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My wife is visiting with our daughter in the Denver area; I got a call from her yesterday. She's fallen in love with this miniature dachshund female - estimated age 4 to 5 years. She was rescued from a puppy mill. My wife wants to pay $250 to adopt her and bring her back to Arizona. We already have a young pit bull and an old Boston terrier. Today my daughter sent me this picture from the rescue web site.

I love dogs, and my first dog was a male full-size dachshund, "Fritz."

I don't see the wisdom of importing another dog, and I'm not sure how Joe, our pit bull, will react. He nixed the acquisition of a pit bull puppy about 6 months ago by terrorizing the cute little fella.

What to do?

John

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Don't ask me. I brought home a dog against my Mr's wishes.

The real question is, would someone be home enough to supervise the initialization and getting acquainted? And willing and patient? Is there a contingency for if the other dogs try to eat her? She may be differently received by the others just by virtue of being a female, but I'd hate to see it go wrong and there not be anywhere for her to go.
 
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To me that's a tough call. Personally I love weiner dogs and that one looks great. But it would be bad if your other dogs wouldn't accept her. Where would she go?

On the other hand I am coming out to AZ next week.............
 
As a big fan of Dachshunds I'm saying (jokingly) take it and loose the pitbull. I know it doesn't work that way. I'm glad I am not making the decision.
My Dad and oldest son each had Dachshunds named Fritz, super dogs!
Steve W
 
A: My wife is visiting with our daughter in the Denver area; I got a call from her yesterday. She's fallen in love with this miniature dachsund

B: I don't see the wisdom of importing another dog

Q: What to do?

A wise man once told me that in these matters love trumps wisdom...


----- My wife once picked out a dog at a pet shop. There were mostly small purebred dogs in the store priced at $500-$800, so when my wife told me that she wanted the Beagle/Pug mix I figured this was my wallet's lucky day. While my wife was wandering around the store looking for a collar, leash, toys and things, I went to the counter to do the paperwork for the dog. The cashier cheerfully says "That will be $1,250". :eek::eek::eek: . I told the young lady that she must be mistaken because my wife picked out the only mutt in the place. The cashier replied that it was a "Designer Dog" :rolleyes:. I promptly told the cashier that she could keep her designer dog, and I walked back through the store to find my wife. I found my wife cuddling and loving on the little puppy with an expression of joy on her face like a kid at Christmas. Hmmmm... uh oh... decision time... I gave the dog a pet on the head and walked back to the cashier. :o



ps. That's a cute little Dachshund. :)
 
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A lot of how your current dogs react will depend on how you introduce them. Research it on the web, as there has been a lot written on the subject. Good luck, 'cause I'm pretty sure your wife is bringing the dog home no matter what you say. ;)
 
jimmyj said:
A question:
Why does a rescue dog cost $250.00?
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Evidently the outfit selling the dog takes in dogs rescued from puppy mills exclusively - it takes a lot of money to do that, feed and care for them, and try to find homes for them. This little girl has been bred a lot and has evidently been mother to a bunch of puppies already. It's a worthy cause.

John
 
I have 9 Dachshunds, whats 1 more. Besides, the Dachshund will take over in a day or so and the Pit will be her slave!!
 
Who is the boss in that house - you, or the dogs? :D

My experience has always been that the dogs acclimate to each other. It is just a matter of time. Considering that the present dogs live in your house, and considering how you have probably raised them (based on what I can infer from your various writings), I think your tribe will make up with her in a few weeks. I also agree with Jimmy's comments about discouraging the wife from something she wants.

I think the new one will be just fine. It's a long-distance guess, but I would bet dinner on it. :D

Edit - Besides, who could resist the eyes in that picture?
 
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The local rescue group, "Hope for Animals" (A really hard working group of folks) charge $75. adoption fee for dogs, 60. for cats, to cover neutering, shots, etc. Also the new owner must have a fenced in yard.
Steve W.
 
66TAS said:
I have 9 Dachshunds, whats 1 more. Besides, the Dachshund will take over in a day or so and the Pit will be her slave!!
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I do agree with this! I have seen that many times, with the two Weeners I had and others I know of.

The Weeners normally rule the roost.
 
PALADIN85020 said:
Evidently the outfit selling the dog takes in dogs rescued from puppy mills exclusively - it takes a lot of money to do that, feed and care for them, and try to find homes for them. This little girl has been bred a lot and has evidently been mother to a bunch of puppies already. It's a worthy cause.

John
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John - sounds like you have made up your mind to take the dog in. All the best to you and your family and pets - I really like people who will help the shelter dogs and I respect you for giving it a try - I know all will work out and all your dogs will be part of YOUR pack!!:D
 
ChattanoogaPhil said:
----- My wife once picked out a dog at a pet shop. There were mostly small purebred dogs in the store priced at $500-$800, so when my wife told me that she wanted the Beagle/Pug mix I figured this was my wallet's lucky day. While my wife was wandering around the store looking for a collar, leash, toys and things, I went to the counter to do the paperwork for the dog. The cashier cheerfully says "That will be $1,250". :eek::eek::eek: . I told the young lady that she must be mistaken because my wife picked out the only mutt in the place. The cashier replied that it was a "Designer Dog" :rolleyes:. I promptly told the cashier that she could keep her designer dog, and I walked back through the store to find my wife. I found my wife cuddling and loving on the little puppy with an expression of joy on her face like a kid at Christmas. Hmmmm... uh oh... decision time... I gave the dog a pet on the head and walked back to the cashier. :o
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Don't get me started on big buck mutts...If they're in a pet shop they came from a puppy mill.:mad:

Name the breed (or mix), age, sex & location I guarantee you can find it here for the cost of the adoption fee.
Pet adoption: Want a dog or cat? Adopt a pet on Petfinder



ps. That's a cute little Dachshund. :)
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Sure is!
 
Fishslayer said:
Don't get me started on big buck mutts...If they're in a pet shop they came from a puppy mill.:mad:

Name the breed (or mix), age, sex & location I guarantee you can find it here for the cost of the adoption fee.
Pet adoption: Want a dog or cat? Adopt a pet on Petfinder


Sure is!
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I completely agree. There is another part to this story that began in the morning at a Chattanooga animal shelter but that's something for another thread.

And this little girl needed a home too.

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Sad to say, it's not to be...

I talked with my wife last night, and it appears that bringing the little girl home to Arizona will not be in the cards. What we didn't know is that she has not been spayed (a momma from the puppy mill). The $250 fee, by the way, would include that service. However, my wife is returning tomorrow, and there would not be sufficient time for the dog to recover in time to make the flight. We were also informed that the agency requires a doggy introduction to its future brothers before she can be released; this is impossible long distance. Plus we were concerned that if she did not hit it off with Joe (alpha dog now), we would not really have a recourse except to try to find her a new home. It's just not in the cards, folks.

The bright side is that she's such a cute little gal and she should have no problem finding a forever family. Too bad; I had a name picked out in my mind - Nadine. Ah well. Life goes on, and there are plenty of deserving dogs here locally if we should choose to fall in love with one.

Thanks for all the advice, guys and gals!

John
 
jimmyj said:
A question:
Why does a rescue dog cost $250.00?
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I fostered for a rescue.

First, the dogs need to be spayed/neutered if they're not already.

Many of the dogs come from a bad background. Lots of times they are sick or injured. Many vets give the rescue a discount but the bills can add up pretty quickly. Lots of them have heartworm. Treatment for that is long & costly.

Monthly flea & tick treatment.

If a rescue is overloaded & run out of fosters they may have to board some of their dogs. More $$$.

Some of the fosters might need help with $$$ for food & whatnot. Cheaper than boarding but still an expense.

The rescue I fostered for included the microchip.
 
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