377 Comstock Rd.
Shelbyville, TN 37160
Last Updated:
8/10/2026 10:28 PM
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AADR is a non-profit 501(c)(3) volunteer based organization.
We work tirelessly to save homeless Dachshunds and
place them into loving, forever families.
Adoption Policy Updates
- AADR is now accepting applications from Canada. Canadian residents must come to the US borders to receive approved pet. - We help with transports within the US states we serve (states east of the Mississippi River) - AADR does not adopt out to the west coast. 
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 Young and vibrant mixed breed: Cookie need a friend!
A Good Samaritan turned Cookie over to us after she paid money to get her from a family that had her tied out on a chain 24/7. She cried all the time and the Good Samaritan could not stand it any longer so she bought her so Cookie could have a life filled with love. The Good Samaritan thought about keeping her but Cookie would escape out her front door and cross a busy street to chase stray cats and she was afraid she’d be killed. How could we say NO after what she went through?
Cookie is normally a long curly haired pup. Her fur will grow back and she will need to be groomed. She doesn’t shed. We have done a DNA test on her and when we get that back we’ll see what she is mixed with. For now, we believe she is a poodle/Yorkie mix.
She is a happy girl! Happy to be free of the chain and with her Foster people. Please don’t think you are going to adopt her as a couch potato because that she is not. She is full of puppy energy! She needs another young, under 3 yr old small dog to play with as she loves to play with toys and do Zoomies. So if you have been thinking about getting a playmate for your your furry pal, then Cookie might be his/her match.
Our must haves for her:
- A fence in yard
- Another small young dog for her to play with
- No cats
- Someone that is home more than not
- Sorry no apartments, high rises or condos
Don’t let this cutie slip through your fingers. To fill out an Adoption Application please visit her personal pet page. You can see additional photos and get more information on Cookie there, too.
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 Loyal and Loving!
Henry was adopted out from AADR in 2020 and, through no fault of his own, was returned to our rescue. Henry needs a strong pack leader and someone who will work with him, as he is not fond of strangers and will voice his opinion.
With his family, he is very loving and loyal and deserves a chance to have a last forever home.
Our must-haves for handsome Henry include:
- A fenced yard
- A quiet home with few visitors
- Someone who will work with him on walks to get his weight down
- He would be fine with another small senior pet
- No apartments, high-rises, or condos, as he will bark at outside noises
If you think you can give Henry the kind of home he needs, then contact his foster mom at aadrpresident@gmail.com. He will require some work, but he’s very loyal and loving!
Find out more about Henry and see additional photos of him on his pet page, here!
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 Luke is a sweet, happy and playful standard size BIO UPDATE: When Luke came to rescue, we felt he could benefit from professional training. Luke is a wonderful pup but having “ruled the roost” in his former life he did have issues with guarding his possessions. We received this update from Luke’s foster mom who is also his trainer:
Luke is learning and growing in obedience commands. The best command he is learning is "leave it". He must learn “leave it” for you to safely retrieve any items he is guarding. He is doing a great job. Luke loves to snuggle and loves all the attention from anyone who is willing to give it in that moment. He has worked with both men and women and will always give attention and respond to the things he knows when food is involved. He now loves taking his long walks daily. He doesn't really care for larger dogs and gets a bit nippy when they are playing or at a heightened sense of arousal. He likes calm and wants to shut them down quickly dachshund style. So, he stays on leash and is learning to just observe.
Not too bad at all for an "older" dachshund. Luke is a great pup and quite handsome to boot.
BIO: Luke was an owner surrender from Tennessee. He had belonged to an elderly person who allowed him to run the household. In doing so, he picked up some bad habits. With our help, he has developed some manners, but he will need to go to an experienced dachshund owner.
Luke came into rescue overweight. He has lost some, but he may need to lose another pound or two after he is adopted. He's a 7 year old small standard, currently at 17 pounds. He really is a sweet, happy boy! He loves being outside and will do zoomies in the yard in the morning. He loves to play! He is house, crate and leash trained. We do know that he does not like going to the vet to get his nails trimmed, and a muzzle must be used. He also doesn’t care for strangers. New people coming into the home would need to be made aware of this and not just walk in. Therefore, we think a quieter home would be best for him, one with few visitors. Taking Luke out for walks and to non-stressful environments, such as PetSmart, would be great for him.
If you are looking for a rare standard Doxie who is a heck of a handsome fella, then here is your chance. Please help Luke find his last forever home.
Our must-haves for adorable Luke include:
- A fenced yard
- A quieter home
- He can be an only dog or with another small, adult dog
- Only adult children in the home, 14 years plus
- An approved adopter will need to go to Winston-Salem, NC to meet Luke and his foster mom/trainer to learn how to continue his newly learned commands.
- No apartments, high-rises, or condos
Find out more about Luke and see additional photos of him on his pet page, here!
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 Luna is thriving: This 6 year old little, happy girl with the wobble walk, is looking for an IVDD experienced home!
Luna came from a breeder when she went down in her back. We immediately took her to our specialty vet clinic where they determined that she was not a candidate for surgery. She did receive physical therapy and acupuncture and learned to spine walk. Spinal walking occurs when a paralyzed dog with no pain sensation or feeling in their legs learns to walk and stand through reflex. Luna does great with spine walking. She will never walk normally, but she now can even go up and down ramps like a pro. She is a very determined little lady, and she deserves a home where they appreciate her willingness to keep working to strengthen her legs.
Every morning, Luna is so happy when she wakes up in her soft crate. She immediately flips over for belly rubs. Once outside, she does a happy dance when I call her “pretty girl.” She loves being called “pretty girl” and puts her head up high and runs around excitedly. Morning is her hyper time when she plays with her toys and wrestles with her brother. In quieter moments Luna loves to cuddle with her foster sisters. A couple of her favorite things are sunbathing and playing with her rubber squeaky toys. Please checkout Luna’s videos at the bottom of her pet page. She’s a happy little girl and deserves a forever home where she will be loved and valued as the beautiful, special pup that she is.
Our must-haves for precious Luna include:
- A fenced yard to get out and continue to strengthen her back legs, and when outside, she is FAST
- Someone who is home more often than not
- Someone with IVDD experience
- Another small young dog for her to hang with
- No apartments, high-rises, or condos
Because of her back issue, her adopter will need to have experience with a “downed” dog and know how to express her bladder. If you do not have this experience, please do not apply. If you have the experience and would like more information before applying for her - Our adoption fee is "a donation from the heart" for this precious girl. you can email her foster mom at aadrpresident@gmail.com, and she’ll be happy to answer any questions you have can email her foster mom at aadrpresident@gmail.com, and she’ll be happy to answer any questions you have!
See additional photos including 3 videos, read updates and get more facts about Luna, here!
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 Dixie is looking for a forever foster to live the rest of her life in peace and calm.
She came from Alabama when her owner passed away. None of the family wanted Dixie probably because there is a strong suspicion that she was abused by her owner who had dementia.
For that reason ... the abuse that she suffered and because she is blind ... she is rather defensive so it has to be a foster home that is willing to understand why she is the way she is . She is a low maintenance dog and she sleeps her day away. The only time she gets excited is when it's time to eat!
She will come up to you for attention ... scratches under the chin and pets ... but for the most part she just wants to sleep the time away in her X pen and doggy bed. If you're looking for a low maintenance dog then Dixie would be a great companion for you.
We are looking for a home in the state of Tennessee that could possibly come to visit her a time or two prior to her moving into their home. AADR will be responsible for her care, you just have to give her love.
Our must-haves for Dixie:
- A fenced yard is NOT necessary but you would have to leash her to take her outside and stay with her until it was time to come in
- She would need to be an ONLY dog
- It is NOT necessary that you be home all the time. She is quite happy snoozing the day away if you work outside the home.
- Apartments are okay for her as long as it's on the ground floor ... no elevators or staircases.
She is a sweet girl and deserves a last wonderful forever home... please help her find that! For more information and additional photos, visit her pet page here.
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We have Dachshunds in our system not yet listed on this site:
Some of our rescued dogs just aren't ready for adoption yet, usually due to
the need of medical attention. If we don't currently have "your" special dog,
please watch our website for new dogs added weekly.
If you don't see any Dachshunds in your exact location, don't let that discourage you!
We have members and supporters all over the country which allows us to
have a wonderful volunteer transportation network. We will make our best effort
to work with you on getting that special Dachshund as close to you as possible!
Please understand we can not adopt to the West Coast as that is just too far
to transport our dogs. Look for Dachshund rescues on the West Coast.
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