If you wish to surrender your dachshund, please complete our online surrender application. When we receive your application we will contact you to discuss the next steps. We wish we could respond personally to general questions about surrender, but we are an all-volunteer organization and are not equipped to provide immediate response.

Please provide as much detail as you can about your dachshund’s temperament and physical condition, as well as the circumstances that make surrender necessary. This will help us in making an informed decision about whether we can help your pet. We can often help pets with certain temperament issues, as well as pets who have certain physical conditions or are not up-to-date on their veterinary care.

If your dachshund has recently been diagnosed with intervertebral disk disease (IVDD), gone “down in the back”, or become partially paralyzed, we will probably not be able to accept your pet into rescue. Do not give up hope, but act quickly! With proper care some dogs can make a complete recovery over time, and without surgery. One of the best online resources for dogs with back problems is Dodgerslist (www.dodgerslist.com).

When filling out the form below, you will be asked to include two pictures of your dachshund: a front view and a standing side profile. While we wish we could help every dog our mission is to help find homes for dachshunds and sometimes dachshund mixes…and we want to make sure we can help your dog.

Please answer every question to the best of your ability. You will not be able to submit your application until every question is answered.

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Pet's Name*

Pet's Age:

Pet's Weight:

Sex of Dog:

male,
female

Pet's Color:

Pet's Coat Type

smooth,
longhair,
wirehair

Spayed/Neutered

yes,
no

Is your pet microchipped?

yes
no

If your pet is microchipped, please list brand and number/information:

Name:*

Email:*

Full Address: Street Address, City, State and Zip

Phone: Designate home, work or cell*

Why are you giving up your pet(s) for adoption?*

Veterinarian Name and Clinic Name:

Veterinarian/Clinic Address (Street, City, State and Zip)

Vet's Phone:

Medical history and current medical conditions: Please provide details including if the pet is up-to-date on rabies and DHPP vaccinations, list history of any illnesses and injuries, chronic or recurring problems, allergies, etc.

Is your pet on heart worm prevention medication?

yes,
no

Does the pet require medication for any temporary or ongoing problem? (Please provide details.)

BEHAVIOR PROFILE: We need to know as much about your pet as possible. Please check all that apply:

My pet is:

active
a digger
an escape artist
a barker
playful
fearful
affectionate
mellow
quiet

Is your pet good with children?

yes,
no,
unknown

Is your pet good with other dogs?

yes,
no,
unknown

Is your pet good with cats?

yes,
no,
unknown

Has your pet ever bitten or shown aggression toward a person or another animal?

yes,
no

If yes, please explain:

Is your pet house trained?

yes,
no,
has occasional accidents

If your pet has occasional accidents, can you explain when and why?

How frequently is your pet accustomed to going out?

Where does your pet sleep?

in bed with me,
on a dog bed,
in a crate,
outside,
other

How does your pet spend its day? Provide details such as free reign of house, confined to a room, in crate, etc.

What does your pet eat? (Example: canned food, dry, brand of food, etc.)

What is your pet's feeding schedule?

My pet likes:

My pet dislikes:

Has your pet been to training classes or agility classes, etc.?

Is there anything else we should know about your pet?

Attach 2 pictures of your pet; Please attach a front view here:

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Attach a side view of your pet here:

I certify that I have fully informed New Mexico Dachshund Rescue (NMDR) of all known or suspected problems and concerns about my pet(s). Further, I have indicated all information possible to ensure my pet’s continued happiness and welfare.*

To the best of my (former owner) knowledge, the dog(s) I am surrendering has/have no defects that would make it unsuitable as a family pet.*

I understand that while NMDR will take into account my suggestions for placing this dog(s) in a particular environment (e.g., a request to place a bonded pair together) there is no guarantee that NMDR will be able act on them.*

I understand that while my dog(s) is/are still in possession of NMDR, I may reclaim him/her/them, but only upon my payment of any and all vet bills incurred on behalf of the dog during its time with the rescue. A dog will be returned when such bills are paid, and if paid by check, after the check has cleared.*

I certify that I am the owner(s) of the dog(s) and and hereby relinquish all present and future rights and claims to the dog(s) and the possessions transferred with it to NMDR. I certify that I have fully informed the individual(s)/organization of all known or suspected problems and concerns about this dog(s). Further, I have indicated all information possible to ensure the dog’s continued happiness and welfare. I understand that I may not be provided with information about the dog's (s') placement in a new home.*

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