Thank you for your interest in the work of New Mexico Dachshund Rescue and our little charges!

Because you have expressed an interest in providing a forever home and becoming parent to one of our rescues, we ask that you please complete the attached application in its entirety. Once the application is received, we will review it and work diligently to make the perfect match.

Our application is lengthy because it has to be. This is a second chance at life for our little rescues, and we love each of them as though they were our own. They count on us to find the perfect loving home for them, and we don’t want to make any mistakes!

It is important that each question is answered as honestly and completely as possible to enable us to make that ‘perfect match’. Some of our rescues have broken pasts (physical abuse, lack of human contact, no socialization). Some are great with children; others are best in an adult-only home. Some may need extra training and patience to refine their interpersonal and/or inter-canine skills.

We will check your references and perform a home visit prior to matching you with a rescue. This allows us to identify any potential hazards a Dachshund might encounter, as well as possible escape routes, should they feel adventurous! We may ask you to make modifications to ensure the safety of the Dachshund prior to placement in your home.

You can submit your application using the online form below, or by downloading and completing the application pdf. Download pdf format here

You may submit this application via email to: adoptions@newmexicodachshundrescue.org or mail it to:

I hope to hear from you soon, and I THANK YOU for choosing adoption.

Your NM Dachshund Rescue's adoption package includes:

• Spay / neuter
• DHLPP & Rabies vaccinations
• Rabies Certificate / Proof of Rabies Vaccination
• Copies of shot records (If obtainable)
• Heartworm testing, and treatment if necessary
• Parasite testing, and treatment if necessary
• Dental Cleaning, if necessary

It is NMDR policy that all applications / applicants be approved prior to placement of a rescued Dachshund in the applicant's home.

ONLINE APPLICATION: PLEASE COMPLETE AND SUBMIT

*(denotes required field)

First Name: *

Last Name: *

E-Mail Address: *

Address: *

City, State, Zip: *

Phone: (Home) *

Phone: (work) *

Phone:(cell) *

For whom are you adopting? (self/child/parent/sibling) *

Please list each member of your household: *

One per line, Name, Relationship, Age

Are all members of your household in agreement to adopt a rescued Dachshund? *

Yes
No

Please list household members who have NOT been exposed to a Dachshund *

Have you previously owned a dog? *

Yes
No

Have you owned a Dachshund? *

Yes
No

How often do you have other adults visit your home? *

How often do you have persons under the age of 18 visit your home? *

If you rent does your rental/lease agreement permit you to have a dog or dogs on the property? *

Yes
No
Unknown

If yes, please state the name, address and phone of landlord: *

one per line, name, address, phone

Have you given careful consideration to the following?

Financial obligations: *

Yes
No

Special needs, time and patience required? *

Yes
No

Who will care for your Dachshund on a daily basis? *

Where will your Dachshund be kept? *

House
Backyard
Both

Where will your Dachshund sleep? *

Dog bed
Human bed
crate

Who will care for your Dachshund if you cannot? (Vacation, hospitalization, etc.) *

Are you aware that purebred dachshunds can have a predisposition to back problems, weight gain, and house training problems? *

Yes
No

Are you willing to adopt a Dachshund that is: *

Older
Has been abused
Not reliable with children
Physically handicapped
Requires continuous house training
Requires ongoing medication other than heartworm preventative?

Would you consider a pair of dachshunds? (We don’t usually separate ones who’ve been together): *

Yes
No

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Please list your preferences in a dog or indicate if you have no preference.(These can include color, age, sex, coat (smooth, wired hair, longhair): *

Preferred size of dog: *

Mini (12 pounds or less)
Tweenie (13 to 17 pounds)
standard (18 to 24 pounds)

Do you have a yard? *

Yes
No

If your yard is fenced, what height and type is your fence? *

If you do not have a fence, what type of exercise program do you have planned for the dog? *

Are there stairs in your residence? *

Yes
No

Where will the dog stay during the day?

How many hours during the day will the dog be left alone? *

Will your Dachshund be crated or seatbelted in the car?

Crated
Seatbelted
Other

Have you ever surrendered an animal? *

Yes
No

If yes to surrendering an animal, please state reasons:

If yes to surrendering an animal, please state reasons:

Have you had an animal taken from you? *

Yes
No

If an animal has been taken from you\, please state reason:

Have you ever been convicted of a crime involving cruelty to an animal, neglect, or another form of abuse? *

Yes
No

If yes, please explain:

Why do you want to adopt a rescued Dachshund? *

If there are other pets in your home, please identify:

species, breed, age, spayed or neutered

Are you willing to:

Discuss the Dachshund breed with an animal behaviorist? *

Yes
No

Discuss the Dachshund breed with your veterinarian?

Yes
No

Do everything in your power to ensure your Dachshund has a long, happy and healthy life? *

Yes
No

Learn more about the breed and its special characteristics?

Yes
No

Love your rescued Dachshund unconditionally?

Yes
No

Maintain heartworm medication throughout the life of your Dachshund?

Yes
No

Take your Dachshund to a vet at least annually for an exam, vaccinations and heartworm check?

Yes
No

Take your Dachshund to a vet when ill or injured?

Yes
No

Teach household members/visitors how to properly care for and treat your Dachshund?

Yes
No

Train and monitor children in the proper care and treatment of your Dachshund, regardless of the Dachshund’s reliability around children?

Yes
No

Welcome your Dachshund into your home as a permanent family member?

Yes
No

VETERINARIAN INFORMATION:

Do you have a family Vet? *

Yes
No

If yes, please enter contact information:

Name, address, phone

Does your Vet have an emergency service? *

Yes
No

Does your Vet take after hours calls? *

Yes
No

May we call your vet for a reference? *

Yes
No

PERSONAL REFERENCES: (List three) *

Single line, Name, phone, relationship

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Download pdf format here

• Adoption Process

  • Adoption Application