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Thanks to DARE’s supporters, we’ve rescued over 3000 dachshunds since 2003.

Volunteer

DARE always needs volunteers for all sorts of activities!

Foster & Adopt

Adopt, don’t shop. Is there room in your home for some extra wiener love?

Our Mission

Dachshund Adoption Rescue and Education, Inc. (DARE) views its mission as increasing public awareness through education against animal cruelty, related issues and overpopulation while rescuing and re-homing displaced and unwanted dachshunds and dachshund mix dogs in the state of Florida.

We do this by:

1. Rescuing and socializing abandoned, neglected, abused, orphaned and/or surrendered dachshunds and dachshund mixes by providing temporary safe shelter and medical/dental treatments as needed.

2. Procuring temporary foster homes and permanent new homes for rescued dachshunds that will provide a safe and nurturing home environment.

3. Ensuring no dachshund shall be adopted for the purposes of breeding or scientific/medical experimentation.

4. Providing education to the public on the dachshund breed, puppy mills, and responsible pet guardianship including, but not limited to, humane animal care and spay/neuter practices.

5. Displaying courtesy, respect and fellowship toward all volunteers in appreciation of services and support rendered to dachshund rescue and to promoting enhanced teamwork among all rescuers.

Ways to Support DARE!

Shop Our Stores

Check out our stores on eBay and Mercari, where 100% of the profit goes to the DARE vetting fund.

All the dachshund merch you need!

Join the Calendar Contest

The 2025 calendar contest will open on May 1st!

Check out our eBay page for the 2024 calendar winners and purchase your calendar.

 

Events

We participate in lots of events across central FL and host our annual Dox-a-Palooza fundraiser!

Check out our event calendar for the latest information!


 

Thank You to our 2023-2024 Sponsors!


Dachshund Adoption Rescue and Education (DARE) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation and contributions to DARE are deductible under section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code. DARE is also recognized by the state of Florida as a charitable organization with Registration # CH18328 — “A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE [OF FLORIDA]. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE [OF FLORIDA].”