Dachshund puppies and dogs in Albertville, Minnesota

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Introducing Maverick, the 10-month-old Dachshund puppy who is—quite literally—a tiny, wiggly miracle being imported straight from a faraway land to the frozen tundra of Minnesota. Why? Because Minnesota needs him. Humanity needs him. And frankly, his cuteness levels should be declared an essential public service. Picture this: a happy, silly, wiener-shaped ray of sunshine who wiggles like a caffeinated earthworm and smiles like he knows he’s the main character. Maverick is that guy. A little sausage with big dreams. A walking giggle. A pocket-sized comedian ready to melt the snow off a whole Midwestern winter. This boy isn’t just cute—he’s dangerously cute. Your heart? Gone. Your lap? Permanently occupied. Your bed? Now legally his. (Don’t fight it.) He will lighten your life like a lightning bug on steroids—zooming, glowing, wobbling, and wiggling his way right into your soul. Maverick is a seasoned expert in the following disciplines: Lap Sitting Until Legs Fall Asleep Bed Cuddling at Maximum Snuggle Density Worm-Wiggling Olympic Freestyle Looking Adorable Instead of Apologizing He’s happy, he’s silly, he’s loving, and he’s on a very serious mission to find his family and stay with them forever. If you’re ready for a lifetime of laughs, cuddles, and long, low, wiggly joy… Maverick is ready for you. www.uniteddobermanrescue.org Adopt your tiny worm-shaped wonder today—your winter will never feel cold again. Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.United Doberman Rescue Adoption Process Application Submission: Complete the adoption application thoroughly. Incomplete applications may be denied.(uniteddobermanrescue.org) We are 100% volunteer, please read adoption requirements BEFORE reaching out to us.  Home Visit: A volunteer will schedule a home visit to assess the environment and discuss your expectations. All household members, including children, must be present.(uniteddobermanrescue.org) Veterinary Reference Check: Provide contact information for your current veterinarian. All existing pets must be spayed/neutered, current on vaccinations, and on heartworm preventative.(uniteddobermanrescue.org) Meeting Dogs: Once approved, you'll have the opportunity to meet adoptable dogs in their foster homes. If you have a resident dog, consult with the foster about bringing them along. Adoption Finalization: If a suitable match is found, you'll sign an adoption contract and pay the adoption fee. Due to COVID-19 precautions, same-day adoptions are currently permitted.  Key Adoption Policies Age Requirement: Adopters must be at least 21 years old and reside in the home where the dog will live.(uniteddobermanrescue.org) WE do NOT ship our dogs ever!!! Children: Adult dogs are not placed in homes with children under 6 years old. Puppies may be considered for such homes if a fenced yard is present.(uniteddobermanrescue.org) Health Considerations: Dobermans are prone to certain health issues. Adopters should be financially prepared for potential veterinary expenses and consider pet insurance. Return Policy: If you're unable to keep your adopted dog, UDR requires the dog be returned to them, except in cases involving aggression or biting.(uniteddobermanrescue.org) {s8319code4181/}  We follow the Doberman Pinscher Club of America's Code of Ethics. For more information visit the DPCA at www.dpca.org November 27, 2025, 9:20 am

Age: Approximately 1 year old Weight: 10 lbs Dog friendly: Yes Cat friendly: Yes Kid friendly: Yes older, respectful kids only Potty trained: working on it Crate trained: working on it **NEEDS COMPANION DOG IN HOME** NEEDS FENCED YARD** Meet Betsy – A Truly Special Little Girl Looking for Her Forever Home Hi there! My name is Betsy, and I’m a very special pup with a heart full of love. I was born almost completely blind, but that doesn’t stop me from living life to the fullest! At first, I can be a little timid with new people, but once I recognize your voice and your scent, I’ll become your most loyal friend. My blindness doesn’t hold me back—in fact, I can be quite the little stinker! You’d be amazed at the things I manage to find. I love to collect toys and hoard them in my room—it’s kind of my thing! Living with a blind dog is a bit different, but not difficult. I can get startled easily, so I need you to tell me what you’re doing—like when you’re about to pet or pick me up. I’m learning to go potty outside (it’s a work in progress), but I do great with puppy pads. I've already learned the layout of my foster home and can zoom around like a little speed demon! I can be a bit bossy with my foster dog sibling, but we play so well together—and I adore the cat, too! I would do best in a home with a securely fenced yard and another friendly dog to show me the ropes and help me feel safe. My foster family had to “baby-proof” the house for me a bit, which helped a lot. I think I’d do well with older, respectful children who can understand my special needs and learn how to interact with me gently. I already know a few basic commands like “no,” “stay,” and “drop it.” I love to play with toys—especially hiding them—and I rely on my excellent sense of smell and hearing to explore the world around me. I can get nervous when other dogs bark because I can't tell what’s going on, but a calm, reassuring home would help me thrive. I may require a little extra care, but I promise I’m worth it. I’m sweet, beautiful, and bursting with love to give. If you open your heart to me, I’ll fill your life with joy, loyalty, and a whole lot of tail wags. Adoption Fee: $695

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. //   Find our applications at www.midwestanimalrescue.orgAdoption Fee $400 plus taxWalter is a goofy and cuddly guy who wants to be near his people. He loves laying in the sun, going on walks, treats & toys and being under the covers.    Walter needs a fully fenced yard as he can be quite the escape artist. He likes to run for short bursts in the yard and find smells to roll in.  Walter gets along with his two resident dogs, but is still learning polite greetings with new dogs.   Walter is very curious, and needs someone who can be patient and reassure him. He is still working on leash training and is currently demonstrating some reactivity with other dogs. Based on the fosters observations we beleive that Walter may be hard of hearing.   Walter is left home with the resident dogs for a few hours at a time. He is known to be a snoop and counter surfer, so he is put in a room with our resident dog. He will settle when left with a doggy friend.    Walter picks up on patterns and routines quickly. He is not a quiet boy and will express his needs.   At this time, we do not how Walter does with kids or cats. Walter tends to be curious, cautious and skittish around new animals and meeting people outside the home.    Currently we are working on basic obedience and leash etiquette. Walter seems to have some reduced hearing and vision. We suspect it's genetic/congenital. He does not seem to be in any pain from it and we are working with MARS Vet to keep tabs on it. If you have previously applied with us please email adoptionatmars@gmail.com to reactivate your application with new interest.All fees are subject to MN sales tax and a processing fee at the time of adoption. We accept Credit cards, Debit cards as well as cash. At this time we do not accept checks.   Our Adoption fees for all animals cover required vetting: which includes, Rabies, Distemper Vaccine Series, Bordetella, Deworming, Heartworm Test as age appropriate, Spay or Neuter and Microchip and registration. Adoption Fees are Non Negotialble. All fees are subject to MN sales tax and a processing fee at the time of adoption.   Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.  or    When you adopt a pet from Midwest Animal Rescue and Services, your adoption fee covers: Microchip and registration, Core Vaccines including Rabies, Distemper and bordetella, age appropriate heartworm testing or FeLV-FIV testing, sterilization, heartworm/flea-tick prevention and deworming while in foster care.  Long Distance Adoptions: Animals who are not fully vaccinated and altered are not eligible for long distance adoption. We require a meet of the pet prior to adoption, which means coming to MARS.  We do not transport to potential adopters. How to learn more about a pet: Complete the application (click on the button above) to start our process for adopting or fostering a MARS Pet. Adoption fees are non-negotiable and can be paid by cashier's check, money order or credit card. We do not accept personal checks. Post Adoption: Any issues that arise after adoption are the full responsibility of the adopter after the finalization of adoption. We highly recommend Pet Insurance.  Adoption fees are only part of the expense of owning a pet, so we ask you to consider the costs for the life of the pet before adoption. We recommend pet insurance. Pet Breeds: The pet you are viewing is a rescued pet which is most often from an animal control facility or Shelter partner. The breed(s) listed are our best guess and are in no way guaranteed. If you choose to DNA test your adopted pet, test results may vary from company to company and our breed guess may not be reflected in those results as it is just that, our best guess without knowing a pet’s full history. //

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Thank you for stopping by to see me!  Please fill out an application to set up  a private meeting.    Giblet is a velvety little wiener boy with the soul of a poet, the heart of a stage-five snuggler, and the body of a furry baked potato. His birthday is 5/25/19, which feels fitting, because this is a dog who was absolutely born to be adored. He follows his person like a tiny shadow with commitment issues — if you ever lose track of him, just look down because he is almost certainly touching you in some way. Sometimes he’s asleep on your foot. Sometimes he’s pressed against your leg. Sometimes he’s fully draped across your lap, snout tucked and content like he’s discovered the meaning of life. Giblet craves touch more than anything in the world. He burrows under blankets, under dogs, under people, under anything remotely blanket-shaped. When the new fosters arrived and had their welcome baths, he immediately burrowed under the Yorkie puppy like a little dachshund submarine. He sleeps against you in bed, he naps across you at your desk, and he nestles into you on the couch like he’s clocking in for his dream job: professional snuggler. Despite his deep feelings, he’s not fearful. He’s friendly with new people, just a little cautious at first — and then suddenly he’s in their lap, soaking up attention like a sponge. He’s gentle, sweet, quiet (so far), and looks at his person with those enormous hound eyes like he’s known you forever. He’s still working on potty training. He knows he’s supposed to go outside, and he was doing really well… until the weather betrayed him. He is currently staging a dramatic protest against going potty in the cold, which is extremely on-brand for a dachshund. He was just neutered, so a little marking is happening, but he’s headed in the right direction. Giblet is not an outdoorsy boy. He prefers short trips outside where he stays within five feet of his person at all times. Because he doesn’t yet reliably go potty on a leash, a fenced yard will make things easier, though he’d probably never dream of wandering away — he’s far too busy staying glued to his human. He does well with other dogs and happily piles onto them like a living heated blanket. He can be left alone with other dogs, but with people, he really wants company. Nights are for snuggling, not crating, according to him. He was fine in his crate for a couple nights, but by night three he made his stance very clear: absolutely not. He sleeps beautifully with his humans and burrows right under the covers like a little hot dog in a bun. Giblet is loyal, cuddly, gentle, and deeply loving. He needs a home where he can be someone’s lap dog — truly, wholeheartedly, proudly. Someone who wants a constant cuddle companion, someone who appreciates a dog who looks at you like you hung the moon, and someone who isn’t bothered by a warm little sausage wedging himself under your blankets. For the right person, Giblet won’t just be a pet. He’ll be your devoted little shadow, your bedtime snuggle buddy, and your endlessly loyal best friend. Please note that some of our dogs are obtained from shelters, surrendered to our care, or released from breeders. Each animal's bio is based on our experience of the animal within our care, an educated guess based on physical characteristics, temperament and information shared. Each dog receives basic grooming when coming into rescue, but for some dogs they have not received grooming attention until recently and grooming may be required shortly after adoption. This will be at the adopter’s expense, so we encourage you to research the breed and be prepared for grooming expenses. Underdog cannot guarantee hypoallergenic or non-shedding qualities of any dogs in our rescue. Some of the animals come from situations where they are lacking experience in a home and confidence in humans. In turn, they require another companion dog and/or a fenced in yard in their forever home in order for them to feel safe. If you are interested in a particular dog whose bio states those needs and do not currently have them, please understand that your home might not be the right fit. Please use the filter on our Adoptable Dogs page to find the perfect match for your home.   ***Be sure to check your spam/junk folder as sometimes our emails end up there*** Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.If you have other questions about me you can email Underdog Rescue at <inquiries@underdogrescuemn.com> ADOPTION EVENTS:      Adoption events are updated at the top of each dogs animals' as their foster home signs up. Check back for updates on which events they will be attending. If an event is not listed within their bio above, the animal is not planning to attend.  Please understand that all of our pets are in volunteer foster homes and sometimes "life" happens and the foster family cannot make it to their scheduled adoption event. If you are traveling from a far distance to meet a specific animal, please understand we cannot guarantee event attendance. We recommend filling out an application and we will set up a private appointment. Private appointments are only scheduled after an application is submitted and approved. ADOPTION PROCEDURE: The first step in our process is to complete an online adoption application on our website: http://www.underdogrescuemn.com/adoptionprocess/   Note: In most circumstances Underdog Rescue will only adopt within 60 miles of Minneapolis, MN.  All of our foster animals can be seen by appointment with an approved adoption application. Contact us at http://www.underdogrescuemn.com/contact-us/ if you have further questions. FOSTER CARE: All of our animals are fostered in individual homes or doggie daycare facilities. While they are in our care, they are part of our families and given lots of love. We work on training, crate-training and socialization prior to adoption, but each bio is written by the foster as they see them, in their home. Each animal's behavior is evaluated and we have a sense of its temperament and personality, but it cannot be guaranteed. We look for adopters who will give each animal the wonderful life and permanent home that he or she deserves in time and with patience.  If you have an interest and ability to be a foster home, please visit our website  www.underdogrescuemn.com/foster-applications  and fill out a foster application. NUTRITION: Nutrition is vital to the rehabilitation and life-long health of our pets.  All of our foster animals are fed a premium diet such as NutriSource, Canidae, Orijen, Nature's Variety, Fromm, Pure Vita, Stella and Chewy's, Primal, or balanced raw diet.  All adopters are required to continue providing premium diets for the life of the animal. YOU CAN HELP: Not able to foster or adopt right now? Please consider sponsoring an Underdog. Your donation will help us buy dog food and pay for medical costs. Visit this link  www.underdogrescuemn.com/donate   to donate.  (Please note: A Paypal account is not necessary to use Paypal. When you get to the Paypal page, just use the link to the left of their login to make your donation via Paypal without an account.) December 3, 2025, 10:50 pm

Rosie is 4 years old and house and leash trained. She is up to date on shots and fixed. She would do best as an only dog and my advice is no children. She like to sleep under the covers and love to ride in the car. If you would like to know more or want to adopt her please call Dorenda at 256-608-1242.

Located in Tennessee but can be transported to you through Rescue Riders. This girl was brought in with babies when her owner couldn't take care of her. She was not socialized very well so will need some work. She will need a very patient person to get her to come out of her shell. She was kept outside so she has no house manners, nor has she been with cats. She does do well with dogs her size and seems to like to play with them. She deserves a new chance to be a loved dog and companion. She will take a lot of time and investment but deserves a chance!