Dachshund Rescue

[clarabelle]

I am filling out an online application for a dachshund rescue. Does anyone have any experiences with the application process for adopting a dog from a rescue?
Some of the questions are pretty particular. I don't know if I am giving them the answers they would want -but I am trying to be honest.

 

[Stitchfans]

I heard that shelters are becoming so picky and so ridiculous that very good people are being turned down. My ex husband's girlfriend was just turned down and she is just like me when it comes to animals. We both spoil them to death. To be honest she is worst then me. The dog she would of adopted would of been treated like a king or queen.

 

[petchie]

Did they say why they turned her down?

 

[clarabelle]

There were lots of questions about where the dog would go when I was on vacation- did we have a fenced yard? Stuff like that.
We also need a vets reference
They make it kind of hard -It would be easier to buy one from a breeder

 

[Pea-n-Me]

I've done applications for German Shepherd Rescue. It is quite a process! Just answer honestly. These are people that love the breed, and ask the questions they do for good reason. We were not able to rescue the Shepherd we wanted because at the time our kids were not old enough. I begged and pleaded, and despite being a Shepherd owner all my life and our meeting all the other criteria, they would not bend the rules for me. I was disappointed, but I understood why it was necessary. If you don't meet their criteria for whatever reason, better to figure it out early in the process.

Best of luck, let us know what happens. aw:

 

[simba928]

I also have heard that they are getting very strict with adopting from rescues. I would much rather them do this, though, than have them send a dog to someone who isn't right for that breed, or for any animal. Just make sure to be honest. If you're not on the application, what happens if they come to do a home inspection and find out you lied? Then you most likely will NOT get a dog from them. Good luck and keep us updated!

 

[BC]

Remember being honest is as important for you as it is the dog. Maybe the dog they are thinking of putting with you is not good with other dogs or children or for any other reason that could cause a problem if you answer a question incorrectly. As most of these dogs have been abandoned, mistreated or possibly tramatized by losing their original owners, they need extra special care and lots of time devoted to them. Some need an owner that will be home with them all day and things like that. We are dachshund owners and it is a very unique breed. We have 2 that were abused by their breeder and after 10 years, we still have problems with them being nervous and scared to death of other people. Leaving them for vacation was not an option for a long time and is still a great consideration before we go anywhere. Just make sure you tell the truth and are ready to devote yourself to your new little guy or gal. By the way, I think it is awesome of you to consider adopting through this organization. There are so many little dogs out there that need good homes and I am sure you will be great!

 

[QT Pooh]

Yes, we were turned down a few times because we did not have a fence around our yard (but we have 31 acres of land). We finally adopted a retiring stud dog from a breeder. No problem at all. We love him to pieces, and he's extremely happy in his retirement.

 

[clarabelle]

Thanks everyone for your replies.
We love Dachshunds -the look of them and their spunky little personalities. But we may not be suitable -because many of the ones up for rescue are there because they were not good with kids and we have two (girls 7 and 10)
We will see what happens.

 

[lewdyan1]

If you need any help...I review applications for a rescue site and would be happy to help. These guys are on our site...

They are 7 months old miniature Dachshunds. Let me know if you are interested.

 

[Aidensmom]

Some rescues are a lot more stringent than others. We applied to probably 5 rescues who all turned us down because we had a child who was 3 years old at the time, even though we only applied for dogs that were known to get along well with children.

Then one weekend one of the rescues was set up outside of Petco with a bunch of the dogs and their "foster parents. " This rescue observed how we interacted with the dog and let us take him home that day. He was heartworm positive however, as many in rescues are, and a lot of people don't want a sick dog, so that may have made it a little easier for us. (By the way, he is in perfect health now, and the rescue even paid for the heartworm treatments.)

 

[DisneyDotty]

My sister adopted a long-haired doxie from a rescue group. She had to answer many questions and have her home/family checked, and now has a beautiful doxie named Sadie.
Save yourself lots of heartbreak and potential liability--DO NOT take a dog (doxie or otherwise) that has a history of problems with kids. Good luck!

 

[Rafiki Rafiki Rafiki]

I went through the adoption application process for a molluccan cockatoo from a rescue. I think what they really seem to want to know is if you are familiar enough with the breed and your home situation is one they feel is ideal for its care.

I owned a daschund once. Or rather, I should say that the daschund owned me. She was spoiled rotten. She refused to go outside to the bathroom when it rained or snowed. She didn't want to be cold or wet under any circumstances. We had a space heater for our bedroom in the winter. She spent so much time in front of the space heater that she had no hair on her chest!

I think rescues do what they do because they don't want people returning the pets in another year or two. I see this with the molluccan that we adopted...by the time they've been with two or more owners, they don't know what to do or how to act. You have no idea why they respond the way they do because you weren't there when they learned to act a certain way.

I think if I got another daschund that I would get a puppy and not deal with a rescued animal...especially after dealing with a daschund for 6 years. The breed is extremely smart and is very high-strung. On two separate occasions, I made my daschund mad and she went to the bathroom in the center of my bed.

She didn't like my daughters messing with her. She also didn't want to share me with my daughters. Every time I went to sit in the living room she was in my lap. Every time I went to bed, she was there--on her back, head propped up on the pillow and covers pulled up to her front paws. She was also a bed hog...insisting that I push over to give her more room in the bed.

It's also hard to resist that move they make in order to trick you into giving them table food...up on their hind legs, waving the front ones at you...staring into your eyes as if to say they might die if they didn't get a taste of your dinner.

Good luck with the daschund...I loved mine dearly but would never own another one!

 

[elliemae1192]

If you need any help...I review applications for a rescue site and would be happy to help. These guys are on our site...

They are 7 months old miniature Dachshunds. Let me know if you are interested.

OMG!! What cuties! I just love the dappled Doxies.

I have a miniature long-haired Dachshund and she's just a sweetheart. To the OP, if you are turned down for adoption and decide to buy one, take a look at the long-haired. They seem to have a much better temperament than the short-haired. The ones I've met are all really good with kids.