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Toby

Toby’s Pawsport

Dachshund · Senior

All American Dachshund Rescue · Shelbyville, TN

Senior

Age

Male

Sex

Small

Size

Dachshund

Breed

Rise and shine — hi! Toby here.

Built like a hot dog and fully prepared to burrow under your blanket and stay there.

I'm the calm one (it's in writing). A quiet home and a patient hand and I'm yours.

I won't fib — there's a little grey on my muzzle. "Older" just means I'm past the wild puppy chaos and all in on cozy company.

I do come with a few special needs, but please don't let that scare you off — I just need a patient friend, and I pay it back tenfold.

I'm a Shelbyville local, just waiting on the right person.

Here's the thing — I can't tell if we'd truly click until I know a little about you. Sign in (it's free) and I'll size up your place, say hello to any dogs you've got — or be your very first — and give you my honest read on whether we'd be a match.

Who knows — by Thanksgiving I might be napping on somebody's couch. I'd love it to be near you, one way or another.

Anyway, thank you for reading all the way to the end. Not everyone does, and I noticed. — Toby

  • Vaccinated
  • House-Trained
  • Good with Dogs
  • Special Needs

Best in a cat-free home · Best in an adults-only home

About Toby

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 allamericandachshundrescue@gmail.com 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.

Good to Know

House-trained Vaccinated

Special Needs

Toby has special needs — ask the rescue for details.

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Toby is listed by All American Dachshund Rescue in Shelbyville, TN. The rescue handles the adoption — Pawsada helps the right family discover Toby.

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