Ariel

She came into our lives in March 09. She was one of our new fosters from CTDR and from the moment we picked her, we were hooked. She continued to win us over with her very sweet and loving personality. She is so full of love and all she wants is to be loved. She is a beautiful double dapple dachshund that has a deformed eye. She was born that way (as a lot of double dapple's are) but she doesn't know that she has a handicap. It doesn't slow her down at all. She bonded well with our 2 personal dachshunds as well as the other fosters in our care. She loves the other members of our family and vice versa. I couldn't ask for a better dog to add to our family. She became a permanent member of our family in May 09. I want to thank CTDR for giving me the opportunity to foster all the great dachshunds that come my way and especially for the opportuntity to adopt our little Ariel. I wouldn't adopt anywhere else. Debbie Farley

Malcolm

I adopted Malcolm in October of 2008 and brought him home to Dallas. Since then, he's put on a few pounds and discovered his love for expensive food. Malcolm enjoys long walks in the park, chewing to destroy his favorite squeaky toy and going for long rides in the car. He's made a ton of new friends while attending doggy college and has mastered several impressive tricks. Malcolm is healthy, happy and livin' the good life. Michael Floyd

AJ

Thanks CTDR - you have enriched our lives so much. We adopted Cassie (dappled) 2 years ago. She brought so much joy to our home and family that we had to find a companion for Cassie. Pam H. and the CTDR volunteers were awesome. They matched our household up with AJ (black and tan). You could not have picked a better match for my family. He has brought so much love and joy to our home. Cassie has really bonded with AJ. AJ and Cassie love to spend time with my extended family. You have truly blessed us. Thanks so much CTDR. Debbie, Dayna & Brandyn Livingston

Wembley (fka Friday)

This is "Friday", named after JFK junior's dog. he was adopted in May of 2006. His adopted name was Wembley. I love him so much and he is a true gentleman, so very kind and the best friend to my other dachshund, Elliot. He is such a cutie and I just wanted to send this updated picture of him. Linda Roche

Mariah

Every once in a while, there is a Cinderella story in the rescue world. One of those stories belongs to a jet black dachshund mix named Mariah. "Who would have EVER thought that the very SICKLY dog that was at my house ... who ended up having to be hospitalized, would turn out to be this?" asked Chris Holm, Treasurer of Central Texas Dachshund Rescue after learning about Mariah's first canine agility title three years ago. Mariah on the agility course. And it has been quite the transformation! Just over four years ago, this unwanted little black dog found herself counting her last days at the Brown County Animal Shelter and Humane Society. Admitted to the shelter with her puppies, the puppies were quickly adopted, but no one wanted Mariah. Brown County Animal Shelter contacted CTDR when Mariah's time had run out, and a very ill Mariah entered CTDR's foster program. Eventually, Mariah regained her health and was adopted out. But the adoption didn't last, and CTDR took ownership of Mariah again. Another hopeful adoption took place a few months later, but the "glass slipper" again, didn't seem to fit. This time, however, before CTDR could regain custody, Mariah was passed on to another home. Mariah went through at least three other homes before CTDR miraculously found her again ... just as she was being transported to a kill shelter in Williamson County. CTDR found that the interim time Mariah was out of their custody was not a happy one for her. Evidence of physical abuse (healed broken ribs) and the unstable environments took an emotional toll on Mariah. Mariah's new foster "mom" saw a spark underneath the mound of insecurity she carried however, and started her in an agility class to build her confidence. "The first time I brought her to an agility practice, she ran off and started doing jumps on her own" said Debbie Vogel, Mariah's foster and eventual adopter. "I knew then, that this was the key." Mariah took to Agility like a Labrador Retriever to water. Earning ribbons after only 12 weeks into the sport, shows the obvious; that Mariah found her "Happily Ever After" dream! Three years have passed and Mariah reached a milestone by earning a place on the North American Dog Agility Council (NADAC) top ten list for 2008! She tied for 5th place in North America for the 8" Mixed Breed Touch and Go Category. "I didn't even know she had made the list," Debbie said. "We were at a competition in February and people came up to us, congratulating us on our accomplishment!" Mariah currently competes at the Elite level in NADAC, Superior level in TDAA (Teacup Dog Agility Association) and is quickly moving to the Masters Level in the USDAA (United States Dog Agility Association). "It never ceases to amaze me, that people didn't want her ... that they just threw her away," Debbie said. The former unwanted little black dog turned out to be a rare gem! Debbie Vogel