Did you know the average cost to a rescue after a dog has been surrendered into our care is a minimum of $500? That’s for basic care such as a routine vet check, which usually includes x-rays, blood work, and updating of vaccinations. Often, dogs coming into care require spaying or neutering, and / or dental care. While the dog is in foster, often other new or ongoing health problems emerge, which result in additional costs. Costs can (and usually do) rapidly rise to anywhere between $1000 – $5000 dollars.
Sometimes dogs are surrendered to us with existing serious medical and/or emotional issues. These may require ongoing expensive vet care, and/or working with a positive reinforcement trainer or animal behaviourist. No dog in WWDR’s care is listed for adoption until they are in the best shape possible. Our adoption fees cover only a small portion of the costs.
Up to 1 year of age: $600
1-4 years: $550
5-6 years: $500
7-10 years: $450
11-12 years: $300
13 and up: Minimum donation of $200
Once you’ve submitted your application, our Adoptions Coordinator will review your application and make a short list of all applicants who would be best suited to the dachshund that is available.
The board members then review the short list and decide on which family best meets the dachshund’s needs.
Home Visit is Scheduled: If selected, one of our volunteers will visit your home, either in person or virtually, to complete a home visit. The home visit gives us a chance to see if there are any things that wouldn’t suit the particular dog, such as stairs, an unfenced yard, etc.
If all goes well with your home visit and you would like to take the next step with the adoption process, a time will be set for you to begin your three week trial period. During this time, we are there to support you and the dog as you learn about each other. If all goes well, once the trial is complete, the adoption is finalized and you have a new family member. If at any time, whether during the trial period or after, you feel it is not working out, we would bring the dog back into our care.
Final Details: Once the adoption is complete, WWDR will forward all medical information over to your vet.
