How well do you know your doxie? Take the quiz and tell us in the comments area!

1. Your Doxie's birthday or adoption day if birthday is unknown?
2. Your doxie's favorite chew toy?
3. Your doxie's favorite human food?
4. Your doxie's favorite dog treat?
5. Your doxie's best dog friend?
6. How does your doxie tell you what he/she needs like going outside, a hug, to be picked up, etc.?
7. How many times a day does your doxie poop?
8. Do you share secrets with each other?
9. Your doxie's favorite place to be scratched or petted?
10. Your doxies favorite human?
11. What irrates your doxie?
12. What is your doxies favorite activity other than eating and sleeping and cuddling?
13. Your Doxies favorite place to sleep other than the big bed?
14. If you die before the doxie, have you made arrangements for who gets the doxie?
15. What is your doxies favorite outfit (birthday suit or nakey can apply here)?

My little seniors....

Fortunately, dachshunds are one of the longer lived breeds of dogs, with a life expectancy of 14-17 years on average. I should know - my own special darling boy, Theo, is going to be 16 in April this year. He is my black and tan mini, and owns my heart. I owned his companion, Chloe - a mini red female, until she was 14 1/2 years old. She passed away the fall of 2006.

As our pets age, they have different requirements, just like people. In the photo, you can see that I purchased a doggie stroller for Chloe when she was 14 because although she enjoyed being included in our walks, she tired out very quickly. This was a wonderful investment. It came in very handy not only on local walks, but also for example, when we went to the beach. I was able to keep both dogs in the stroller while in town, avoiding their getting stepped on in crowds. They were able languish in comfort in their Doxie Limo and let me do all legwork. I was able to enter shops with the stroller, plus I could load the back with parcels. We have also used it at doggy "events" and at the dog park.

Sadly, I have lost Chloe, and my Theo is now the one who rides in the stroller. He is still a happy boy, and this makes both of our lives easier.
Live Pawsitively,

Betty

Meet the pup of the week, Jackie Boy

My name is JACKIE BOY - but you can call me JACK - I am a beautiful 9 month old chocolate, double-dapple, mini, neutered Dachshund puppy. I am current on Rabies, DHPP, Bordetella and Advantage. If only I could sit in your lap and be your own special boy. I am very smart and I really, really like to play! I am still a just an energetic puppy so I need a little more training, but it will be easy for me. I promise to reward you with a lifetime of love and companionship. If you want to start an excercise program that includes daily walks, I will be your perfect workout buddy. I get to go home with a basket of new donated supplies too so please come see me today. Go to our website at www.odr-inc.org and read the adoption criteria, fill out the questionnaire and email it back. The rescue hours for phone calls is 9am to 8pm. Once Oregon Dachshund Rescue has the chance to review your application, they will be back in touch with you. You may also call Jenell at 503-313-3220 for more information.

The simple things in life...

Anyone who owns a doxie knows the joys (ahem, not!) of house breaking a dachshund. My red smooth male, Flash, marks as many places he can, including my bed! Prior to getting Flash, my black and tan girl doxie, Cloe, slept in my bed every night. Now with Flash, I don't dare let him near my down comforter or my pillow. But, thanks to a suggestion from Dorthy and Betty I purchased Flash a belly band, or male diaper. Last night I slept with Cloe and Flash and remembered that the simple things in life, like sleeping with a dachshund, is the most rewarding.
Live Pawsitively,
-Amanda

How to become a sponsor

In January, we started our 2008 sponsorship drive,
with all proceeds going to veterinary bills for those
cases that are severe in nature, requiring treatment
over and above the usual, as well as paying for
much needed supplies to keep this rescue running.
Starting in April, all Sponsors contributing $50 or
more will be recognized in our newsletter and
entered into a bi-monthly drawing for a $25 gift
certificate to Petco. New winners of the drawings
will be announced with each future newsletter.

If you wish to become a Sponsor, please send your
donation (check or PayPal) to Oregon Dachshund
Rescue, Inc at PO Box 820082, Portland, OR, 97282.
All donors will receive an acknowledgement receipt
for their contribution, which is tax deductible. Our
paypal address is jrangan@teleport.com.

A donation of $50 is only $1.00 per week (about the
cost of a candy bar) and would help save one more
Dachshund from being abused, neglected or
euthanized.

Live Pawsitively,
ODR Inc.

Welcome to our new blog!

Greetings Fellow Doxie Lovers!
We have officially launched our new blog! ODR is excited to start blogging about what's happening with us, as well as anything related to our favorite furry friends. If you have not seen our newly designed website, or are unfamiliar with our organization, just click on the hyper link. Check back frequently for new posts and help us by linking to our website!
Live Pawsitively,
Oregon Dachshund Rescue