We have one sole purpose and that is to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home Dachshunds in need of a second chance at life and love. We rescue purebred (and a few mixed) dachshunds from pounds and shelters. Some have had a wonderful life but were dumped by their only family at a shelter for no reason at all, while others have been abused, abandoned, neglected and starved of food and human affection their entire life. We believe there is a home somewhere for every dog rescued, some just take a little longer to find.
All dogs that come to Dachshund Rescue of Houston will be checked out by a veterinarian and have the following procedures (at the very least) completed to ensure they are in good health.
~ Spayed or Neutered
~ Heartworm check.
~ If found negative, put on preventative.
~ If found positive, undergone treatment and are now on preventative.
~ Updated on vaccines: Rabies, Bordetella and DA2PPvL(Distemper, Parvo, Parainfluenza & Leptospirois)
~ Fecal Check
~ Parasites eradicated
~ Dental cleaning and extractions if necessary or advised as needed.
~ Any long-term or potential problematic conditions identified.
All dogs spend at least a little time in foster care to evaluate their temperaments, likes and dislikes of a home setting. This is a vital component to a good, permanent home placement. Foster homes provide good nutrition and an understanding lap. This prepares our precious Dachshunds for life in a world where fear, abuse and starvation are non-existent.
After the dogs are healthy, they are posted as AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION on our website with a picture and profile. If you are interested in adopting one of our dachshunds, please read about our adoption procedures.
