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Animal Success Stories

"My little dog---a heartbeat at my feet."  Edith Wharton

Our lives will forever be enriched because of the dachsies that touched our hearts in rescue, but we know the real healing does not begin until they leave our care.  We encourage, we celebrate, we do everything we can to give them the skills they need to put their best paw forward as they wait for their forever families to find them . . . and then the time comes to say goodbye.

Often we shed tears.  We remember when they came in, how far they’ve come, the hiccups along the way – we laugh, we cry – and then we always say a little prayer as we send them on their way.  We hope they find the confidence to keep that best paw forward, because we know, when they do, they will truly flourish.  It is then, they will heal; it is then, they will find peace.

If you have adopted one of our adorable dachsies, and would like to contribute a Success Story, please e-mail dakotadachshund@hotmail.com, and we will add it to the website.  Be sure to send us a current picture.  We do love pictures!!!


Please visit our Success Stories page to read all of our stories!
Shaggy
Shaggy

Well, it happened again!! We failed "Fostering 101" or, more to the point, I failed Fostering 101! Shaggy is now part of the "Donham-Oleson Retirement Home for Senior, Elderly and Geriatric Dachshunds". And, I will admit, I am absolutely "stupid" about this little senior gent! I knew after helping my Bruno to the Bridge earlier this year, that I had an empty place in my Heart. Shaggy filled this space and has become my constant companion...on the couch, curled up next to me in bed or riding along on errands. He nearly claws the door down when he hears the car keys go jingle jingle! As I write this, he is in his usual place...curled up next to me on my computer chair. What can I say...except Shaggy and all Senior Dogs are the BEST! Bob Donham


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