dachshund
Last modified:March 6, 2003
RESCUE:Coast to Coast Dachshund Rescue
BREED: Dachshund

Breed Description:

Low to the ground and long, these dogs were bred for burrowing. Known for being stubborn and relatively low maintenance, these dogs can warm your heart and your lap at the same time.

DO YOU ACCEPT...

RESCUE's MAIN INFO

MAIN CONTACT PERSON

Mixes? Y
Contact:
Jim McGuigan Name:
Jim McGuigan
Medical issues? Y
Address:
City/state:
MIlwaukee County, WI
Special needs? N
Phone:
414-354-4255 Phone:
414-354-4255
Bite cases? N
Email:
jim_mcguigan@yahoo.com Email:
jim_mcguigan@yahoo.com
Are you 501c3?: Y
Website:
www.c2cdr.org
Details about "DO YOU ACCEPT" responses:

All mixes must look mostly dachshund. We are not currently able to take in dogs with serious medical problems, however please call to check whether or not we can accept them. Dogs that are chronic biters cannot be accepted.

DESCRIBE HOUSING USED FOR RESCUES:

A network of in-home foster homes is used to house the dogs until adoption.

PROCEDURES YOUR RESCUE FOLLOWS:

•Requires written adoption application? Y
•Screens Applicants? Y
•Uses owner-surrender form? Y
•Routine shots/wormed before adoption? Y
•Temperament Tested before adoption? Y
•Requires home visit before adoption? Y
•Requires spay/neuter before placement? Y
•Requires written adoption contract? Y
•Follow-up communications or visit? Y
•Accepts placements back into rescue? Y
Details about "PROCEDURES" responses:

If you are interested in helping out a dog that needs a home, please call. Dachshunds live an average of 14 years. Rarely does a dog get surrendered who is younger than 2.

Rescue's policy regarding SHELTER FEES:

Contingent on circumstances.

http://www.widogrescue.com/pmpre2/webpages/dachshund