Dachshund Rescue of North America

It's Rescue Monday!

This week's featured rescue group is Dachshund Rescue of North America (DRNA). DRNA is an organization with one sole purpose — rescuing, rehabilitating and re-homing needy dachshunds and mostly dachshund mixes. We are a network of experienced rescue people throughout the United States and Canada who were previously doing rescue independently and realized the benefits of joining together and combining resources.  

All dogs placed by DRNA have been checked out by a veterinarian. The following procedures have been completed:

• Spayed or neutered

• Heartworm checked and have been found negative or undergone treatment and are now on preventative

• Updated on rabies and DHLPC vaccinations

• Fecal Check

• Parasites are eradicated

• Dental cleaning and extractions as necessary

• Urinalysis if needed

• Any long term conditions identified

Most dogs spend at least a short time in foster care so we can evaluate their behaviors in a home setting. We can give potential adopters information on how they may interact with cats, kids, men, women, other dogs, and so on. These are vital components to a good match. 

DRNA also tries to improve potty training skills if they are not already house trained. Foster homes provide good nutrition and an understanding lap to prepare the dachshunds for life in a world where fear and starvation are non-existent.

If you know of a Dachshund in need or are looking to add one to your family, please visit their website at www.drna.org for more info and/or an adoption application. Or consider visiting their Doxie store for some early holiday shopping for the Doxie lover on your list. be sure to check out their 2009 calendar!