Dachshund Rescue Adoption Policies

Our commitment to each and every dachshund that comes into our organization is that from this day forward, they will live out their days in a safe environment; they will be properly cared for with respect to their food, water and shelter; they will be provided and receive any necessary veterinary care; and most importantly, that this is a lifetime commitment on behalf of Dakota Dachshund Rescue.  As such: 

     1.     You must be at least 18 years of age or older to adopt a dachshund from Dakota Dachshund Rescue. 

     2.     It is our policy that all our dachshunds be spayed or neutered prior to their adoption.  Sometimes, however, due to extenuating circumstances (such as the age of the dachshund, or with specific medical conditions), we must wait before they are eligible for these procedures.  In these instances, we will only adopt these dachshunds into homes where all other dogs have been spayed or neutered.  Additionally, you must agree to contact Dakota Dachshund Rescue once your adopted dachshund is eligible to spayed or neutered, so that we may schedule the appointment with one of our veterinarians.

     3.     Dachshund puppies are quite adorable; however, we will not place one of our rescue puppies into a home where there are children under the age of ten until the puppies are at least four months old.  Health and humane authorities agree that young children usually cannot be expected to handle a puppy or kitten properly and that the mishandling of such a small animal is likely to result in injury to the animal, to the child, or both.

     4.     Our dachshunds will not be placed into homes where they are intended to serve merely as a guard dog or for hunting.  Nor will any dachshunds be released for adoption that are intended as a gift for another person.  The recipient may not want the dachshund or the selected dachshund may not be suitable or compatible with the recipient’s living arrangement or lifestyle.

     5.     Please note that we do require written and/or verbal permission from your landlord or agent prior to any of our dachshunds being adopted to someone living in rental housing.

     6.     While we are not professional dog handlers, veterinarians, or dog trainers, we do care for a lot of dachshunds, and we will do our best to help in any situation.  Similarly, if you find yourself no longer able to care for or keep your dachshund at any time during their life, you must agree to notify Dakota Dachshund Rescue so that we may welcome your dachshund back into our rescue organization.

By completing and submitting the Adoption Application and Agreement below, I hereby acknowledge that I have read through and agree to Dakota Dachshund Rescue’s Adoption Policies, including the obligation to return an adopted dachshund to their organization should I ever find myself unable to care for or to keep the adopted dachshund in my home.

One Day at a Time.  One Dog at a Time.  Friends Forever! 

Adoption Application and Agreement

Application for:  ______________________________________     OR     Application for Preapproval:  _____

Full Name: ____________________________________________________

Street Address: ________________________________________________

City:  ____________________  State:  __________  Zip Code: _________

Home Phone with Area Code:  ____________________

Cell Phone with Area Code:  ____________________ (Optional)

Work Phone with Area Code:  ____________________ (Optional)

Email Address:  ________________________________________

Alternate Email:  ________________________________________ (Optional)

Is this dachshund for:  Yourself _____  Children _____  Family ____  Someone Else _____  Gift _____

Will this dachshund primarily be a:  Companion _____  Watchdog _____  Hunter _____  Farm Dog _____  Breeder _____

Is your residence a:  House _____  Mobile Home _____  Farm _____  Acreage _____  Apartment _____

Do you have a fenced in yard? _____  Will the dachshund be leashed? _____  Will the dachshund run free? _____

Do you own or rent the place you live?  _____________________________

If you rent does the landlord allow pets?  ____________________________

Landlord’s Name and Address: ____________________________________

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Landlord’s Phone Number with Area Code:  ____________________

Will this dachshund primarily be: A House Pet _____  An Outside Pet ______

If a house pet, where will you keep the dachshund when you are not home?

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How long will the dachshund be alone? _____________________________

If an outside pet, what shelter do you have for the dachshund?

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Who will be the primary caregiver for the dachshund?  _________________

Will someone be home to housebreak the dachshund, if necessary? _______

Do you know how to housebreak a dachshund?  ______________________

Please describe your housebreaking method:  ________________________

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How will you discipline the dachshund?  _____________________________

If you have children, what are their ages?  ___________________________

If you have children, what will their role be in caring for this dachshund?

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Do you currently own any other pets?  Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please provide name, species, breed, and age of each:

_____________________________        ____________________________

_____________________________        ____________________________

If you own dogs, how would you describe their personalities?  Dominant, submissive, playful, aloof etc.:

_____________________________        ____________________________

_____________________________        ____________________________

If you own cats, have they been exposed to dogs?  ____________________

If yes, please describe how your cats interact with dogs:  _______________

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Have all the animals listed above been spayed or neutered?  ____________

If not, what are the circumstances?  ________________________________

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What routine medical treatments/preventives do you consider necessary for this dachshund?

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About how much would you expect to spend annually on medical care for a healthy dachshund?

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Where will the dachshund sleep?  __________________________________

What do you intend to feed the dachshund?  _________________________

Veterinarian:

Veterinarian Information is required for all applicants who have owned a companion animal. 

Veterinarian: __________________________________________________

Street Address: ________________________________________________

City:  ____________________  State:  __________  Zip Code: _________

Business Phone with Area Code:  ____________________

NOTE:  By submitting this application you are giving permission to Dakota Dachshund Rescue to retrieve information from your veterinarian.

            To speed up the application process, please contact your veterinarian and authorize them to speak with and release information to the Dakota Dachshund Representative who calls.

Personal References:

Please provide the following information for two individuals who know you well such as an employer, clergy, or an associate in an organization.

Full Name: __________________________________________________

Relationship to Yourself:  ________________________________________

Street Address: ________________________________________________

City:  ____________________  State:  __________  Zip Code: _________

Telephone Number with Area Code:  ____________________

Best Time to Reach this Person by Telephone:  ____________________

Full Name: __________________________________________________

Relationship to Yourself:  ________________________________________

Street Address: ________________________________________________

City:  ____________________  State:  __________  Zip Code: _________

Telephone Number with Area Code:  ____________________

Best Time to Reach this Person by Telephone:  ____________________

As previously stated, by completing and submitting this Adoption Application and Agreement, I hereby acknowledge that I have read through and agree to Dakota Dachshund Rescue’s Adoption Policies, including the obligation to return an adopted dachshund to the organization should I find myself no longer able to care for or keep the adopted dachshund in my home.

Dated this _____ day of ____________________, 201_____.

Signature:  ________________________________________