All Texas Dachshund Rescue is a group of dedicated volunteers whose primary goal is to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home neglected, abandoned, disabled and otherwise endangered Dachshunds throughout the state of Texas. We rescue dachshunds in the Austin, Dallas / Fort Worth, Houston & San Antonio metroplexes, as well as in surrounding areas including Abilene, Corpus Christi, Longview, Midland and San Angelo.
Visit our site often to read about adoptable Dachshunds, news, upcoming events and all things Dachshund!
Featured Dachshunds
Trixie
Trixie was hit by a car late one night in a Dallas suburb. Animal control was called and she spent several days in the shelter before we were notified she was there. She has a deep laceration in her back, some scrapes and bumps, and sadly she's unable to use her back legs. She still has pain sensation in her back legs, feet and tail which is a good sign. We're having her evaluated by a specialist on Monday, 6/22 and we'll know more about the extent of her injuries and her prognosis at that time.
Please consider making a donation, no amount is too small, to help with Trixie's care.
Joan of Ark, "Joanie" was discovered near a roadside in Denton and picked up by Animal Services, who transferred her to Noah's Ark Animal Shelter in Gainesville. She was nearly starved to death, dehydrated and was so weak she could not even stand up for more than a minute or two. The vet said she was the worst case of emaciation he had ever seen in a living dog. She has no visible muscle mass and is literally skin and bones. We don't know how this happened, but Joanie is one tough little dachshund. She's learning to trust people again, and has learned that everyone who encounters her now wants to shower her with love and compassion. Because she is so thin and frail, she eats small meals throughout the day. She will need some dental work at some point in the future, but that will have to wait until she's whole again. Her blood work came back showing anemia, but amazingly there were no signs of illness or renal failure. She is also heartworm NEGATIVE, much to everyone's surprise. She is now taking short walks outside for brief potty breaks, then she settles down for a nap in her soft little bed, covered in blankets.
So many of the abused or injured animals taken in by shelters require medical attention, medication, love and patience to become healthy and happy again. This is where ATDR stepped in. A loving and experienced foster family has welcomed Joanie into their home where she will be closely monitored and cared for around the clock. Little Joanie has a long road ahead of her and she will require extensive blood work, a special diet, gradual exercise and lots & lots of TLC to see her through the next few months. If Joanie has touched your heart like she has ours, please consider making a donation toward her ongoing care. We will post frequent updates on this precious soul so that all who have fallen in love with her can follow the progress of her journey. Our heartfelt thanks to Debbie Lhotka, Noah's Ark Animal Shelter in Gainesville for taking the first brave step to save this special life, and for trusting us to do the rest.
Fundraising Drive (Note - Due to a Paypal technical issue the 'recent contributions' in our widget was reset. We've received $1000 in donations toward our goal and we thank everyone so much for your generosity!) 2008 was our busiest year ever! ATDRrescued and found forever homes for 235 Dachshunds!! Several came from shelters in the path of two major hurricanes, while many others were a result of owners surrendering their pets due to the downturn in the economy. We also took in a high number of Special Needs Dachshunds with life threatening medical issues. Please help us pay off our 2008 vet bills by making a tax deductible donation to ATDR.
We are so grateful for all of our loyal supporters. We could never help so many Dachshunds in need without your generous support
Welcome to the world of competitive wiener dogs, a world that boasts healthy dachshunds and rabid owners. Unleash the truth as this Dogumentary tracks America's sexiest and fastest weenies on the professional dachshund circuit. Every year, tens of thousands of American dachshund owners enter their dogs in various competitions. Extremely popular, dachshund races routinely bring horse and dog tracks a week's worth of attendance on a single night. Over 2 days in April almost 20,000 people visit Buda, Texas to hit the annual races. Crisscross the continent and get the inside scoop on what makes these champion dogs and their colorful owners tick as we visit dachshund races, hilarious ”œearthdog” competitions, and the Westminster dog show. Candid interviews with the world’s top show dog personalities give us a crash course in wiener dog politics, and a glimpse into the divisive controversies that have long dogged the dachshund community.
Place your order from this link and $5 from your purchase will be donated directly to ATDR!
Randall's / Tom Thumb Good Neighbor Program benefits ATDR! Link your Randall's or Tom Thumb Reward Card to All Texas Dachshund Rescue (# 11889) and they'll donate a percentage of each of your grocery store purchases to us!
