Might get to help out

[Frzframe]

a little dachsie I just heard about today. I was told about a little red mini today that needs a new home. She was given to an elderly lady who cannot take care of her so she is looking for a new home for it. I know of some people who might want her so I am asking around to see if I can find her a new home. If I can't find her one right a way I might foster her until one can be found. I don't know much about her yet but will fill you in as soon as I know more.
~Shonda

[Meemoo]

where is this dachsie located?

Loren

[Frzframe]

Near Kansas City Kansas.

[Meemoo]

way out of my reach unfortunately..i'm in NYC

Loren

[Jennifer]

Shonda,

That is wonderful that you are going to help out this little doxie find a new home. If she is not spayed, you will want to make sure that she is spayed BEFORE you find her a new home.

When you are looking for a new home for her, you'll want to be very careful and ask a lot of questions. Such as, where will the dog be kept when they are not at home, where will the dog sleep, what type of food do they feed, have they owned other dogs, what happened to the other animals that they have owned, do they understand the uniquities of dachsies, are they adopting the doggies as lifelong commitment. I would check out the adoption applications of the rescue groups to get some more questions also.

You will also want to do a vet check before you get her rehomed. This means calling the persons vet and asking if their current animals are up to date. You will also want to make sure their dogs are on heartworm preventative. Vets are used to this. This is extemely important.

I would also do a home visit before you give the dog to someone. This is also important. It gives you a chance to really meet the people, see if the enviroment is one you are comfortable with, and see how the current dogs are treated/cared for.

Most importantly, even if all of the above things check out and your gut says that this isn't a good home, don't adopt her out.

Yes, I know that this sounds like a lot of hassel. But it is all neccessary and all very important. I have been doing shelter rescue work for the past 2 months and have realized how important screening is. You wouldn't want this doxie to end up in a shelter somewhere. You want to make sure that the home you help this little girl find is a forever home where she will be treated like the queen that she is.

[Frzframe]

Now the lady isn't sure if she wants to give her up. I plan on keeping in touch with her so if she does need to find her a new home I'll be the one to help out. I had hoped to get her for my aunt they have been thinking about getting a dog. I'll keep you all informed.
~Shonda

[Roxane]

That is so great that you are thinking about helping the dog. Everything Jennifer said is so important. Sometimes, it is much less of a hassel to become involved with established rescue organzations in your area. They have the resources (rescue work can be very expensive) the experience, usually a waiting list of "approved" homes. Often they have the ability to get spay/neuter done via discounts or at a clinic. There isn't an organization I know of that wouldn't welcome having an enthusiastic person like yoursef become a trained member. Your heart is in the right place, follow that desire. We have representatives right here on this Board who can help get you pointed in the "right" direction.
Go for it, the rewards are many,
Roxane and crew

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