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2011 DFW Dachshund Rescue Recap
2011 was another wonderful year for DFW Dachshund Rescue, and we wanted to take a look back and share our many accomplishemnts with you, our supporters.
As you know, it’s all about the dachshunds! In 2011 we placed 36 dachshunds
in loving forever homes. About 1/3 of those went to previous adopters who returned to us when it was time to add to their families. We think this speaks volumes for the desirability of the dachshunds in our program.
We spent $33,000 in veterinary work. In addition to routine care like immunizations, spay/neutering, and microchipping, we treated seven dogs for heartworms. We also had several dachshunds that required specialized treatment and rehabilitation:
~ Dewey and Kurtis had both been hit by cars. They required extensive crate rest as well as laser therapy and use of an underwater treadmill for rehabilitation to help them heal from their injuries. They are doing well in foster care, and we are working to find them permanent homes.
~ Cameron was abandoned by his owners at a local animal shelter because he had a large growth on his hip and they no longer wanted to be “bothered with him”. The growth was removed by our veterinarian, and Cameron healed beautifully. He was adopted by long time supporters of DFW Dachshund Rescue.
~ Morrie was found abandoned on a rural road. His entire head was swollen due to badly infected teeth. He was also heartworm positive. All of Morrie’s ailments were treated and he now lives happily in his forever home with an owner who adores him.
Our fourth annual Donation Matching Campaign exceeded all expectations and we raised over $21,000 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 2012. Please contact us if you would like to be a sponsor.
We had a booth at Oak Cliff Earth Day, and we co-sponsored a “Responsible Pet Owner Day” event at BlooMoon Pet Resort in conjunction with the DFW Dachshund Club. We also had two “Bath-A-Thons” at the Nosey Dog in Flower Mound that helped raise money for DFW Dachshund Rescue.
Our photographer, Teresa Berg, was the focus of a number of news articles and television features this year, including CBS national news and the TODAY show website! As you know, Teresa takes the gorgeous photos of our adoptable dachshunds for our website. Teresa’s well deserved exposure has encouraged a number of other photographers across the country to seek out a local shelter or rescue and volunteer their photography services. We are forever grateful to Teresa for the impact she has had on DFW Dachshund Rescue, and proud that she is such an inspiration to others.
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 "Blotter" for January 2012
We've received 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 single day. Just to give you an idea of the call volume we receive--in 2011 we received 854 calls for help. This is an average of 71 requests for help each month.
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: January 2012
Requests for placement assistance: 59 dogs
Callers requesting advice only: 2
Adoptions this month: 4 dogs
Dachshunds accepted into rescue: 4 dogs
Some of the reasons given for requesting assistance:
~ Individuals contacted us about surrendering aggressive dachshunds to our program. Some were people-aggressive, some were dog-aggressive, and some were fear-aggressive. We explained that due to liability reasons, we could not take in nor re-home dogs with known aggressive histories. These callers were advised to talk with their vet, and we reviewed the limited options available in these situations.
~ A dog boarding facility had a dachshund dumped over the fence during the night. He has no ID or microchip—which was not surprising. We were able to accept this dog into our program.
~ A man was moving to Thailand and could not take his 14 year old dachshund. After talking with him, he was able to come up with a friend who agreed to care for the dog for the rest of its life.
~ A Good Samaritan contacted us about a dachshund listed on Craig’s List. We explained that for the safety of our volunteers, we did not take dogs from Craig’s List.
~ Several people called about paralyzed dachshunds; wanting a rescue program to take them as the owners could not care for them. We explained that we were not a sanctuary program, and could not take in dogs that were not able to be re-homed. We reviewed the limited options available in these situations.
~ A man contacted us about an independent rescuer who needed help with a dachshund. The story was a little confused, and when we called the rescuer she said she did not need any help.
~ A woman contacted us about getting rid of her dachshund mix because “it barked and bothered her father”. We explained that we did not take mixed breeds and referred her to groups that did.
~ Individuals contacted us to surrender various dachshund mix and other types of mixed breed dogs; we explained that we only accept pure bred dachshunds, and referred them to other rescue organizations.
~ A woman rescued two “chiweenie” puppies that were abandoned by her neighbor. She called for advice. We explained that we did not take mixed breeds and referred her to groups that did.
~ A woman contacted us about taking in 1 year old paralyzed, incontinent dachshund. He had been injured in an accident and veterinary opinion was that he would never walk again nor be continent again. We explained that we were not a sanctuary for unadoptable dogs, and advised gently that euthanasia was likely her only option.
~ A man contacted us about their two dachshunds that regularly escaped the yard. He stated that “it was impossible to keep them from doing that” and wanted the rescue program to take the dogs. We offered advice on how to stop this behavior, but he became angry and stopped communicating with us.
~ A shelter contacted us about a good-natured longhair dachshund in their care with a bad skin condition. We had an opening in our program and were able to accept this dog. He is making good improvements with his skin issue thanks to the care of our wonderful veterinary clinic.
~ A shelter sent pictures that initially looked like a purebred dachshund, but when we got there—the dog was a mixed breed. We made an exception because of the dog’s wonderful temperament and accepted her into our program. She quickly found a new home.
~ An owner wanted to get rid of her six year old dachshund because the dog was a “big bother”. We were full, but made referrals.
~ A woman contacted us for advice on where to find foundations that would make grants for vet care. Her dog had a serious eye problem. We gave her a long list of foundations, and she was very pleased.
~ A woman picked up an abandoned puppy by the side of the road. She wanted us to identify if it was a mixed breed or a purebred dachshund. It was a mixed breed and we made referrals for her to groups that took that type of dog.
~ A man contacted us about his two dachshunds that were now being forced to live on the porch of his mobile home in freezing weather. The wife had a new baby and did not want the dogs in the house or anywhere near the baby. We were full, but made referrals.
~ A shelter contacted us about a young male longhair dachshund that was abandoned at the shelter when his owner became terminally ill. We had an opening in our program and accepted this dog.
~ Shelters called about dachshunds in their care, hoping to get them into breed rescue programs where they have a better chance of being adopted to an excellent home.
~ A number of people contacted us about surrendering a stray dachshund that they had found. We were full, but made referrals and suggestions as to how they could place the dog themselves.
~ A vet tech contacted us about three dachshunds belonging to an elderly woman who had to go into a nursing home. The dogs were aggressive and unsocialized. We explained that due to liability reasons we could not take in aggressive dogs.
~ A vet tech contacted us about a young stray dachshund that had been brought to her clinic. We were full, but were able to refer her to another group that was then able to take the dog into their program. She was appreciative of the referrals.
~ A woman contacted us wanting to get rid of her 10 year old dachshund. The dog had to stay in an apartment for 10 hours at a time, and the woman was angry because the dog would pee in the apartment since no one was there to take the poor dog outside. We tried to suggest options but she would not listen.
~ An owner contacted us about his dog who had suffered a back injury; wanting advice and resources. We were happy to share information about non-surgical options. The owner was pleased to get this information.
~ 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.
Dear Dickens.....
Dear Dachshund Admirers:
You may remember me from last year, 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 about 7 months.
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,
I have missed your regular columns, and I
am hoping you will start writing again
soon. Could you answer my question in your
next column? My friend found a stray
dachshund and after a lot of searching, could not find
the owner. She called a rescue group for help. They
started asking her a lot of questions about
the dog and wanted her to send them pictures.
They also said the dog had to be “evaluated”
before they would consider taking the dog in.
Why all this “red tape”? Can’t someone from the
group just go over and pick up the dog right away?
Exasperated in Ennis
Dear Exasperated,
I understand that you feel frustrated on behalf
of your friend. After all, she was trying to help
the stray dog when the original owner could not
be found. However, rescue groups focus on
re-homing those dogs whose age, temperament and
health lend themselves to being adopted. They are
not able to provide permanent sanctuary care for dogs
who would not be adopted. Therefore, they
have to carefully screen potential dogs to determine
their suitability for re-homing.
The rescue group has to consider several factors
before admitting a dog into their program.
1. Does the group have an available foster home
for the dog? Responsible groups do not take
in more dogs than can be cared for properly
in a foster home. In most cases, foster homes
can’t care for more than two foster dogs in
addition to their own animals. Space is very
limited in most rescue groups.
2. In looking at the photographs of the dog that were sent
from the person seeking help—is the dog of the breed and
age range that the group is able
to help?
3. When the dog is evaluated by a member of the
group, does the dog pass a basic temperament test?
Responsible rescue groups do not knowingly accept dogs
into their programs that have unstable temperaments.
Dogs like these cannot be re-homed and represent a danger to the public.
I hope this helps you understand what factors rescue
groups consider when admitting dogs to their programs.
Now I’m going to sniff out the packages under my
Christmas tree—I heard maybe there are some new
toys for me! I can’t wait to open my presents!
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 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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