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Where's Grover?
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Join us May 18 for "Yappy Hour" at WUF Pet Spa
DFW Dachshund Rescue cordially invites you and your dogs to join us for "Yappy Hour" Sunday, May 18 from 2-5 at
WUF Pet Resort and Spa.
This event is free and everyone is welcome. You don't need to be a DFW Dachshund Rescue adopter to join in the fun - heck, you don't even need to own a dachshund!
Come meet our adoptable dachshunds, tour the luxurious WUF facilities, swap stories with other dachshund lovers and talk with our rescue volunteers.
Our Rescued Dachshund "Happy Tails" scrapbooks will be on display - read the heartwarming stories of our dachshunds who've found their forever homes.
Linda's 4 Paws Bakery will be providing tasty home made treats for our four-legged guests to sample,
and the WUF Spa day care areas will be open for play time.
There will be plenty of refreshments, door prizes and other give-aways.
Bring your checkbooks - we've got some great raffle items and silent auction items for you to bid on.
All proceeds will go towards helping our rescued dachshunds find their forever homes.
WUF Pet Resort & Spa is located at
3417 East John Carpenter Freeway in Irving. WUF - See you there!
Meet Love Bug Brock, our Featured Dachshund
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Brock is a 10 month old red smooth male dachshund puppy who turned out to be an unwanted "gift" for a grandchild.
Fortunately, Brock's one-way trip to a high-kill shelter was pre-empted by a Good Samaritan and Brock made his way to us.
Brock is a growing boy and will probably weigh around 20 pounds when fully grown.
Brock is active and inquisitive but well mannered and gets along well with people and with other dogs.
He does have a strong "prey drive" so he would probably not do well in a home with cats or other small pets.
Brock loves to play, he's a great kisser, and he wants to snuggle up with YOU!
For more photos and information about adopting Brock,
click here.
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COME - SIT - STAY for Photographer Teresa Berg's Open House
Teresa Berg, the photographer responsible for those gorgeous photos of our adoptable dachshunds,
is having an Open House and Yappy Hour to celebrate the opening of her new photography studio in Carrollton.
Jamie and
Flash
invite you to COME for prizes and treats, and STAY for the fun.
FREE portraits of all dogs in costume!
Mark your calendars now and join the celebration on Saturday, May 31 from 4-7 PM.
The studio is located at 1114 Elm, Studio 302, in downtown Carrollton, TX.
For more information, contact Teresa at 214-557-2415.
Check
Teresa's website
to see more of her fabulous photographs.
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Our Currently Adoptable Dachshunds
Where's Grover? Can You Spot Him?
Grover was adopted quickly and didn't spend much time in foster care, but he did enjoy his time with his foster siblings.
Grover's foster Mom has several dogs of her own, and other foster dogs as well.
All the dogs get along and, as you can see, they've commandeered the couch!
But where's Grover in this picture? Can you spot him?
THERE'S GROVER - all cozy in the corner of the couch!
Rescue Booth at Deep Ellum Art Festival a Huge Success
Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth at the Deep Ellum Art Festival on Sunday, April 6.
We enjoyed talking with all the dachshund lovers in the crowd.
Our adoptable dachshunds
Bonita,
Bud, and
Brock charmed everyone and soaked up the attention lavished upon them.
Many of our adopters generously volunteered to help out with our booth and we truly appreciate their assistance.
The weather was perfect and everyone had a great time.
Click here to see more photos of our booth.
Breaking News - Adoption Pending for Dickens!
UPDATE April 28:
We are in the final stages of interviewing a family to adopt Dickens. He will need to remain in rescue a while longer until he completes his heartworm treatment and is neutered, so his pending adoption will not be finalized until then. Thank you for your interest in and support of Dickens as he underwent his rehabilitation and lengthy stay in rescue.
Little Dickens, a tiny, one year old black and tan dapple dachshund,
spent most of his life in misery.
He was chained outside day and night, ignored, and unable to find shelter from the heat, rain, and cold.
His former owner physically abused Dickens, and he had a broken leg (which had healed on its own) and a broken jaw which required surgery.
A Good Samaritan convinced the owner to relinquish Dickens to her; she contacted us, and Dickens found his way to DFW Dachshund Rescue.
Dickens had surgery in January to repair his broken jaw.
The external fixator which Dickens had to wear for almost 3 months was finally removed and now he's got a perfect smile!
Dickens began heartworm treatment March 17 and must have very restricted activity for at least 8 weeks.
Once his heartworm treatment is complete, Dickens will be neutered, and soon after that he will be ready for his forever home.
Despite all he's been through, Dickens is sweet and loving and charms everyone who meets him.
He is active and curious and loves to run around exploring his surroundings.
Dickens is learning that he's finally safe, and he'll never be abused or suffer again.
Helpful Rescue Tip of the Month
As you can imagine, we DFW Dachshund Rescue volunteers have "seen it all"!
When dealing with many different dogs, we encounter many different personalities.
Since none of the dogs come with an instruction manual, it's trial and error to see how each dog behaves, and what they react and respond to.
Along the way, we've learned lots of handy hints, tips and tricks and we thought we'd pass a new one on to you each month.
Click here to see our previous tips.
May's tip are suggestions on ways to eliminate fleas without using poisons.
Since it's flea season once again, it's a good time to think about how to control and eliminate fleas in ways that pose the least risk to your pet's health (and yours).
"Spot On" flea killers, while popular, are controversial - after all, you ARE applying poision to your dog's skin when you use them.
Here are some other ways that, when used in combination, can be just as effective at reducing and eliminating fleas.
Start by ensuring that your dog is in excellent health.
Healthy dogs suffer less from fleas.
Make sure you feed your dog healthy foods and treats.
Use supplements and dietary additives to boost your dog's immune system and naturally repel fleas.
Natural topical preparations, such as spraying your dog's coat with certain essential oils, helps repel adult fleas.
Comb your dog daily, bathe it weekly, and minimize its time spent outside in flea-prone areas.
Be sure to keep your grass cut short and your yard clear of piles of debris.
Apply food grade (not pool grade) diatomaceous earth - a calcium dust ground from single-cell ocean organisms - to your yard and walkways.
It's available at many garden supply stores and feed stores.
Diatomaceous earth works as an abrasive and dessicant, physically drying out and destroying the adult fleas' breathing organs.
It also dries out and kills flea larvae.
Indoors, be sure to wash your floors and vacuum carpets, area rugs, and couch cushions frequently.
Wash your dog's bedding regularly.
Commercial light traps may be purchased to lure and capture adult fleas.
For more detailed information, we recommend reading this article on
Eliminating Fleas Without Poisons
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Dachshund Rescue "Blotter" for April
We've gotten lots of favorable comments about our "Rescue Blotter", similar to a "Police Blotter", summarizing the types of requests for assistance we receive.
It's helped 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 day.
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.
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 2008
Requests for placement assistance: 28 dogs
Dachshunds accepted into rescue: 5 dogs
Reasons given for requesting assistance:
~ Shelters called about dachshunds in their care, hoping to get them into breed rescue programs where they have a better chance of being adopted.
~ Individuals and shelters contacted us about accepting dogs that were not pure breed dachshunds. We explained that we do not accept mixed breeds, and referred them to other organizations.
~ A woman contacted us on behalf of her grandmother, who could no longer care for her dachshund.
~ A woman contacted us on behalf of her sister, who had taken in a stray dachshund but could no longer care for it due to worsening health issues of her own.
~ Good Samaritan called about a dachshund puppy that had been dumped in her yard.
~ A woman contacted us about two dachshunds from "accidental litters" by her father's dog.
~ A woman contacted us to surrender a female dachshund and her 5 puppies because she was moving. After questioning, the "puppies" turned out to be 7 years old, and the mother was 10. We were full, but refered her to other groups.
~ Good Samaritan called about a dachshund puppy who had been tied to a flagpole outside a fire station.
~ A woman contacted us about a dachshund adopted from a shelter who turned out to be dog aggressive. We explained that due to liability issues we cannot accept aggressive dogs, and suggested she return it to the shelter.
~ A former adopter contacted us about four dachshunds, being sold by a puppy miller, suffering at the McKinney Trade Days. We put her in touch with the Humane Society of North Texas to initiate an animal cruelty investigation.
~ A woman contacted us about a dachshund adopted from a shelter that her current dogs did not like. She was concerned for its safety but did not want to return it the shelter. We were full but referred her to other groups.
~ A woman contacted us about a dachshund puppy who was constantly chained in the yard. We put her in touch with the Humane Society of North Texas.
~ A man contacted us about a dachshund who had bitten several people, including his son. We explained that due to liability issues we are unable to accept dogs who bite or are aggressive, and offered alternatives.
~ A woman contacted us about her dachshund who had experienced reactions to vaccines, seeking advice. We referred her to the vet who cares for our rescue dachshunds.
~ A woman called about her dachshund who had been paralyzed following a back injury. We explained that we are not a sanctuary equipped for long-term care of dogs, and offered alternatives.
"Designer" Dogs, Mongrels, and Mutts
"Rare." "Exotic." "One of a kind." "Get the best of both breeds."
These are some of the claims made by today's breeders of mixed breed dogs.
In years past, these dogs were called mongrels or mutts.
These mixed breeds were usually the result of accidental backyard breeding; a product of dogs that roamed and those with inadequate supervision.
The puppies were often given away free to whoever would take them.
But enterprising breeders have created a high priced market for today's mutts, calling them "Designer Dogs" and giving them fancy names such as "Schnoodle", "Puggle", and "Dorkie".
Today, these mixed breed "designer" dogs fetch prices of up to $2500.
Large scale, commercial breeders claim they offer the best of both breeds, but in reality, genetic characteristics sort randomly.
Many times, genetic predispositions conflict, less desirable characteristics emerge, the cute puppies grow up to be not-so-cute adult dogs, and these "rare" and "exotic" dogs find themselves in shelters, competing with the other mutts for a second chance at life.
If you want a dog that is one of a kind, there’s no need to spend big bucks to get it.
Visit your local shelter instead and come home with your very own rare and exotic dog. Give it a fancy "designer" name if you want to.
Whatever you choose, and whatever you call it, your dog will be just as unique and special as those pricey designer dogs.
For more information on today's designer dog craze, please refer to the following articles:
Designer Breeds... Bursting the Mutt Myths
Much Ado About Poo
The Modern Kennel Conundrum
Teaching Children Proper Ways to Interact with Pets
We've come across a couple books to teach young children the proper way to interact with pets.
May I Pet Your Dog
features Harry, a dachshund, showing a little boy how to treat an unfamiliar dog safely and politely.
Tails Are Not For Pulling
is a board book that teaches children it's OK to scratch, nuzzle, or cuddle an animal, but not to squeeze, tease, or treat it unkindly.
It's never too early to start teaching your children how to respect animals and treat them kindly.
Read the books together with your children, and encourage them to practice pet-safe behaviors.
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 36 dachshunds adopted in 2007.
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, Petco, Petsmart, Target, and Walmart. All of our links are available here on our Home page and also on our
Links page. Be sure to enter the affiliate's website from our link.
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
Jamie in April. 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 her canine clients.
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.
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 on the joys and responsibilities of dachshund ownership, go to our
DFW Dachshund Rescue Foundation website
and read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
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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