Donate a Back Surgery

Dachshund Rescue of North America is one of the only dachshund rescue groups that will take in dogs needing back surgery on a regular basis. We never turn one away if we have the funds available to pay for the surgery and open foster space. We do not discriminate, even if their chance of walking again is less than 100%. We have many members and foster homes across the country experienced in the care and recovery of a dog after back surgery.

The cost of surgery differs from region to region. For example, in SC the myelogram, surgery and recovery medications costs about $1,700.00 and in VA it runs about $3,500.00.

The foster family works diligently to get the dog walking again by performing physical therapy or water therapy as soon as the dog is discharged from the hospital. Taking care of a post-op dachshund is very time consuming and difficult at times but it is one of the most rewarding parts of fostering. It brings tears to your eyes to see all your hard work pay off when you see the patient take his first steps after he was given a 50% chance of ever walking again. There are some dogs that never fully recover from surgery and they could care less. Dogs can live a full and complete life as a cart dog.

For more information regarding the disease IVDD (Intervertebral Disk Disease) which is the reason for most back surgeries, see the Training and Education section of our website.

or send a check made payable to DRNA to:

7821 Sabre Ct
Manassas, VA 20109

*Average DRNA cost. Donations go to the general medical fund.