Stevie, A Handsome Wire-Haired Dachshund Is Searching for Stability—Could Stevie Be Your Perfect Match?

Here's What You Need To Know:

• Pet's Location: shelbyville TN, 37160
• Pet's Size: small
• Pet's Gender: male
• Pet's Color: red
• Pet's Breed: Dachshund (medium coat)
• Pet good with dogs? yes
• Pet good with cats? no
• Pet good with kids? yes

Stevie is a 5-year-old wire-haired Dachshund who found himself in rescue simply because city living wasn’t the right fit for his sensitive heart. Originally from California and later moved cross-country, Stevie struggled in a townhouse without a yard. Now, he’s ready for a calmer, more predictable life where he can truly thrive.

At 16 lbs, neutered, fully vaccinated, house-trained, crate-trained, and leash-trained, Stevie has all the basics down. What he needs now is the right environment—one that understands him.

Why Stevie’s a Wonderful Companion (in the Right Home) 🐾

🐶 Loyal and attentive—he happily follows his foster mom around, always wanting to be involved
🐾 Gets along well with other small adult dogs (male and female)
🏡 Knows how to use a doggie door (but also does well on a potty schedule)
🛏️ House-trained, crate-trained, and leash-trained
❤️ Becoming more playful and confident as he settles into foster care
👃 That nose? Practically begging to be booped

What Stevie Is Looking For ✔️

✔️ A securely fenced yard (non-negotiable)
✔️ Another small adult dog for companionship
✔️ A stay-at-home adopter or someone who works from home
✔️ A single-family home only (no apartments, condos, townhouses, or high-rises)
✔️ Children over 10 years old who respect a dog’s space
✔️ A cat-free home

Stevie can be anxious, and structure, routine, and companionship make all the difference for him. In the right home, he truly blossoms.

Important Details

• 📍 Location: Shelbyville, TN
• 🎂 DOB: 09/18/2020 (5 years old)
• ⚖️ Weight: 16 lbs
• 💉 Fully vaccinated (Rabies & DHPP – 3-year vaccines)
• 💊 On monthly heartworm prevention
• 🧬 Microchipped (911PetChip)
• 💲 Adoption Fee: $425 + $25 microchip fee
• 📄 $60 health certificate required for out-of-state adoptions
• 🚫 Not adopted to CT, RI, NH, ME, or MA

Stevie isn’t asking for much—just a yard to explore, a dog friend to lean on, and a human who’s home enough to make him feel secure. In return, you’ll get a devoted little shadow with soulful eyes and a heart that wants nothing more than to belong.

If you think Stevie might be the one, don’t wait—dogs like him get overlooked simply because they need a little more understanding.

👉 Apply here:
https://www.allamericandachshundrescue.org/apply

📧 Questions? Contact his foster directly:
Diane – allamericandachshundrescue@gmail.com

Please don’t let distance stop you—transport help is available along the East Coast and Midwest.

Rocky Kanaka