Meadow...NC

Meadow was just a puppy when she was dumped at a high kill shelter. Not only was she a walking skeleton but she had large gashes along the side of her body and a large hole in her ear. It was very infected and she surely would have died. On top of that, Meadow was extremely terrified of all human beings. She would just hide in her crate and cry and cry. What a sad way for a little puppy like meadow to start out life!! Now Meadow has gone to her forever home and is so happy!!! She no longer feels scared to walk thru an open door or flinches whenever she hears a noise. Her wounds have healed up, she has gained her weight back, and most importantly she is LOVED!!! Her puppy antics have returned and her favorite thing to do is to give kisses, run at top speeds, and snuggle with her stuffed animals! Here is a message from her forever family: Meadow did fine on the way home. We stopped by Pet Smart on the way in after knocking half the food off the bottom shelf, she actually hoped in the crate you see in the picture. Once home, she is slowly beginning to come into her own. She immediately claimed Stacy's big bed as her own and Stacy was fine with sharing. Meadow even ventured into Stacy's big crate which could of been disastrous, but Stacy reacted quite well and waited for her to leave before she went in. After spending some quality time on our bed last evening, Meadow slept sound all night in her crate and ate her food both last night and this morning. We feel over time, she is going to be just fine and a great edition to our family.

Gus...MA

I had sent some photos a few weeks ago to the wonderful AADR team that worked with me. I am so grateful to everyone for making the adoption possible and for connecting me with this amazing, wonderful dog. Gus is settled in quite nicely. He got over his initial jitters, and does not need to be plastered in my lap anymore. His skittishness with men is practically gone, and he adores my husband, sometimes choosing to cuddle Eric over me! I will attach some photos and write when I have more time (at work now). Gus is quite the character, and bring us a lot of joy. Even our big golden retiever Lily (six years old) has gotten soft on him. At first she looked annoyed by his attentions, and now they chase each other around the backyard, and even play tug-o-war together, which is quite amusing, as she is 96 pounds, and he is about 14! I will be in touch and send you a video and more photos. Thank you all for what you do...having him has brought such happiness into our lives. Our daughter Kelsey (21) adores him and cannot wait to get home from school to play with him again. Best regards, Andrea

RUBY4

Little Bit (formerly named Ruby) came from a puppy mill and knew nothing but fear. She did not know how to show emotion (a tail wag, physical touch, a kiss, a bark) and she felt safest in the dark and hidden. She exhibited behavorial issues such as running in circles and extreme fear of door ways. many people would think it was too late for Little bit..but not AADR and not the Chambers family. After 4 months in foster care and after 15 applications, Little Bit found her forever home with the Chambers and now it has been 2 years and she has come a long, long way. Here is their most recent update: I was looking through some photos of our Doxies and it reminded me that it is almost the 2 year anniversary of our adoption of Lil Bit. That was also our first experience in Dachshund rescue. How blessed we are to have gotten Lil Bit and how blessed she was to have you as a foster Mom after the horrible world she endured at the puppy mill. Our doxies bring us joy every day with their unique personalities. Each totally different in looks and behaviors, but filled with love they show us. Lil Bit is happiest when Jody and I are both todether sitting on the sofa or sitting up in Bed. She scoots right in beside us and feels so secure. She now engages with Gus and Rudi in the back yard. She loves treats and can't wait to travel. She and Rudy won first prize in the PetSmart Halloween costume contest. She had her photo posted there for two weeks. I include a photo of Gus in all of my training events, and have become the "Dachshund" lady. It amazes me how many people come up to me and tell me their dachshund stories, and ask about our doxies as if they are celebrities. I know I sound repetitive, but I can't thank you enough for sharing your home with Lil Bit and being the person that helped us become supporters of dachshund rescue.. LB means so much to us. She is very attached to Gus and tries to mimick some of the playful behavior she sees Rudi doing. We are planning to get their photos with Santa soon, and I will send you a digital copy. Happy Thanksgiving from Debbie, Jody, Gus, Lil Bit and Rudi Roo,

DOX..NY

success story about my adoption. Dox is the most amazing dog. It's like he's been my dog his whole life. My senior dog acts like a puppy. He's so active and fun but also well behaved. I can incorporate pics of him working in fashion , riding the NYC subway in a bag ( perfectly behaved), vacationing at the beach, etc. Please let me know if you would like to include us on your website. Thanks Danielle Hutchens and Dox

Oscar 2..TX

Oscar is doing just great! He is adjusting well, and we just love him so much. He is an adorable little cuddle-bug. He sleeps with me every night, and goes happily into his crate with his favorite chew toys when I leave for work and the kids leave for school in the morning. I come home for lunch each day, and now that spring has come, he spends the lunch hour running and playing in the backyard, or just sunning himself. When it was still cold-he snuggled in my lap while I ate my lunch. Then he only has about an hour in the crate before my daughter comes homes from high school. He goes with her to pick up my son from junior high. The three of them hang out until I get home from work. He loves his chew toys and the occasional outing to Petsmart. He is so friendly, and doesn't know a stranger. What a great day it was back in January when Oscar became a part of our family!