Meet Boop (aka Betty Boop), Rescued After Being Yelled At for Barking, This 10-Pound Dachshund Is Learning What Love Feels Like.

Here's What You Need To Know:

• Pet's Location: shelbyville TN, 37160
• Pet's Size: small
• Pet's Gender: female
• Pet's Color: black with tan, yellow or fawn
• Pet's Breed: Dachshund (short coat)
• Pet good with dogs? yes
• Pet good with cats? no
• Pet good with kids? yes

Boop—affectionately known as Betty Boop—may be just 10.5 pounds, but her story carries weight.

Originally from Alabama, this tiny black and tan Dachshund was rescued by a Good Samaritan after someone close to her former owner witnessed her being yelled at and having things thrown at her… for barking. Dogs bark. Instead of comfort, she was mostly kept outside—despite being a small, delicate little girl.

Thankfully, someone stepped in and asked the most important question: “Can I help her find a better home?”

Now safe in rescue, Boop is beginning to understand that hands can be gentle, voices can be kind, and homes can be warm.

The Road to Trust 🐾

Boop will need patience—then a little more patience.

It took her about five days in foster care to realize she was safe. Five days to soften. Five days to begin opening her heart. And once she did? She started showing glimpses of the sweet, affectionate girl she truly is.

When she feels secure, personal space becomes optional. She wants to be close. Very close.

Boop at a Glance 📋

🐶 Breed: Dachshund
🎂 Age: 2 years
⚖️ Weight: 10.5 lbs
🎨 Color: Black and Tan (smooth coat)
💉 Up to date on vaccines
✂️ Spayed: 01/26/26
🏷️ Microchip: 911PetChip #991003911570217
🪱 Monthly heartworm prevention: 27th of each month

Training & Home Life:

✔️ Crate trained
✔️ Uses puppy pads regularly when she can’t get outside
🚶‍♀️ Working on leash skills
🚫 No cats
🐾 Good with male and female dogs
👧 Children 12+ only

Her Must-Haves 🏡

Boop isn’t a “drop her anywhere” dog. She needs a very specific kind of home to thrive:

✔️ A securely fenced yard (required)
✔️ Another young, small, well-socialized dog to help build her confidence
✔️ Someone home more often than not
✔️ No apartments, condos, or high-rises

She would do best with an experienced adopter who understands fearful dogs and sees the beauty in helping one bloom.

The Sweetest Reward 💕

Once Boop settles in and knows she’s truly safe, she becomes incredibly loving. She bonds deeply. She sticks close. She gives her whole tiny heart.

The question isn’t whether she’ll become an amazing companion. It’s whether you’re ready to give her the time and security she needs to get there.

Adoption Fee: $475 + $25 microchip fee
Additional $60 Health Certificate required for out-of-state transport
Rescue will not adopt to CT, RI, NH, ME, or MA

To apply, visit:
https://www.allamericandachshundrescue.org/apply

Foster Contact: Diane
📧 allamericandachshundrescue@gmail.com
Rescue #: 2026-01-23-02

Don’t let distance stand in your way—transport help is available along the East Coast and Midwest.

Boop has already survived confusion and fear. Now she just needs someone willing to show her what forever truly feels like. 💕🐾

Rocky Kanaka