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Hug A Senior Month
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Dachshund Delights Hug-a-dog HarnessFor the month of February - Dachshund Delights is offering an extra special deal - approximately value!

With the adoption of a DRNA senior dog in February, Dachshund Delights will provide you with a FREE Hug-A-Dog Harness AND 1/2 off either a DreamSack OR a Take-A-Long Bag. The 1/2 off price will apply to the higher priced item, if you order more than one. This is approximately a value (depending on the size ordered) for and your new and now snuggly warm senior!. Coming soon - a video of some senior (and not so senior) dachshunds loving life in their Dachshund Delight gear! Thank you everyone at Dachshund Delights for helping us keep our seniors warm!

Seniors are our most under-appreciated group of dogs due to pre-conceived ideas regarding their care and life span. Seniors can be the best dogs to adopt since they are most likely house trained and have knowledge of basic commands before coming into rescue. They require little training when they arrive in their forever home. Most of them are laid back but still have the youthful exuberance of a puppy. With the proper care and nutrition, seniors can live to the ripe old age of 18-20 years old. These dogs stay in our foster homes sometimes for more than a year, so check out our available seniors and consider providing them with their forever home. They just need a place to live out their twilight years.

Check out the top ten reasons to adopt a senior:

  1. Adopting a senior dog, saves a life. "Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog". -Sydney Jeanne Seward
  2. Senior dogs love to sleep the day away and enjoy a nice walk, but the best part of their day is being with you.
  3. When you rescue a senior dog, you have a best friend forever.
  4. Senior dogs reward your care with everlasting devotion. Nothing matches the love of a senior dog for his/her rescuer.
  5. Senior dogs have learned many of the life's lessons. They know that shoes are for walking and toys are for chewing.
  6. Senior dogs know that the outdoors is for potty and the house is for relaxing. Your carpet will last longer with senior dogs.
  7. Senior dogs can learn new tricks and make excellent therapy dogs.
  8. Senior dogs often fit into your home with ease. They find the best spot in the house and claim it for their own, but they will share it with you too.
  9. Senior dogs make great companions for anyone, especially senior people.
  10. Seniors don't have a chance in shelters and are the first to be euthanized to make room for the younger dogs.