I would absolutely recommend adopting a dog from DREAM! My husband and I are about to adopt our second DREAM dog. The communication is excellent and we love that all of the dogs are cared for by amazing foster families first so you get an idea of their personalities and needs. Forever supporter here!!!
I didn’t adopt a dog but I was going thru a process where I had to find a place for my baby kobi. Due to me not having the time for him because of my job schedule. I was given their number and they helped me feel at ease when turning my kobi over to them to find him someone to give him what I couldn’t. With that being said I got updates about him and how well he is doing with the other dogs. They have made me feel at ease knowing he’s ok. I got pictures and he is very happy and that’s all that matters to me and someone taking good care of him and loving him like I did. Thank you for all you guys do no doubt in my mind about them!!
This non-profit is truly professional. All the volunteers take their responsibilities very seriously. After completing our application, our references were contacted, we had a thorough conversation regarding expectations and our home was visited to determine that it was safe, and worthy of a placement. It was made clear (in an extremely positive way) that a dog will only be placed in a safe, loving, and capable environment. We feel so fortunate to have found such a loving match! I cannot say enough about Dream and Cinda :)
We have had great experiences with DREAM dachshund rescue. Over the years, we have adopted three dogs from DREAM. The foster parents do an amazing job of getting the dogs ready for adoption. The dogs often come to rescue with medical and/or behavioral problems which would make finding a forever home very difficult. These folks really go above and beyond to get them the best possible veterinary care, and to work on their behavioral issues.
They are dedicated, compassionate, and hardworking people who volunteer their time out of love for these little dogs.
What a true blessing this organization and the dedicated members are. We had adopted our special gift Thomas. He had special needs but was such a wonderful blessing. He passed away 3 months ago. April was Thomas's Foster mom and such a loving person. Sharing they news with them that Thomas had passed away we received such emotional support and love from them. Then I reached out to Kim who is truly a doxies Godmother. She introduced us to a wonderful bundle of joy we named Sir Winston. We miss Thomas deeply but I felt in my heart he approves of welcoming Winston. Thank you to his Foster Mom and Dad.
This outstanding organization deserves any and all awards for their dedication and unselfish giving to take care of all doxies in need. I happen to believe they are special angels doing exceptional work.
Thank you to you all for what you do. JIM, JEFF and Sir Winston
DREAM Dachshund Rescue is a blessing to us and our sweet Dash. In early October, IVDD decided to rear its ugly head with Dash. Within days of his diagnosis, DREAM was there to educate us about IVDD and possible treatment options. When we opted for surgery DREAM was there post-op to educate us about his recovery. Four weeks post-op, Dash had a second IVDD episode. At the second episode, we did not have means to give Dash a second IVDD surgery, which meant Dash, four years old, was going to live the remainder of his life immobile in his rear legs because the herniated disc was pressed against his spinal cord. Heartbroken, we shared this news with our DREAM support team. The next day, two of their volunteers came by separately to help educate us on how to express Dash’s bladder because we weren’t having success ourselves. The first attempt was unsuccessful because Dash hadn’t been drinking enough water earlier in the day. The second attempt to express his bladder was successful even though Dash was reluctant to participate. This was because Dash still had control of his bladder. The same day we received a call from Dash’s surgeon offering to cap the costs of a second procedure. We jumped at the opportunity to get him the medical attention he needed, a second chance to get back on his feet! We also learned that someone donated his first six post-op acupuncture and red light therapy treatments. Due to the kind-hearted souls at DREAM, who asked Dash’s surgeon questions that we didn’t think to, Dash’s surgeon’s practice connected us with another non-profit who helped raise money and donated to Dash’s second procedure. To say DREAM had a hand in helping Dash get back on his feet is an understatement. We are excited to get Dash healed and give back to such a great nonprofit like DREAM Dachshund Rescue!
I’m so grateful to Dream for the work they do. I followed them on social for a long time before I got involved. They are a dedicated group of volunteers who remain positive despite the frustrations of rescue.
We adopted our sweet Ruby from Dream after fostering her for a few months. She had lived her whole life in a puppy mill and had never been loved before. She absolutely stole our hearts and we’re so thankful for the time we had with her. This is a great organization, whether you want to donate or volunteer. There is always some way to help .
We adopted our sweet little Ryder on October 19th. We were very impressed with how efficient and dedicated all of the volunteers were. We were kept informed of everything happening until we picked her up. We couldn’t be happier, and recommend Dream Dachshund Rescue very highly.
Monique and Dennis McGlynn
We adopted our sweet boy from DREAM. They did an excellent job matching us with the right dog. They are thoughtful and vet prospective adopters with care to ensure a good match and a healthy home for all of their dogs. They also take in IVDD dogs. Not all rescues are willing to invest in rehab. But they are dedicated to helping dogs in need.
Within a few months we lost our two beloved dachshunds. They had each attained 17 years of age and captured our hearts. We knew we needed another dachshund to love and add to our family and that’s when we discovered Dream Dachshund Rescue. We completed the online application and received a phone call right away. The DDR organization had a local person who just happened to be fostering a male dachshund that seemed to be the one we were looking for. A meet and greet at our home proved that we had indeed found our new fur baby.
Dream Dachshund made the process so easy and the foster mom was such a pleasure to work with. She is always there to offer suggestions and support if we need them. We will continue to donate to the rescue and to adopt from them in the future. This team is so amazing and passionate about rescuing dachshunds in need. We are so happy that we found this rescue and we are so thankful for all the work they do to find forever homes for these precious pups.
My relationship with DREAM Dachshund Rescue began in March 2013. They had a dachshund named Caramel Sunday up for adoption. She was a beautiful red, long hair dachshund, with sweet but sad eyes. She was in a loving foster home after being dumped at a shelter because of her age and mobility issues.
DREAM's vet determined she had mammary cancer, and it was inoperable. Her life expectancy was 12 months. I saw her and felt like she was meant to be my baby. After all, I lost my only children, twins, a mere two years before, so I was accustomed to loss. I felt my life experience gave me the edge to provide her with a loved filled life, no matter how long it was.
I was blessed to have Caramel Sunday for 6 months. She had her own Facebook page, documenting the last month of her life. Her legacy opened up my heart to hospice, senior, and special needs dogs. I'm thankful to the team at DREAM for allowing me to give Caramel Sunday, and three other senior pups a wonderful life, full of love and happiness.
We had a fantastic experience adopting two dogs from DREAM dachshund rescue this year. They were forthcoming with any challenges or obstacles our dogs may face once they were in our home. And they helped us through any issues we had. They really were a delight to work with, and I encourage anyone that wants to adopt or support to use them
We adopted a special needs boy named Boone. But he doesn’t think his needs are all that special. Without DREAM Rescue and his foster mom this fantastic boy wouldn’t have gotten his second chance at life. He is an IVDD survivor because DREAM and his foster mom believed in him. His foster mom has been very patient with us learning how to take of him. This wouldn’t have been possible without the life saving surgeries he needed. DREAM did all the hard work with surgeries and all the rehabilitation he needed to live his best life! Thank god DREAM had the funds to make that happen. So donations are key to save little lives like Boone. They all deserve to be a DREAM dog!
Enjoyed my experience fostering sweet Corbyn. Although he was with me for only a few days due to personal family matters. Corbyn and I bonded quickly. Was heartwarming to watch him become a fur friend. We had daily walks and coffee on my front porch and enjoyed dress up. lol
DREAM is a wonderful organization and I look forward to fostering more in the future, once time allows.
DREAM dachshund is such a wonderful organization! They not only help families find their long fur babies, but they also provide such wonderful support for their adopters during and after they've adopted. They are very accessible to share their wealth of knowledge of all things dachshund and help in any way they can. So thankful that my 2 pups are DREAM dogs!
I've adopted two great dogs from DREAM and both have become a part of my family. I've enjoyed the organization so much that I have become a volunteer. I primarily help out during events and help with transportation.
I cannot stress enough how much love and support DREAM provides beyond just helping out Dachshunds. DREAM is always willing to help out families in need. It's not just about saving a dog here or there but making sure that dog is placed in a loving home where it can truly live and be a member of the family.
Thank you DREAM. Not only for my two loving boys but for supporting them past the adoption and welcoming me as a volunteer.
DREAM is a fantastic organization that truly cares about the dogs being rescued. As a foster home for the rescue group, I’ve seen firsthand how much the group cares about ensuring that dogs get all the medication and veterinary care that they need, even if the procedure is expensive. The group works hard to ensure that dogs are placed in a home that’s a good fit by thoroughly vetting applicants and following up with referrals. Dogs who are fostered through DREAM truly do transform from scared and poorly behaved to confident and house-trained. We have loved fostering with DREAM and have felt supported by the other members of the group.
After nearly 12 years with one dog, we finally decided we had regretted not getting a second one to go with her. We were a little nervous because our dog did not have much experience with other dogs, but DREAM's profiles allowed us to find another miniature dachshund around the same age that was smaller than her. Their bio's were helpful for understanding what the dog was like and if they had any issues to be aware of (in the case of Idgie, it was that she was prone to seizures and would need medicine). Her and a few other dogs from this rescue seemed like great candidates for us, however, we live in Ohio and were not even sure it was possible to adopt from a Georgian rescue. After emailing for confirmation, we submitted an application and got to speak with a representative about which dogs may be fitting and the rest of the process. Amazingly, we discovered when we were approved that they had managed to secure enough drivers to get her an hour away from us! I doubt that will always be the case, but it was super impressive and we were so thankful.
Idgie, now Smidge, truly is a dream dog. She fits in so well with us that it feels like she has always been here. She seems to think she has too with the way she behaves. We are blessed to have been able to add such a perfect addition to our family who gets along well with our other girl!
I love volunteering with DREAM to help educate dachshund owners about IVDD. I’ve had dogs with IVDD for about 18 years and DREAM helped me learn how to care for them. Now it’s my turn to give back! I’m so glad to work with such smart, dedicated people!
We've adopted 2 dogs from DREAM over the past 6 years. They are always a pleasure to work with. We will continue to support them and adopt from DREAM dachshund rescue in the future.
DREAM Dachshund is a top notch rescue. Their compassion and dedication to the dogs they serve is incredible. I adopted Holly from Dream last year and she is the perfect addition to our home. Their diligence to paperwork, vet visits, meet & greets and overall professionalism was awesome!
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Dream Dachshund is an amazing rescue! They are super thorough in vetting and behavior training to ensure the dog is ready for adoption. I have adopted a few dogs thru this rescue and just love working with them!
DREAM has been a part of our lives since Christmas 2008, when my daughter and husband conspired to give me Zee and Palmer for Christmas. Our last furbaby, Mr. Spock, had passed away in September of 2007 and the family was getting annoyed at my attempts at fishkeeping. Zee and Palmer were the best gift ever and although I'd never had dachshunds before, DREAM was true to their name and guided me from the start. The thing that's special about DREAM is that they truly care that the dogs in their care go to the best, most perfect home for THEM, no matter their temperament or situation. Zee and Palmer were feisty, lively and everything I needed after losing all my furbabies that had preceded them. I'm grateful for the 14 years we had with them.
When DREAM asked if I could temp foster a dog for them, I did not hesitate, and Kettle came to visit. Gentlest little guy ever, and he was adopted in less than 2 weeks! After Kettle, I fostered several more times for DREAM...so many memories!!... and never "foster failed' until McKinney in 2014... precious, nearly blind, partly deaf little wirehaired dude. I miss him to this day, he was such a force of nature.
When McKinney passed in 2019, our house felt half empty with "only" Zee and Palmer, so back to DREAM I went and found Farrell. Well, technically I was fostering him but DREAM and I both knew he was home for good.
Both Zee and Palmer passed in 2022 and with Farrell now an only child, I knew we had to fill the empty hole in our home and hearts. DREAM pointed me to Maggie, a sweetie who loves to chase balls. My husband adores our granddog, Dublin (another DREAM alumnus) who also is a ball chaser, and was excited at the opportunity to have our own. So, Maggie joined our family.
This was a long story, but the main point is that DREAM Dachshund Rescue saves deserving dogs, provides needed medical care, and then (the real miracle) finds the PERFECT FAMILY for each dog. McKinney was blind and half deaf - but we had experience with a blind dog before and knew we could handle it. Farrell had never lived without his brother, but with Zee and Palmer he fit right in. Maggie needed a family and someone to throw her ball. Like, CONSTANTLY throw her ball. Some people get tired of that but not my husband.
Without DREAM our house would be empty and lacking in fur, and so much love. I hope to foster again sometime soon, but right now I've got a brand new granddaughter!
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We adopted from DREAM first in 2008, then again in 2014. We have also fostered about a dozen dogs and recently foster failed again. DREAM is a fantastic group of passionate animal lovers who strive to make a difference by educating people about the special needs of the dachshund breed, and rehoming dachshunds in need. They focus on Atlanta and Savannah and surrounding areas to ensure they can stay in contact with adopters when needed. Their fundraising efforts support medical care for the dogs who come to DREAM. I’m grateful for all they do!
This past year I had my 2 precious Dachshunds cross over the rainbow. I thought I needed a break from the heartbreak, but after 1 month, reached out to DREAM. I have adopted from them before and was so happy to know that they are diligent in ensuring that their precious rescue dachshunds are only adopted out to homes that are a good fit. Much to my surprise, DREAM had 2 perfect fur babies for me! My heart is full of laughter, love and joy again thanks to DREAM! It is with great pleasure that I donate to DREAM every year, as they have hearts of gold rescuing these sweet babies, enduring the huge costs of getting them back to good health, and placing them in good loving homes! May God Bless Everyone at DREAM! Thank you for filling my house with love and joy again!
I had an excellent experience with Dream Dachshund. We adopted Lucky in March and he is the most amazing little boy. When we got him, he was in good health and clean. I am so grateful to them. I, without hesitation, recommend Dream Dachshund!
We lost one of our dachshunds 3 months ago and had been looking for a friend for our other dachshund, Maggie. I had checked DREAM when we saw Shelby on there website. From that point forward DREAM was outstanding in there help with matching Shelby to our home. They are very thorough and extremely helpful. Shelby is now part of our family.
We lost our last, & 19 year old, dachshund in January and thought we would wait to adopt another. However, we ran across DREAM’s website a few months later. We decided to follow them on Facebook. Needless to say, we fell for a couple of little older pups & submitted to adopt. Within a few days, we got a call to interview and were informed the pair we were interested in were already promised to someone else.
Fast forward a few weeks and we get a call from Kim asking if we’d be interested in a bonded pair of pups. They’d been used for breeding & then surrendered to a vet. DREAM took them after they’d cleared medical. After discussion, we agreed to a home visit.
We can’t thank Kim enough for the time, energy (not to mention gas money) she used up driving nearly an hour to bring Eleanor & Rigby to us! The dogs fit nicely into our home & lives.
Working with DREAM was a dream & we’re so happy to have our new doxies.
My husband completed the application process and a week later we were on the phone learning more about our sweet Goose. The foster parent & DREAM contact, Kim, was so helpful, knowledgeable, and kind throughout the entire process. She answered all of our questions and walked us through the adoption process. Kim was very clear on the behaviors of Goose and what to expect. She provided a neutral, safe, and thorough meet and greet for our other Dachshund Maverick to meet Goose. Kim continued to follow up on Goose's progress as he settled in at his new home. We are so happy with the process and our new family member! We are thankful to have found our little buddy and would highly recommend working with this non-profit!
We are so grateful for all the amazing work Dream Dachshund is doing. We recently adopted our girl Annabel from Dream after they rescued her from some rough conditions and fostered her back to great health! Thank you Dream for all y’all do!! We love their mission to get doxies out of shelters and into foster homes to get them ready for their forever homes!
We have rescued five dogs now in our 29 years of marriage and by far Libby (Cha Cha) has been the easiest to date. She was well trained and was readily accepted into our pack. The foster families did a wonderful job taking care of her and getting her ready for adoption. She has acclimated well and quickly to our family and what we paid in adoption fees we have paid for in toys since adoption. Our older dogs are learning to play again because of this little whirlwind! We are so ever grateful to this organization for allowing us to adopt this sweet girl. If you are looking for a new pup we can’t recommend any other organization!
Kim and the other folks that work there are INCREDIBLE ! My sweet Paisley saved my life! I am a diabetics. My blood sugar dropped very low and I passed out. When I awoke, it was to a sweet face sitting on my chest and licking me and barking! I was able to come to enough to call 911!
My name is Kodi Book, and my wife Donna and our friend Paula live together in Lexington, GA (near Athens). Our DREAM story began with sadness: the passing of our beloved red miniature dachshund, Moe. He passed suddenly, and we were unprepared for the grief which followed. So, we made the decision (well, in reality I did) to seek out another rescued red dachshund to restore our family, and so after a time of searching the internet (and our local shelters) we reached out to DREAM. We were impressed with their focus on the dogs they were caring for, and particularly the efforts they took to ensure that all of their placements would be to good homes. With the kind help of Rebecca, Thomas and Angie (GREAT PEOPLE), we were introduced to a bonded PAIR of females: Peaches and Pickles. We hadn’t even considered adopting a pair of dogs, but these two have been a perfect fit for us, and we for them. The two of them joined with 3 other rescue dogs and one rescue cat here in our home, and happiness is abounding. THANK YOU DREAM Dachshund Rescue, for doing what you say you do, doing it competently and professionally, and sowing happiness in our home. Peaches and Pickles thank you too!
We are so grateful that DREAM Daschund rescue helped to make Pete a part of our family! We reached out to the organization hoping to find a dog that would mesh well with our existing terrier pooch and our three children. The thoughtful application process and the incredible volunteers at DREAM matched us with the perfect dog for our family. I was blown away by the care and rehabilitation that DREAM provided to Pete - they found him in rough shape and turned him over to us with great health and lots of love. Thank you so very much!
We stumbled on to Dream Dachshund Rescue. Our previous doxie was a rescue from another group which had withered away, probably due to the lack of volunteers, funding etc. A while after Casey (our rescue) left us, we started looking for another rescue and came across DDR. They were great at matching us up with our now 51/2 year old black and tan - Merkel. They (DDR) did all the usual - background checks, house visits, etc. and got to meet us and our, then elderly little girl doxie dog, Elsa. Merkel settled in wonderfully into our family (when she came to us, she was incredibly shy and we named her after Angela Merkel hoping that the name of a strong German woman would help and it has, in the sense that she is quite brave when she in inside and has protection). Elsa left us a couple of years ago, and when Covid hit, we started looking for another rescue and went to DDR. At that time, they did not have any young dogs but then contacted us when a number of puppies were rescued from a puppy mill. We got to meet a couple of them and adopted our second dog from DDR, who we renamed Wilhelmina, after the German empress). DDR, especially Becky Burns who fostered her, were great and candid about all the challenges of a puppy mill rescue, and we have found out all about that. After we adopted Willie, we had an incident when she panicked and ran away. We were able to find her later than evening, but in the meantime both Becky and Kristina (another DDR volunteer) drove into Atlanta from a long ways away to help us look. As I remember Kristina saying, "one a Dream Dachshund dog, always a Dream Dachshund dog". DDR has been a great organization to follow - we are big contributors/donors. We think they do wonderful work and are great kind hearted people. They are a role model to society at large and we need more people like them in this world. And, dachshunds are special - they rule our house. They are smart, they have terrific personalities and just make people smile when they are out walking. We are so glad DDR is around and we were fortunate enough to cross paths. (Attached is a picture of our babies - Merkel on the left and Wilhelmina on the right, taken about 11 mos after Willie came to our family)
I cant say enough good things about everyone involved with Dream! This rescue has such loving, dedicated volunteers who do so much to save neglected and abused dogs. I adopted my little Truman in 2009 and can't imagine life without him as part of our family!
Thank you Dream for making my dreams come true!!!!
DREAM Dachshund is an organization that goes above and beyond the call of duty to care for dachshunds in need of a home; whether the dachshund is perfectly healthy or struggling with any physical/emotional issues, DREAM never fails to find the right help and resources to match each dog with the forever home that is the best fit for the doxie and prospective owner! I adopted my Angelo in November 2014 a few months after my mother passed away, and he quickly became my very best and beloved companion for nearly seven years in all seasons of life. After he valiantly battled a brain tumor for 10 months and passed away in June 2021, DREAM helped me find a new love: Miss Edna, an amazing dachshund who was saved from a horrific puppy mill by DREAM. Edna is loving, sassy, curious, friendly, and essentially 11 pounds of pure SUNSHINE! DREAM knew she would be the right fit for my home and heart, and that I would be the best mother for Edna. She has fit right into our family, and we are elated and so very proud to call her our own. Every person I have worked with associated with DREAM has a heart for dachshunds and a passion to make sure each dachshund is loved and given the very best care. I can honestly say that DREAM has made a difference not only in the lives of hundreds of dachshunds, but they have also made a difference in the quality of my life by providing me the love of two special and amazing dogs who are like my children. THANK YOU DREAM!
DREAM Dachshund Rescue is the best! We’ve just adopted our 3rd dachshund from DREAM and couldn’t be happier. Absolutely everyone, from the board members to the foster parents, is so knowledgeable, caring, helpful, and 100% committed to pairing the dogs with a compatible adopter. You can trust in them to advocate for each dog and pair each dog to ensure the best fit.
Thank you, DREAM, for Ruby, Amos, and Daisy!
When I adopted my first dachshund, Skippy, nearly 15 years ago, DREAM was there to help me learn how to care for his special needs. Skippy was a champ at racing or participating in costume contests to help raise money for DREAM. Skippy is gone now, but little Maggie is following in his footsteps!
Thank you, DREAM, for all you do for dachshunds!
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When I adopted my Skippy J. in 2006 I knew nothing about caring for a paralyzed dog. DREAM became my dog family, and taught me everything I needed to know! Especially how to help Skippy have the BEST life! He raced, wore costumes, and helped educate other doxie parents about his condition. After Skippy died I adopted another paralyzed dog, Maggie, and she is carrying on the tradition and living her best life, too! I have fostered for DREAM and attended every event possible to support this organization of such dedicated, wonderful people!!!
We first encountered DREAM Dachshund Rescue at the early part of 2021 when we began our search for another furbaby. Obviously the volume of dogs in need of forever homes is so tremendous that it definitely gets overwhelming. Every picture you see posted online shows beautiful, sweet, but oftentimes sad faces of dogs, all of which are deserving of love and a family to call their own.
We routinely visited DREAM’s website, but for various reasons had decided to hold off from adopting until later in the year. Well…all this changed when one day an image of sweet Chipster popped up. The image showed him with one of his hind legs in a full cast, along with a heartbreaking story of neglect and suffering this tiny little guy endured during his pre-DREAM life. Needless to say, our plans changed and we had to meet him.
Chipster is now Charlie and we simply couldn’t love him more. He was the perfect addition to our family and has brought so much joy into our home.
We were very impressed with the adoption process. DREAM is thorough and diligent when it comes to vetting families and not only goes above and beyond in caring for animals that others have neglected and given up on, but they also go the extra mile to ensure each adoption is the perfect match.
Our Charlie would not be alive today had it not been for DREAM and his foster mom, who cared for and loved him the way he deserved. We are grateful for all DREAM has done and continues to do for sweet babies just like our boy.
I got my Sammy about 1and 1/2 years ago
I am divorced and Sammy really has been a lifesaver!! He is smart...very good looking and very active!!!To work with Dream Doxie was really easy... they checked me out to make sure Sammy was a good fit!! The staff was wonderful!!! Lots of knowledge and advice!! They still check to see how Sammy is doing!! I think they are a first class organization !! The love that they show for all their Dachshunds is wonderful!!! I love them!!
I applied to foster for Dream last year when I heard about a puppy mill raid in TN where hundreds of dogs had been seized.
I had been thinking about fostering and this seemed like the time to start. It was a great experience. I fostered 2 from that group and they went on to their new homes where they are absolutely adored.
A few months later, another case of multiple dogs surrendered by a breeder, and I was contacted about fostering again. I had two to start and one went to another foster after a week. They were in terrible condition but sweet babies.
After multiple procedures to get my foster baby healthy, I couldn’t part with her, so my hubs and I adopted Retta - now Ruby.
She is such a little love and gets along with other two Doxies. I will continue to volunteer with Dream because I believe in them and their mission. They are wonderful to work with!
I started volunteering with Dream Rescue one year ago, and now have become very involved with the Rescue. They do excellent work and spare no expense for a dachshund in need. As an example, I was asked to foster a little dog that had been hit by a car and left for dead in Douglas County. He had a compound fracture in his leg, a broken hip, crushed pelvis, and was heart worm positive. Dream spent may thousands of dollars to put this little guy back together. I saw him through it all and he is now very healthy and happy living the life he deserves in a perfect Forever Home.
About a year ago one of the largest puppy mill bust in the country took place in Tennessee. There were several hundred dachshunds being severely abused, neglected, and living in horrific conditions. Ten rescues stepped up to help Dream being one of them. Dream took 40 dachshunds, two of which were pregnant. Dream took care of medical bills for all, even while the case was working it's way through the court system not knowing whether or not the dogs would be released into the custody of the rescue. Thankfully they all were, and have all been adopted into loving homes. I personally adopted one of these little girls. These dogs were not easy dogs to handle. Many were malnourished, emotionally completely shut down, not vaccinated, and living their lives in wire cages holding 10 to 15 dogs in a cage together swimming in waste. Many of their toenails were so long they curled under. Dream met all the needs for these dogs. They got needed dentals, surgeries, vaccines and much more, Some needed special training to help them not be afraid of humans and realize their days of living in that hell hole were finally over.
I can not say enough about the great work this rescue does. I have personally seen them take in many dogs that other rescues were offered but choose not to take because of problems the dogs had or the expense they would require. Needed surgeries, broken bones, older dogs, and heart worm positive dogs don't scare Dream Away. They are truly there for the dachshunds in need.
I love love love working with Dream!
Below is my little girl from the horrible puppy mill described above. This is her now, and believe me she did not look like this when Dream got her out of that horrible puppy mill!
DREAM Rescue makes otherwise impossible connections possible. My wife and I were in need of a new furry friend. The pandemic situation created a difficult obstacle for we who were Looking to adopt. Well our little Freddy has been with us for about a month now and is adjusting marvelously. He is so loving and lovable. Thanks to DREAM rescue and their team, Keep up the great work.
DREAM Dachshund Rescue of Atlanta misses the mark in its name. It should be called "Wonderful and Kind-hearted DREAM Dachshund Rescue of Atlanta." I was the very happy and contented dachshund owner of a long-haired black and tan doxxie named Laddy for over 14 years when three years ago I lost my little dog to serious medical issues. I swore I'd not adopt another dog after the pain of that loss. Well DREAM fortunately changed my mind and in that three year span I not only adopted "Cormac" from DREAM, a smart handsome red short haired doxxie, but also followed a long-time goal of adopting a second doxxie from DREAM. Now I also have "Biggles," a senior, special-needs long hair black and tan doxxie. There is a prophetic Charles Shultz cartoon showing Charlie Brown tooling along with Snoopy popping out of a back pack worm by Charlie. The caption read "Life is better with a dog." Those are words to live by and DREAM has made that motto come true for me - twice!!
My Duke, who was also a rescue Dachshund, was getting older and slowing down. I had normally always had 2 Dachshund's and thought I'd adopt another one to help Duke be a little more active. I searched all the Dachshund websites on the east 1/2 of the US. I finally found Hayden on Dream Dachshund. I was very happy to see that Dream vetted potential adopters thoroughly. Once I was approved, Duke and I drove to Indianapolis Indiana to pick up Hayden from Michelle. Two weeks later Duke was diagnosed with cancer. Hayden was so good to Duke while Duke was going through chemo, and made me laugh several times a day with his antics (which was a blessing). Hayden has adjusted so well and brings so much joy to my life. He has been through so much in his little life (and has several health issues) that it's amazing that he can be so happy and loving. I can't thank DREAM enough for rescuing him, taking all the necessary steps to get him healthy again, and allowing me to adopt him! Alynn
My husband and I have been living dog-free since losing our 14 year old yellow lab, Sunny. I have a mild dog allergy so we decided to wait until we retire to consider adopting another dog. Then the pandemic hit and, like so many others, I began watching the various dog-adoption sites. At first, no shelters were open, so I stopped looking but the idea never left me.
One evening, I remembered my previous experience with DREAM in Atlanta. I had attended their Howl-o-Weenie event and helped at another event, years ago. So, I checked in on their sight. My husband likes to say that I wished Ruby Sue into existence. She is simply perfect and has already brought so much joy into our lives.
None of this would be possible without the generosity of the DREAM Dachshund team. After a quick message to my dear friend, Ivy, who is a founding Board member, I was encouraged to fill out an application. Less than 24 hours later, we were meeting Ruby and making her a member of our home.
This has been such a stressful time for all of us and having a canine companion to snuggle each night and keep my husband company as he works from home has been such a blessing. I cannot say enough good things about DREAM and the very important work they do. We love Ruby Sue and we love DREAM!
Jeff and I adopted Thomas. His Foster Mom Apryl is just a wonderful person. A true angel. What a blessing it is to love a rescue, and how they change your life for the best. Cindy and the family at Dream are great at what they do. Make your life wonderful rescue a dachshund. Its love like you have never experienced. jim and Jeff
We’ve adopted three dachshunds from DREAM. Cindy and all the fosters we’ve worked with have been excellent, and they really care for the dogs in their programs. Can’t recommend them enough!
I found them when my Nila was given to me. I went to several Howl-o-weenie's and completely enjoyed myself. Nila had a great time as well. Then Nila got sick and I couldn't afford to pay for her meds I ended up giving her to dream even though i lived far outside the Atlanta area at that point. I took her up to her foster parents and she recently just got adopted. I am so happy that she has a good home now and is enjoying her new life.
My husband and I have rescued two dachshunds from this wonderful non-profit. DREAM takes so much pride in their work, and they truly, TRULY love these animals. They host wonderful events, have great social media presence, and all of the members are DREAM are fantastic people. DREAM cares deeply about the dogs and their human being a perfect match - there is never any pressure - they want what's best for everyone. They are an extraordinary group.
I adopted my pup from DREAM almost exactly 7 years ago and I couldn’t imagine not having her as my little sidekick. DREAM has been supportive the whole time and they continue to do great work for dachshunds and dachshund mixes.
I began fostering for DREAM in 2019 and have had 4 fosters so far to be placed in amazing homes (the 3rd one landed in my home permanently!). The people leading the DREAM team are wonderful and extremely knowledgeable about doxies. They are very responsive to volunteers and interested adopters and are genuinely passionate about the mission of DREAM. The social media presence is fun and timely for keeping everyone up to date on adoptions and the stories of each dog. I have learned so much in my short time with them and am proud to be part of this rescue group. I also volunteered at one of their events, Weenies on Ice - so fun! I am so thankful for this group loving on these doxies and finding them their furever homes.
I got my Gunner from them 6 years ago. He was born there as his mom was given to the rescue just days before he and his brother were born. Vikki took such good care of my boy and I got to visit him twice before he was old enough to be adopted❤️. They are the best!
Such a passionate group! They go above and beyond for all the animals they rescue. They are all so loved as soon as they come into the rescue. They deserve so much praise.
After my wife and I married and bought a house, we were ready to have our first fur child. We filled out the extensive application and they matched us with a GREAT dog that fit us perfectly. But Merlin needed a companion when we were out of the house, so naturally we came back to DREAM and adopted Guinevere later in that year. True to the name, DREAM has been great at educating and mentoring us on dachshund training and health issues . We've grown to have great friendships with the board members over the years, and we try to do our part to help as dogs need transport coming into the rescue from our area.
I love the dachshund outreach and activities they sponsor. I adopted my dachshunds before I knew about DREAM but I will definitely use them when we are ready for another dog.
I have adopted all my loves from DREAM. They are wonderfully organized and share a common love of the long dogs. Best bunch of women I know!!
Dream Dachshund Rescue gave me my baby. I am so thankful to them for rescuing my sweet Bambi and letting me give her a home. Now I spend my time spoiling her as she deserves. For anyone looking for a rescue dog, this is a wonderful organization!
What a wonderful organization! We adopted our doxie from them and support them anytime we can. Top-notch people who are passionate about the pups.
Got my Butterbean from Dream. The application form is very through. The questions are quite specific & will probably deter applicants who are not really interested in adoption. The foster parents were very nice & even agreed to dog sit Bean since we had a vacation planned soon. Bean was in the foster home for about 3 mos. He seemed to really like the family and environment. He was well taken care of & healthy. The best part of Dream is their willingness to take Bean back if we ever can't take care of him . This really gives me piece of mind. Will go back to Dream if we adopt again
I have not had the opportunity to adopted from DREAM yet but I have attended their fund raisers. Dachshunds are a special bread and it is so wonderful knowing that DREAM is there to help people understand the breed and their needs when it is time to bring a new furbaby home. I love how they give so many doxies a chance that might not have a chance otherwise.
Dream is the best rescue organization out there. Everyone there gives 100 percent to make sure the dogs are well taken care of and finds a home that matches them. This is the best organization I know of
We adopted Apple, our little 12 year old Papillon through DREAM, just 10 days ago. Who would have thought you’d find a Papillon on a Doxi rescue site? When we saw her, we fell in love with her. This was our first adoption through DREAM and I can’t say enough about Kim’s compassion, love, and transparency. She truly is the dogs best advocate and does her best to match you with your forever pet. Lisa our foster Mom loved and cared for our Apple until our adoption. We would definitely adopt again through DREAM. We’re blessed to be part of the DREAM family. Thanks for such a smooth transition from foster care to adoption. You prepared us well and we are loving our new family member. Carol & Gary Ulmer
We adopted Jaq from DREAM in 2015 and he's been amazing. He gets along great with his adopted husky brother!
We adopted Toby from Dream in 2015. He was difficult at first, and the folks at Dream helped us through a hard first 6 mos - they didn’t abandon us but stayed in touch. Now we have a wonderful and chill dog who travels everywhere with us. I never thought I’d end up with a dachshund, but now I’m hooked. Toby is the best dog ever and I’m so grateful that Dream helped us.
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I can’t say enough about Dream, from whom we adopted our doxie, Toby, almost 3 years ago. Toby means everything to me. When we have run into health issues, as he ages, the rescue has been nothing but supportive for us. His foster mom stays in touch too! Adopting Toby from Dream has inspired me to work more with Rescues. I’ve never met people with such large, open and welcoming hearts. And they always know exactly which pup will fit best into which new forever home.
I cannot begin to tell you how wonderful DREAM Dachshund Rescue Alanta is! It was a seamless, great experience from working with Kim who approved my adoption to getting to meet Emily and Nic who were the foster parents for the new addition to my family, Lucas. After Lucas was here for a few days it was clear he enjoyed me as much as I loved having him. It's been four months since he came home and I now could not imagine not having him. I feel like he rescued me.....he's just perfect, with just enough flaws to make him interesting like the rest of us! ;) Adopting from DREAM Dachshund Rescue Atlanta has been one of the best decisions I ever made!
We adopted our new Dachshund from Dream Dachshund Rescue and couldn’t be happier with them and our new best friend!
DREAM is an amazing rescue! Not only have I adopted from them, I also foster for them. They take pride in giving the best vet care and finding amazing homes for their dogs.
I adopted my Lorelei from DREAM in November 2006. All of the volunteers I have ever met from the organization have been very kind & helpful. I still keep in touch with some of them now 12 years later & Lorelei & I are still very happy.
I love Dream. Alice and Coco are both Dream alumni. What a wonderful experience. Their work is not easy but they always provide a loving safe haven for those in their care. All dogs deserve loving homes. However my husband and I both grew up with dachshunds for pets so it was a natural fit. Puppies are cute but I always say rescue first. There is no greater heart than that of a rescued pet. Dream makes so much good possible. I am humbled by their awesome work.
I have been supporting the great work Dream Dachshund Rescue does for several years. My daughter adopted our furry grandson, Fritz, through Dream. We've had dachshunds for decades, and I love the work they do to rescue this special breed.
Super event, lots of fun, features and support disabled dogs who get a chance to race and play that day. Supports unadopted but ill dogs, fun silent auctions.
I've gone even when I had no dog!
This group of dedicated dachshund and close dachshund mix rescuers has set its sights on educating the public about responsible pet ownership. To that end, they provide all of the dogs in their care exceptional medical care, and ensure that each dog is fostered in a loving home. The rescue is structured in such a way that each foster family has a specific contact within the organization to route all their questions, concerns, and updates on a foster dog, to ensure timely care and training. Fundraising monies are spent on that high level of veterinary care, and minimally on administrative costs related to fundraising. Their extensive network of caring volunteers has allowed this rescue to be as successful in rehoming local animals, and education on responsible pet ownership. I have interacted with DREAM both as a member of the general public who relied on the board members' dachshund expertise to ensure that I was able to responsibly provide medical care to our two dogs that have had IVDD, which is a disease that dachshunds are prone to have, as well as foster home and fundraising volunteer.
I've added some photos of our foster dogs (the dapple black and tan, and the red dapple are our dachshunds).
We rescued two sweet doxies from Dream Daschund Rescue. They are the sweetest dogs and truly run our house! Dream is a very special organization. They worked with us to find us the pets that met our requests. We definitely recommend Dream Daschund Rescue for anyone looking to adopt a Daschund! Linda & Mike R, Marietta, GA
Best nonprofit organization I have ever been affiliated with. Dream is the epitome of excellence and commitment! Dream is highly responsive to the needs of dogs. I adopted my dachshund from Dream. She was found walking along a freeway. They rescued her, cured her of heart worms, and gave her a safe place to land. Dream Dachahund Rescue is phenomenal and enduring!
This is a wonderful group of dachshund lovers who have dedicated their time and resources to rescuing these dogs that are in distress. I cannot praise them enough. After my last doxie died, I found this rescue group, checked it out, and eventually adopted my doxie, “Buddy,” and now have had him for about four years. I can honestly and without reservation say that Buddy is the best pet I have ever had.
One of the great things about this rescue group is that their foster partners are committed, trained, and lovers of doxies. Kudos to them, too.
I trust DREAM Dachshund Rescue, and invite all doxie lovers who are in need of another little sweetheart to contact DDR. Also, I encourage folks to donate to this group. You won’t regret doing so. I did, and I don’t.
William F. Hawthorne, Jr.
Jeffersonville, GA 31044
The passion and compassion of DREAM, it's Board, it's volunteers, and all those that support the organisation should be held up as an example of how society should look after those that cannot look after themselves, are forgotten, ignored, or looked at as expendable.
Our family has been blessed and enriched over the last 10 years with the addition of three DREAM rescued dachshunds. The support and guidance provided by DREAM volunteers; from the first contact, through adoption, and post adoption: has been remarkably helpful. Thank you for the lives that you save, and lives that you enhance!
I guess about 8 or nine years ago, my husband and I decided that we wanted to give fostering a try. We had three dachshunds of our own at the time. I remember our first little fella, Jake. I picked him up from the county animal shelter and he was a supper sweet lil guy, and full of worms. After a much needed trip to the vet, he began to get healthy and gain weight, and had such a joyful demeanor, he always made us smile. After just a couple of weeks, he was adopted into a family with a 12 year old boy. In a month or so, I found a message on my phone from the dad. In the message, he expresses how Jake was so precious to the entire family, and he quoted the saying "who rescued who?" . I could hear the emotion in the mans voice, and when I thought of what may have happened to little Jake if he had been left in the animal shelter, I knew I was hooked. With so many wonderful dogs that simply need a second chance, how could I turn away and not foster again?
Since then, we have fostered a variety of dogs...purebred and mixes, seniors and puppies, obese dogs whose bellies dragged the ground, and some so thing you could see every rib. There was even one unforgettable dog who came out of a puppy mill. She was sick, weak, and anemic. She had never been on grass, the falling leaves were scary to her, and it took a week before she would even let me touch her. With the help of my loving little pack, she soon began to relish my attention. She was very shy, and it would take a very special person to adopt her. And you know what? That special person came along, and the shy little girl who was so fearful now enjoys getting dressed up like a little doll. She learned she could trust, and is living a life being well loved.
Some people say " oh, I could never foster, I would want to keep them all", But if you think about all the dogs who do not get a second chance without foster space, you realize how important fostering a dog, even one, can make such a difference. It is a difference of life, or death in many cases, so how can we not?
And yes, there have been several that I may have kept if I did not have ( now four) dogs of my own. When we adopted our fourth dachshund, my husband said " we really can't foster anymore, this is enough dogs in the house". But guess what? We still do, and it is funny, it seems like many of the dogs have attached themselves to HIM when they get here, kinda like Divine Intervention is showing him how important his role is in fostering as well. And yes, we have both gotten a little teary eyed when a dog leaves that we are so fond of, but we feel even greater joy, knowing we had a hand in giving that dog a second chance in life. It is a reward and blessing that far exceeds the pain of letting them go. You have given them a chance at a new life, and new adventures, and it fills your heart with happiness for them. So, give it a try, and make a positive difference in the life of folks searching for a dog, and certainly, the Life of the dog who is saved.
What I have seen about this rescue group is far and above most as far as I am concerned. They deal with my favorite breed of dogs. I personally have rescued 10 of the little darlings since 1971 and will have at least one preferably 2 at all times in my home until I die. I spread the news of the great fun these little dogs greatness all the time and of the greatness of DREAM DACHSHUND RESCUE ATLANTA GEORGIA they do a great job in the Atlanta Georgia area.
We adopted Milo about 4 years ago. I had recently lost Jazzi another long hair Black and Tan we had for 14 years. I had a hole in my heart that needed to be filled and I had fallen in love with the breed. I picked Milo from Dreams website and thought we would take a chance on a rescue. We don’t know all of Milos past but he was hesitant when I tried to pick him up or play. We figured he had probably been previously abused by a man. I was persistent but patient and he eventually warmed up to me. Now he is my shadow and we are really close. He has turned into a really smart and loving friend. I would encourage anyone thinking about getting a Dachshund to give a Dream rescue a chance. They just need some love and you will see them blossom into wonderful furry friends! Everyone at Dream was great during the adoption process and made sure we would give Milo the home he needed. Come Dream with us and give a Doxie the chance to live his/her life being loved and cared for!
they make an effort to pair all the pups with the perfect furever home! they hold great events every year to benefit the pups!
I have the most wonderful girls ever.
8 years ago I adopted one by one . Thanks to this organization to support me with the adaption time. They always were right there when I called for advice.
Thank you , thank you for all what you do for every doggie.
We have been fostering with Dream Dachshund Rescue for about 5 years. We now have foster number 11 with us. We love Dream! The experience has been so wonderful and rewarding. From volunteering at the annual Howloweenie event to the day to day care and nurturing of our foster dogs we are always working to put more dogs into permanent homes. Dream's board works endlessly to be sure every dog that can be saved is saved. Our small contribution adds up with all of the other foster homes, volunteers and their families to bring hope and homes to these very special dogs.
I rescued Johnny in April of 2008 from DREAM. He passed away in March 2017 and he was the best dog I could have asked for. He wasn't easy as he had gone through some severe abuse in his life, but I adore all the volunteers at DREAM for doing what they do for these dogs. I have gone to events, met other dogs through them and I see the good that they do. I could go on forever about what Johnny meant to me and I could never pay back the volunteers at DREAM for providing him such a wonderful transition prior to getting to his forever home, but I will just say this - they do this for the love of the dogs. You could not ask for a better group of volunteers and I think of them and thank them every day.
We cannot thank DREAM enough for helping us find our Norman. Norman has brought so much love into our home and hearts and we cannot remember our lives before he came trotting into it! DREAM has been absolutely amazing in making sure we found the perfect fit for our family as well as finding the perfect family for their rescue. We have kept in touch with the foster family and the wonderful people who had taken time to do everything possible to make this “dream” happen for us. This rescue truly cares and works hard to give these beautiful animals a loving home.
My family was a Dream foster home and we fostered about 10 dogs. Dream provided full support for all medical and behavioural needs, as well as things like food and accessories.
All were successfully matched with loving adopters and Dream makes the adoption process very easy for foster homes. They are extremely thorough and ensure appropriate scrutiny of potential homes for these special dogs. They look at every aspect of the dog's needs and behaviours and leave no stone unturned. We also adopted 2 dogs through Dream while fostering and because of that, have taken a break. Dream is the most scrupulous, transparent animal rescue group I have come into contact with. They are truly Dachshund experts and have the dogs' best interest in mind at all times.
DREAM rescued our amazing sweet girl from the shelter where her previous owners unceremoniously dropped her after she became paralyzed. DREAM did everything possible to aid her in restoring some movement to her legs. When we adopted DREAM, they helped us to learn how to care for our girl. Seri is the heart of our household, and she can now walk up to 20 feet at a time. :) We love her so much, thank you DREAM!
DREAM dachshund rescue has by all accounts rescued over 1200 little long dogs from the most adverse and deplorable conditions. What cannot be calculated is how many human lives have been changed for the better because of these little dogs.
Our story is simple. Back in 2001 I directly rescued a little black & tan, short haired doxie named Jack. All he needed was a love, patience and care. What he gave back to me far outweighed what I had done for him. Years later when I found myself alone, in the middle of a career change, I called DREAM and through a series of interviews and phone calls, I was matched with Doc. Perhaps the most incredible dog I’ve ever known. He was my constant companion. He went to work with me, slept with me, and on occasion, went to church with me. When I lost my mother I was totally devastated. He never left my side. He knew something was wrong and wanted to make it better…and he did. A true friend will sit in silence with you…he did. A true friend will catch your tears…he licked every one of them. He even approved or disapproved of my dates…and he was right! Doc was a senior that I had for a few short years but he saved my life. So, when people see me today, they ask “are they rescues?” My reply is, “I’m not sure who rescued whom.”
Over the years we’ve taken in seniors with only 6-10 months to live and we’ve taken in younger hounds as well. Each has brought their own type of love and growth opportunities. Each has made an impact on us, our family, friends and guests. They have been ambassadors of love to dozens of international guests who grace our home every year and to scores of friends from church, work and our community.
Nine years ago when I met my husband, he was a cat person. He had never been around dogs. Now, he is addicted to Doxies. From the first moment Jack came into my life, up to today, there has never been one day that my Dachshunds have not made me laugh and smile. Dachshunds are addictive and rescues are the best.
DREAM can only continue their good Samaritan efforts if all of us we give generously and spread the word. David and I are forever grateful to DREAM for being a conduit of love and life of us and our children.
Thank you,
Theron, David Clark-Stuart
Riley & Trebble (DREAM boys)
We adopted a wonderful healthy young dachshund mix from DREAM. This sweet baby had been abandoned in a home and was fostered by DREAM before we were blessed to adopt her. They do great work!
I have always believed that dogs are angels sent from heaven to teach us unconditional love. It is so sad that some people do not recognize that gift. The people at DREAM recognize that gift and celebrate it. We are proud rescue moms to 3 angel doggies. 2 we have because of the amazing people at DREAM. I am forever grateful for their hard work and dedication to precious little Dachshunds!
Everyone was so nice. Thorough in explaining how this works and checking out our home. We got Guinness a doxie/min-pin mix over 3years ago. He was extremely shy and wasnt friendly with men. They told us all about him. There were no surprises. He is still a bit skiddish but he has no issues with men now. Great place to get your next pet. We lobve our Guinness
The Dream website coordinator has thrice allowed me to post private rescues on their site, two of which found wonderful homes. The third one is incontinent due from an old back injury, so there were no takers. He has his furever home with us. Additionally, one of the group's members once met me on the road to take the incontinent dog's crate companion from his previous life. Both dogs were headed to animal control when I became aware of their situation. They vetted out that tiny doxie and found her a satin-pillow kind of life in Buckhead. What a far cry from her old life in a crate in the garage! Love, love, love these people ! God bless them and their work. They put on the best events around!
I found my sweet Chiweenie here and I am so grateful. Lily’s foster mom was Vicki and what a wonderful, caring person. I have told many people who are looking to adopt, please go to DREAM Dachshund for the most loving dog you will ever have!
Our little Olive is a senior DREAM alumna. In 2010 a "back yard breeder" dropped off Olive and several other doxies at a high-kill shelter in Huntsville, AL. The wonderful people at DREAM jumped into action and took a van to Alabama to pick them up. Olive was very dirty, had heartworms and terrible teeth. DREAM spayed her, had about half of her bad teeth extracted, and started HW treatment. We wanted to adopt so DREAM let us foster her while she went through heartworm treatments, then finalized the adoption once treatment was done. She loves snuggling on her bed with her companion dog Buddy and with her kitties, digging in the yard, and sleeping in bed with us at night burrowed under the covers. We feel very fortunate to have her and are very grateful to DREAM for all your work.
The team at Dream is awesome. We lost our 15 year old boy in May and after a month realized his sister relied heavily on him to hear and see. We reached out to Dream and explained we needed an older mature dog, that could help her and us. Needed to be housebroken, crate trained and the works. They told us about Bowie and how special he was, we decide to adopt him in July and could not be happier. Dream said he was very social, got along with everyone and we felt he would be a good fit for Gertie. He is so gentle and watches over her. She had teeth pulled and he would not leave her and when she woke up in the middle of the night, he licked her face until she calmed down. Bowie has been a Dream for us, and we could not have found him without Dream.