Most dogs love a belly rub or scratch behind the ears—but for Pepper the Mini Dachshund, being touched is utter agony.
When a behaviorist reaches for him, he is gripped with terror. He tucks his tail, widens his eyes and tries to become as small as possible while tensing every muscle in his tiny body. Pepper is a spirited little guy, and he wants so much to be social with people. He just can’t—yet.
Earlier this year, the ASPCA rescued Pepper from a hoarding situation where he lived with nearly 50 other dogs. Human touch—much like going outside, using stairs or wearing a leash—is completely new and very scary to him. But thanks to the brand-new ASPCA Behavioral Rehabilitation Center for dogs, there’s hope for Pepper.
At the ASPCA Behavioral Rehabilitation Center, located at St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center in New Jersey, we’re treating dogs like Pepper who are rescued from puppy mills, hoarding situations and other cruelty. This new, first-of-its-kind facility is giving them the time and intensive support they need but can’t get anywhere else.
As part of the inaugural class at the brand-new rehab center, Pepper is receiving the attention and rigorous treatment he needs to learn to trust. And he’s already progressing.
As you read this, Pepper is learning that an outstretched human hand means only good things. When Pepper graduates from the program, he’ll be placed for adoption. We can’t wait to see his happy ending—and we’re also thrilled that what we learn rehabilitating Pepper will be part of a study that will help so many more dogs.
“The fact that we’re helping Pepper here is wonderful,” says Kristen Collins, ASPCA Director of Anti-Cruelty Behavior Rehabilitation, “and what we learn will help us improve the lives—and even save the lives—of countless other dogs across the country when we’re able to share our findings.”
We’re thrilled to launch this groundbreaking initiative—and so grateful we can count on your support to change animals’ lives in every state. Please consider making a gift to the ASPCA today. Together we can do great things for animals like Pepper.

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