MidWest Dachshund Rescue, Inc.(MWDR), is a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and placement of homeless and needy dachshunds and dachshunds mixes in the Midwest.

This community is a vehicle for information about MWDR: available dogs, fostering and adoption, transports, donations, events, volunteer opportunities, etc. Also where we can discuss problems with or concerns about our dachshunds. Sharing ideas and asking for help. It is open to all volunteers, supporters and adopters of MWDR.


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Pictured is pretty Brie, one of the six MO mill dogs that came into rescue a couple weeks ago.

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Upcoming events:

What: Holli-Daze 2009
Where: Lincoln-Way East High School Field House 201 Colorado Avenue (US Rt 45 North of Route 30) Frankfort , IL
When: Saturday November 7, 2009, 9:30-4:00pm
Sunday November 8, 2009, 9:30-3:00pm
Notes: 36th Annual Art and Craft Show. Expected over 130 exhibitors of high quality, handcrafted items. Door prizes will be given out throughout both days. MWDR will have a booth with all handcrafted dog items


What: Jewel-Osco Shop and Share Days
Where: Any Jewel-Osco
When: November 16,17 and 18th
Notes: MWDR will hold a shop and share fundraising program on the dates above at all Jewel-Osco stores. Jewel-Osco will donate 5% of your total purchase to MWDR when you shop on those days. It is easy; all you need is a Shop Save ID Slip to present to the cashier. See coupon in files section to the left.