Dachshund Adoption Rescue and Education, Inc. (DARE) views its mission as increasing public awareness against animal cruelty and overpopulation while rescuing and re-homing displaced and unwanted dachshunds and dachshund mix dogs primarily throughout the North Central region of the state of Florida, in the Continental Unites States.
We do this by:- Rescuing and socializing abandoned, neglected, abused, orphaned and/or surrendered dachshunds and dachshund mixes by providing temporary safe shelter and medical/dental treatments as needed.
- Procuring temporary foster homes and permanent new homes for rescued dachshunds that will provide a safe and nurturing home environment.
- Ensuring no dachshund shall be adopted for the purposes of breeding or scientific/medical experimentation.
- Providing education to the public on the dachshund breed, puppy mills, and responsible pet guardianship including, but not limited to, humane animal care and spay/neuter practices.
- Displaying courtesy, respect and fellowship toward all volunteers in appreciation of services and support rendered to dachshund rescue and to promoting enhanced teamwork among all rescuers.
Gunnar
Gunnar
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Pet Owner's First Name
Karen
Pet's Age
8-9
City and State
Duluth,, MN
Your Pet's Story or Bio
Gunnar was adopted from Wyoming Dachshund and Corgi Rescue. He was found wandering the streets in Wyoming and was extremely thin. There was little to no information about his former life.
When I saw his photo I knew I had to have him and contacted Linda Szymanski (of WDCR). I booked a flight immediately from WI to MT. I had adopted my Brunnhilde 2 years before from Linda.
After months of vetting for stomach issues (a result of living on the street) Gunnar went in for his checkup. Our vet did a double take to see he had gone from 9-18 pounds in one year!
Gunnar is the most wonderful dog. He joined his dog family (2 dachsies and one Maltese) so willingly and never looked back.
He is proud and confident yet gentle and loving. The ONLY remnant from his former life is his extreme reaction to men wearing baseball caps!
Gunnar is the happiest when he is on our daily walks around the neighborhood catching familiar smells and friendships with dogs and their owners, or hunting in our yard for squirrels, chipmunks and rabbits! And of course at bedtime when he snuggles under the covers in the big bed!
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