I was not looking for another puppy when I found Easton. Yes, I have wasted many work days perusing classified ads and breeder websites at puppies like most people do online personal ads. “Oh, he’s cute.” “I’d like to take that one home to play with.” “Awwww, I’m in love!” Still, I knew I had a dachshund of my own at home, and I never intended to cross the line and bring another puppy into our relationship.I eventually came across the All American Dachshund Rescue, which like many rescue agencies looks to shelter and care for stray and abandoned dachshunds. While browsing through their animals available for adoption, I found a uniquely colored puppy going by the name “Hot Rod,” who was not a part of the West Virginia puppy mill rescue. As it turned out, he was being fostered in Indiana where I live. The wheels of puppy temptation began to spin in my head. I e-mailed his foster mother inquiring about him while telling myself I was only curious. I kept the delusion going when my boyfriend and I set up a meeting for “Hot Rod” and our puppies, Carlisle and Keegan. By the time that puppy reached the front door, I knew he was going to be mine.
While the two dachshunds wrestled and chased each other, “Hot Rod’s” foster mom explained to us that he was a double dapple dachshund. Dappling, also known as “merle,” is a pattern on dachshunds that give some of them a marbled appearance. Carlisle is considered a dapple since he carries the dapple gene which is evident by the white stripe that runs from his neck down to his chest. For double dappling to occur, both father and mother must carry the dapple gene even though it is possible for them to produce a single dapple or a non-dappled puppy. The double dappling appearance happens when the dapple gene hits the same spot twice causing the marbled area to appear white. Breeding two dapples is dangerous though because it could cause some genetic defects such as a puppy born without eyes or ears, or the puppy could either be deaf or blind. For instance, “Hot Rod” had a brother who was also up for adoption who was born blind.
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We had originally intended to go the rescue route for 1) because we weren't sure that we could handle a leaky, eight-week old puppy, and 2) because we had really wanted to help an animal without a home.
Unfortunately at the time we were both working full time and living in an apartment and weren't eligible. If we ever end up getting another - so...if we ever get tired of sleeping through the night - we'll most certainly be going to adoption route. Very glad that it worked out so well for you!
We adopted Jordan through DRNA two years ago, and I'm so happy we were able to give him a forever home. The time it took to get him acclimated to us and our other doxies was well worth it.
I still donate to DRNA on a regular basis, and it breaks my heart to look through all the foster dogs still waiting for their homes. Every pup should have a forever home with a warm comfy bed and person to cuddle with.
We have this magazine that comes out every week here in SA. And every week in their animal section they list dogs and cats that need good homes. And every week I soften J up a little. One day, hopefully before the end of the year, I'll be able to realise my dream of giving a good home to a dog that doesn't have one.
This has just inspired me to keep with it.
As a side nte, we have a slight dapple marked red mini dachs who has the cutest white dapps on his ears but dark daps on his back. He is a little love; our absolute best dude and although we didnt want a dapple at first we couldnt help but adore him as a pup with the best character out of the litter.
Thanks for telling the great story of Easton! He's HANDSOME!!!
I tried to rescue before getting Joey and Maggie, but the rescues in the year 2000 didn't accept me because I didn't have a fenced in yard, and I tried for several months to find one to accept me. I'm hoping to qualify for a rescue in the future now that I'm a condo owner with a FENCE!
I wish the rescuers were a little more lenient sometimes, but I also understand they have their rules. I volunteer for a couple of them so I hope they know I'm a standup guy when the day comes in the future that it's time for another dachshund.
And thanks for the link. That was some wild time in dachshund history. Possibly the largest puppy mill bust in history, and it's almost all dachshunds. Just insane.
Carson, Joey, and Maggie....
Both of my dogs, although neither dachsunds, are both rescues. They are great dogs, and I would adopt anothe rescue dog in a heartbeat. I love dogs and don't where they come from so why not?
Also, I admit, the low cost also factored in for us. I can't justify spending big money on a dog when you can get a perfectly good dog that is in need for next to nothing. Mo cost $150, $100 of which we got back when we had him fixed, and Marty was $100, already fixed and including a collar and leash. And both dogs were up to date on shots! Can't beat the value! :-)
What a wonderful story. I had to laugh at the want ad description - I do that every day, too. Just to see who is out there - lol!
I discovered this site a few months ago. Been reading on when I could. Tonight I finally had an enjoyable evening to myself where I could relax, and have been on here for hours reading all the blogs! This is now my online "happy place" :)
This particular blog brought tears of happiness to my eyes. Dogs know when they have been saved, appreciate, and LOVE us for it. I myself have 2 rescues-one a Doxie, Rosie and the other my mini-horse of a dog, Molly. Hugs from us all!
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