What a unique and tough little pup!

Chico has not had a good life. He came to us from North Carolina, where, we believe, he was kept in a crate when he was a puppy. The crate was too small for him, not letting his legs grow properly, and he was malnourished.

Chico is a sweet boy, who wants to follow you everywhere and be your little shadow. He is fine with other dogs but doesn’t really interact with them much. He’s more interested in being with his humans. He is not comfortable with someone picking him up, especially strangers. He will play with toys some but is more interested in snuggling in a dog bed.

Children must be respectful of his space as he was not treated well at the last home, where he was pestered by the younger child. Chico will come to you in his own correctly sized crate.

Please consider Chico, he deserves the last part of his life to be a happy and peaceful one! See more photos and get details on his pet page, here!

This little one is under a year old and is a Dachshund/Australian Shepherd mix who has no idea she's Special Needs! 

Gretchen came from Alabama when she was turned in by her owner because she could not care for her blindness and deafness. Gretchen does not know she is special needs, all she knows is she is loving life. She is all puppy, so do not apply if you are not prepared and have experience training a puppy. We are going to recommend a book for anyone interested in adopting her called “Through A Dark Silence: Loving and Living with Your Blind and Deaf Dog” by Debbie Bauer.

Gretchen loves attention! She is simply a joy! She is learning not to jump on people for attention or because she’s happy to see you. Some of this could be puppy energy, but it is something that will need to be worked on. She will potty outside if kept on a schedule or use puppy pads.

It’s best if you have a very playful dog or puppy yourself so she has another dog to interact with and play with. She is VERY smart!

She does well on a leash but does not like a crate. She will have no problem finding herself around your house or yard. Nothing stops her!

She has chosen a full-size blanket as her favorite possession. She drags it with her everywhere.  Gretchen is full of energy and is so full of love. She is the sweetest girl, sleeps in the big bed, and loves a piece of ice to chew on. Please don’t let her disability scare you, sometimes I forget she is deaf and blind. BTW, Gretchen’s favorite blanket will be accompanying her to her forever home!  Those two are inseparable.

She is so smart and learns easily! Remember, Gretchen doesn’t need sympathy; all she needs is a family to love her and provide her with structure, so she knows what to expect. Please contact her foster family with any questions.

Please read about her and see additional photo of Gretcen by visiting her Personal Pet Page, here!

Raven needs a companion pet to show him the ropes and a female only forever home to show him it's all going to be OK!

Raven came to us from Alabama when he was surrendered by his owners because he barked at the man of the house and was not good with their two young children.  Their solution to the dilemma was to throw him outside.  Unfortunately for Raven, it was the middle of winter.  Raven enjoys spending time outside in nice weather, but he also loves being inside lying on the couch or doggie bed if the weather is nasty.  Even though he is no fan of inclement weather, Raven will go out in the rain to potty. What Dachshund do you know that will do that!?!  What a guy!

Raven will be nervous around new people.  His adopter must be someone experienced with unsocialized dogs and has the patience to work with him until he knows he’s finally in a home where he’ll be loved for who he is, not his beauty.  Raven is so much more than just a pretty face. 

Raven will probably not be great around strangers or young children but when he trusts you, he’s all yours.  He’ll keep you warm at night and be your snuggle bunny on the couch.  It will just take time and patience. 

Are you ready to make this handsome boy a member of your family? Our must haves for Raven are: 

• A woman only home
• Another young, small, well-socialized dog for him to play with
• Fenced yard a must
• Someone who is home more than not to continue to work with him.  For Raven to know you’re always there, will help him more than anything to adjust and gain his confidence.
• No apartments, condos, or high rises 

If you are looking for that special man, ladies look no further.  Raven just may be the guy for you and he’s waiting. Please see additional details and photos of Raven on his personal pet page, here!

Simply irresistable! Who doesn’t love a frosty face?

Lady was dumped at a shelter in East Tennessee when her owner went into a nursing home and no one in the family would take her.

Lady does take a bit to warm up to strangers. She was scared to death when she came to us but after she had time to decompress, she became a happy, lovely girl. Lady loves sleeping in her fluffy calming bed but would prefer to be with you in your bed, of course.  She also loves to share the recliner for a nap or to catch the latest movie.  This little lady will even play a little if you have another small dog but mostly, she wants to keep your lap warm.  But first, you must give her time to learn that you are ok and she is safe.

Lady doesn’t like the rain or snow so a puppy pad would be best for those days when she cannot go outside.

Our must haves for this sweet girl are:  - A fenced in yard   - Someone home most of the time  
- Another adult, small dog for her to pal around with  - No apartments or high rises as she will bark at strange noises

If you think you want to give this sweet, beautiful girl her forever home, please fill out our online adoption application.  We will contact you after we call your vet. Read more about her and see additional photos by visiting Lady's pet page, here!

They found comfort in each other - now all they need is YOU! 

Bell came from Tennessee, severely abused and unsocialized. Obie came from Arkansas, where he was abused but rescued by a Good Samaritan. When Obie arrived, he had no clue how to play, but Bell has gently taught him how to wrestle and play with her. They will run through the house or play in the yard together. It took a while as they both had to wrestle with their "internal demons", but through the process they bonded, and we, the rescue cannot break that up.

While they both have been waiting months for the right home to come along, we know that we may have to wait longer for the right home to adopt them together.

Bell will need time to trust her new owners, and Obie will need time to get familiar with the layout of the home and yard. And this little team will do it together! They sleep in the primary bedroom at night together in a doggie bed, never asking to come up on the big bed. When we must leave, they go into their own crates, which are located side by side.

We know this won’t be an easy adoption for anyone to take, but they are a true “rescue story.” Are you up to this incredibly rewarding challenge? You must have patience and know that in time, they will be the cherished pets they were always meant to be.

Our must-haves for his dynamic duo include:
- A fenced yard   - Someone who is home a lot or works from home    - A truly patient person or family (no small children)  - Not a first-time owner, must be an experienced dachshund owner     - No apartments, condos, duplexes, or high-rises

Please see additional photos and read more about this amazing bonded pair by visiting their pet page, here!