Dallas - Fort Worth Dachshund Rescue

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Dallas - Fort Worth Dachshund Rescue

The DFW Dachshund Rescue Foundation rehabilitates and re-homes abandoned, discarded, and surrendered dachshunds in the Dallas - Fort Worth area.
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We are staffed solely by volunteers, and are supported by donations and adoption fees. The Dallas-Fort Worth Dachshund Rescue Foundation is a well-established 501(c)3 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.

11/25/2024

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11/22/2024

11/15/2024

Congratulations to Jacques! He found a wonderful home with a couple and their college age sons. He is thoroughly enjoying his new life, with lots of love, lots of walks and lots of toys!

Jacques came to us from an area animal shelter after his owner died. He was in terrible condition, and the shelter could not afford to provide the expensive veterinary care that was needed. Jacques had three dental procedures (eventually losing all his teeth) and two surgeries for an inguinal hernia. It took about six months, but he was finally healthy. We are very grateful to Dr. Bonnie Bloom the dental specialist and the wonderful staff at VCA Angel Animal Hospital. Without those professionals, Jacques would not have had a chance to have a second life.

We are thrilled that Jacques was restored to health and has a wonderful new life! Live long and prosper Jacques!

11/13/2024

UPDATE! Lillie Mae AND her two buddies have been found! Thank you for getting the word out. Microchips make a difference in getting dogs home! Please, if your own dog is not microchipped get it done and register the chip!! We are so relieved!

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One of our adopters had her dog escape from the yard. This is "Lillie Mae". She has a microchip and it is registered to the owner. If you find this dog (or any dog) have it SCANNED! The owner is desperate to get her dog back. DO NOT TAKE THIS DOG to a rescue program. She has an owner! This dog escaped from a home in Little Elm.

11/10/2024

Today we honor the life of "Sonnet"; one of our senior sanctuary dogs. She only had a few months with us, but thanks to her foster mom and the foundation we were able to make those months comfortable and of the best quality possible. Run free Sonnet...we were glad we could be there for your last few months.

11/10/2024

We offer our condolences to the wonderful adopters of "Bailey"; who was with them for four years before succumbing to a terminal illness. She was beautifully cared for and much loved, and we are grateful. Without our wonderful adopters, it would not be possible to have a rescue program. Run free Bailey!

11/10/2024

Star (formerly Mina) was adopted in May of 2023. She was an active and smart girl, and has been steadily training in agility with her adopter. This was Star's very FIRST run at an actual agility trial; and very good for a first try! Congratulations Star! We are so proud that you are learning and look forward to receiving more videos in the future.

11/06/2024

Handsome Cooper and Willi enjoy sending us pictures from the wonderful RV travels with their adopters! It's great to hear about the adventures of our adopted dogs and their owners!

10/26/2024

Adopters! Take a look at our amazing raffle for tomorrow at the rescue reunion picnic! We are set up to take cash, checks, zelle or pay pal. Lots of neat items and this supports the work of DFW Dachshund Rescue!

10/23/2024

We received a nice update from Apollo's adopters (he was adopted two years ago). They report that he loves to go on vacation with them, and recently enjoyed a trip to Santa Fe. He loves his daily walks and visits with the grandchildren. A happy life for Apollo! Reminds us how glad we are to help dogs like Apollo!

10/22/2024

For our adopters coming to the DFW Dachshund Rescue Reunion Picnic this Sunday, we are having a costume contest for the dogs! A prize for "scariest" costume and for "best overall"! Be creative! Get your dog ready!

10/14/2024

Meet Elsa, a 7-year-old female red smooth dachshund. Elsa is a friendly, energetic girl who needed quite a bit of of vet care, including spay surgery, dental cleaning, vaccines, and a removal of a growth from her eye area. She came through those procedures nicely, and once she was healed--we already had adopters on the approved waiting list who wanted a female dachshund.

Elsa has settled quickly into her new home, with two dachshund buddies (one of who came from this group a couple of years ago). She loves to play with her new canine friends, and enjoys walks in a nearby park. She has shown herself to be a happy, friendly girl and we are thrilled that she has a second chance at a happy life! Life long and prosper, Elsa!

09/26/2024

It's fun to see pictures when a couple of our adopters get together! Here are Carson and Charlie--they came to rescue some years ago from the same situation. Both looking great and enjoying life!

09/21/2024

Freya was a stray, impounded by an area animal control agency. No one came to claim her, and the shelter was incredibly full at the time so we were called for help. Luckily, Freya was basically healthy and only needed routine vet care. She was friendly, but uneducated about being a house dog...but was eager to learn and do the right thing. Former adopters were ready for a second dog, and wanted a dog that would do well with their 8 and 12 year old children---we thought Freya would fit the bill--and she did!

Freya loves her new home, going on walks and hanging out with her family. She is enrolled in obedience class and learning a lot of new things. Congratulations to Freya and her family! Live long and prosper!

09/20/2024

Lars, a 4 year old black and tan smooth male dachshund, found a happy home with former adopters who were ready for a new dachshund companion. He loves his regular walks, and especially enjoys being a pampered only dog! Live long and prosper Lars!

09/12/2024

Happy news this evening! Scout the puppy was adopted and here is his story:

Scout was purchased from a puppy mill that specialized in breeding dachshunds of unusual colors. (this is always a bad sign--good breeders breed for health and temperament). He was 8 weeks old when he was purchased and by 10 weeks of age, the owner was overwhelmed and called us for help. The breeder of the dog refused to take him back, so we accepted him into our program. Scout was a 10 week old isabella and tan dapple longhair dachshund puppy. He was in good health when he arrived, so he continued on with the routine puppy health care and also attended puppy obedience classes. He proved to be an incredibly sweet and smart little dog and we knew he would need a home with adopters who were prepared to spend lots of time with him and to attend further training classes to stimulate Scout's smart little brain. Long time dachshund owners knew we had Scout and inquired about applying to adopt him. They applied, and we knew this would be perfect home for him. He's settled in with his new family happily, and that includes another dachshund named Milo. We are thrilled for Scout and his new family! Live long and prosper!

08/25/2024

We have had several people ask about "Lars". Lars is estimated to be about 4 years old (he was a stray impounded by an animal shelter so we don't have an exact birthday). We are happy to say that he has completed all his vet work and is now ready for a new home! If you are interested in applying, let us know. Lars is an energetic, playful dachshund and would do best with another small dog that likes to play. He can't be placed with a cat, so keep that in mind. (like many dachshunds he wants to hunt cats). He is an outgoing, friendly fellow! A really fun little dog!

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P. O. Box 1892
Colleyville, TX
76034

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https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/tx/colleyville/dallas-fort-worth-dachshund-rescue-foundation-tx686/

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The Dallas-Fort Worth Dachshund Rescue Foundation is a well-established 501(c)3 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.