Dachshund Dogs Available for Adoption in Syracuse, New York

Meet Sparkles

Once upon a time, this little girl had no sparkle at all...

Sparkles came to us from the Merryville hoarding case—one of 36 dogs crammed inside a tiny RV with no running water, no electricity, no food... just survival. When she arrived, her eyes were dim, her body was worn down, and her spirit was barely hanging on.

But oh... look at her now.

The light is BACK. Her eyes shine again. Her coat has grown in soft and beautiful. And little by little, her heart is learning what love feels like.

Sparkles is a 4–5 year old dachshund mix, weighing in at a perfect 16–17 pounds of pure sweetness. She's a gentle soul—timid at first (and who could blame her?), but once she knows she's safe... she melts into the biggest little love muffin you've ever met.

She is:
Wonderful with children
Perfect with other dogs
Calm, gentle, and oh-so-loving
Fully vetted – spayed, vaccinated, and up-to-date on preventions

Sparkles doesn't need much... just a soft place to land, a kind hand, and a family who will promise her one thing: that she will never, ever go back to the life she came from.

If you're looking for a quiet, sweet, soul-healing kind of love...
Sparkles is your girl. Please fill out an adoption application to have her join your family. Her $325 adoption fee covers medical care up to adoption to include vaccines, spay, microchip, foster care and transportation from Louisiana to NY.

The dachshund is a small dog breed known for its long body, short legs, and distinctive appearance. Originally bred for hunting badgers, these playful and loyal dogs make loving companions for families. Dachshunds come in three coat varieties smooth, wirehaired, and longhaired each with its own unique charm. Despite their size, dachshunds are bold and courageous, with a curious nature that can sometimes lead to mischief. Their endearing personality and adaptability make them popular pets worldwide.

Our mission is to try to keep dogs out of shelters as well as rescue dogs that have found themselves...