Rocky Mountain Dachshund Rescue

Rescue, Foster, Adopt

Dedicated to Rescuing and Rehoming Dachshunds. As a dedicated, no-kill rescue organization, we provide a vital safety net for homeless dachshunds by managing all of their veterinary and rehabilitation needs. Our volunteer foster families offer the love and care these “long little dogs” deserve as they prepare to find their perfect forever homes.

 

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Why Your Donations Matter: Help Us Keep Saving Dachshunds in Need

At Rocky Mountain Dachshund Rescue (RMDR), every dog we bring into our rescue gets a fresh start, a chance to find a forever home, and, in many cases, a second chance at life. But behind every wagging tail and heartwarming adoption story, there are resources needed to...

RMDR’s 2025 Annual Report

🐾 2025 Was a Big Year for Rocky Mountain Dachshund Rescue 🐾 Because of our incredible community of fosters, volunteers, donors, and supporters, Rocky Mountain Dachshund Rescue helped 84 dachshunds in 2025—double the number we helped the year before. These dogs came to...

2026 Millcreek Doxie Derby!

🐾 RMDR is heading to the Millcreek Doxie Derby! 🐾 Come hang out with Rocky Mountain Dachshund Rescue and hundreds of dachshunds at one of the biggest wiener dog events in the country! We’ll be there helping with the event and spreading the word about rescue...

Gold Seal of Transparency

🎉 Big News! 🎉Rocky Mountain Dachshund Rescue has earned the Gold Seal of Transparency from Candid.org! 🏅 This recognition means we’re committed to sharing clear, honest, and up-to-date information about our mission, programs, and finances—so you can feel confident...

The Allen Foundation

A Heartfelt Thank You to The Allen Foundation - We are deeply honored to share that Rocky Mountain Dachshund Rescue (RMDR) has received a generous unsolicited grant from The Allen Foundation—a nationally recognized philanthropic family trust supporting innovative...

Gratitude in Action: A Heartfelt Thank You to the Lauren E. Bailey-Townsend Donor Advised Fund

Gratitude in Action: A Heartfelt Thank You to the Lauren E. Bailey-Townsend Donor Advised Fund We’re excited to share a very special milestone with our community: Rocky Mountain Dachshund Rescue has been awarded a generous grant from the Lauren E. Bailey-Townsend...

“Rocky Mountain Dachshund Rescue is wonderful! We are so grateful for them and our newly adopted doxie!

 

 

Keira Paul

“I was able to find my new dachshund family member, Hercules, through them. The volunteers are all helpful and kind. It’s obvious they are happy matching rescued dachshunds with their perfect family…”

Renee Burns

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Intake

With every surrender or rescue, each dachshund’s healing journey begins.

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Foster Care

Compassionate fosters welcome each dog, providing refuge, care & solace.

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Vet Care

Vaccinations, check-up, treatment & rehab for the dog’s health & well-being. 

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FAMILY

We carefully review  applicants to match  the doxies to their forever families. 

Volunteer

Join the RMDR team as a volunteer, or foster to make a big difference to  dachshunds who need you.

Donate

You can change the world for a homeless dachshund. Please consider making a gift.