My name is Shirley, as in MacLaine.  I am a gorgeous late-middle aged lady full of vim and vigor, nine years old and weigh about 12 pounds. Very active and  get along fine with other dogs, people and children, not sure about cats.  I am spayed, have all my shots, heart-worm free, and have a microchip.  Had to have many of my teeth pulled because they were rotten, but the ones left are in good shape now.  Love to run and explore, but come back when called.  Lovely, sweet and would be a great dog with many years of active life left.  Snuggling in bed or on the couch is wonderful way to end a busy day.  I am looking forward to being your beloved companion.  Please contact NMDR for an application to adopt me.  I’m being fostered in Alamosa, Co and my adoption fee is $275.Thinking about adopting a Dachshund puppy? Like most people, you’ve probably heard time and again that if you have kids, you should adopt a Dachshund puppy (or, gasp! find a Dachshund puppy for sale).

The rationale is that an adult shelter dog is an unknown quantity, so buying or adopting a Dachshund puppy is safer. Puppies eventually can be trained out of this behavior, of course, and there are exceptions to every rule, but generally speaking, an adult Dachshund (or any adult dog) is much less likely to shred your drapes like coleslaw or function as a “helpful” canine document shredder.So a three-month-old Dachshund puppy needs to go outside every three hours, a four-month-old needs to go every four hours, and so on.  But if you’re planning on leaving your dog alone during your workday, you’ll definitely want to adopt a full-grown dog, ideally from a Dachshund rescue that can help you find the right dog for your lifestyle. Let’s bust these myths about adopting a Dachshund Time to get real: when we ask people what reservations they have about Dachshund adoption, we hear the same things over and over again.   You CAN find purebred Dachshunds for adoption in an animal shelter or rescue group.

Dachshunds and Dachshund puppies for adoption are NOT in any way inferior to or different from those for sale. If you want a puppy, you DON’T have to buy a Dachshund puppy.  Dachshund puppies ARE available for adoption. Here’s the truth: you absolutely can find a Dachshund, even a Dachshund puppy, for adoption in an animal shelter or rescue group.  Think about it: let’s say you buy a Dachshund puppy for sale by a breeder. But what would happen to your wonderful Dachshund if, tragically, something happened to you? The lucky person who adopts your Dachshund would be getting a great dog!  Dachshund rescue organizations often care for their adoptable dogs in foster homes, which means their foster families will be able to tell you if the Dachshund you want to adopt is good with other animals or kids, and if he or she is housebroken and knows any basic commands. As you can see, adopting from a rescue organization is likely the very safest way for people with children to add a new Dachshund to their family!

Lap Dog Rescue of New Mexico  © 2013 You can donate to us online by using We publish 3 newsletters every year, to keep you updated on what we have been up to, and to thank all the people who have helped us or adopted from us! The current issue is here!Our Veterinary Clinics are top-notch, not only sterilizing our little ones, mirochipping and giving all of their shots, they have saved an amazing number of animals for us!Puppies For Adoption Iowa CityOur adoption clinics are held indoors between the hours of 11:00 am and 3:00 pm. Window Curtains For Chrysler 300We’ve got lots of great upcoming events.  Goodyear Eagle F1 Tyre PricesPlease click on MORE below to see our Calendar of Events and find out where we will be and what we will be doing.  

You’re invited to join us for the fun!Many people ask for directions to our facility so that they can view our available animals. Lap Dog Rescue of New Mexico is NOT a shelter. We have a network of foster homes where our animals are temporarily 'homed.' Our animals do not live in kennels. They are treated as family pets so that they can socialize and become well-mannered. They will only be placed in homes where they will be accepted as part of the adopting family. If you are looking for a gift or a guard dog, you don't want to talk to us. Our critters come from many sources: animal shelters state-wide; private homes where the animal's companion has become hospitalized, institutionalized, or has died; owner releases for every unbelievable excuse; and actual rescues from dangerous or abusive situations.  Currently, we are keeping our adoptables on Facebook!  You can see them even if you don't have an account! Just click on the button below!There has been a lot of hubbub on the news and on the internet lately about parvo.

Here are a few facts:  Puppies need to be vaccinated starting at about 8 weeks old, every 3 weeks until they are about 16 weeks old. The reason for this is that mom's antibodies interfere with the vaccine. After 16 weeks, mom's antibodies aren't there anymore, so the vaccine will work in one dose. If the pup presents for his first vaccine over 16 weeks old, he will be protected by one dose of Modified Live parvo vaccine. Remember that vaccines given by owners may not be as effective as those from your vet. Vaccines at feed stores are often of poor quality, or may not have been stored properly. For the best protection, make sure your puppy is vaccinated on a good schedule by a veterinarian. Puppies less than 16 weeks of age should not be allowed to go to dog parks, etc. where they could be exposed to parvo. Once they have had a shot after 16 weeks, they should be able to play in parvo and not catch it. Adult dogs only need to be vaccinated for parvo every 3 years, as the initial vaccines probably give lifelong immunity, but we booster them occasionally just to help the ones whose immunity may drop. 

As far as the current outbreak, we have not seen any parvo in well vaccinated dogs. Dogs with parvo have very characteristic symptoms. First they stop eating, then they vomit, then they get diarrhea, usually after several days of being sick. If the first symptom is bloody diarrhea, it probably is not parvo. I am not trying to downplay the importance of any illnesses that other vets are seeing in the area, but merely pointing out that there is no reason for people with healthy, well vaccinated dogs to be worried about parvo. Please keep your puppies safe, and if your pet is showing signs of illness, bring them to the vet! Vickie J. Averhoff,  DVMJoin our Virtual Rescue Squad!  This is a great way to help us save New Mexico Shelter Dogs.  If you donate any amount over $200 you can even name your dog and be recognized as their official virtual rescuer on our website and Facebook page!  To become a Virtual Rescuer, just click on the icon and print out the attachment, fill it in and send it to us with your donation.