Scooby...RIP
Today, October 15, marks the first year anniversary of our little Scooby’s passing. IN LOVING MEMORY OF SCOOBY MARCH 17, 2006 TO OCTOBER 15, 2021 We adopted Scooby on Feb. 9, 2008. We met in Tennessee to pick up this little guy. It was love at first sight. He quickly became comfortable in his new home. He was absolute joy to us. We truly “rescued” each other. We will always miss him – he was quite the character. We never realized what a “pack leader” he was until he went to the “rainbow bridge”. Staci - his constant 4 legged companion is lost without him ---- and so are we . We are ever so thankful for all the work that “ALL AMERICAN DACHSHUND RESCUE” does with these four legged fur babies. With a very special thank you to you Diane. We were truly blessed to have him as a part of our family for all that time. We will always have a special place in our hearts for Scooby (our little man)------- forever ! Sincerely, The Pettigrew family - Jim, Joyce , and Staci (and Scooby in spirit)

Apache RIP
Went to his adoptive home and was set down in the unfenced yard to potty before bring him into the home. He backed out of his harness and was ran ... found 5 hours later ... deceased on a busy road near the home. RIP sweet sweet Apache we are so sorry we let you down.

Sammy RIP
We are sad to report our dear 18yr old darling Sammy peacefully crossed the bridge, last week. He was adopted in 2016 from AADR ( fostered in Michigan)and lived a pampered life here in Niagara, Ontario, Canada. Sammy lived happily with his doxie buddy Diesel, a red standard longhaired. We are all heartbroken. Thank you all at AADR for bringing this sweet soul to us. We miss him so.

Mia(previously Fiona)
After waiting three years after my dachshund of 15 years passed, I saw Mia’s (formally Fiona) photo on AADR’s Facebook page. Two other families were interested in adopting her, but luckily, my husband, other doxie, and I, won out. The first few weeks were “interesting,” but Mia soon settled in and made our home whole again. To say she was a lovable snuggler is an understatement. To say she loved food, even more of an understatement. To say she was everything we could have hoped for, the biggest understatement. Unfortunately, after 18 short months, Mia was unexpectedly diagnosed with advanced hemangiosarcoma (there were no signs until the very end). We had to make the heart and gut-wrenching decision to let her pass. She leaves a void in our home, and we will miss her more than we ever thought possible, but I treasure the time she gave to us and what we were able to give her as her last loves. We’ll miss you forever, little bean.

Maggie....RIP
Maggie (aka Morgan) Lendzinski 12/6/2022 Maggie came to us Mother's Day 2013. She had been rescued by AADR from a puppy mill. She was skinny and fragile. She quickly gained strength and muscle, learning to play, walk on a leash, and potty outside. Most importantly, she learned she was allowed to be comfortable and well fed, she learned to trust and be loved. When we went for walks, she took a toy with her; it was like she was bragging to the neighborhood that she had a family and toys! When I cooked or baked, she pulled her bed through the house to be in front of the oven where she waited attentively for a morsel to fall from the counter. During the summer of 2022, she stopped walking due to severe arthritis; so we carried her. She loved to snuggle (especially with Reilly). On December 6, she let us know it was her time to go to the Rainbow Bridge. I stayed home from work to snuggle with her and give her all her favorite treats. That afternoon, Bill held her close, whispering in her ear, as we helped her to the Rainbow Bridge. We are so thankful AADR allowed us to be her fur-ever family for her last 10 years. Reilly and Bessie miss her desperately. Until we meet at the Bridge, Mommy and Daddy will love you and miss you, Maggie!