Hoggan

May 2009:  Here's a special note from an ATDR dachshund named Hoggan!

I came to live in my new forever home in October 2005, after living in foster care for a year and a half.  I had a sister named Heidi Sue waiting for me.  She taught me about a lot of doggy things that I didn't know about.  What a great pal!  She went to puppy heaven in 2008.  I missed her a lot.  So, my mom and dad started looking for a new brother or sister.   In October 2008 they adopted a blonde (English Creme) girl named Poppy aka Popcorn.  Wow, what a beautiful girl and so nice!   But that wasn't all.... we went back to her foster home a few weeks later and mom and dad adopted another girl named Sadie.  She is a young puppy.  Poppy Jo and Sadie May knew each other from the breeders' home before they went to foster care. Sadie was pretty scared when she first got here, but now she loves to play.  I teach her the things that I was taught by Heidi Sue.  You would think that the family would be complete with three dachshunds, but not so.  In February 2009 we all went back to visit at Poppy and Sadie's foster home and mom and dad adopted another little girl.  Wow, three sisters!!!  We added Marley Jane to our family!  She and I are about the same age, but she can out play me.  She loves to come out and snoop with me.   I love being the only man of the house and I love all my new sisters too.  We are one big happy family, all thanks to Glenda and ATDR.  What a great lady!!!  That's my story.

By Hoggan Michael Dowland

Bella & Rocky

May 2009:  Bella and Rocky are doing very well. They act like they have lived here their entire lives. Both of them are already friends with Sweet Pea, and she likes them too. Attached are a couple of new photos of them.  Thank you for the wonderful pups!

Sincerely,
Danny & Mary

Lulu

January 2009:  Hi Linne,

I've just seen my first snow! My mom, Dad, & sister, Chloe, are spending 3 weeks in Colorado. Even though it was only 13 degrees (and sunny!), my mom decided to go for a walk to take pictures. I didn't want my picture made, so I ran around so I would be just a blur. But mom fooled me and got a couple when I wasn't looking.

I have been doing sooooo good! I don't even remember anything before December 2007, when I came to my "forever" home. I am very happy and healthy. My sister, Chloe, has taught me how to play and we have a lot of fun! She has been gentle with me. At first I thought she was trying to fight me, but I soon learned that she doesn't have a mean bone in her body. We snuggle together sometimes, too.

Thank you for rescuing me from "that" situation and finding me a great home. I am so happy here!

Love,
Lulu

P.S. Oh! I'm attaching some pix taken today - see how great I look?

Ken and Barbie

December 2008:  Ken and Barbie already have what they want for Christmas; a loving, forever home!  Their new mom reports they're doing great and have settled right in to their new home.  Ken and Barbie's extended family includes another ATDR dachshund, Jack!  Merry Christmas to all!

Sweet Pea
(Left to right, Moochie, Baby and Sweet Pea!)

December 2008:  This update is long overdue!  Sweet Pea was adopted in early 2008 by an awesome couple with two dachshunds, Moochie and Baby.  Sweet Pea loves her new family... she gets along great with her doxie sisters & they travel the country with Mom & Dad in their huge RV!  The girls even get to go on frequent rides in the family golf cart!  This precious girl who was dumped in a kill shelter by a horrible breeder has found heaven on earth with this wonderful family.  Sweet Pea touched all of our hearts and we couldn't have dreamed of a more perfect home for her.

Abbie (Formerly known as Glory)

February 2008:  Abbie is turning into quite a character.  Very much an individual.  She's still covering everybody with puppy kisses, and is the most affectionate.  At the same time, she is the most stubborn.  At "potty time" she doesn't run out the door like a house on fire as do the others.  Abbie always wants to be chased around the living room first.  She has certainly learned how to be a little diva from Sophie!  Abbie's favorite spot to sit and survey her kingdom is on "Mom's" back.  The view is much better up there, not to mention a higher security level!   
Hope you enjoy these pictures.
Thanks again!
Judy

December 2008: Two guys enjoying a sunny spring day.  Life couldn't be better for our little Marley, now known as Charlie!  Here he is with his new Dad.  Lookin' good, guys!

Baxster (Formerly known as Patrick)

December 2008:  Baxster is settling in to his new home nicely and loves playing with his doxie sister, Ginger.  He's really attached to his new daddy and has become his little shadow.  Looks like a perfect match to us!

Tootsie

June 2008:  A cute photo of Tootsie surrounded by her new family on adoption day.  That's her handsome doxie brother Rusty on the left.  Welcome home Tootsie!

Goose (Formerly known as Ash)

March 2008:  Goose celebrating St Patrick's Day at his new home!  Happy Saint Pat's Day Goose!!

Goose (Formerly known as Ash)

March 2008:  Here's a shot of little Goose man getting to know his BIG brother Maverick.  Something tells us Goose will have that big boy wrapped around his little paw in no time!

Mandy

January 2008:  Our sweet Mandy found the perfect home, living with her new Mom in a lovely Retirement community.  We're so happy to see this little family enjoying some quality time.  Welcome home Mandy!!

Nickel (Formerly known as Prissy)

January 2008:  Nickel came to our family on Nov. 11, 2007.  She loves everything and has two speeds - fast forward and snuggle.  She loves wrestling with her co-dog, Abbey and they are both known at the barkpark.  She has made us laugh so often.  Her funniest quirk is that she goes into the backyard and sits on the lawn furniture.  Picks different chairs each time and looks around at stuff.  My 83 year old mother who lives with us commented after the first week that Nickel fit right into the family like she had been here forever.  Thank you so much for our doxie.

Marilyn F.

Molly & Portia

November 2007:  Molly & Portia surveying their new backyard.  Welcome home girls!!

Ricky Bobby (Formerly known as Bobby)

November 2007:  Our little Bobby could not have found a better forever home!!  He was recently adopted by a wonderful family in the DFW area who just happen to be NASCAR fans, hence the nickname "Ricky Bobby".  Here's a picture of him guarding the door of the trailer on race day at the Texas Motor Speedway.  He spent the weekend at the track, meeting lots of other NASCAR fans (canine and human!) and had a great time.  We couldn't be happier for you Ricky Bobby!!!

Gigi (Formerly known as Virginia)

November 2007:  Here is a current photo of Virginia aka Gigi who we got from you (Lorena Ibanez foster Mom).  She's doing great.  Also kicking up her heels is Spooky, our newest girl.  She's 16 1/2 years old and frisky as a kitten!

Becky S.

Siggy (Formerly known as Siegfreid)

October 2007:  Hi guys!

Roxie (Formerly known as Samantha)

October 2007:  Hello ATDR,

Cooper (Formerly known as Copper)

October 2007:  We adopted Cooper, formerly Copper, in February of 2007 and what a little man he is!!  This incredibly sweet, adorable, hilarious cutie has turned his new sister's worlds upside down.  While he zooms through the house, sliding on the hardwoods and colliding into his big sis' Roxie (another sweet adoption!), he keeps his little sis', Brandy, rolling in chew toys that he hides everywhere!  This little guy had a rough start in life and I am still amazed that anyone could just stash him away in a laundry room and never give him the attention he craves or experience his incredible "hugs".  Yes, our little guy gives his new Mom and Dad hugs every day and sleeps deep under the covers every night with Brandy by his side.  Cooper is still working on manners around strangers and new dogs, but he has taken to our cat like he had been around feines all of his life.  Copper's new Dad is harnessing his speed to train him for next April's Buda Weiner Dog Races.

Thank you ATDR for connecting Cooper to our lives and allowing us to give him a forever home!

Jim and Jane Galvin
Highland Village, TX

Little Joe

August 2007:  It looks like Little Joe has his new mom and dad wrapped around his paw already! 

'Lil Man (Formerly known as Redmon, he's the little guy on top)

May 2007:  'Lil Man "flew" into our lives on March 25, 2007 like a Texas tornado leaving all it's damage, debris (and fiberfill found in squeaky-toys!) in it's dust!  He fit right in with his new brothers, Casey, 9, and Max 14 mo's., his new dad, Page, and with his new mom, (me of course)  'lil man is a doxie that's so full of life, love and laughter.  He's hilarious!  He loves taking his snoozes on top of the picnic table while I'm out working in the garden - (perfect scenario :)  When he's not snoozing he's at my feet helping me pull weeds, running off with my garden gloves or maybe taking a dip in my small fish pond (wish I had my camera for that one).

I'm so grateful for y'all and thank you sooooo much for my gift of adoption.  I'm sending a picture.  It was at the end of the day/evening which was full of play and they joined me on the porch and slept till I said, "it's bedtime!"  Then , off to bed.  (under the covers, next to me, until the sandman comes.)
Thanks!!!!!!!!!!
Cathy

Sandy & Winnie

May 2007:  When Sandy and Winnie's new mom picked them up in Austin, her granddaughter Nicole insisted on riding inside the crate with them all the way back to Longview in NE Texas.  This is the sweetest photo we've seen in a long time.  Looks like a future rescuer in the making!  Sandy and Winnie have retired to a spacious spread in the country with a big family to give them lots & lots of love.  We couldn't be happier for them and are especially touched when an adopter gives a senior like Sandy a forever home.

Abby

April 2007:  Here's Abby playing with her sister Busy.  They get along good playing and they like to nap together; her new mom thinks Busy is just glad to have somebody that snores too.  They can make some noise when sleeping!  Abby gets plenty of exercise at her new home in the country and has trimmed down to 23 lbs.  She gives the resident hunting dog a run for his money retrieving sticks from the water, and they found out recently she's a Diving Doxie!!  When a stick goes underwater she dives down and grabs it!

Bridget

April 2007:  Bridget is just doing beautifully and has totally "adopted" my husband, Dave, as her most important love.  She has learned to walk great on a leash and really enjoys her morning and afternoon walks.  We have been camping once now and she just did terrific.  She and our other new one (Hannah from CTDR) have really bonded and love to play and run together inside and outside in the yard.  We are so pleased and totally love this dog.  She now has her forever home and we are so glad to have found her and been able to provide her this home thanks to all of you and your organization.
Donna

Ruby (formerly known as Zoe)

March 2007:  I just wanted to give you an update on Ruby.  We are all crazy about her and she has become a much beloved member of the family.  Yes she is rambunctious but her spurts of energy are brief, 10/15 minutes of intense play 3/4 times a day, followed by a nap.  She is very loving, loves to snuggle and is most definitely a lap dog.  She also shares her love with the whole family, thats how she has captured everyone's heart.  We are very grateful for your help in bringing us all together and just wanted to let you know that Ruby has definitely found her forever home.
Many many thanks,
Anne

Walter (formerly known as Duster)

March 2007: In January, we adopted Lucy, our abused mixed lab, from a local animal shelter. Just a month later, we adopted Walter as a companion for Lucy since she had behavior issues and seemed to prefer other dogs to humans. Walter has truly "rescued" Lucy from the her untrusting behavior to a totally different dog who now happily comes when called and takes treats from my hand.  Walter's outgoing super friendly dachshund personality has demonstrated to Lucy that it's not only a good thing to let humans into your life, but it's also fun!  Judy

Finley

March 2007: Attached is a picture of Finley and his new best friend, Zoe. As you know, Zoe was grieving for her two friends Emmy and Shanny--she was lost without someone to care for. Since Finley came into our lives she is her old self again, happy, playful, and nurturing. Finley has such a sweet and loving spirit and he has been a delightful blessing to our home. The two of them play and explore together, and nestle into each other to sleep. Even my fussy toy poodle, Bitsy, loves Finley. He snuggles with me on his play breaks and is the absolute best TV watching buddy. Thank you so much for all the hard work you do to bring these precious furbabies and their adoptive families together!  Nancy

Ruben

March 2007: Ruben (on the right) and his new brother Oscar, enjoying the view in his new forever home.  Life is good!

January 2007:  Oscar tackling his brother Elvis in their new forever home. Their new dad reports it's a happy household there and the boys love each other very much!

January 2007:  Flash celebrating Christmas with his new brother Christian!

January 2007:  Danny and Samson are getting along so great! I got Danny because Samson is 11 years old and I thought he was slowing done a bit, and thought that a younger dog would help him keep the puppy in him. Danny is doing just that! He is the sweetest dog and we love him to death! I think Samson would be heartbroken if he wasn't here. They are my two bookends because over the past several months they have grown to love each other, fight with each other, kiss and nurture each other, eat with each other and play with each other ....

Rudy

January 2007: Here's a sweet photo of Rudy just minutes after he picked his new family.  We don't know who looks happier, Rudy or his adorable new family!  Welcome home Rudy!

December 2006: Here's Hush Puppy and his new sisters, Elizabeth (Dizzy Lizzie) and Daphne (Daffy Daphne) pooped out after a day of playing in their huge backyard. They are all so very happy here and thriving. Hush is a great dog. He is trained, healthy as far as we know and friendly to all. The girls have started using the doggie door at only 4 months old! We are very proud of them all. Thank you again for your help. ~ Reba

July 31, 2006: It's been a little more than a week since little Molly became a part of our family, and words can't describe how much joy she has brought to our house. Frankie, my other Doxie, and she have become the best of friends. They play with their toys together, chase each other around, and every night, when they go to bed, they both snuggle up together on the same bed. Frankie has made a total 180, he used to be very lonely, but now because of Molly, his tail is wagging non-stop and he is really happy.

It took Molly a day or two to get used to her surroundings, but now she is running around the house like she owns the place. She is the cutest little dog, and we love her so much! Thanks for everything that you and all the volunteers of All Texas Dachshund Rescue have done for us! ~ Kristina
 

Ever since we got Milo I have been very happy! I love to play with Milo. When we go to sleep, he loves to cuddle. He wakes me up in the morning to make sure I am ready for school on time. I have wanted a dog for so long and now that we have Milo, I never want to let him out of my sight! I wouldn’t give him up for anything, he is my baby and I love him sooooooo much! ~ Lizzie

I just wanted to let you know how Gypsy is doing. She is the sweetest dog and has jumped right into our little canine family. We had company this holiday weekend, and she went from person to person to get some extra loving. She has starting playing with the other dogs and the numerous dog toys that litter our house.

Thank you so much for allowing us to adopt her. She has stolen our hearts. It saddens us to think what the poor baby has been through, but we plan on spoiling her and making her future as happy as possible.
Thanks again, ~ Deborah & David

Bennett came to his foster family at the early age of two weeks from a puppy mill as the only surviving puppy of his litter. It took about 2 seconds for them to realize he would never be leaving.  Bennett is deaf, but he lives the life of any normal puppy and is learning signs (sign language) to communicate. There is no lack of communication when he wants or needs something. Never feel sorry for him being deaf… he lives a full happy Dachshund life! Bennett is very smart. He learned the dog door quickly. He was so small when he learned it that we had to put a stepping-stone up for him to get in and out. He already knows 3 different signs and is learning more!