Who we are

Alberta Dachshund Rescue (ADR) is made up of a group of dog lovers from across the province of Alberta who focus their efforts on matching dachshunds in need with families who will love them forever.

How Alberta dachshund rescue cares

Looking to adopt?

If you are interested in adopting a dachshund from ADR, here is all of the information that you will need to get the process started!

NEED TO SURRENDER?

Sometimes owners are forced to surrender their dog through circumstances beyond their control. Please read more on how ADR might be able to help.

​WANT TO HELP?

More hands make the work lighter and enable us to help more dogs! ADR is always looking for people interested in fostering, helping out at events, or making a donation to the rescue.

Alberta Dachshund Rescue Spring 50/50

The Alberta Dachshund Rescue Spring 50/50 jackpot reached $5,640! Congratulations to Deborah G. on their $2,820 win!

This means ADR now has an additional $2,820 to go towards helping dachshunds across Alberta get the vet care, foster homes, and second chances they deserve. Thank you ALL so MUCH!  That’s what we call a win-win!!!

AGLC License #780841
Click on the poster below to learn more details about upcoming summer events!

Wienerama 2026

Come join us for a fun day in support of Alberta Dachshund Rescue!

SAVE THE DATE!
Sunday, August 23 | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm | Edmonton Area, AB
ADR Wienerama is an annual Dachshund festival held by the Alberta Dachshund Rescue in Edmonton, Alberta. It is our summer celebration and fundraising event showcasing Dachshund specific educational resources for behaviour, training, nutrition, health, fitness, etc. This is a fun, exciting and Dachshund specific educational event for Dachshund fans. Mark your calendars!
Some years can be overwhelming for Alberta Dachshund Rescue with the number of dachshunds that are surrendered with Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD). Of the 29 dachshunds surrendered in 2022, eight had IVDD. That is almost one third of the dogs surrendered!

ivdd: what dachshund owners need to know

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Website last updated June 2026