Are you ready to bring a dachshund into your home?
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Some of the dogs coming into our care have been abandoned or mistreated. Some of them have been malnourished or have serious health issues. Others have for good reason, developed a mistrust of humans. We provide veterinary care to bring them back to health and behavioral therapy to restore their faith in people before we offer them for adoption. And some of our dachshunds come from loving homes, from owners with circumstances that have changed and prevent them from keeping them any longer.
Currently, we have many people waiting to adopt which is a wonderful thing! Therefore, the wait for a dachshund could be a while. Many families are looking for a younger dachshund. If you are willing to adopt an older dachshund (seniors are awesome!), we can likely find you a dog sooner. Many of our senior dachshunds also seem to arrive in pairs, which of course, can be more challenging to find a home for together. |
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ADR always tries to find the perfect match between dogs and potential homes. That means that we might not contact you until we have a dog that fits your family. Be patient and make sure you provide us with the best information you can! And please remember that ADR is run by volunteers who have families and many of whom work full time...
Adoption Application here
Adoption Application here
Our Dogs
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Most dogs spend at least a short time in foster care so we can evaluate their behaviors in a home setting. We can then provide potential adopting families information on how each dachshund may interact with cats, children, men, women, other dogs, small animals, and so on. These are vital components to a good match. We also try to improve potty training skills if the dog is not already house trained. Foster homes provide good nutrition and an understanding lap to prepare our dachshunds for life in a world where cuddles and a full belly are part of every day!
All dogs placed by ADR have been checked by a veterinarian and the following procedures completed:
ADR also tries to identify, if not treat, any long-term conditions such as back problems, allergies, diabetes, etc. so that the adopting family knows what they are committing to. |
Charlie, a 13-year-old senior in his forever home
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Adoption Fees
All dogs adopted from Alberta Dachshund Rescue will be spayed or neutered, vaccinations brought up to date, and most other medical concerns dealt with before being placed in any home. Adoption fees are as follows:
Some adoption fees may be adjusted due to circumstance (e.g., pairs of dogs, dogs with ongoing medical conditions, etc.). Fees are based on vet expenses that are done before the dog is adopted. Basic vet fees are approximate and vary depending on the vet clinic. The following is an example of veterinary fees paid by ADR for care of incoming dogs up to 15lbs:
All funds for veterinary care etc. for rescue dogs come from fundraising and adoption fees. ADR is a non-profit organization and every penny goes into providing care for the dogs that need us.
*ADR strongly encourages adopting families to license their adopted dog with their local municipality and permanently I.D. their new family member using a microchip or tattoo.
- Puppies (0-2 yrs) - $600
- Adult dogs (3-7 yrs) - $500
- Senior dogs (8 yrs and older) $400
- Bonded pair - $100 less than the cost of two dogs
Some adoption fees may be adjusted due to circumstance (e.g., pairs of dogs, dogs with ongoing medical conditions, etc.). Fees are based on vet expenses that are done before the dog is adopted. Basic vet fees are approximate and vary depending on the vet clinic. The following is an example of veterinary fees paid by ADR for care of incoming dogs up to 15lbs:
- Spay $300 - $350
- Neuter $250 - $300
- Wellness check and vaccinations - $200++
- Dental $600 - $900++
- Dachshund back surgery $5000 ++
- Other medical expenses that come up... endless
All funds for veterinary care etc. for rescue dogs come from fundraising and adoption fees. ADR is a non-profit organization and every penny goes into providing care for the dogs that need us.
*ADR strongly encourages adopting families to license their adopted dog with their local municipality and permanently I.D. their new family member using a microchip or tattoo.
Photo of Max at top of page taken by Melissa Kidd