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So, let me tell you a little bit about our new friend that has joined us. His name is Alexander, who originally came from off the streets, into the shelter and then, into my home. He arrived at the shelter by someone who thought he was a possum and ran him over. That is when he realized that he wasn't a possum but a dachshund! But don't worry, he was curled in a ball in the road and so had just went under the carriage of the car. The driver then stopped picked him up and took him to the shelter, where is where I work. I watched and waited as potential adopters came in and one after another had looked at him for he cute and quite disposition. Though, since he was really quite, he was quiet scared and so one after another people left without taking him. After two weeks of him being there, I finally adopted him  [keep reading...]

Lost Charlottesville dachshund story has happy ending There is nothing more terrifying than discovering that your dachshund has escaped and is running loose. That was the experience of a local Charlottesville family recently, when Shorty, a longhaired black and tan doxie, about a year old, got loose. The family was frantic, especially the three-year-old son, who loves his four-footed buddy. Fortunately, they thought to contact the local Craigslist, a centralized network of online communities that includes a lost and found section: charlottesville craigslist> community > lost & found Thanks to Craigslist, the story had a happy ending, with Shorty returning home within 24 hours. Although Shorty’s story had a happy ending, some dogs and families are not so lucky. In honor of National Pet Month, here are some things that you can do to protect your doxie and ensure her safety. First, keep a close eye on her, making sure that she is in a secure area: don’t leave doors  [keep reading...]

By Robert Barron, Staff Writer Enid News and Eagle ENID, Okla. — The fourth annual Enid Paws 4 the Cause Dachshund Dash is raising money this year to help purchase a new Enid Police Department K-9 partner to replace the retired Thor. The races start at 10 a.m. July 27 at Chisholm Trail Expo Center. The new EPD dog will be trained in the areas of drug identification and patrol. 4th Dachshund Dash slated July 27 at Expo Assisting with the event are Security National Bank, Park Avenue Thrift, Eagle Marketing and Chisholm Trail Broadcasting. The event is nationally sanctioned by the National Dachshund Foundation, said April Danahy, marketing director for Security National Bank. The grand champion and reserve grand champion will be eligible to go the national dachshund races in Finlay, Ohio. “We’ve been pleased with the community support, spectators and racers, as we raise money for animal-related causes,” Danahy said. Paws 4 the Cause helped raise money for  [keep reading...]

1. Every purse and coat pocket is rifled when you walk through the door. 2. The bed has sausage shaped lumps under the covers. 3. The doggie door is only 8" high. 4. You're face gets licked by a dog standing on the back of the couch. 5. When you come into the house after being away only minutes and you are greeted like you've been gone for 10 years. 6. When someone hands you a tennis ball as soon as you walk in the door. 7. When the owners introduce their Dachshund as their oldest son. 8. Footstools are placed strategically around the furniture and bed. 9. The house is decorated with Dachshund items. 10. The owner is decorated with Dachshund items. 11. Gates are placed in each doorway. 12. After the doorbell rings, you can't hear a thing for 10 minutes. 13. The alarm clock is set for HIS wake up time. 14. Dachshund "nose art" is proudly  [keep reading...]

I found this post and the thought you might like it too. When her little lady dachshund Frankie became permanently paralyzed, Barb turned what could have been seen as a tragedy into a triumph. Facing a dachshund owner's worst fear, Barb learned from Frankie's relentless joy and excitement and the two have risen to great heights, bringing happiness and life lessons into the lives of many by sharing the story of Frankie's happy ending. Leave a comment for Barb on this post for your chance to win a copy of her heartwarming children's book, Frankie the walk 'n roll dog, which she has generously donated so we can share it with you. We'll announce the winner on October 31! Please give her a very warm welcome and thanks so much Barb for sharing this post with us! I must be honest. Caring for a disabled pet at the beginning was daunting and overwhelming. I think one of the hardest things  [keep reading...]

We know you're in there. Come out of the burrow and keep your paws where we can see them! We know you're in there! Come out with your paws where we can see them!