Dachshund Rescue South Florida
a foster-based 501(c)(3) rescue
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We are a State of Florida Non-Profit Charitable Organization: #CH27948. We are an IRS Section 501(c)(3) Public Charity.
Rainbow Bridge
When an animal dies that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....Author unknown...

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Emma was rescued from Miami-Dade Animal Control on the Fourth of July. She was named after the poet Emma Lazarus, the writer of the welcome on the Statue of Liberty (Bring me your tired, your hungry, your …yearning to be free).

Emma was only too happy to oblige all visitors with a warm welcome and loving gaze. She was a very sweet little girl with lots of gumption! Emma could run and jump into any welcoming lap. She was happy with a little chicken and kibble, a comfy bed, a soft blanket, and snuggling under the covers.
Emma had a heart murmur, but her heart was strong and full of love for the people who rescued and cared for her. Her foster dad took her on plenty of adventures and wanted only the best for his little girl. Emma passed at peace, happy with the knowledge that she had already found her forever home with her amazing dad and in all of our hearts. 
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Burch (June14th, 1989 – June 17, 2006)

Burch entered our life rather serendipitously as a “Publix” puppy, one of only 2 Dalmatian/Labrador mix puppies left from a large litter. We promised that if one was left when we left the store we would adopt him. And that’s how Burch came into our lives…the last of a large litter waiting for a good home. We couldn’t conceive how we could have been more blessed.

Burch was one of the smartest, most loving and intelligent dogs I’ve ever known. I’m sure he outlived all his brothers and sisters at the ripe old age of 17 plus years(boy that’s a lot of water under the bridge) for the 50+ lb dog that he was. We shared so many wonderful memories and experiences in our lives together, so many wonderful  people who have loved us and who we have loved. And we cried together a few times too.

“Burchie Boy”…you’ve earned your rest. You were such a loyal companion. I’m sure you are running around playing, perhaps waiting for me so we can go jogging together again like we used to do. We miss you Burch. Giving back to your memory is why we became a foster home for rescued dachshunds.

Love - Your Family
Auggie (January 6th, 2008)

And now Burch…you have Auggie to greet as he passes over the RainbowBridge. It’s sometimes harder when your loss is sudden and unexpected. But we take great comfort in you have Burch’s friendly and familiar face to greet you. (you were always the shy one and a little intimidated without Burch’s example to follow). We miss you both so much. There’s a large hole in our lives that the two of you filled so richly for many years.

After Burch passed over the Rainbow Bridge, we started bringing dachshunds into your house. You welcomed each and every one, only sometimes having to remind them who the “top dog” was. You were always the honorary Doxie brother to them and they looked up to you….such a big dog…our gentle giant.

Auggie, we are so blessed that we had the short time we did to say bye to you; we would have been even more heartbroken had we not. Thank you for mustering the strength to say, in your own way, goodbye to us as we held you in our arms as you passed over the Rainbow Bridge. You are together again, no more pain, playing together as you did the day I brought you home to Burch 12 years ago.

Love, Your Family
Squiggy (February 29, 1993 - October 2011)

My dear little friend Squiggy. Not always friendly, just misunderstood! I loved you dearly and you brought so much joy in my life. Now you are with your other friends at the Rainbow Bridge. Schazi, Kaiser, Sanjar, Krissy, Pretzel and all other doxies.

Stoli

Stoli was rescued from the Broward Humane Society when she was about a year and a half old. She was a bit skittish, but got along very well with our other dachshund, Chloe. They quickly became the best of friends.

Stoli was definitely a mama's girl and she would often bark at daddy as he walked through the house for no reason. She was scared of the TV remote control and other things, so we
think she was abused at her first home. She warmed up to the family, but was always a bit "crazy" as we called her. We gave her all the love and care she needed and all the belly rubs she wanted. After suffering from a herniated disc in her neck, Stoli underwent surgery to remove the disc material and unfortunately her heart stopped when they were finishing the surgery. She was with us for only four short years, but she made a big impact on our lives.

We miss her very much and think of her often.  Our family is just not complete without her.