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Our February meeting will be held in the south west end of York/Glen Rock area of Pennsylvania on sunday the 13th at 1:00PM. Our special for the meeting will be a presentation on the History of the Dachshund.This is a must see for every Dachshund owner, fancier, and breeder. This is a five star presentation done by long time Dachshund fancier Diane Cohan. Diane's knowledge and love of the breed will amaze! We would love to see some new faces. If you think you would like so spend about 2-3 hours with other dachshund lovers in your area on sunday February 13,2000 , drop me a line and I'll send you the directions. Trust me you don't want to miss this program! AND Don''t worry about lunch. The host member provides refreshment.For a cold February afternoon what better than chili, sandwiches, and sweets, what better than all of this and a group of people who share your love of the Dachshund Breed. We look forward to meeting you.

Who We Are

Metropolitan Baltimore Dachshund Club was founded in the 1970's in Baltimore, Maryland, by Dott Wentworth. Our current membership is about 35 - 40 people. We reside throughout Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Virginia. Our purpose is to share our knowledge and love of the breed, to encourage participation in Dachshund related activities such as: Field Trials, Den Trials, Agility, Obedience & Conformation for fun & enjoyment; to provide shelter, care & love for abandoned, abused, neglected, & misplaced Doxies, and to provide knowledge & assistance to Dachshund owners.

Adopting a Friend

So You Want To Adopt A Dachshund?

 

All adoptions are personalized; matching the dogs personality and needs to your family and lifestlye. Please take a few minutes to review our adoption requirements.

All dogs must be kept inside.

All adopted dogs must be spayed or neutered.

All dogs are to be kept as a family pet in a humane manner, to provide shelter, companionship, love, medical & other care for the duration of its life

In the event you cannot fulfill this obligation the dog must be returned to the Metropolitan Baltimore Dachshund Club.

Dogs may not be adopted out on your own or dumped at an animal shelter.

Owners must abide by all state & local animal control, leash, licensing, & vaccinations laws.

No dog can be used for breeding purposes, vivisection, or similar experimentation.

All dogs must be leashed when outside & not allowed to run free.

No dog should be left in any closed vehicle.

If a dog must be given up, is lost, or dies you must notify Metropolitan Baltimore Dachshund Club.

If you agree to these terms and are interested in adopting a Dachshund please complete the PRE-ADOPTION questionaire & forward it to us. We like to talk to you personally about your needs & those of any dog you may be interested in. We make every effort to choose the best home for each dog. One that we feel will make the dog & you happy. Because of this, the dog you are interested in may not be the most suitable match for your home. We strive for the best possible match so a strong bond & loving relationship can develop. Your application will be kept on file & we will contact you as soon as we have a match for you.

 

Volunteering and Donations

Anyone interested in providing foster care is encouraged to contact us at our E-mail address below. Serious inquiries only please. Any monetary donation is greatly appreciated. Money donated should be marked "FOR RESCUE". If you know of a Dachshund who needs to be rescued please let us know.

Come Visit Us!

 

Visits are by appointment only. An approved adoption application must be received before you can schedule an appointment. Directions will be given at the scheduling time.

We meet monthly and ALL ARE WELCOME! If you are presently owned be a Dachshund, have been or would like to be owned by a Dachshund please visit one of our monthly gatherings.

Our next is scheduled for Sunday, April 11,1999 at 1:00 PM. If you would like to come please E-mail us for directions.

 

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Metropolitan Baltimore Dachshund Club
Messersmith Rd
RR1 Box 159
Seven valleys
Pa. 17360 Phone:717-792-3056
Email: lbosley@juno.com




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