Dachshund Collectable

This beautiful sandcast black and tan dachshund was donated by a wonderful supporter from her own collection. It is in excellent condition and is a Danbury Mint Piece.
Price: $55.00 + Shipping

Please purchase this in honor of Sammy! Any proceeds will go directly towards his recovery!

Please email Jessica at jessicawall2008@yahoo.com with any questions or to purchase this item. Although there were several collectables donated, this is the only one of its kind that was donated so please email quickly if you would like to purchase.
Will be determined on a first come/first serve basis.

Dogs are our link to paradise. They don't know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring - it was peace.
- Milan Kundera

 

Kenny Has A New Sister and Sophie Is Home FURever! 

Julie has been renamed Sofie Nevaeh (pronounced Na-vay-ah, which is Heaven spelled backwards because she is heavenly). When we seen a picture of Sofie it was love at first sight just like it was with her brother Kenny, who we also adopted from AADR. Sofie looks so much like Kenny, we call them the twins.

Sofie is an amazing little girl who has adapted to our family quickly. When she came to us almost a month ago she still exhibited typical puppy milltraits. Even though she still has some issues everyday is a milestone for her. Sofie is learning how to play with other dogs and with people. She is initiating the play herself and the other day started pulling many of her toys out of her toy box to play with them. People she doesn’t know well she will allow to hold her and she will also walk up to strangers to say hello. This is a huge step for our little girl. She goes to doggie daycare 3 times a week with her best friend, her brother Kenny. She loves all of her fur siblings but Kenny and her have formed an amazing bond and can be found snuggling when they are sleepy. When Sofie first came to us she had to be with Kenny at all times but now she is finding independence and does not need him as her security blanket. Sofie has become our spoiled little princess. She has a full wardrobe of clothes, a stroller, a papoose so we can carry her close to us, a big princess bed shaped like a slipper, many toys and a family that loves her immensely. She loves to sleep in between us at night or in the crook of one of our arms. Sofie gives everyone in the family kisses every day, her little tail seems to wag most of the time and the corners of her mouth turn up into a smile. 

We want to thank AADR for rescuing Sofie and giving her a second chance at life. Also a special thank you to Sofie’s foster mother, she is a true angel, she taught Sofie that it was okay to trust a person and without that I don’t think Sofie would have been able to bond and adjust so quickly with us. Princess Sofie is forever grateful for all that the rescue has done for her and I know she will never forget it, I know we won’t.

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 2010 New Year Raffle
Beautiful Getaway to Charleston, SC

Make this Valentine's Day special by suprising your loved one with this relaxing retreat!

AADR needs your help more than ever. Sadly, this is the season in which many unwanted Christmas puppies are surrendered and abandoned. Soon, people will learn that these cute puppies need to be trained and that they get bigger. They will learn that puppies need attention and that they can be expensive. It is left up to rescues and shelters to take in these unwanted dachshunds in addition to the old and the sickly that are also being dumped.

Please help us in our cause by donating to win a weekend in unforgettable historic Charleston, South Carolina.  This package is worth $600.00 and includes

• One night stay at the Residence Innby Marriott Riverview (pet-friendly!) 
• Connoisseur Tour of Drayton Hall
• Admission for two to Middleton Place for the house and gardens 
• Carriage ride for two with Palmetto Carriage
• Dinner or lunch for two at Bubba Gump Seafood  
  
  
  Donations will be accepted until
  February 12, 2010
  Winner will be announced on
  February 14, 2010
  
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Sammy's Story Sammy has known nothing but pain and fear in his short life. AADR has promised him that only love and happiness will surround him in the future. Please Helps Us Keep Our Promise!   Sammy is 8 years old and this picture depicts what his entire life has been like up until this month. Living in the mud and surrounded by snow and ice, Sammy sits chained to a filthy and leaky dog house. Sammy has never known the gentle touch of a hug or the warmth of his own bed. He doesn't know what its like to have shelter from winter's toughest storms and to feel safe in his person's arms. If that isn't bad enough, Sammy is paralyzed. He only has use of his front legs. Just to stay out of the rain and to eat what little food he was given, Sammy was forced to drag his tiny body across the freezing, hard ground to stay alive. His pain is excruciating and he has been living this way for 4 years! His muscles have atrophied and his body has deteriorated. Despite all of this, when a good Samaritan came to pick up Sammy and to meet his previous owner, Sammy showed nothing but happiness! His complete focus was on his previous owner despite how he had been treated. Sammy has a heart of gold and unwavering devotion. Due to Sammy's condition and to the amount of time it has been left untreated, we have no doubt that his recovery will be expensive and time consuming. He needs back surgery desperately, not to mention he has not been given shots and heart worm prevention and has not been neutered. Sammy's medical treatment will cost in the thousands yet we know that he is worth it! We could not let this sweet boy continue to live like this and we are dedicated to his well being and happiness. All American Dachshund Rescue NEEDS YOUR HELP! Please DONATE to help with Sammy's surgery. We could not do this without our dedicated supporters and we need you now more than ever. Now amount is too small and we are begging for all of the dachshund lovers out there to come together now and help Sammy be happy again!

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Lena

 

Up until a week ago, Lena didn't know what her future would hold.  At 8 years old, she found herself being stuffed in a wire crate and being left outside of Animal Control on one of the coldest and rainiest nights of the year. She waited all night for her family to come back but they never did. Her tiny 10 pound body was shaking uncontrollably when the shelter workers found her the next morning. They found that she was underweight, had a large fatty tumor on her stomach, painful skin soars, was not spayed, and had infections and heavy tarter on what few teeth she had remaining. If she isn't picked up just right, she will cry out in pain. Yet Lena never showed any signs of aggression. She was quiet, sweet and quickly burrowed under the blanket they gave her.

She waited at the shelter for someone to rescue her but no one did. Afterall, who wants an 8 year old dachshund with health problems? Lena spent all weekend in her cold cage. On Monday, a member from All American Dachshund Rescue came and showed her that she was wanted! She was wrapped up in 3 blankets and quickly fell asleep on the ride home. She finally felt safe.

Despite the pain she is obviously in, Lena is starting to come out of her shell. We have learned that she has wonderful house manners. She is potty trained, crate trained, and promptly tucks herself into her bed at 9:00 every night. She doesn't know what kisses are and she is hesitant to crawl into a lap although its obvious she wants to!! She gets excited and she hops back and forth with her tail wagging.

Please help us show Lena that life will be happy for her from now on. Her medical bills will be high and we still do not know the extent of the care she needs. To visit Lena's web page, please click HERE.

Please click HERE to donate to help Lena get ready for her Forever home!

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