377 Comstock Rd.
Shelbyville, TN 37160
Shelbyville, TN 37160
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7/4/2025 1:03 PM
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Rainbow Bridge
Schnitzel came to our family in 2005. We already had a wonderful pet hound mix named Zeus. Zeus however was aloof and wandered. He enjoyed simply being outside but wasn't a lap dog. My wife and I decided a lap dog was what we needed in our family! She had strict requirements; had to be small, had to be red or almost red, and a short coat - of course she wanted a dachshund. I'd never considered a smaller dog before so I started searching.
I found Shea on the AADR website. She seemed the perfect fit. I contacted Diane and we made arrangements after a house visit to inspect our home. Shea came to us in the middle of the night by transport. My wife couldn't make it and I drove along to pick her up. She sat on my lap the two hour drive home and refused to sit by herself. When I looked down to check on her she gave me kisses. Little did I know that this was how she would be for the next 15 years.
We named her Schnitzel and she was the lap dog we wanted. But make no mistake you didn't leave the house without her and not have a good reason. I bought her a Snoozer car bed and every day I could she drove with me while I worked. Zeus took up the whole back seat and Schnitzel in the front. I often had to explain I couldn't give a ride or pick up materials because the truck was full of dogs.
We had many adventures, traveled many states, and she even flew in my airplane. Schnitzel converted many non dog people into dog lovers. I know she was responsible for many many adoptions after folks got to experience how sweet she was and such a wonderful companion. As she got older she was less active. But her days were filled with long naps, walks in her stroller, and of course watching the latest movie at night. My wife called her my girl friend. She really was. I'll miss her terribly and know she'll never be replaced.
Alex Hamilton and Family
February 14th, I said good-bye to my dear little girl Faith. Her first 6 years were spent being exploited in a puppymill. For the next 18 months she was in several foster placements and two other adoptive homes. Is it any wonder that she was frightened, untrusting, and broken when I adopted her?!? In time, this beautiful soft-coat wheaton wire-hair doxie SLOWLY came out of her shell. The first day she gave me a kiss, I wanted to cry ... it had taken over a year of love, a LOT of patience, and a daily structured routine with her dachshund siblings. For the past year Faith’s mental health has declined. When she was diagnosed with Cushing's disease, the endocrinologist forewarned me that the meds would enlarge an existing brain tumor exacerbating her blindness and dementia. Unfortunately, her decline came more quickly than we anticipated ... there was no longer any joy left in Faith’s life. I am heartbroken to lose you, Faith, but I take solace knowing you will be greeted at the rainbow bridge by Max, Marty, Callie, and Mickey. Together you will run free and be forever happy! RIP dear Faith ... until we meet again ... 
Jerry, you came to us in 2006 and all you wanted was for someone to love you. We spent the next 12 years helping you forget your first 2 years. I hope we showed you just how much we loved you and how much a part of our family you became. We will see you again little buddy… I truly believe that. We miss you each and every day. 10/22/2018 Thank you, Eric Bohan 
Chip, who we adopted back in August of 2008, passed away in California 13 December, 2018 from natural causes at the age of 12. Chip has visited five states, swam in both oceans and the Gulf of Mexico, and himself adopted his new human sister six years ago. He was a gentle and loyal buddy, and will be missed by his family. Thank you to the volunteers at AADR for helping us to find and love this wonderful dog. 
It's been about 5 weeks since Keiko died. We miss her very much. She was a great companion, a little lady, and a wonderful (and warm!) nurse when someone was ill. C. Cole |