Rehome a Dachshund in South Africa
If your circumstances have changed and you need help finding a new home for your Dachshund, Little Doggy Rescue offers a home-to-home rehoming route for small dogs. Start by telling us about your dog and your situation. An enquiry does not guarantee acceptance, a placement or a particular timeframe.
Ask about rehoming your Dachshund on WhatsApp or read our rehoming process and owner enquiry form.
Make mobility, handling and daily care part of the match
If you need to rehome a Dachshund, explain their actual size and care needs rather than relying on a breed label. This national guide is not limited to miniature Dachshunds in Gauteng; share your location and your dog’s weight so the enquiry can be reviewed.
- Mobility history: Include any diagnosed back condition, injury, surgery, rehabilitation or current restrictions, together with available records.
- Home access: Describe the stairs, furniture, ramps and assistance involved in your dog’s current routine, particularly where these relate to existing professional care instructions.
- Handling and behaviour: Explain how your dog responds to being lifted, visitors and other animals. Describe barking and any circumstances that concern you.
- A companion dog: Tell us if two dogs have always lived together and what happens when they are separated.
How home-to-home rehoming works
Your dog normally stays with you while applicants are reviewed. Little Doggy Rescue does not provide kennel or foster intake as part of the standard process. Please explain any deadline or difficulty keeping your dog at home when you first contact us.
- Share your town and province, contact details, your dog’s age and weight, and why you are considering rehoming.
- Prepare an honest account of health, behaviour, daily routine and compatibility, together with clear current photographs.
- Discuss the current process and requirements with the rescue. Tell us about any urgent constraints; do not assume an immediate handover is possible.
- Follow the agreed matching and introduction steps. A potential home needs to suit the individual dog, not only a preferred breed.
See our owner’s rehoming guide and dog photograph guide for preparation. If relocation is the reason, our emigration guide explains the importance of planning ahead.
Questions about rehoming a Dachshund
Can I enquire if my Dachshund has IVDD or another diagnosed condition?
You can discuss the situation, but assistance and placement cannot be promised. Share the diagnosis, treatment history, current needs and available veterinary instructions so any potential family has an accurate picture.
What kind of home will you look for?
The requirements depend on your individual dog’s health, behaviour and routine. Explain any existing restrictions and practical needs. This page does not prescribe a medical care plan or assume every Dachshund needs the same home.
What if I have two bonded Dachshunds?
Include both dogs in the initial enquiry and read our bonded-pair guide. For miniature Dachshunds in Gauteng, see the regional guide.
Start with your location and your dog’s story
We work with enquiries across South Africa, with options depending on the dog’s needs, location and suitable homes. You can also read our regional guidance for Gauteng, Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.
WhatsApp 061 443 2497 or call us to discuss the next step.
Looking to adopt instead? Browse current dogs for adoption and follow the adoption application process. This owner guide is not a claim that a Dachshund is currently available.
