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"My little dog---a heartbeat at my feet." Edith Wharton Our lives will forever be enriched because of the dachsies that touched our hearts in rescue, but we know the real healing does not begin until they leave our care. We encourage, we celebrate, we do everything we can to give them the skills they need to put their best paw forward as they wait for their forever families to find them . . . and then the time comes to say goodbye. Often we shed tears. We remember when they came in, how far they’ve come, the hiccups along the way – we laugh, we cry – and then we always say a little prayer as we send them on their way. We hope they find the confidence to keep that best paw forward, because we know, when they do, they will truly flourish. It is then, they will heal; it is then, they will find peace. If you have adopted one of our adorable dachsies, and would like to contribute a Success Story, please e-mail dakotadachshund@hotmail.com, and we will add it to the website. Be sure to send us a current picture. We do love pictures!!! Please visit our Success Stories page to read all of our stories!
 Sorry it's taken me a while to send a note but you see I have been learning so many new things at my new home it's hard to sit still long enough to write a letter. My life changed April 16, 2011 when my forever parents came to Sioux Falls and chose me. I was a little concerned when we got in the car and started that long drive back to Rapid City. But they stopped lots to let me out and do my business and the first stop I decided things would be great so I showered them with tons of kisses to get them calmed down! In the months I have been here, I have gotten to do so many things that I never remember doing before. We have gone camping lots this summer, and we have camped close to some animals that "think" they are bigger than I am, they are called buffalo, I guess. I don't try to show them who is boss. I just let them do their thing and move along, but wow are they big! My new family has taught me lots that I didn't know before, like how wonderful it is to snuggle under a blanket for hours - this is even better when there is a human with me! I have toys that I never knew about before and once they taught me how to play with them, well it's just been the best thing ever! I have my favorites of course, and I let them know if someone thinks they want to play with them, but I try to share. But I will not share my kennel, that is my private castle and no one gets to go in there, not even the little girl that visits often and has learned to crawl. Oh and then there are treats and lots of different kinds, I always try to do my best because I know they will let me have a treat. They keep talking about Christmas is coming and I will have my very own stocking with my name on it. I don't really understand, but as long as it's filled with toys and treats, life will be grand! Thanks for having this website so my forever family found out I needed a home! It's been great! That's about all for now, Cocoa Bean. |
