at people and dogs who get too close to her unexpectedly.  She currently does not walk off the lead and it would be good if her new family could teach her recall and work towards allowing her off-lead in safe places.  She gets stressed in the car, so easy access to interesting walks would also be a benefit.

Hallie could live with older teens, as long as they understand that Hallie will need time to get to know them and will need to go at her own pace.

As a young dog, she needs time and attention to help her increase her confidence and enjoy her life to the full.  She walks nicely on the lead and is also happy to be left for up to 4 hours on occasion.

Requirements in a home for Hallie

  • No other dogs, cats or small animals in the home
  • Someone who has the time to continue her training 
  • Hallie would love a garden
  • Can potentially live with patient older teens

To find out more about Hallie please email [email protected]

Elvis (B)

  • 6 years 2 months
  • Male, miniature 
  • Smooth, black and tan
  • Neutered
  • Adoption fee £250

Elvis is a sweet, affectionate dog who has the special ability to brighten anyone’s day. His current owner describes him as well-behaved, well-socialised, and capable of turning a bad day into a good one. While he’s great with other dogs and has attended doggy daycare without issues, Elvis has had some tension with his doggy brother, which has created anxiety in the household.

Elvis can be wary of strangers entering the home, barking until he settles down. He’s also cautious around children and may grumble, so a home without young children or with older, dog-savvy kids (16+) would be best. Elvis currently lives in a home with a cat but they need to be kept separate so we feel a home without any cats is best.

He’s house-trained, good in the car, and crate-trained, sleeping in his crate overnight.

Elvis recently experienced an episode of IVDD but is recovering well. He’s out of crate rest, back to walking, and toileting on his own, making him ready for his new home.

Requirements in a home :

  • A quiet, calm home with minimal visitors
  • Could potentially live with another female dog
  • No cats
  • No young children, but older kids (16+) might be fine

If you can provide Elvis with a peaceful, loving home, please ensure that you’re registered with us and send an email to [email protected].

 

Dexter and Rascal – Bonded pair

  • Hertfordshire
  • 4 years 7 months dachshunds
  • Male, tweenies
  • Chocolate and tan, smooth coat
  • Both dogs are neutered
  • Adoption fee for both dogs is £650

Dexter and Rascal are littermate brothers who love to be together. They are being rehomed due to the current owner returning to work in an office and therefore is not at home enough to meet the dogs needs. They are described as a lovable pair who really enjoy cuddles on the sofa with their people. Dexter loves to play tug and Rascal loves to play with a ball.

Both dogs are comfortable around teenagers although can be reactive to strangers coming into the house. Dexter nipped a stranger 2.5 years ago, but there has not been a bite incident since this time. For this reason we are seeking a home with older dog savvy children.

Both boys have suffered from separation anxiety in the past, but the current owner has worked with a behaviourist and they can now be left for up to 4 hours together, although this may take some time to build up to in a new home.

Dexter can be reactive to dogs on walks, but both have been attending a day care facility with other dogs with no incident.

They both sleep in their own separate beds in their current owner’s bedroom.

Requirements in a home

  • Dog savvy children aged 12+ who know when to give a dog space
  • No cats
  • Someone at home most of the time
  • Rural or semi-rural location
  • Potential to be rehomed with other dogs (after successful introductions)
  • Adoption fee for the pair is £650

If you meet the requirements and are able to offer these lovely boys a home then please email [email protected]

Dexter and Dee Dee -= Bonded Pair

  • WILTSHIRE
  • Adoption fee for Dexter and DeeDee is £450 

DEXTER

  • 8 years old
  • Male, mini, smooth, black and tan
  • Neutered

DEE-DEE

  • 8 years old
  • Female, mini, smooth, chocolate and tan 
  • Neutere

Dexter and DeeDee are two bonded mini-dachshunds looking for a new home – their family have made the sad decision to rehome them because serious family illness has meant they are no longer able to give them the care, regular walks and attention they need.  

Both dogs are easy-going pets who are affectionate and whose main aim in life is to find a comfy sofa to snooze on.  They love attention and cuddles and are used to living with children, so could live with children who are respectful of dogs.  

Dexter and DeeDee are both crate-trained and share a crate together at night-time.  DeeDee has accidents inside the home because she is being left for long periods of time, so her new owner would need patience to help her remember where to go.  She also has been involved with fights with another dog in the family, however her owner says she is not the instigator and is generally a passive, sweet-natured girl.  Dexter is a very relaxed boy who is just looking for a quiet life with his best friend.  Both dogs provide each other with comfort and companionship and, once settled, can be left for periods of time.

They are typical dachshunds with a big bark for people they don’t know, although they settle quickly.  Outside the house, they will bark at dogs but are not aggressive and can be distracted with treats.  They are currently not walked off the lead and it would be great to find them a home where the new family could train recall and enable them to have off-lead time.

Requirements in a home:

  • Can live with sensible children
  • Lived with cats for the first two years of life, so potentially could live with cats if introduced carefully
  • Could possibly live with another calm, non-confrontational dog, subject to a successful meeting

To find out more about Dexter and DeeDee please email [email protected]

Elska

  • Wiltshire
  • 6 years old
  • Female, chocolate dapple, smooth mini
  • Not neutered
  • Adoption fee for Elska is £350 

Elska’s family have made the sad decision to rehome her because serious family illness means they are no longer able to give her the care, regular walks and attention that she needs.  As a result she is becoming increasingly stressed and has started fighting with one of the other dogs in the home.

Elska is a gorgeous girl who will thrive in a home where hew new owner can give her the time and patience she needs.  She gets on well with dachshunds outside the home although she would prefer to be the only dog in the home.  She is a nervous and sensitive girl who will benefit enormously from a structured, calm environment.  She is a loving little dog who just needs a special person who can give her a chance.

She is in excellent health, is crate trained and could be left on her own after she has settled into her new home.  She sometimes has accidents inside the home and is a nervous dog who occasionally has ‘glee wees’ when greeting people inside the house.  She does not like cats or children.

Requirements in a home for Elska

  • Someone who is home a lot of the time, especially when she first arrives 
  • No children
  • No cats or other dogs in the home

To find out more about Elska please email [email protected]