| Layla |
 Last year I adopted a all black dachshund from dachshund rescue in greensburg! She is a sweetheart and I love her! Her name before I adopted her was Molly, but the night I adopted her(July 28, 2006) I knew what I was going to name her...Layla. My name is Kayla and I thought it was cute our names matched! Her name also fits her! She is spoiled rotten and loves her bo-bo toys! (Like from the PetSmart commercials.) Hope you enjoy these pictures!
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| Thanks, Kayla |
| contributed October 2007 |
| Layla L. |
 to start my story out...I grew up with a doxie named Ginger. We had her from when I was 10 to 25. She was what my parents called my "shadow log"...she followed me everywhere! I strongly believe that once you are introduced to a doxie, you will never live life without one. In 2004 I got my handsome short haired wild boar colored male Dexter Courage from a puppy store. Sure, he cost too much and I hate petstores because of their associations with puppy mills, but his little doxie eyes just pierced my soul.
Then after I heard about the West VA puppymill raid, I thought to look on DRNA and see if I could rescue. Sure enough, I came across the most beautiful piebald girl who was transferred to Indiana. I absolutely had to have her, and named her Layla Madeline once I saw her. She has developed quite the personality. She is stubborn, onwry, chews on anything, and can have quite the diva attitude. Nothing else seems to matter in her world but herself and her happiness. I love her little yippy bark and her puppy breath, and puppy teeth. And how I can leave for 10 minutes and when I return she is super excited. When she finally does calm down, she loves laptime. She enjoys being the center of attention. I feel that I am so blessed to have found her through DRNA and to be able to provide her with a loving home for life. Her local vet workers love her and always tell her how pretty she is. Sometimes I worry about her because she isn't afraid of anything, but  I figure she knows what is best for her. After her tiresome day is over, she loves, like a usual doxie, to burrow under the covers of the bed and sleep right next to me. I can not express my thanks to DRNA for rescuing all the dogs from the horrible puppy mill and for also giving me this great addition to my life. She is beautiful and I am so thankful that DRNA could help us find each other. Thank you for all that you do for this wonderful breed!
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| Kara (ps the pic with the ppl in it is me holding Dexter, and my boyfriend Dustin holding Layla.) |
| contributed December 2008 |
| Leo and Hogan |
 We lost our beloved Dachshund, Nathan, in September, 2007. He had turned 15 in August. He woke up sick one day and they just couldn't save him. We were devastated. I had been looking at the DRNA site for several months .... we love doxies. I found myself drawn to the site during this terrible time. We filled out an application and very quickly had our first visit with Judy - our DRNA foster lady. She told us about "Pogo" - a stray they had rescued. A doxie mix. We went and visited and although he wasn't pure doxie.... he was so sweet. We took him home and renamed him Leo. Well - he may not be pure doxie - but he is 110% pure joy and love. He is the sweetest and most loving dog we could have asked for. I think Nathan had a hand in that. Only 2 weeks later, we got a call about a black and tan owner surrender named Hogan. Hogan was the dog we originally were interested in - so we met. We adopted Hogan as well. They are both around the same age.... about 1 - 2 years old. Hogan has come out of his shell and is just so happy. he love us, he loves our daughter - he loves Leo. He is great. We've started Puppy Obedience with them - and they are doing great. A few weeks ago, we had to put our 16 year old sickly cocker spaniel down and it was so tough. We knew it was coming. We are blessed that the sadness and emptiness we felt on losing our beloved "first" pets has been tempered with the joy and love of our new boys, Hogan and Leo. I think Nathan had a hand in picking Hogan as well.... he knew we needed a little doxie attitude in the house. Anyway, thank you to DRNA for making this possible. We didn't want to raise puppies, so this has worked out fantastic for us. Our family is complete once again!!! Now - some photos -- leo is the one with the white stripe, Hogan is black an d tan. |
| Thanks DRNA! |
| contributed July 2008 |
| Levi |
 Hey guys, My name is Levi, I was a breeder dog for 5 years. The breeder decided to go into another line of work so he gave us to DRNA. Anyway, I went to Fredricksburg to my Rescue Moms house. She was way cool! I had some Doctors appointments to go to, I was kinda neglected at the other place. I had to have 13 teeth pulled , I can't make anymore puppies either! Hey not so bad!
Anyway, I got adopted last Saturday, I was really scared at first. I was on the move again and not sure where I was going. Well let me tell you guys, I got lucky!!!! My new forever home is just terriffic, I have 3 brothers, Oscar(the Boss), Mugs and my best bud Dexter. Turns out Dexter just got here in May and Mugs got here in 2006, they both came from the same rescue home I did. How cool is that! Jane and Yolanda had them for awhile. Well, I don't like walking on a leash, what is that anyway??? I do like the big back yard, all the squeaky toys and the best part is I get to sleep in the BIG BED!!!! How lucky can you get! My new Mom pets me around my ears, I really really like that alot. I have a soft bed to sleep in when Mom's at work. I still have to stay in the kitchen till I get the hang of, well you know, it's hard to adapt to not going anywhere I feel like it. Mom says I'm getting much better, she said I can probably stay with the guys in a couple of weeks. Hey I gotta bed, I don't stay outside in the rotten weather and oh yeah I get the BIG Bed at night. What more can I want. Dexter is my bud, when I got here he just took me under his paw. He followed me around, he knew I was a little scared. He pals around with me in the back yard and I share the deck bed with him. Oscar is the Boss of us, and Mugs is the old man, Mugs and I are cool! All in all I'm real lucky Yolanda and Jane care so much - without them I don't know where I would have ended up. Thank you to Yolanda and Jane for all you do. Levi will be here with the gang and I forever, He's a cuttie! He's my challange Doxie. He loves to play and he's still exploring. The bed is a wee bit smaller. |
| Thank You, Nancy S. |
| contributed July 2007 |
| Lexi |
 We adopted Lexi from DRNA in November 2008. She's been with us for a whole year now. We love her so much and can't imagine what life was like without her. She has brightened our lives in so many ways. We love to snuggle with her at night under the covers in the big bed (her favorite spot is in between mommy and daddy for the best snuggles of all).
Veronica, Lexi's foster mom, was fabulous when we were looking to adopt. We are in MA and she in IN. She found a way to get Lexi to us by Dachshund Underground Railroad all the way from IN to MA. We found out that everyone that met Lexi on the way fell in love with her. Without Veronica's hard work and determination Lexi would not be here with us so we owe her our profound thanks!! We keep in touch via internet so she knows all of Lexi's latest shenanigans. I thank everyone at DRNA for bringing our Lexi to us! |
| All our love, Rachel and Preston, Grafton, MA |
| contributed December 2009 |
| Liesl |
 wanted to tell you about our new family member we adopted from you. Her name is Liesl and she is a wonderful dog. My husband and I have two other dogs, Jake and Buddy. Both are boys. We had another dog, Cheyenne, a Siberian Husky but we had to put her to sleep last summer, she was 13. I missed having another girl around but wasn't really looking for another dog but when I saw Liesl at the Bark in the Park fund raiser at the Toledo Area Humane Society-I was in love. The way she looked into my eyes, I knew that she was meant for me. She gets along well with her brothers and she loves to cuddle on the couch with me. I love it! She had to get some tumors removed before we could sign the adoption papers-so we were just her foster parents for about a month. We've had her since May 29 and I believe she is happy here. It took her a little while to get adjusted to our schedule, but now she is doing great. I just wanted to say THANK YOU for helping the little wonderful dogs. I will definitely adopt from you in the future!
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| Thanks again, Rhonda Foster |
| contributed August 2008 |
| Linky |
 My name is Linky, actually Lincoln (as in the child's toy "Lincoln Logs" because I kind of resemble a toy log), and I make my new Mom and Dad melt at the sight of my soul-full eyes. You see, I have had a difficult time of late. Through no fault of my own, I was thrown in doggy jail. It was horrible and I was left with a desperate feeling of betrayal and desertion. As an old guy of 10, my prospects seemed bleak. But someone was looking out for me and I was rescued by Dachshund Rescue of North America (DRNA). I was placed in a nice foster home. However, my recent experiences had so traumatized me that when I was left alone in the house, a desperate feeling of anxiety overtook me. I cried out for help in the only way I could think of to get attention to my plight; I chewed on a piece of furniture and tinkled in the house. Back to DRNA I went.
In transit to a second foster home, I got to stay with a nice couple in Washington DC for a week at the end of December. This couple had no idea what was in store for them when I arrived. While they worked to help me through my separation anxiety (following another furniture-chewing and urinating spree) -- I turned on the charm. Though they had originally wanted to adopt a miniature girl doxie (of about 8-10 lbs - I weigh 15lbs when soaking wet, or after a big meal), by the end of the first weekend Öthey were putty in my hands! To keep them hooked, I pretend to enjoy all the hugging and kissing, the gourmet dog food and treats (my Mom makes beef short ribs just for me!), I fake a look of shear serenity every evening when they rub medicine into my tired and cracked paws, and I sit patiently while my parents put sweaters, coats and boots on me so I will go outside to do my business (I hate cold, snow and rain). After all, it is hard work to keep up the reputation of being the most dapper, cute as a button, senior dachshund in the neighborhood. For all of those prospective parents out there who are looking for a cute young dachshund to adopt (young little girls seem to go especially fast) please keep in mind what my mommy says ñ though each of us (me, Mom and Dad) have spent half of our lives apart, together, the second half is definitely going to be the best part of our lives. |
| Thank You, Linky |
| Lizzie |
| We adopted Lizzie last August or so from Tom. She was 11 at the time and had been taken from a homeless man. She has been absolutely fantastic, quick to learn and easy to please. She struts around and makes the 4 year old Abby (an earlier adoption) look like the "old lady" . She adjusted to us quickly, learned where to go potty, and when we moved south to West Point Lake, she taught Abby how to use the doggie door, and how to chase chipmunks....Her nose is always dirty from digging...She loves having the big yard to run and dig in, and enjoys the walks down to the lake when we take them thru the gate. She even taught Abby how to play and wrestle. (Abby is obviously very prissy.) Anyway, thanks for a wonderful adoption, we love her........ |
| Thank You, Jim and Scotty Pleasants |
| contributed July 2007 |
| Logan |
 On the first Sunday of this year, my family adopted Morty, a long-haired miniature estimated six year old male from Detroit.
Our adoption experience as been very rewarding and brought more happiness than we ever expected. We have never had more than one dog at a time so we were reluctant. We have a three year long-haired miniature female, Macy, who is "The Princess" of our home; we adopted her at 8 weeks old. Macy has a special Christmas stocking, it is an animated Dog that sings "Here Comes Santa Claus." During this past Christmas Holiday, Macy laid near and cried for her stocking constantly. We were so concerned about her that we bought her a small animated puppy as well. I started wondering if Macy was lonely and would enjoy a companion. However, I was worried adopting another dog could be a mistake and bring an unhappy situation for all. I mentioned my situation to one of my Vet's assistants, and she immediatey referred me to a DRNA Foster Family in my local area. Within five days we met Morty's Foster Family half-way in Northern Ohio and brought him home (Macy went along so they could bond slightly on the drive home). I was surprised from the start how Macy and Logan (our new name for Morty) accepted each other. To this day they have never had a major squabble. Macy has been a good sport sharing the spotlight and her toys with Logan. I have also been delighted on how well trained Logan has been. He is completely potty trained, has never destroyed anything in the house or yard, and has behaved so well at the Vet and groomer. Infact, my Vet now believes Logan could be as young as three versus six (after cleaning and extracting some teeth, and due to him having no gray hair). There has not been a day that has gone by that I have not been thankful about our decision to adopt Logan. Logan has wagged his tail constantly since we brought him home which gives me a feeling beyond compare. Logan has such a sweet temperment, like our Macy, and he is comical at times - very dramatic/theatrical and I have never seen a dog who can wag his tail like he does to get your attention (true charmer). He also loves to eat, and he has to be first at everything (eating, going outside, etc.). He shys away from new people, he jumps/scares quite easily, and he took awhile to warm up to my husband and son. We feel he has been mistreated in the past, and most likely by a male. I personally believe that he was subjected to bad treatment and conditions, and now appreciates his new home and unconditional love he receives by his family. Just this past week I have had two individuals approach me about adopting a Dachshund and I referred them to DRNA. God bless your organization and all the Foster Families who make sacrifices to enable you to fulfill your mission. Connie Whittington Xenia, Ohio |
| contributed April 2009 |
| Lola |
 This is little Lola. We adopted her from DRNA this past New Year's Eve! She has been a wonderful addition to our family. Our first dog Rusty, a standard dachshund, needed a friend and Lola is it! It took an adjustment period for both of them! Rusty was used to being the "King of the House" and Lola was "Miss Independent" from being neglected, but with a little time and TLC, they are now the best of friends! They love to go for "walkies" together and play chase all over the house!
We definitely want to thank foster mom Kathryn here in Oklahoma! Our first dog came from a pet store and, of course, there is no support system when you bring that pet store puppy home! After learning about pet store dogs, we knew that the only way to get a dog in the future was through adoption. Kathryn not only helped us find the perfect match, but she also helped us through the delicate situation of introducing our first dog Rusty to his new sister! She has made this process so easy! She continues to be a wonderful support for us when we need her! Thank you so much DRNA! We appreciate you! |
| contributed February 2006 |
| Lola M. |
 My wife, Lisa, and I adopted Nola Belle on Mother’s Day last year (2008), from her foster mother, Ann Donnawell. We changed her name to Lola. She was 2+ years old and was in relatively good health, but for some reason, she had lost the hair on her chest and lower neck and also had a rash on her lower neck. Her hair has since grown back in and the rashes are gone. When we first brought her home, she took kindly right away to our little male doxie, Ernie. They get along very well. Following Ernie’s lead, she learned to use the doggie door in about 5 minutes and has never had an accident in the house. She loves her little squeaky ball and wants to play “fetch” non-stop. While I was able to start Ernie on the treadmill when he was around 4 mos old, I haven’t had success yet with Lola, but I will!!!! In good weather, we take walks a couple times a day. In bad weather, Ernie does the treadmill for 45 minutes while I play fetch with Lola. Fortunately, I’m retired, so I spend most of my days with them. In both of the photos, Lola is the smaller doxie on the left.In the evenings after dinner, Lola and Ernie play couch potato with my wife and I and catch a few TV shows. They take turns sitting on our laps. When one gets up, the other does too and they switch laps. We give them a treat each night—either non-fat yoghurt or a little Frosty Paws ice cream. We put the bowls on the floor and they just sit there patiently until I give them the OK. Then they chow down. They then wait on the floor until I finish my ice cream, then take turns licking the bowl. At night, they sleep side by side in their snuggle sacks (little sleeping bags). We love them as if they were our kids (I’m sure you understand that!). We are so happy that we found out about DRNA when we started looking for a second doxie. We couldn’t be happier with our little Lola. We hope that someday we could help by being foster parents. Right now, construction for the Intercounty Connector highway project in MD is underway just behind our house. When construction is done and they put up the noise wall, we will get our yard fenced. This should happen by Spring, 2010. At that point, we hope to be able to foster a doxie or two. |
| Thank you again DRNA for your wonderful gift! Henry and Lisa Milne Derwood, MD |
| contributed March 2009 |
| Louie |
 Since our new baby boy is a puppy we decided to change his name to Louie. He is 7 months now and full of energy and curiosity. He has done great with potty training .He loves my daughter and husband, but searches for me if I leave his sight. Louie is so loving and fun. He sleeps through the night nicely in is crate. But he is 100% pure doxie, he has his funny and even mischievous moments! Louie is my second doxie, I had a female doxie when I was a kid and always loved her. So when it can time to think about a dog I decided I wanted another dachshund. When I started looking I felt it would be great if we could adopt one. That is how I found the DRNA web sight.
We decided on trying to get a puppy, our daughter wanted it to grow up with her. I know how she felt, my dog lived to be 14 years. We applied then were contacted. I talked a long time with our puppies foster family and Lois Armstrong helped me assess my needs for our new family dog. We were very lucky when Russ/Louie came along. A breeder gave him and his brother Ty up because they were the wrong color (not piebald?). I was just glad he wasn't deaf or blind! The entire experience was very professional, just like adopting a 2 legged baby! Louie has warmed up to our 14 year old cat Toby , since Toby was raised with dogs he doesn't run from Louie, and actually could care less about him! Poor Louie really wanted a 4 legged friend! Maybe someday soon when I can put up a fence we can get him a girl friend. Right now Louie is having a long distance relationship with my friends female doxie Cleopatra, they have play dates! It has been a fun dog days summer vacation. Here is a great photo of Louie! What a sweet face....how could some one think he was the wrong color... |
| Thank you, Gina |
| contributed August 2007 |
| Louie and Nellie |
 It has taken so long for me to write this letter. Time really passes quickly. I lost my best friend in January of 2002 unexpectedly. He was 12 and a very sweet, gentle soul named Oscar. I was devastated, and grieved uncontrollably for way too long. A customer of mine suggested the DRNA website when I was ready to consider another pal. Several weeks later, I logged on the see what was available. What I saw took my breath away. There were TWO adorable doxies, brother and sister named Louie and Nellie, both tweenies, one short red, and the other longhaired red with black tips. Both were so cute that I had to inquire. I had no intention of adopting two, but they came as a pair, and they had just turned two years old. Well, needless to say, I ended up adopting them. It was quite a change to go from gentle, quiet pet, to rowdy, loud puppies running around the house at 90 miles an hour barking as loud as can be. As you can imagine, they were a handful. But now they are turning 7 in December. Where has the time gone??? Love makes you forget about time. And now after many potty accidents, some little snips by Lou to unexpected guests, several terrifying moments when one or both took off out the door when it was opened and ran carefree in the middle of a busy street, they are the best children I could have ever hoped for. They are still stubborn little doxies, and they still run around the house at 90 miles an hour, play tug of war, and keep me rolling in the floor with their crazy antics.
Thank you so much for filling that big whole in my heart. These two are the most lovable, wonderful dogs I've ever seen. They are loved and adored by all my friends and neighbors, and I take their picture with me everywhere just in case someone wants to brag about their dog. Everything that the foster mom said about them was true. She said "please give them all the love they deserve, and they will give it back twofold." Life is good. and so are Louie and Nellie. I hope Michelle reads this. I don't know where she is now, and I don't see her email anymore. She did a great job with them. Thanks so much. |
| Don and Alan Raleigh, NC |
| contributed August 2006 |
| Lucy |
 Our Sweet Lucy entered our family in October 2006 and she has been a total joy ever since. We had adopted Oscar, a 10-year-old standard from DRNA in September 2006 and since we are gone all day, we felt he needed a companion. In early October I took Oscar to meet Lucy R. (as she was known then) and they really didnít pay much attention to each other (I am told thatís a good thing) and a week later we went back to pick up Lucy permenantely.
Lucy quickly became a member of the family and she loves to annoy her ìbig brotherî Oscar by nipping at his feet when she wants to play or directly sitting on him if he is laying somewhere she thinks she wants to lay at. She manages to play with him at least once a day and makes my husband and I laugh countless times in that same day. She is our sweet, funny, lovely little lady who we are very lucky and grateful to have in our family. Thank you Ann for finding Lucy and Jakki for taking care of Lucy and getting her to loose all of that weight (makes it easier to chase Oscar around). We love our Lu-Lu and wouldnít trade her or Oscar for any other dogs. |
| Thank you, Rob, Stacey, Lucy and Oscar |
| contributed March 2007 |
