adoption / foster

• Applicants must be aged 21 or over.
• Have you researched the breed?  (Dachshunds are intelligent, inquisitive, courageous little hunters who make wonderful companions but can suffer with back issues, separation anxiety and reactivity as well as being quite noisy!)
• Have you discussed taking on a rescue Dachshund with all members of the household and ensure that they are all 100% committed and ready to take on a dog?
• It is likely that visitors will need to keep away from the home for a while to let the dog settle. Are you able to do this?
• All dogs adopted through the charity go to their new homes with 4 weeks free insurance cover. We advise all adopters to continue with insurance and to obtain their own quotes for the cover. Dachshunds can suffer with back issues and surgery is very expensive. Do you have the time and patience to help a dog through recovery if this was to happen?
• Are you able to afford the usual costs associated with owning a dog such as yearly vaccinations, monthly flea and worm treatments, food, grooming visits, belongings for the dog etc?
• Do you have an area in your home where the dog can rest quietly?
• Would you be prepared to work with a dog that started to display behavioural issues?
• Dachshunds can suffer with separation anxiety especially when they go to a new home. If the dog is known to have separation anxiety it will only be rehomed to people who are at home the majority of the time.

If you have any queries before completing the adoption application form please get in touch through the contact us page.

If you have read the points listed and wish to apply to adopt a Dachshund the adoption application form below should be completed.