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RESCUERS CREED -
I promise I will take your unwanted animals.
I will heal their wounds, their diseases, their broken bones.
I will give them the medical attention they need and deserve.
I will nurture their starvation, and give them a warm place to sleep.
I will spay and neuter them, vaccinate them against the diseases that
can harm them.
I will treat them and honor them.
I will buy them toys, blankets, balls, and teach them to play.
I will speak softly to them.
I will try to teach them not to fear, not to cry, and not to hate.
I will whisper sweet, kind, gentle words into their ears,
while gently trying to stroke their fear, their pain, and their scars
away.
I will face their emotional scars and give them time to overcome them.
I will socialize them, potty train them, teach them to be obedient, show
them dignity,
and hold their paws, and stroke their ears if they have endured too much
and walk them over the Rainbow Bridge, BUT most of all I will teach them
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About Us
Florida Dachshund Rescue, Inc. (FLDR) is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization
incorporated in 2003, comprised of
experienced rescue people in Florida, Alabama and the southeast United
States who share the same philosophies,
goals and love of the dachshund breed.
We are an all volunteer group
that views its mission as rescue, rehabilitation and placement of
rescued dachshunds into loving and permanent homes. As we are a
not-for-profit organization, we rely on the adoption donations received
when a rescued dachshund is placed in a permanent home and on the
generosity of the private and public sector for support.
Our Board of
Directors:
Members At Large:
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I am a native of Kenosha, Wisconsin and grew up on a farm there.
I have been involved with animals in one fashion or another almost all
of my life, but mainly with horses, showing and the retraining of
problem animals, and green breaking young horses.
I moved to the panhandle area of Florida in 1976. There I went to
college for a degree in Law Enforcement, to use toward a career in
Fish and Game Management, unfortunately due to a family members
illness I was never able to follow thru with that, instead I have
worked in animal control, wildlife rescue, and helped found a couple
of local rescues, while I am president of Florida Dachshund Rescue, I
am willing to help any breed out that needs it., whether thru
transport, home checks, or bringing the animals out of a bad situation
into safety.
I had never heard of rescue until I got my first computer and became
familiar with the Internet and was instantly fascinated. I grew up
with German Shepard's, but always wanted a little dog, so I decided to
try doxies out and see....one day while looking thru rescue sites, I
came across a page for a National Dachshund Rescue group, and decided
to fill out a application for fostering. Being up in the Florida
panhandle, there wasn't a lot of activity at the time so it took a
while to get my first foster dog. He was a little red male who had
spent his entire 2 years in a wire cage in someone's backyard. He had
some serious personality problems and was a biter, ...however, as he
became comfortable and feeling safe here, I got to see his true
personality come thru and seriously considered keeping him. However, I
knew the first would be the hardest to place and I knew I wouldn't be
able to keep them all. So we found him a home and he is very happy
there to this day. That was many, many foster dogs ago, they have come
in all shapes, sizes and colors, many different personalities, but all
had the common need of a good home and someone to love them. Many of
them are still special to me along with their new permanent families.
Later on several of us decided to start a statewide rescue, not as big
as the nationals, but one where we would be more able to concentrate
on dogs within our state, for some reason Florida seems to have a high
level of doxies in need. That was a couple of years ago and Florida
Dachshund Rescue has been up and growing since then. I believe we have
well over 100 members now.
Later as I became more experienced in rescue, I also became interested
in the area of rescue transport, arranging runs for dogs going into
rescue safety or to their new homes. I am a transport coordinator and
help with runs all over the country and for any breed of dog. A
transport is made up of volunteers who relay the dogs for an average
of 100 mile increments to where they need to be. My job is to map out
the runs in the legs, work out timing and meeting places of the legs,
then find the drivers to do the actual transporting of the dogs.
Lastly, I follow the run by phone as it is actually taking place. It
is time-consuming and very detail-oriented but a lot of fun and very
satisfying. I have sent dogs from NY to Washington state, Florida to
Michigan and just about all over the eastern part of the country. All
with nothing but volunteer effort and a common love for animals,.
Along with foster homes there is a great need for transport volunteers all
over the country. If you're interested in driving, please contact me.
Click to
email Janet. Click here for more on
transport.
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 I was born
and raised in a small town in Connecticut. As a child we always had dogs.
My dad went to work in Pennsylvania at a steel mill for a few years when
the factory he worked in closed down. He used to come home on weekends and
I remember one day he pulled up in the driveway and I ran out to greet him
and there on the seat was the most beautiful Dachshund puppy I ever saw. I
ran screaming in the house to my brothers..."daddy got us a puppy, daddy
got us a puppy." We named her Gretchen and loved her very much. One day my
dad decided to let her have puppies. Then we ended up with 4 dachshunds -
Gretchen, Trina, Tish and Bruno. We all grew up together and I know that
from that day forward, I would always have dogs. After moving away from
home and on my own, I would always rescue dogs wherever I found them.
Heck, even the vets office used to give me Christmas presents, I was such
a good customer. But I never lost my love for dachshunds. One day about 4
years ago, I was reading the paper and saw an ad for dachshund puppies and
decided to get one, then I got another one. I was surfing the Internet
looking at the dachshund rescues and saw they needed foster homes. Ok, I
could do that, so I filled out the paperwork and about 3 weeks later, I
had my first foster. His name was Beau and he hated men. It took 2 weeks
for him to even think about liking my husband Jay but he finally came
around. When a home was found for Beau, I knew I had to let him go. I
cried for a week but I knew he was happy and had a perfect home. Then came
my 2nd foster Dinky. Well, I failed that fostering - I kept her. Then I
got Heather. She's still here along with a poodle named Cookie. I have had
2 other fosters, Maggie Mae and Hans and many other overnight guests. I
wouldn't trade what I do for a million dollars. I have always said I like
dogs better than people. And each and every dog that passes thru my life
always takes a little piece of my heart with them when they leave. That is
how I got involved in rescue. I will continue to help all the unwanted
dachshunds in the world as long as I am able. I recommend rescue to
everyone because of the reward you get in the bottom of your heart. You
will only get much joy and a reward out of animal rescue if you get
involved. Think about giving it a try! Click to email Cathy.
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Deb Bird
 Deb
Lives in Myakka Florida and her love of Doxies is known all over her
community. She is our angel when it comes to getting people to help with
the needs of these sweet babies at great rescue discounts. Her personal
job is her pet sitting service. She comes in contact with pet lovers
every day and gets them involved with helping our dogs while she is
helping there dogs. Many of her clients have helped to transport
and pay for a lot of the medical needs of our Foster babies. She's a
great fundraiser when it comes to helping Doxies in need.
Click to email Deb
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My name is Mack Browning, and I am a native of Jackson, Georgia but a
resident of Florida since 1990. My love of dachshunds began when I was
about 5 years old. My father
surprised the family with a little puppy doxie named Danny-Boy upon his
retirement from the Navy. We almost always had a doxie at the home --
Heidi
followed Danny-Boy, then Bob-Dawg.
My own first dachshund was Ivan, who lived to be more than 17 years old.
Then came Hannah and Willy. And in 2006, rescue did more for me than I can
ever repay. I met my wife Melanie through contacts in rescue, herself
being heavily involved in Basset Hound rescue. Together, we have five
dachshunds, two bassets and a Clumber spaniel (plus a canary and two
doves). In 2007 came our first two-legger, little Lily.
I am the vice president of Florida Dachshund Rescue, and my main duties
are
coordinating the incoming foster dogs and making
sure they have a foster home to go to.
My interest in rescue stems from the knowledge of the staggering pet
overpopulation numbers. In Miami-Dade County alone, the number of dogs and
cats euthanized every year is in the five figures. And a major reason for
this is the unchecked breeding of these animals. Sadly,
the dachshund is over bred to satisfy a demanding public.
Dachshunds are not for everyone. Curious and stubborn, they test a novice
pet owner. I want to help those doxies that need a second chance in the
right home.
click to E-mail Mack
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I was born and raised in Pennsylvania's northeast corner. Until an
unexpected retirement I worked for many years manufacturing television tubes.
I never learned to appreciate the Northern climate of my birth state and was
elated when my husband was offered a job transfer to Florida. I had visited
Florida since my grandparents retired here in the
early 60's and knew from my first visit, that this was where I belonged. I
love animals and enjoyed a childhood spent with horses, never considering
their care a chore. It was a pleasure helping out at the boarding stable where
I kept my horse. Taking out western trail rides and riding English when I
could. My family were great dog lovers. My first dog was a rat terrier pup I
received at age six. He lived a very long spoiled life and passed away when my
daughter was six months old. He was succeeded by other breeds who finished
their years with me. Our old Dalmatian had just gone to the bridge and I
wanted a dachshund. With the possibility of a move looming my husband thought
it prudent to hold off. I had never been without a dog so I relished our son's
dachsie when our son came to stay with us for awhile. Our children and
grandson decided to throw prudence to the wind and gifted me with my little
girl, Amy. Well sure enough the relocation came. Our son and I had many words
over who should keep his Oscar. I knew I couldn't take his dachsie. As a
result, Amy and I came to Florida really feeling the loss of our companion. As
soon as my husband connected the computer in our temporary rental I got online
looking for a
dachshund rescue group. Amy and I needed another dachsie in the house. What I
didn't expect was to find I would not only get another dachsie but ,I would also meet many really terrific people
of every age, ethnic background and career from all over the state! All with
the common love of dachsies! My husband Tom and I are now proudly owned by
five wonderful dachsies. I can honestly say dachsie rescue has surely given
and continues to give more to me than I expected or imagined.
Click to e-mail Pat C.
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 Living
on a dairy farm in Lakeland, Fla., as a child exposed me to all kinds of
animals and fowl: dogs, cats, horses, cows, chickens, peacocks, goats and even
the occasional pig. So when I moved out, it was natural for me to start my own
"herd" of dogs and cats. Over the years, I have owned a variety of breeds,
preferring the smaller ones but occasionally giving in to family demands for
larger dogs. It wasn't long before friends and co-workers learned they could
either
obtain a new pet from me, or talk me into taking one they couldn't handle
anymore. And, when I moved back to the farm in the early '90s, I discovered
again how cruel folks can be about dumping their unwanted animals, especially
cats, in front of a driveway and taking off.
I kept each one, getting it vetted, trying to find homes but if not, just
adding it to the family. I knew Richard was the one when he didn't run away
after the first time he came to my house, saw teenage boys - some who lived
there and some who just acted like they did - and a yard and house full of
cats and dogs. As the animals circled his legs like Indians around a
wagontrain, all he said was "The horror of it all" and started trying to
remember their names.
I discovered animal rescue groups in January, and knew I had something to
offer. I have the resources to keep animals safe and tended until they go to
their own homes and there are enough folks around the ranch to keep ears
scratched and heads petted. I appreciate the organization of the rescue group
as well as the commitments of other folks who do
it all just for the love of the animals. Click to e-mail Lynne.
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