DRNA is an organization with one sole purpose — rescuing, rehabilitating and re-homing needy dachshunds and mostly dachshund mixes. We are a network of experienced rescue people throughout the United States and Canada who were previously doing rescue independently and realized the benefits of joining together and combining resources. Please go to Network for Good for our most recent Guidestar information. We are a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization.

What We Do

All dogs placed by DRNA have been checked out by a veterinarian. The following procedures have been completed:

• Spayed or neutered
  
• Heartworm checked and have been found negative or undergone treatment and are now on preventative
  
• Updated on rabies and DHLPC vaccinations
  
• Fecal Check
  
• Parasites are eradicated
  
• Dental cleaning and extractions as necessary
  
• Urinalysis if needed
  
• Any long term conditions identified
  

Most dogs spend at least a short time in foster care so we can evaluate their behaviors in a home setting. We can give potential adopters information on how they may interact with cats, kids, men, women, other dogs, and so on. These are vital components to a good match. We also try to improve potty training skills if they are not already house trained. Foster homes provide good nutrition and an understanding lap to prepare our dachshunds for life in a world where fear and starvation are non-existent.

How We Do It

DRNA has a standard placement fee, regardless of the condition in which the dog was received. We are able to accomplish this through the generosity of donations. If you would like information on helping DRNA with your contribution click here. Our fee is $250.00 in most cases. If we can document that a dog is over ten years old or has a long term medical condition, the board may vote to lower the fee. We think that there IS a home somewhere for every dog we foster. Some just take a little longer to find.