As a member of AHDRS, you can do any
or all of the following:
Rescue, foster, and place dachshunds
Do home checks
Transport dachshunds
Help with fundraising and educational activities
Help with projects, such as newsletters and mailings, that keep the organization running
Rescue, Foster, and Place Dachshunds.
AHDRS is somewhat different from many
other national rescue organizations in that each member functions as an
independent rescuer, within the support framework of the organization.
(Read more about the structure of AHDRS by clicking
here.) That means that, if you
want to rescue and foster, you will be responsible for handling the
financial aspects on your own: You will pay for basic veterinary care
for any dogs you rescue, and
you will also set your own adoption fee for your
foster dog, so that you can recoup the money you have spent.
AHDRS maintains a fund to help pay
medical expenses for dogs that require more than the basic treatments
(exam, shots, heartworm test and preventive, spaying or neutering).
While you operate as an independent
rescuer, you are most definitely NOT alone. As an AHDRS member, you have
access to our message board, which lets you ask for help, ask questions,
and volunteer to help out other members who need a hand. If you choose,
you can seek adopters for your foster dogs nationwide, by coordinating
with AH members in other parts of the country. We encourage you to post
your available dogs on our website for maximum nationwide exposure.
Do Home Checks.
All prospective adopters, as well as prospective members who are going
to foster, are visited by a volunteer in their homes, to make sure the
home is suitable, to answer questions the adopter or member candidate
might have, and to provide information about AHDRS, the adoption
process, membership issues, and so on. Volunteers are needed all over
the country to do these home visits.
Transport Dachshunds.
We always need help transporting rescue dogs to and from foster homes,
adopters, shelters, and kennels. Sometimes that means a short trip
across town, other times it can mean driving to another state.
Help with Fundraising Activities.
AHDRS is supported primarily by membership fees, donations, and
fundraising, rather than relying on adoption fees alone as a means of
supporting the organization and providing medical care to needy dogs. We
conduct numerous fundraising events and activities, both locally and
nationally via our website. Volunteers can help coordinate and staff
such local fundraising activities as garage sales and local pet fairs,
and can also help manage major group fundraisers, such as selling
holiday cards, obtaining grants, and setting up auction sales. We also
need members who can come up with creative ideas for fundraisers.
Help with Educational Activities.
Volunteers raise the level of awareness among the general public about
rescue in general and AHDRS specifically by setting up and staffing
booths at various events.
Help with Newsletters and Mailings.
We need volunteers to help write and produce a quarterly newsletter,
which has information not only about AHDRS, but about health concerns,
dog care, and many other issues related to rescue, dachshunds, and dogs
in general. AH also needs volunteers to help prepare and send e-mailings
that announce new fundraising projects, introduce dogs who need extra
financial help, and otherwise keep those on our member list up to date.
On this page, you can learn what’s
involved in becoming an AHDRS member, and how you can help our rescue
efforts on your own. If you would like to become a member, please fill
out our
