I just rescued/adopted my first Dachshund from the local animal shelter. I have owned several different breed types and mixes and currently own 2 Bassetts. I have never had a dog that has had this wonderful personality that my Dachshund has. I've had Ollie less than a week and he is already fused into our family. My 2 Bassetts love him. Hubby is even warmed up to him. He is a 1 yr old black and tan miniature long haired dachshund that was surrendered by a family for unknown reasons. I changed his name from Ichy to Oliver Twist (Ollie for short). He weighs a whole 8.8 lbs. I'm giving him antibiotics for a kennel cough he got at the shelter. He is so resilient. He has been through a lot in a 2 week time and seems to know he has his forever home. I know in my heart my 19 yr old cat guided me to Ollie. She had a stroke the weekend before I adopted Ollie and I had to have her put down. I did not want another cat because I knew there would never be one like her. She knew it too, so, I'm sure she guided me to Ollie. I took cat food into the shelter in her name, got my kitty fix, and just happened to walk down the isle to see the dogs. There he was. Although, I was not interested in a male dog, I played with him through the wire. The next day, after work, I had an overwhelming urge to go back to the shelter and take him out to the shelter yard and play with him. I adopted him the next day and haven't regretted it. I know he was heaven sent from Whiskers. I'm glad I found this community. Thanks.
God Bless you for rescuing Ollie....he is very handsome!!! Yes, I think Whiskers guided you to him...I am Cheryl and I am owned and loved by two red smooth "tweenies" named Zoe and Winston. They are half brother and sister.....We live in Cincinnati, Ohio. It is very nice to meet you!!! Welcome to this Board...we are so glad you found us :apls: :apls:
Welcome from Tennessee
My third dachshund was a rescue, shorty after I joined the rescue group.
I have absolutley no regrets about joining and if I had to do it all over again I would do everything the same.
If that isnt a story about Fate i dont know what is!!
Welcome from Katie and Finnegan (Mini Smooth Black and Tan Male/Handsome Little Bugger)
Hi sherry, I'm the other owner of an Oliver, named for the same reason, but he is a long haired red mini/tweenie his sister is Amy a mini long haired B/T. We live in Australia, but glad to be part of this great board.
Roberta
Here is what Ollie has done for our Bassets. They are a hoot! Maybe Miss Bubble Butt (Millie) will slim down a little now.
http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/SherriFL/?action=view¤t=MVI_0565.flv
Haha he's totally awesome, cute guy! Welcome. ;)
Good job, you've done a great thing.
I have absolutely no regrets about my rescue work.
Sorry we missed out on welcoming you!!! I just love Ollie's diaries. He is one handsome boy!!! :heart: