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Donate

Thanks to DARE's supporters, we've rescued over 3000 dachshunds since 2003.

Volunteer

DARE always needs volunteers for all sorts of activities!

Foster & Adopt

Adopt, don't shop. Is there room in your home for some extra wiener love?

What We Do

Medical Care

Before adoption, we ensure that all our doxies are spayed/neutered, up to date on vaccines and get a head to tail check up to identify any health issues.

Training

Foster homes allow DARE to evaluate behavior and training needs in a low stress environment and determine each dog's unique personality.

Forever Homes

DARE is committed to finding the RIGHT home for each dachshund and that takes time. Foster homes provide love, structure and support during this process.

Socialization

Foster homes help socialize dogs and evaluate how they interact with kids, cats and other dogs. That helps us make sure they end up with the right fur-ever home!

Our Mission

Dachshund Adoption Rescue and Education, Inc. (DARE) views its mission as increasing public awareness through education against animal cruelty, related issues and overpopulation while rescuing and re-homing displaced and unwanted dachshunds and dachshund mix dogs in the state of Florida.

We do this by:

1. Rescuing and socializing abandoned, neglected, abused, orphaned and/or surrendered dachshunds and dachshund mixes by providing temporary safe shelter and medical/dental treatments as needed.

2. Procuring temporary foster homes and permanent new homes for rescued dachshunds that will provide a safe and nurturing home environment.

3. Ensuring no dachshund shall be adopted for the purposes of breeding or scientific/medical experimentation.

4. Providing education to the public on the dachshund breed, puppy mills, and responsible pet guardianship including, but not limited to, humane animal care and spay/neuter practices.

5. Displaying courtesy, respect and fellowship toward all volunteers in appreciation of services and support rendered to dachshund rescue and to promoting enhanced teamwork among all rescuers.

Ways to Support DARE!

Shop Our Stores

Check out our stores on eBay and Mercari, where 100% of the profit goes to the DARE vetting fund.

All the dachshund merch you need!

Join the Calendar Contest

The 2025 calendar contest will open on May 1st!

Check out our eBay page for the 2024 calendar winners and purchase your calendar.

 

Events

We participate in lots of events across central FL and host our annual Dox-a-Palooza fundraiser!

Check out our event calendar for the latest information!