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Adoption Application

Adoption Center

Thank you for wanting to adopt a rescued dachshund from Rocky Mountain Dachshund Rescue! We are a 501(c)(3) non profit based out of Salt Lake City, Utah.

We do our very best to match RMDR dachshunds and doxie mixes with the most ideal forever family where they will be cherished. The hope being a happy future for you both–together!

Adoption Application References

We request that you inform your references that a representative from RMDR will be reaching out to them shortly. Timely completion of reference checks is critical in our adoption process. Delays in contacting references may result in the dog you’re applying for being adopted by another family. Thank you for your cooperation.

Check out Doxies 101 for more about these charming and loyal dogs.

Adoption Fees

The adoption fee is requested at the time of adoption when you are signing the adoption contract. We accept Venmo, Paypal, Money Order, Cashiers Check and Cash.

  • Puppies up to 12 months $850.00
  • Young Dog 1 thru 7 year $500.00
  • Adult Dog 8 thru 11 year $300.00
  • Senior Dog 12+ year $250.00
  • Bonded Pair 1 thru 7 year $650.00
  • Bonded Pair 8+ yr $450.00
  • Special Needs** $150.00

    ** “Special Needs” means considerable medical or other issues for the dog.

Red dachshund snuggling with human friend

Unconditional Love

Rescued dachshunds need unconditional love,  patience and understanding. They come from many different situations and every dog has a history. 

3 dachshund noses popping out from under a blanket

Dachshunds (Badger Dogs)

Known as scent hounds, dachshunds were bred to hunt badgers. Ears folded forward (to keep dirt out), good scent detection, digging and a loud bark.

frosty faced senior dachshund

In The Dog's Best Interest

We gather applications before selecting their forever family. They need a yard to explore, ramps to furniture, not many stairs, and even baby gates.

5 Steps to Adopting

  • Step 1 – Review RMDR Adoption Guidelines
  • Step 2 – Fill out the Adoption Application (below)
  • Step 3 – Sign our Hold Harmless form
  • Step 4 – Meet and greet the dog you want to join your family*
  • Step 5 – Sign the Adoption Contract and pay the adoption fee

*Only when approved to adopt, do applicants move on to steps 4 and 5

RMDR Adoption Guidelines

Please review the following so you will understand what we are looking for when we are processing adoption applications. This is geared toward the success of the adoption and permanent placement of the dog. They don’t deserve to be bounced around.

We want to make the best match possible for you and the dogs with Rocky Mountain Dachshund Rescue. The goal is to find them their forever family and forever home.

  • ***All of your pets (cats and dogs need to be spayed and neutered and current on ALL vaccinations)
  • Clean and cared for yard with no holes in the fence (secure area for dog to explore and potty)
  • Fence should be permanent and 5-6 feet tall and solid: wood, chainlink, cinderblock, or vinyl (not chicken wire for example)
  • Homes, apartments, mobile homes or condos with private fenced yards or courtyards work for dachshunds, but when you have shared walls with neighbors (barking), no fenced area (getting lost as they run or wander), stairs and no ramps (it’s hard on their backs/IVDD)–for dachshunds, this raises concerns, but your intent to take care of them is what matters. There’s plenty to learn along the way
  • Adopters need to be over age 23
  • Crates: Adopters should not be planning to crate them for over 4 hours
  • Regular potty breaks, dog door they take themselves, walks or letting them out regularly
  • Working full time away from home isn’t a good fit for a dachshund. They love and need to be with their people. Every dog with Rocky Mountain Dachshund Rescue has a back story and like every dog needs patience and unconditional love
  • Things considered include age of children in household and their experience with dachshunds. Dachshunds, toddlers and young children often don’t mix well. Dachshunds may nip if they are not treated with respect
  • Non-smoking household
  • Meet and greet with the dog(s) in your family required
  • Stairs and furniture–Willingness to use a baby gate to block the dachshund from using them. Carrying them up and down the stairs. When you pick them up, supporting their chest and under their stomachs to protect their backs (prone to IVDD)
  • All dachshunds think they can fly, jumping off couches and beds. Ramps and training your dachshund to use them is encouraged
  • All RMDR dogs will be spayed or neutered before they are available for adoption. Any exceptions to this policy require a letter from a licensed veterinarian stating the medical reason why the dog cannot be spayed or neutered. In Colorado, this letter must come from a licensed veterinarian within the state
  • Regardless of your state of residence, puppies too young to be spayed or neutered cannot be adopted before the procedure is completed. However, the foster can opt for a foster-to-adopt arrangement for the puppy they are fostering. Once the puppy is spayed or neutered, the adoption can be finalized

About Rescued Dachshunds

Rescued dachshunds and doxie-mixes come to us from many situations. Here are some of the common reasons and why we ask for limited crate time (under 4 hours), a yard to explore, patience and understanding.

  • Orphaned when owner has passed away
  • Family has moved to assisted living, is ill, or has been put on hospice
  • They have been spending too much time in a crate
  • Stray or dog surrendered to a dog shelter
  • Dog was adopted, but weren’t able to to keep them due to not understanding the breed needs
  • Young children having trouble being respectful of the dog
  • IVDD or illness
  • Living situations changed and don’t allow dogs
  • etc.
Adoption Application
Name
Address
Your Residence Type
A fenced yard gives rescued doxies a place to explore, and go potty. A dog door lets them go outside to go potty when they need to.
Do you own, rent or lease your home?
Shared walls as in condos and apartments are usually not the best fit for dogs who bark. (If you live in a condo or apartment, we will consider an older or senior dachshund who may be a better fit for city life.) ❤️ We very much appreciate you wanting to help them!
Do you agree to send in Home Check Photos & Videos
You understand that you are -required- to submit a video or photos of your home (inside) and backyard; anywhere the dog will have access. This is part of the adoption process with RMDR. Depending on your location and volunteer availability, an in person home check may be required.
Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload You can upload up to 4 files.
Please upload your photos and video here. When reviewing them, we look for a few key things: baby gates at stairs or to block access to unfenced areas, a fenced yard free of holes or debris, no firearms visible, and basic safety measures such as wall plates and appliance covers—similar to baby-proofing a home. We also love to see your pet’s safe space, like their bed, ramps to furniture, and other signs they’ll be part of the family. If you need help sending videos, you can text or leave a voicemail at (801) 432-0785. Please note that if photos and videos aren’t included with your application, processing will be delayed.

Allowed file types .heic, .jpeg, .jpg, .png, .pdf, .avi, .mov, .mp4
Please enter your landlord's name and phone number
Type of pet(s) (and how many)
Vaccination & License Status of your Other Pets
Are your current pets up to date with their vaccinations and are they licensed?
Please list past dogs and where/what happened with them. If they died in an accident please share what happened (this will not disqualify you).
We understand work schedules can run long. If you are able to give the dog the run of the house, access to water and have a dog door--that is optimal. But we also understand some dogs are crated. For -very- long days you may consider a dog walker or someone to let the dog out to improve their quality of life on these days.
The rescued dachshund, that you want to give a forever home, is a Rocky Mountain Dachshund Rescue dog. That means if you are unable to keep them you will contact us and give the dog back.
How does a dog fit into your life?
Do you have a fenced yard?
We prefer adopters to have a fenced yard to help keep dogs safe. Not having a fence doesn’t automatically disqualify you, but in some cases we may place a dog in a home with a fence if it’s the best fit.
Do you have a vet?
Does everybody in your home agree about adopting this dog?
Do you understand that the dachshund breed was bred to bark as hunting dogs?
The dogs were bred some say as early as the 1500s and they were bred to be hunting dogs. They are part of the hound family (dachshund literally means badger dog).
Note: Dachshunds were bred to hunt and track prey that live in burrows like rabbits, badgers and wolverine. Digging is something some of them really enjoy.
When you travel where will the dog be?
Do you agree not to leave the dog home alone when you travel?
Do you agree that this dog will not be used for fighting, medical testing? Do you agree to keep your dachshund out of harms way?
Do you agree to love and protect this dog?
Do you promise to continue the standard of core vaccinations and care going forward?
Core vaccinations being: Rabies and DAPP, yearly check-up with your veterinarian.
Are the other cats and dogs in your home up to date on vaccinations?
Please note our policy is as follows: Each potential adopter must provide proof of up to date vaccinations for each residential pet.
Do you understand dachshunds are stubborn?
Do you understand dachshunds may need you to be patient with them? Regularly?
Do you have a swimming pool?
Does your home have stairs?
If your home has stairs a baby gate is recommended to help the dog avoid back injuries. A ramp to couches/bed or carrying them is recommended.
Does anyone living in the home smoke?
The AKC, FDA and VCA agree that cigarette smoke can affect dogs. The dogs around tobacco smoking have a greater risk for health problems.
How did you sniff us out?
Our little dachshund detectives are trying to crack the case of “What’s Working”—and every clue helps!
Please include at least one reference who is not a relative, and let your references know that a representative from RMDR will be contacting them soon. Completing reference checks quickly is an important part of our adoption process, and delays may result in the dog you’re applying for being adopted by another family. Thank you for your cooperation.
Best time to reach Reference 1?
If you list a family member as a reference, please choose someone who does not live at your address. Be sure to let your references know that a representative from RMDR will be contacting them soon. Quick completion of reference checks is essential to our adoption process, and delays may result in the dog you’re applying for being adopted by another family. Thank you for your cooperation.
Best time to reach Reference 2?
Hold Harmless
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Dog Transportation - Adopter Responsibility Statement
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