WELCOME TO THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DACHSHUND RESCUE!

 

Diamond Dachshund Rescue of Texas is an all volunteer group in the heart of Texas that is dedicated to the health, welfare and happiness of our dachshund friends.  We are based in Kerrville, Texas and with volunteers throughout San Antonio and the surrounding areas.  We are a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization.  We must rely heavily on donations and contributions, which are a necessity in order to continue to be able to pay the costs of health care, administrative needs, and other necessary expenses for each of our dachshunds.  Diamond Dachshund Rescue is owned and operated by Christine McEntyre in Kerrville, Texas.  Christine has been fostering and rescuing dachshunds in the State of Texas since 1998.  Christine helped to co-found Central Texas Dachshund Rescue and is affiliated with Almost Home Dachshund Rescue, Responsible Pet Owners Alliance in San Antonio, the Humane Society of Kerrville and the Hill Country SPCA in Fredericksburg.  Christine has rescued, rehabilitated and placed approximately one hundred dachshunds each year.  That's a lot of happy, healthy dogs and equally happy families!  Christine is very particular and adamant that each dog find the right home for it's individual personality and needs, so that the placement is permanent and both the dogs and the humans who adopt them, are equally happy.

Dachshund rescuers are special people who care about all animals, but have a special place in their hearts for the Dachshund breed.  They rescue from pounds, shelters, animal control facilities, and owners who  surrender their dogs.  The dogs are given up for many reasons due to changes in circumstances from moving, having children, running away and getting lost, to allergies or the death of an owner.  Many dogs come to us very ill from various diseases, viruses or are infested with heart worms.  We make sure that each rescued dachshund is as healthy as it can get prior to adoption, and identify any lingering issues or future problems when possible.  Contrary to common belief, not all rescue dogs are aggressive or have behavior issues, they are simply in need of finding that special, perfect home for their individual personalities.  Many are a bit clingy or nervous until they settle into their new home and time, patience and understanding will allow them to blossom.  We cannot tell you how a dog will behave in your home with your family, but we can and will tell you all that we know about the history of the dog and how it has behaved in foster care.  Most of our members have dachshunds and will provide you with support, information and education both before and after adoption.  We are not professional dog handlers, vets, or trainers, but we do meet and care for a lot of dachshunds and will do our best to help in any situation.  If you can no longer keep your dog at any time in its life, we will take the dog back into our rescue group - in fact, we insist that you return the dog to us.  Any dog that goes through this group will be protected for life - that's a commitment we make to each little soul that comes through our doors. Thank you for considering adoption of a rescued dachshund and for making the commitment to offer it a second chance at life, love and happiness.

1. Our primary goal is to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home as many needy dachshunds as we possibly can so that they will never again know pain, abuse, neglect, starvation or abandonment.  

2. We will continue to search out for, and provide, temporary foster homes and permanent new homes for our rescued dachshunds that will provide a safe and nurturing home environment where the dogs will live indoors.

3.  It is our most basic policy to ensure that no dachshund shall be adopted out that is not spayed, neutered, current on shots, heart worm negative, fecal tested and treated for parasites, and any other possible health concerns that are identified.

4.  We will provide information and education to the public on the responsible ownership of the dachshund breed, health issues associated with the breed, and the importance of encouraging sterilization practices.

5.  We shall, at all times, display courtesy, respect and fellowship towards all volunteers in appreciation of the valuable services and support that they provide to rescued dogs both before and after they are adopted.