Serving San Antonio & the Surrounding areas

Adoption Application


Please complete this application and return it to me in order to begin the adoption process.  All applications must be approved prior to placement.  We will then do our best to find the right dog for you and your home.  It is very important that you answer all the questions honestly so that we can place a dog in your home that will become a permanent family member.  Some dachshunds we rescue are great with kids, some are better with just adults.  Some do well outside, others do not.  Your honest answers will help us find a dog that is good for your circumstances.  Please contact us via e-mail or call Christine McEntyre at (830)367-5741 if you have any questions. 

This application is quite extensive and in-depth, however, do not let this dissuade you from completing it and returning it to us!

Note that there is a small adoption fee that varies depending on the cost of the following: 

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Rabies vaccination

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DHLPPC annual booster shot

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Heartworm & fecal check

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Spay / neuter charge

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Other needs and expenses

All of the above will be taken care of prior to adoption.  You should, however, still consider taking the dog to your veterinarian upon adoption.

We genuinely care about the welfare of all dachshunds, therefore, it is standard procedure to do a home check as part of the application process prior to placing a dachshund in a new home. 

Adopting a rescued dog is sometimes quite different than bringing home a brand new puppy.  Sometimes our rescued dogs come from great homes where they have received lots of TLC, but for one reason or another, the family cannot keep them. Sometimes the dog has been a stray for some time, been in a shelter, or not been in the best of homes.  We do a temperament check on all of our rescue dogs, and will not adopt out an aggressive dog.  There are some dogs that have what can best be described as “personality quirks” due to their history.  We try to do our best to work through “trust issues” with the dogs rather than euthanize them.  When you adopt a rescued dog, there will be a period of adjustment for both human and pet. Lots of understanding, quiet time, and bonding with one or two family members.  We will be able to help you with specifics at the time of adoption, but do keep in mind that adopting a rescued dog can be challenging.  I hope to hear from you soon and thank you for choosing adoption!

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  2. Please provide the following contact information:

    Name
    Street Address
    Address (cont.)
    City
    State/Province
    Zip/Postal Code
    Country
    Work Phone
    Home Phone
    E-mail

  3. For whom are you adopting?

    Name
    Age

  4. Name and age of those residing in the home:

    Name
    Age

  5. Name and ages of those residing in the home:

    Name
    Age

  6. Name and ages of those residing in the home:

    Name
    Age

  7. Name and ages of those residing in the home:

    Name
    Age

  8. Do you often have other people visiting your home?

    Yes No

  9. Grandchildren?

    Yes No

  10. Other children?

    Yes No

  11. Is everyone in the residence and family agreeable to adopting a dachshund?

    Yes No

  12. Have your children been exposed to dachshunds?

    Yes No

  13. Are you willing to teach young children the proper care and treatment of dachshunds?

    Yes No

  14. Are you willing to teach everyone in your home, and all visitors, the proper care and treatment of a dachshund?

    Yes No

  15. Are you willing to always monitor young children with the dachshund? Even a dachshund that has proven reliable around young children.

    Yes No

  16. Are you willing to read books about dachshunds and discuss the dachshund breed with your Veterinarian, Animal Behaviorist, and other Professionals in order to better understand the dachshund breed and their special characteristics?

    Yes No

  17. Are you willing to take the dog to a Veterinarian at least once a year for a physical exam, shots, and heartworm checks?

    Yes No

  18. Are you willing to take the dog to a Veterinarian when ill?

    Yes No

  19. Are you willing to welcome the dog into your family as a permanent member?

    Yes No

  20. Are you willing to return the dog ONLY to a Diamond Dachshund Rescue of Texas representative if you decide that he/she cannot be a member of your family?

    Yes No

  21. Are you willing to continue Heartworm preventative measures?

    Yes No

  22. Are you willing to do everything in your power, with the help of your Veterinarian and/or other Professionals, to ensure that the dog has a long healthy life?

    Yes No

  23. Have you given careful consideration to the financial obligations of responsible pet ownership (often a minimum of $200.00 per year)?

    Yes No

  24. Have you given careful consideration to the special needs, time and patience involved with rescue dachshunds?

    Yes No

  25. Who will care for the dog and where will the dog be kept?


  26. How do you feel about keeping dogs outside?


  27. Have you ever owned a dog?

    Yes No

  28. If so, what happened to it?


  29. Have you ever owned a dachshund?

    Yes No

  30. If so, what happened to it?


  31. Why do you want to adopt a rescued dachshund at this time?


  32. If you suddenly had to relocate or had other drastic lifestyle changes that made it hard to keep your new pet, what would you do with him/her?


  33. What will you do if your pet is destructive (ie: chews, digs, barks excessively, etc.)?


  34. Do you currently own any other pets?

    Yes No

  35. Please list the name, species, breed, gender, and age of each:


  36. Are you aware that purebred dachshunds can have a predisposition to back problems, weight gain, and house training problems?

    Yes No

  37. Are you aware that most purebred dachshunds are NOT the best choice for families with very young children?

    Yes No

  38. Are you willing to adopt a dachshund that is older?

    Yes No

  39. Are you willing to adopt a dachshund that is abused?

    Yes No

  40. Are you willing to adopt a dachshund that is not reliable with children?

    Yes No

  41. Are you willing to adopt a dachshund that is physically handicapped?

    Yes No

  42. Are you willing to adopt a dachshund that requires medication?

    Yes No

  43. Are you willing to adopt a dachshund that requires housetraining?

    Yes No

  44. Type of residence:

    Own
    Rent

  45. If renting, is landlord agreeable to having a rescued dachshund?

    Yes
    No
    N/A

  46. Do you have a yard?

    Yes No

  47. Is the yard fenced?

    Yes
    No
    N/A

  48. What type of fence?


  49. If not fenced, do you have an exercise program ready for the dog?

    Yes
    No
    N/A

  50. How do you feel about chaining or tying a dog?


  51. Are there stairs in your residence?

    Yes No

  52. Where will the dog be kept while you are away from home?


  53. How many hours will the dog be left at home alone?


  54. Where will the dog sleep?


  55. Who will care for the dog while you work?


  56. Would you be willing to take the dog for obedience training if needed?

    Yes No

  57. Are you familiar with the necessary annual shots, as well as, heartworm testing and preventative?

    Yes No

  58. Do you plan on continuing with these procedures?

    Yes No

  59. Are you familiar with flea and tick treatment and preventative?

    Yes No

  60. What do you intend to feed the dog?


  61. Please list all of the reasons you can think of that a dog could not become a permanent member of your family. PLEASE BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF. There are always very legitimate reasons and this will help us place a dog with you, that suits your needs.


  62. Please list preference: (please indicate if you do not have a preference in any category) COLOR:


  63. AGE:


  64. GENDER PREFERENCE (Male or Female):


  65. SIZE:


  66. COAT:


  67. If you are interested in a specific dog on this site, please indicate the dog's name:


  68. Please provide the following information for your Veterinarian:

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  69. I hereby authorize the release of information from my Veterinarian to Diamond Dachshund Rescue of Texas Representatives.

    True False

  70. Please enter your initials in the space provided below indicating you agree to the release of Veterinarian information.


  71. Please provide the following contact information for you Landlord (if applicable):

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