Giselle in TN - Dachshund and Chihuahua Dog Available for Adoption in Shelbyville, Tennessee

CITY, STATE: Spring Hill, TN
NAME: Giselle (Dachshund/Chihuahua mix)
AGE: 7 yrs.
SEX: Female
WEIGHT: 11.5 lbs.
COLOR: Red with Black
COAT: Long Coat
UP TO DATE: Yes DATE: 11/20/25
SPAYED/NEUTERED: Yes DATE: 11/20/25
DHPP: Yes DATE: 11/13/25
RABIES: Yes DATE: 11/23/25 TAG NUMBER: 0705
ADOPTION FEE: $400 + $25 microchip fee
HOUSETRAINED: Yes
CRATE TRAINED: Yes
LEASH TRAINED: No
FENCED YARD NEEDED: Yes
SPECIAL NEEDS: No
HOME W/ SMALL CHILDREN: No children, only adult children
HOME W/ OTHER DOGS: MALE: Yes FEMALE: Yes
HOME W/ CATS: Possibly
MICROCHIP BRAND and #: 911PetChip 991003911503039
MONTHLY HEARTWORM DATE: 20th of each month
FOSTER HOME: Linda, allamericandachshundrescue@gmail.com
RESCUE #: 2025-11-14-01

FEMALE-ONLY HOUSEHOLD - MUST BE ADOPTED IN TENNESSEE OR SURROUNDING STATES

BIO: This one is a heartbreaker! A Good Samaritan asked us to take a dog that she saved from an apparent drug user who was selling her for $20 on a street corner. Of course, we did not hesitate. Giselle has had multiple litters of puppies in her short life and needed medical care.

Giselle was very timid and frightened at first. For the longest time, she would not pull herself away from the wall she was leaning against. However, soon she was coming to the front of her pen to get her daily treats. Then it wasn't long before she wanted to be out with the other dogs but would not let us touch her. Everything was a slow process of gaining her trust, and she was not a happy girl. But now her tail wags and she is happy to see us, get her food, and go out to run with the other fosters! However, little Giselle remains very frightened of men; therefore, we must stipulate that she go to a female-only household.

We know this will tug at everyone’s heartstrings, but unless you are committed to helping her become the wonderful pet she can be, do not rush to apply. Seeing her take her baby steps in becoming a normal pup is a blessing in itself.

Our must-haves for beautiful little Giselle include:
- A fenced yard
- Female-only household
- Must be adopted in Tennessee or the surrounding states
- Another adult, small, well-socialized dog for her to continue to learn from
- Someone who can be home more often than not
- Someone with either unsocialized dog experience or someone who has lots of patience and a desire to help her
- No apartment, condos, or high-rises

She will stay with us until the right home comes along. We know that the loving home she deserves is out there!

============== 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 will not 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.

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