Toby in TN

CITY, STATE: Shelbyville, TN
NAME: Toby (Dachshund wanna-be's are GREAT too)
AGE: 9-11 yrs.
SEX: Male
WEIGHT: 12.43 lbs.
COLOR: Red
COAT: Wire
UP TO DATE: Yes
SPAYED/NEUTERED: Before coming to rescue
DHPP: Yes DATE: 09-02-26
RABIES: Yes DATE: 09-09-26
TAG NUMBER: 279096
ADOPTION FEE: $250 + $25 microchip fee
HOUSETRAINED: Does well with a doggie door or schedule
CRATE TRAINED: Yes
LEASH TRAINED: Yes
FENCED YARD NEEDED: Yes, he loves the outside
SPECIAL NEEDS: He does have Arthritis (gets a Librela shot)
HOME W/ SMALL CHILDREN: No, he would not do well with children under 10 yrs and that don't respect his space
HOME W/ OTHER DOGS: MALE: Yes FEMALE: Yes
HOME W/ CATS: Unknown
MICROCHIP BRAND and #: HomeAgain 985112006700408
MONTHLY HEARTWORM DATE: 30th of each month
FOSTER HOME: Diane [email protected]
RESCUE #: 2026-10-24-01
BIO: Toby was turned over to us by another rescue after being returned for a severe ear infection. The infection has been fully treated, but they felt we could better find him a forever home due to his Dachshund mix. We are conducting a DNA test to determine his exact mix.
Toby gets along well with other dogs but can be hand-shy when someone reaches over his head. This may be due to past experiences, so his adopter should be patient and understanding. Since joining our rescue, he has grown more trusting and is becoming less fearful. He loves to play ball and enjoys the game, even if he doesn't always bring it back.
Our must haves for Toby are:

A fenced in yard
Another senior dog to hang around with
Someone that is retired and can spend time with him as he loves his humans once he trusts
No apartments, high rises or condos and he does like to bark at things

If you think you can give this sweet boy a home, then reach out to the rescue. He deserves a good home because we are not sure he's had that.
============== Information for All Dogs/Adopters ==============
AADR does not recommend dachshunds for families with children under 5, or families planning to have children during the dog's lifetime. Dachshunds are often not patient with little kids, and kids can accidentally hurt a dachshund's back or get bitten.
If you have questions about this dog, please feel free to contact the foster home at the email address listed on the bio form. They have the most up-to-date information concerning the dog and would be happy to answer any questions about the animal.
We cannot adopt into CT, RI, NH, ME, or MA due to strict laws regarding importation of dogs into those states. If you have any issue with this, you will need to take this up with your legislatures.
To understand the adoption process through AADR, please review the Adoption Information on our home page. Transportation options are outlined on that page in Step 3.
Click this link to apply: https://www.allamericandachshundrescue.org/apply, it will take you to the application form.
Please don't let the distance stand in your way of finding your newest best friend. We have volunteers who will help your "new friend" get up and down the East Coast or Midwest. We just can't get them from one coast to the other. Please look for dogs on your coast.