DARE Dachshund Rescue
Get Involved
Looking for ways to help dachshunds in need? Whether you give time, love, or resources, you’ll make a life-changing difference.
Thanks to generous supporters, DARE has rescued and re-homed more than 3,000 dachshunds across Florida since 2003. Every donation helps cover veterinary care, food, and safe transport.
Open your heart and home to a dachshund in need. Fostering saves lives and gives pups the chance to heal, socialize, and prepare for adoption.
From fundraising to event support to behind-the-scenes help, DARE volunteers keep rescue efforts running strong. There’s a role for everyone!
Our Mission
Since 2003, Dachshund Adoption, Rescue & Education, Inc. (DARE) has been an all-volunteer, foster-based nonprofit with no physical shelter. We are dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and re-homing dachshunds and dachshund mixes across Florida while working to prevent animal cruelty and overpopulation through education, advocacy, and community outreach. Our goal is simple: give every dachshund the second chance they deserve.
Ways to Support DARE
Every dollar raised goes directly toward the care and rescue of dachshunds. Here are just a few fun ways to support:
Every week, enter to win unique prizes while helping raise funds for dachshund rescue.
Don’t miss our biggest annual fundraiser of the year! Held the first Saturday in November, Doxapalooza features wiener races, costume contests, vendors, auctions, and fun for the whole family (dogs included!).
Find dachshund-themed treasures and more, with 100% of proceeds supporting veterinary care for dogs in rescue.
Thank You to our 2025-2026 Sponsors!
Dachshund Adoption Rescue and Education (DARE) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation and contributions to DARE are deductible under section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code. Tax ID Number: 14-1908205. DARE is also recognized by the State of Florida as a charitable organization with Registration # CH18328 — “A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE [OF FLORIDA]. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE [OF FLORIDA].”