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Give the Gift of Life
DFW Dachshund Rescue's 6th Annual Donation Matching Campaign
Exciting news -- once again, generous supporters have pledged to match all donations, up to $32,500, made to DFW Dachshund Rescue's Annual Donation Matching Campaign through July 10, 2013.
This is the sixth year for our annual donation matching campaign and our goal is higher than ever. We are confident that our supporters will do their best to help us obtain all these matching funds. If you were thinking of making a donation to DFW Dachshund Rescue, now is the time. This opportunity will allow your donation to go twice as far. Your donation will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to a total of $32,500.
Give the gift of life. Please donate now.
All donations to DFW Dachshund Rescue are 100% tax deductible.
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Your donation will go directly to help dachshunds like Lyndon, who was impounded as a stray and turned out to be heartworm positive. Fortunately, Lyndon got a second chance and has a loving foster family to care for him while he undergoes heartworm treatment and searches for his forever home. Help us give other dogs like Lyndon a second chance.
Remember to donate by July 10, 2013 and your donation will be matched 100%. Take advantage of this great opportunity to make your donation go twice as far. And if your employer has a matching gift program your donation can go even farther.
If you prefer to donate by mail, or wish to donate more than $1000, please send your check to:
DFW Dachshund Rescue
P O Box 1892
Colleyville, TX 76034
Feel free to call or email for more information on the campaign.
Phone: 817-481-9272
Email: rescue@dfwdachshund.com
Thank you for helping the dachshunds!
Another Great Year for DFW Dachshund Rescue
2012 was another busy year for our DFW Dachshund Rescue volunteers, and we're constantly reminded how lucky we are to have your generous support. Here's a recap of some of our highlights this past year.
As you know, it's all about the dachshunds! We placed 34 dachshunds in loving forever homes in 2012 and an additional 14 are currently in foster care. We spent over $35,000 on veterinary work. In addition to routine care like immunizations, spay/neutering, and microchipping, we treated five dogs for heartworms. We also had several dachshunds that required extensive care, including Sebastian, who had been hit by a car and required treatment for a fractured pelvis, and several dogs requiring specialized dermatological treatment to resolve severe skin issues.
We were able to engage the services of two excellent dog trainers to provide education to our volunteers and also to provide training for specific foster dogs. The trainers were also able to assist several adopters overcome challenges they’d encountered while integrating their newly adopted dachshunds into their homes. Utilizing the services of these dog trainers has advanced the skills of our foster parents and helped solidify the adoptions of dogs that needed a bit more help.
We were approached by "For the Love of Dogs" about entering a dog in their "America's Best Tails" contest. This is an internet show focusing on inspirational stories of rescue dogs who found loving homes and the difference they made in people's lives, and the difference the person and rescue group made in the life of the dog. We asked Maribeth and Mark Lyon to write a story about Dickens, who they adopted from DFW Dachshund Rescue in 2008, and prepare a slide show as our entry. They did, and Dickens made the semifinals where he won second prize and $500 which will be donated to DFW Dachshund Rescue.
Once again we had a booth at Oak Cliff Earth Day, and we also participated in the Great Rescue Roundup at the Fort Worth Stockyards. We also held an Adopter Appreciation Picnic with approximately 100 people and 100 dachshunds in attendance. It's always a pleasure seeing so many happy dachshunds with their forever families.
Our fifth annual Donation Matching Campaign exceeded all expectations and we raised over $45,000 for our rescue dachshunds. We are so fortunate and grateful to have such generous supporters. We plan to hold the Donation Matching Campaign again in 2013. Please contact us if you would like to be a sponsor.
DFW Dachshund Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, funded solely through donations, adoption fees, affiliate revenue, and proceeds from our calendar sales. Every dollar goes to help the rescued dachshunds in our program. Your ongoing support makes it possible for us to continue helping
those dogs in need. Thank you for being a friend to the dachshunds!
Our Currently Adoptable Dachshunds
Dachshund Rescue "Blotters" for April and May
We've continued to receive lots of favorable comments about our "Rescue Blotter", similar to a "Police Blotter", summarizing the types of requests for assistance we receive. It helps to illustrate the sorts of calls we get, the reasons why people surrender their dogs, and the uphill battle that all shelters and rescues face every single day. In 2012, we received 801 requests for help with dachshunds. This is an average of 67 requests for help every month. This was actually a reduction in the number of calls from last year - we received about 50 less calls for help in 2012 than we did in 2011. However, we think that is still too many dachshunds in need of help!
We're a small organization, staffed solely by volunteers and we do the best we can with our limited resources.
We wish we could help everyone who contacts us, but sadly, we are usually "full" and can only help a fraction of those who request our assistance.
We do what we can, however, and always refer callers to other groups when we are full, or suggest other options such as training for behavioral issues, or low cost veterinary services for those with limited financial resources.
When Good Samaritans contact us about stray and abandoned dachshunds they have taken in, we always encourage them to try to place those dogs themselves, and are happy to provide information on how to find good homes.
Until we can eliminate puppy mills and backyard breeders, unfortunately, there will always be more dogs in need than there are available spaces in any rescue organization.
Please help - encourage others to spay and neuter their pets! For other ways to help us, please refer to our
How You Can Help page.
Summary: April 2013
Requests for placement assistance: 51 dogs
Callers requesting advice only: 2
Adoptions this month: 4 dogs
Dachshunds accepted into rescue: 3 dogs
Some of the reasons given for requesting assistance:
~ A woman contacted us about a white piebald dachshund she and her husband originally adopted from an area animal shelter. They divorced shortly thereafter and then the ex-husband decided the dog was too much bother. He took the dog to his ex-wife. She was struggling but after some advice from us, decided she would be able to keep the dog.
~ A couple rescued a dachshund 5 years ago from a man that could not keep the dog. Recently the dog began biting people when required to do things he did not want to do—i.e., get into his crate, etc. There were no medical reasons for this behavior. We explained that due to liability reasons we could not take nor place an aggressive dog into the community. We explained kindly that euthanasia was the only option in a situation like this one.
~ A woman passed away leaving behind a young, overweight dachshund. We were full, but made referrals.
~ A woman contacted us about financial help for her dachshund that needed a second back surgery. We explained that we did not provide financial assistance for vet care for dogs that had owners. We sent her to Dodgers List and K9 Backpack on Facebook and also gave her a list of foundations that made grants for vet care; depending on the circumstances of the owners and the medical condition of the dog.
~ A woman rescued two dachshunds that had been dumped in a parking lot. She decided initially to keep them, but they proved very difficult to housetrain and she was overwhelmed with the two dogs and her new baby. We were full, but made referrals.
~ A woman rescued a dachshund from a friend, but the dachshund was very fearful and only related to her. We explained that with this type of temperament, re-homing through a rescue group was not going to be a good option. We reviewed the limited options available in such situations.
~ A woman from Arkansas contacted us about 3 year old female piebald that she could no longer keep because she was getting divorced. When discussing the temperament of the dog, the woman explained that the dog was very fearful of new people and mainly related to her family. We explained that a fearful dog would not be a good candidate for re-homing through a rescue group, and reviewed the limited options available in such situations.
~ A woman found a stray male dachshund and could not locate the owner. We offered to take the dog into our program, but she decided to keep the dog herself. She got the dog neutered, microchipped and vaccinated and we were glad to know that.
~ A man ended up in a nursing home and was was not able to care for his remaining two dachshunds. His daughter contacted us for help. Luckily, several rescue groups (including us) contacted her and one of them was able to take the dogs.
~ A woman contacted us about a dachshund belonging to her father that was paralyzed due to a back injury. The father no longer wanted the dog. We explained that we were not a sanctuary for dogs whose medical issues precluded their ever being adopted. We reviewed the limited options available for such dogs.
~ A woman rescued a male dachshund from a family member that no longer wanted the dog due to a new baby in the family. Then the woman found she also did not have the time for the dog. She completed most of his vet work, and then called us for assistance. We accepted this dog into our program.
~ Sadly, a number of individuals contacted us about surrendering elderly dachshunds that they no longer wanted, because the dog was inconvenient now that it was older. We explained that we were not a sanctuary program, and could not take in dogs whose ages would keep them from ever being re-homed. We reviewed the limited options available in these situations.
~ A woman contacted us about a female dachshund that she had found as a stray. She had mounted a thorough search and no owner could be found. The dog had a microchip, but none of the contacts were current. We accepted the dog into our program and had the microchip transferred to us.
~ A shelter called us about a young piebald smooth male dachshund in need of rescue. We had an opening and were able to accept this dog. He turned out to be heartworm positive so we were glad he came to us.
~ A woman contacted us for recommendations about a vet that would be experienced in caring for paralyzed dogs. We made several suggestions for her.
~ A woman was finally able to catch a stray dachshund that she had seen for several weeks. However, the dog was very fearful and would not let anyone other than the woman near him. We explained that we would not be able to re-home such a fearful dog, and gave the limited options available in situations like these.
~ A woman contacted us about a dachshund that they adopted a month ago from a shelter. The dog had bitten her special needs child, and also had bitten her husband. We explained that due to liability reasons we could not accept nor adopt out dogs that bite. We reviewed her limited options.
~ A woman rescued a paralyzed dachshund from a shelter and was frustrated that no group wanted to take this dog into their program. The dog ended up passing away at the vet office, a couple of days after being taken there by the Good Samaritan.
~ A shelter contacted us about a fearful dachshund surrendered by its owners. We explained that if we could not approach and handle the dog, we would not be able to help, as our focus is on dogs that can reasonably be re-homed.
~ Several people contacted us about their dachshunds who had disappeared, and we agreed to keep the pictures and contact information on hand. We hope the dogs eventually are reunited with their owners.
~ Various people contacted us about surrendering stray dachshunds they had found. We were full, but made referrals and suggestions as to how they could place the dog themselves.
~ A woman contacted us about surrendering her black and tan longhair male dachshund. Her daughter was allergic to the dog, and the dog also did not like her son or husband. We explained that we could not accept dogs with unstable temperament, and dogs that dislike men fall in that category. We reviewed the limited options available in such situations.
~ A woman contacted us about getting rid of her 9-year-old dachshund because the dog had not adjusted well after the birth of her twins. We explained that due to his age, most groups would not accept the dog. We suggested trying a dog trainer to see if that would help the family work out the issues with the dog, so that the dog could remain in its home. The woman said they would try this. We hope that works out.
~ A woman ended up with her home foreclosed and had to give up her three dachshunds. We were full, but made referrals.
~ Various shelters and individuals contacted us to surrender dachshund mix and other types of mixed breed dogs; we explained that we only accept purebred dachshunds, and referred them to other rescue organizations.
~ Several family members contacted us about taking in dachshunds belonging to elderly family members. Sadly, these elderly individuals had taken on young dogs when they weren’t equipped to provide the care for the dog. We wish people would think honestly about their capabilities before taking on a young dog. We were full, but made referrals.
~ A veterinarian asked us about taking in a puppy that had been released to the clinic due to having parvo. The clinic treated the dog and it survived. Unfortunately, due to the potential for contamination of potential foster homes, we had to decline help for this dog. We made referrals to other groups that could help.
Summary: May 2013
Requests for placement assistance: 68 dogs
Callers requesting advice only: 2
Adoptions this month: 2 dogs
Dachshunds accepted into rescue: 7 dogs
Some of the reasons given for requesting assistance:
~ An area animal shelter contacted us about a smooth red male dachshund they had planned to put in adoptions, but then found he was heartworm positive. We were able to admit this dog to our rescue program and begin his heartworm treatment.
~ An owner surrendered two 4 month old puppies that he could not handle. He claimed they were really strays but the shelter was very sure from the demeanor of the man that the dogs were really his. We had openings and were able to take these two dogs into our program.
~ A woman contacted us about three dachshunds she owned. She had had health issues and wanted to have free boarding for several months until she got back on her feet. We explained that was not something we offered and made some suggestions about what she could do in her situation.
~ A woman contacted us about her two 10 year old dachshunds that she needed to get rid of because she was in the middle of a nasty divorce. The dogs were not spayed or neutered, they were not current on immunizations and they had not been on heartworm prevention and both had been determined to be heartworm positive. Evidently in all the years prior to the divorce she never bothered to get basic vet care for these dogs. We explained that due to the advanced age of the dogs, and the fact they were heartworm positive, due to her neglect of their care, that there were no options for these dogs in rescue.
~ A woman contacted us about getting rid of her 2 year old female dachshund that had a serious issue with submissive urination, had not been on heartworm prevention nor had been tested for heartworms, had a case of dry eye and drooled non-stop due to a health issue of getting into an Easter basket full of chocolate. We had to explain that a dog like this was not adoptable due to its multiple health and behavioral issues. We reviewed the limited options available in such situation.
~ A shelter contacted us about a black and tan smooth male dachshund puppy that had been dumped outside the shelter in a box. We were able to take the puppy into our rescue program.
~ A woman called us because her brother had been sent to jail. While he was incarcerated, his dachshund became paralyzed and was left in the back yard to drag itself around. The sister wanted the foundation to take the dog and provide free care for the two years that the brother was to be in jail. We explained that we did not do free boarding care for dogs, and in the case of this dog, she was not a candidate for a release to a rescue program for re-homing, either. We reviewed the limited options available for this dog.
~ A woman contacted us about taking in a 9 year old female dachshund that she rescued from a family member. The dog had snapped and bitten several people, including children. There were no health issues that would cause the dog to behave that way. We explained that we were not a sanctuary for dogs whose temperament precluded their being able to be safely rehomed. We advised that her veterinarian should euthanize this dog.
~ A woman contacted us about a six week old dachshund puppy that her daughter brought home, after leaving a criminal boyfriend. The woman explained that they could not have another dog in their house, and her daughter was unable to financially provide for the dog. We accepted this puppy into our rescue program.
~ A family member contacted us about a 4 year old female dachshund in need of rescue, as the original owner had passed away and no one in the family would consider taking the dog (this is nearly always what happens). We were full but made referrals and another rescue group was able to take the dog.
~ A woman contacted us about a dachshund advertised on Craigs List. We explained that we did not take dogs from Craigs List due to safety issues for our volunteers. We reviewed the limited options for situations like these.
~ A woman wanted to get rid of her 9 year old longhair dachshund. He had not been on heartworm prevention nor was he neutered. We explained that due to his age, his odds of being accepted by a rescue program were low but we gave her a list of groups to contact.
~ A shelter contacted us about 10 dachshunds that had been removed from a home where Child Protective Services was investigating the care of the children in the family. We went to look at the dachshunds, some were mixed breed and some had aggressive temperament. We were able to accept two of the dachshunds into our program.
~ A woman saw a dachshund in the backyard of a neighbor that was injured, and likely paralyzed. She wanted help for the dog. We advised her that since this was not her dog, she needed to call the Humane Society of North Texas to see about a cruelty investigation for the owner of this dog.
~ A woman contacted us about three dachshunds she needed to place and get free boarding while she and her husband finished building their new home. She had waited to the last minute to make arrangements. Sigh. As it turned out, she was able to find an apartment after all that would allow the dogs to go with them until the new home was built. It is hard to understand why people think a rescue program would provide them with months of free boarding.
~ A woman contacted us about getting rid of her 12 year old dachshund because she had to move. We explained that with the age of her dog, it was highly unlikely any rescue group would take it, since people rarely if ever adopt senior dachshunds. We reviewed the limited options available in such circumstances.
~ A man adopted a dachshund from the SPCA a year ago, and then retired. Because he now wanted to travel, he wanted to get rid of the dog as soon as possible. We were full, but made referrals.
~ Several family members contacted us about taking in dachshunds belonging to elderly family members. Sadly, these elderly individuals had taken on young dogs when they were not equipped to provide the care for the dog. We wish people would think honestly about their capabilities before taking on a young dog. We were full, but made referrals.
~ A woman contacted us for advice about her male dachshund that had started fighting with her other dogs after he had been neutered. We recommended several trainers in the area, and she told us she was going to set up a time to meet with one of them.
~ Sadly, a number of individuals contacted us about surrendering elderly dachshunds that they no longer wanted, because the dog was inconvenient now that it was older. We explained that we were not a sanctuary program, and could not take in dogs whose ages would keep them from ever being re-homed. We reviewed the limited options available in these situations.
~ Several people contacted us about their dachshunds who had disappeared, and we agreed to keep the pictures and contact information on hand. We hope the dogs eventually are reunited with their owners.
~ Various people contacted us about surrendering stray dachshunds they had found. We were full, but made referrals and suggestions as to how they could place the dog themselves.
~ Various shelters and individuals contacted us to surrender dachshund mix and other types of mixed breed dogs; we explained that we only accept purebred dachshunds, and referred them to other rescue organizations.
Dear Dickens.....
Dear Dachshund Admirers:
You may remember me from a few years ago, when I was featured on the DFW Dachshund Rescue website.
The rescue volunteers and vet staff helped me overcome a number of medical challenges, including a broken jaw and treatment for heartworms.
I was adopted last summer by a wonderful couple and have been happily settled in my new home for quite some time.
Now that life is great for me, I have been thinking about ways to give back to those who helped me so much.
One day, my new family was reading the paper and I saw something called an "advice column" for humans.
I thought to myself, "that's it! I'll write my own advice column for DFW Dachshund Rescue and call it 'Dear Dickens'."
Just like the people who write the human advice columns, I'll call upon different dog experts if I can't answer the whole question by myself.
The volunteers thought it was a great idea, so this will be a regular feature on the website.
I hope you will
write to me if you have questions and I will do my best to answer them.
Love, Dickens
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Dear Dickens,
My husband and I recently applied to adopt a dog from a rescue group. We have enjoyed training our previous dogs in both obedience and agility and even did some competing with them in area events. We had planned to pursue training in this area with our new adopted dog. However, when we shared that information with the rescue group during the home visit they immediately told us that our application would be immediately denied as it was their opinion that training a dog for performance events was unacceptable because the dog should not be forced to do or learn any sort of performance activity. They further stated that they knew we would abandon the dog if it did not perform up to the standards we wanted and therefore we could not adopt from their group. Dickens...we were stunned by this response. We have always loved and cared for our dogs as family members, and would never abandon a dog because he or she did not do well in a performance activity. Is this true that dogs should not be allowed to train and participate in performance events? Is it true that some rescue groups ban potential adopters that are interested in becoming involved in these types of activities with their dogs?
Dogless and Sad in Denver
Dear Dogless and Sad,
I am very disappointed to hear about the response you had from the rescue group. Performance activities, such as obedience, agility, tracking, etc are a lot of fun for owners and their dogs and further strengthen the bond between owner and dog. Dogs were bred to have a purpose in life, and many dogs enjoy participating in performance activities. The activity that may be the best match for a dog depends on his or her personality and energy level. A very active dog that loves to run and chase may enjoy agility, while a calmer dog may find obedience to be a better fit. Dogs in the hound category often enjoy and do well in tracking classes. Ask volunteers from a rescue group what they are involved in beyond simply fostering dogs for a rescue program. What do they get out and do with their own dogs? Look for a rescue group where at least some of the members and volunteers in the group are knowledgeable and involved in dog performance activities. A breed specific dog club also can be an excellent source of information. Please do not be discouraged in your attempt to adopt a dog from a rescue group. A well-run rescue group will encourage (never discourage!) prospective owners from becoming involved in performance activities with their dog. A good rescue group will help guide you to a dog in their program that would not only be a good fit for your home, but a good fit for a specific performance activity.
I sure am glad to be back writing my column! I took a long break, and I am refreshed and ready to go!
Your buddy, Dickens!
Click here to read previous letters to Dickens.
Annual United Way Donations can be Directed to DFW Dachshund Rescue
Most of us are familiar with the annual United Way campaigns organized by many employers, but did you know that you can direct your United Way donation to benefit DFW Dachshund Rescue?
Most companies allow you to designate 501(c)(3) organizations of your choice to receive your United Way donations.
Check your employer's United Way sign-up process for requirements, and
contact us,
or call us at 817-481-9272,
for the information needed to "write in" DFW Dachshund Rescue.
We've already begun receiving United Way directed donations from several companies, so you can rest assured that the process does work.
What a wonderful way to help the dachshunds all year long! Thank you to those who are participating already - we are grateful for your support!
Selecting a Reputable Rescue Organization
Thank you for considering the adoption of a homeless dachshund. As you've no doubt seen, there are many more dogs than there are available homes, and there are many shelter and rescue organizations from which to choose your new family companion. Petfinder is an umbrella website that advertises adoptable animals from a number of different city shelters, private shelters, rescue organizations, and individuals, each serving their own target adoptive audience. Each of these groups has their own policies, procedures and requirements.
If you choose to adopt a dog from a rescue organization such as ours, it's important to learn as much as possible about the organization and its policies. The better the rescue organization, the better the chances you will adopt a companion that truly fits your family and lifestyle.
We have prepared an excellent article detailing a number of things to consider when selecting a rescue organization. Don't be afraid to ask questions about a rescue's policies and procedures. If the organization's representatives are defensive, rude, or avoid providing details, you should consider adopting from a different organization.
Click here to read the full article on Selecting a Reputable Rescue Organization.
Be a Great Dog Owner!
1. Clean up after your pet! Whenever you go out for a walk or go to the park, be sure you go with a plastic bag. No one wants to step in the poop that your dog left behind. Please "scoop the poop" and this way your dog will be welcome out in public.
2. Don't add to the animal population - please be sure your dog is spayed or neutered. There are already more dogs on the planet than there are possible homes - we don't need more.
3. Feed a quality dog food. Pet foods purchased in the local grocery store chains are generally full of grains, by-products and other undesirable ingredients. Feed a premium dog food; it pays off in the long run with a healthier dog. And healthier dogs have less trips to the vet!
4. Find a job for your dog. All dogs were initially bred to do something, and most dogs are "chronically under-employed".
Dogs who are bored tend to get themselves in trouble. Take a basic obedience class with your dog for starters and then go from there. Perhaps you can teach your dog some tricks or pursue agility training or therapy dog work or any number of interesting activities. A dog with a purpose is a happy dog.
5. Use positive training methods. In today's dog training world, choke collars, shock collars and other punishment based methods are just not appropriate. We know more about dogs these days, and there are lots of positive training options out there.
Clicker based training is very effective and there are lots of articles about this out on the internet.
6. Volunteer to help with an animal rescue or welfare organization, or donate to support one of those groups. These organizations give many dogs a "second chance" at life and they need your support.
Remember DFW Dachshund Rescue in Your Estate Plans
When you sit down to do your estate planning, please consider designating DFW Dachshund Rescue Foundation as a beneficiary of your estate.
A bequest, no matter the size, funds our mission of restoring the health and finding new forever families for our homeless dachshunds.
It's easy to do. Just instruct your attorney that you wish to make a bequest to "DFW Dachshund Rescue Foundation" in your will or trust documents in whatever amount or form you choose.
Be sure to include our address if you’re a Texas resident.
Because we are a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation we may also meet the criteria for qualified beneficiaries for a variety of charitable giving programs which may be components of more elaborate estate planning.
Be sure to consult with your attorney and tax professionals before embarking on any type of asset distribution plan to determine the appropriateness for your particular situation.
If you are interested in making a bequest and you, or your counsel, require further information please
contact us, or call us at 817-481-9272.
Recent Website Updates
Our web mastressa is constantly updating out website to keep you informed.
Check out our
Recent Adoptions page - we have listings for each of the dachshunds adopted from our organization.
We've received lots of wonderful notes, cards and photos from our adopters and have posted a number of comments on our
Bark Back page.
While you're at it, be sure to check out the rest of our website.
Our
Dachshund Rescource Library has lots of informative articles, links to educational websites, and listings for Emergency Vet Clinics and Pet Loss Hotlines.
Our
Dachshund Fun and Games page is a melting pot of interesting, odd, and fun dachshund (and non-dachshund) related stuff.
The
Adopted Dachshund Scrapbook has detailed pages on a few of our rescued dachshunds.
And read about some of the dogs that have touched our lives on our
In Memory page.
We strive to keep our website current, informative and entertaining.
If you have any comments on our site or suggestions for topics, please
contact us.
We welcome all feedback!
Online Shopping Raises Revenue for the Dachshunds
Would you like to help the DFW Dachshund Rescue in a big way? Do your shopping online!
Any time you enter one of our affiliate's websites via the link on our website to make a purchase, DFW Dachshund Rescue will receive a percentage of your total sale, at no cost to you.
Whenever you purchase everyday items through
The Mall at iGive, up to 26% of your purchase is donated to the DFW Dachshund Rescue Foundation, at no cost to you!
You get free membership... private shopping... access to the over 600 brand-name merchants like Barnes & Noble, Eddie Bauer, Office Depot, Linens 'N Things...
even Travelocity and eBay... super savings and deals every day... and of course, free donations to the DFW Dachshund Rescue Foundation!
If you do much online shopping, chances are many of the merchants participate in the iGive program.
Other affiliates include Amazon.com, SitStay.com, In the Company of Dogs, Doctors Foster and Smith, plus a number of online gift retailers such as The Artful Home, Femail Creations, and Catalog Favorites.
All of our links are available here on our Home page and also on our
Links page. Be sure to use the link on our website to enter the affiliate's website.
Your purchase amount will be recorded and DFW Dachshund Rescue will automatically receive a percentage.
There is absolutely no cost to you.
Spread the word - the more supporters we have the more money we make - and that means more money to help the dachshunds in need. We thank you, and the dachshunds thank you.
Fabulous Dachshund Photos
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Surely you've noticed the fabulous photos we've been posting of some of our recent rescue dachshunds.
Teresa Berg is the talent behind the lens, kindly taking photos for us and allowing us to use them on our website.
Teresa, a professional photographer, adopted a male longhair dachshund in 2007. He quickly became her favorite subject.
Since then, Teresa has literally "Gone to the Dogs" and now specializes in photographing Man's Best Friend.
Check out
Teresa's website to see photos of previously rescued dachshunds. If you fall in love, you can even order photos through the shopping cart on the site.
And be sure to take a peek at
Teresa's blog
for her endless musings on "portrait photography with a few subtle references to the real meaning of life..."
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Who We Are
The Dallas-Fort Worth Dachshund Rescue Foundation
is a well-established organization with a history of providing dachshund related education and service to the DFW community.
If you are looking to adopt or purchase a dachshund, have dachshund related training or behavior questions, or need to place your dachshund, we may be able to assist you.
If not, we will make every effort to find you someone who can.
Dachshunds in our program are fully vetted before adoption. This includes being altered, receiving all needed immunizations, having a dental cleaning and being microchipped.
Any other medical issues the dog has will also be addressed before being adopted.
Our dachshunds are placed in foster homes while they undergo rehabilitation and await adoption.
This allows us to better evaluate the personalities of each dog, which provides a better match for potential adopters.
While in their foster homes, the dachshunds are socialized, given plenty of love and praise, and some begin to pick up basic housetraining skills and obedience.
How You Can Help
If you or someone you know are looking to acquire a companion dachshund, please view our
list of available dachshunds. Information on how to go about adopting can be found in each dog's detailed listing, and in the next section, "Adopting A Friend."
Even if you are not looking for a companion dachshund, you can still be one of our Guardian Angels.
We are a 501(c)(3) organization, funded solely through gifts, donations and adoption fees and staffed entirely by volunteers.
All donations are tax deductible. Every dollar received goes directly towards the care of our rescue dachshunds.
Your support makes it possible for us to continue helping those dogs in need.
Donations may be sent to:
Dallas-Fort Worth Dachshund Rescue Foundation
P.O. Box 1892
Colleyville, TX 76034
Donations may also be made via Paypal:
Some companies have matching gift programs that allow individual donations to go even farther. Ask your employer if this type of program is available to you.
Click here for more ways to help the dachshunds.
Adopting a Friend
If you are interested in adopting one of the dachshunds in our rescue program, please contact us for an application.
It will be sent out to you via postal mail, as it is not available online. Once your application has been received, we will check your vet references, and schedule a home visit.
We are a private organization that fosters our dogs in individual homes. We do not have a kennel or a public facility of any type.
We do not schedule visits with dogs until an adopter's application has been approved.
For more information about our adoption process, go to
Our Adoption Process page.
Dallas-Fort Worth Dachshund Rescue Foundation
P.O. Box 1892
Colleyville, TX 76034
Phone: 817-481-9272
Email:
rescue@dfwdachshund.com
Click here for a list of our available dachshunds
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