If you are interested in
adding a Dachshund to your family, but you are not sure about whether you are
up for the challenge of a puppy, consider adopting a Dachshund through a rescue
organization. The mission of these groups is to take in abused, neglected and
abandoned dogs of the selected breed, and adopt them out to good families who
will give them a second chance. Most of these organizations will take on the medical
care and costs of nursing a dog back to health if it is ill. These groups will
also make sure that the dog is up to date on inoculations and will probably have
the dog spayed or neutered if it is not already. Some of these dogs might stay
in kennels at the rescue site until adopted, but many other will be placed in
foster homes until a permanent family can be found.
Adopting a Dachshund
Before
you make the decision to adopt a Dachshund, there are a few things to consider
about taking in an adult dog. First, this dog has a past that a puppy will not
have had to grapple with. Your prospective dog might have been abused, or simply
may have never been trained properly. In some cases the doxie might be well-behaved
and well-adjusted, but in other cases the dog might need extra training and care
from you before it is integrated into your family unit. An adopted Dachshund may
adjust to his new family within a short period of time, but some dogs will take
much longer to come out of their shells.
Finding a Dachshund Rescue
There
are many sources available for locating the closest Dachshund rescue organization
to you. There are plenty of websites available that advertise for these groups,
and many will even offer pictures and information about the dogs currently available
for adoption. You can also check with a local breed club or a veterinarian for
a recommendation for the nearest Dachshund rescue. Once you have located an organization
to work with, don’t expect them to anxiously hand you a dog and thank you profusely
for your support. Dachshund rescue groups are highly committed not only to finding
homes for their dogs, but finding good, safe homes where a dog can be healthy
and happy. Be prepared to jump through a few hoops, and prove your worth as a
dog owner if you want to bring one of these cute pups home with you.
The
Cost of Adopting a Dachshund
While adopting an adult Dachshund from a rescue
organization will not be as expensive as purchasing a puppy from a breeder, it
is far from a free endeavor. The cost of adopting a dog will vary based on the
special needs of the dog, the area of the country that you are adopting in and
various other factors. Rescue organizations do not charge fees to make a huge
profit on their dogs. The truth is that many of these pups can rack up high vet
bills as well as cost for basic care, and the rescue group will usually absorb
these expenses so that they can offer healthy dogs for adoption.
