These shots are from my first day back at doggy daycare. These are actually before the ones in my last post of doggy daycare. I was on Cloud 9 as we had a few new puppies that I had never seen yet. I hope you enjoy these pictures!
My friend’s mom, Diane, started a non-profit organization a few years ago and I wanted to help. She started a dachshund (AKA doxie or wiener dog) rescue and named it Dakota Dachshund Rescue (DDR). This Rescue has no shelter–all dogs are in foster care. They currently have 75 dogs.
To help get the word out, they have a Meet and Greet one Saturday every month at Your Pet Stop on 41st Street (Sioux Falls). You can access the dates and times by viewing their website http://www.dakotadachshundrescue.org/
The site also lists the different options how a person can volunteer. One of the choices would be to assist at the Meet and Greets by keeping the dogs happy and occupied and answer any possible questions. Volunteers are also needed for fund raising/adoption events. Every February they bring a handful, or a “pawful” if you will, to one of the Stampede hockey games for a wiender dog race on the slick ice. Owners of dachshunds bring their own dog(s) to be a participant in the race while the rescue brings adoptable dogs to the front of the arena.
Every September the rescue also brings adoptable dogs to German Fest. There, they also have the wiener dog races while the adoptable dogs are under a tent to show people what fun and great creatures they are.
Consider being a foster family if you have no time to volunteer but still want to help. They have plenty of dogs but not enough places to house them.
 
It’s the annual dog race at the Stampede game. I don’t know if you have gone to one before but it’s quite hilarious. 🙂
http://www.dakotadachshundrescue.org/info/news
Stampede Wiener Dog Races — Saturday February 19th, 2011
4th Annual Wiener Dog Races set for Feb. 19,2011 It’s time once again for the ever popular wiener dog races at the Sioux Falls Arena! The 4th Annual Sioux Nation Pet Clinic “Wiener Dog Races” will take place on Saturday, February 19th against Sioux City. This year will feature two separate races, totaling 40 dogs! There will be a total of two winners this year and each winner will take home $100, compliments of Sioux Nation Pet Clinic! The winners will also receive a FREE round of shots (Rabies, Distemper & Deworming)! New to the race this year, the Stampede are hosting a “Best Dressed Contest” with the dogs. Bring your dachshund to the game dressed in their best costume and register for a chance to win a fabulous prize! The dogs will be judged at check in and the top three dogs will be asked to come back onto the ice (in full costume) during the second intermission. The winner will then be determined based on crowd applause. The registration fee for the race is $15 with 100% of the proceeds going to Dakota Dachshund Rescue. Dakota Dachshund Rescue will have adoptable dachshunds at the game in the front lobby. Be sure to stop by and say hi to these lovable, adoptable pets. Plus, find out how you can serve as a foster home or help Dakota Dachshund in other ways. Dakota Dachshund Rescue is a volunteer, non-profit organization that rescues abused, abandoned and unwanted dachshunds. Click here to learn more. Fans can purchase tickets to help benefit Dakota Dachshund Rescue. Tickets are just $10 each with $5 from each ticket going straight to the rescue. The first 40 registration forms that received will be eligible for the race. You will receive a confirmation email regarding your spot in the race. Each dog must have two humans assisting during the race. If you are interested in running your dachshund in the race please fill out a registration form. Download a registration form and/or ticket form @sfstampede.com 1001 N. West Avenue ~ Sioux Falls, SD 57104 ~ Phone: 605-336-6060 ~ Fax: (605) 333-0139 Website designed and hosted by Gage eServices.
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