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Dachshund Rescue South Florida
a foster-based 501(c)(3) rescue
Thank You for Looking to Adopt!
Adoptions
Doxies Saved
Adoptions 101
We are very thrilled that you are looking to add a dachshund to your family and would like to give you a bit more information about how the application process works so that you know what to expect!
Rescue 101
We are 100% donation funded organization—no overhead, no fancy offices, no high paid execs, and no glossy commercials. Find out about how we save dogs every day thanks to our volunteers and supporters.
Dogs Available
I'm ready to see some pups! Show me the doxies!
- 2010: 115 and counting!
- 2009: 92
- April–December 2008: 53
Before we introduce you to all of our adorable dachshunds looking for their forever homes, we would like to take a moment to give you some additional information about our dogs, what we do to get them ready for their forever homes, and also what we look for in our forever families. To find out why we do what we do, see our Happy Tails page.
Make a One Time Donation
Every donation, no matter how small, helps us provide the love and care a dachshund needs to start a new life!
Make a Monthly Commitment
A $25 monthly donation will subsidize the shelter pull fees for a dog to start their new life with DRSF. Consider sponsoring one dog per month!
Help Us Make a Difference!
The Healing Power of Rescue
Almost all of our dogs come to us from county shelters where they have been passed over for adoption after being surrendered by their owners or picked up off the streets as strays. Either of these situations can be very traumatic experiences for a dachshund. These doxies are often injured either physically or mentally when they are rescued, but at DRSF we are up for the challenge of loving them until they know just how special they are!
All DRSF dogs are seen by a vet, up-to-date on their shots, and have had any other necessary treatment that they may need. Prior to adoption, our dogs may undergo surgeries, such as dental cleanings, spays, neuters, repair of broken bones or collapsed lungs, behavior training, nebulizer treatments, heartworm treatment, ringworm treatment, or rehabilitation such as water therapy and acupuncture.Whatever is needed to get them ready for their forever families, we do our best to go above and beyond! Lots and lots of love and care goes into each and every single one of our dogs, which is why we screen our potential forever families thoroughly.
The Perfect Forever Family
People come to us looking for the perfect dog, but we are looking for the perfect forever family! As we have stated throughout our site, we take our work VERY seriously. After so much love, care, and expense has gone into each and every dachshund we care for, we don't let them to go any 'ole family! We look for many attributes in our forever families, including:
- Over 21 years of age.
- Live in Florida.
- Looking for a dog that is a good match for the age and lifestyle of their family.
- Understand the importance of and commit to regular vetting.
- Understand the importance of nutrition and commit to feeding their dog a healthy diet.
- Understand the "engineering flaws" of dachshunds and be willing to care for their adopted dachshund in a means that will prevent IVDD.
We regret to say that filling out an application does not guarantee placement of a dog with your family. We are also sorry to say that our dogs are not perfect. They may exhibit any or all of the following behavior:
- Barking.
- Tinkling/messing in the house.
- Marking in the house.
- Disobedience.
We cannot provide you with a perfect dog, but we can provide you a perfect soul that will return the love that you give them tenfold. With love and patience, the dog may not be perfect but he will be the perfect companion for your family.
