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Atlantic Canadian Dachshund Rescue

Established in 2001, we rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome dachshunds in need with compassion, care, and commitment. Volunteer. Donate. ❤️

Proudly a Registered Charity 🐾
Get involved - Foster. Atlantic Canadian Dachshund Rescue is an all-volunteer registered charity that rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes dachshund and dachshund mixes in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland & Labrador
Our mission is to help homeless dachshunds in all of the Atlantic Provinces find new homes. Our goal is to educate the public about the breed and about responsible pet ownership so we can reduce the number of animals that end up in shelters and rescues.

11/03/2026

🎄🐾 ACDR's CHRISTMAS CARD EXCHANGE 🐾🎄

Remember when Christmas meant checking the mailbox for Christmas cards? When the cards started arriving, you would read the handwritten messages, think about the person who took the time to send them and proudly display the cards around the house.

We think it's time to bring a little of that magic back!

We're inviting all our doxie lovers to join our 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲.

Here's how it works:

🎅 Sign up to participate.
📬 We'll put together a list of everyone taking part.
❤️ You'll receive a small list of names and mailing addresses.
🐾 Send a Christmas card to everyone on your list!

And then, keep an eye on your mailbox.

It doesn't matter if your card features a dachshund, a Christmas tree, Santa or even your own four-legged family.
If it's handmade, store-bought, funny or sentimental...it's all about spreading a little Christmas cheer.

The art of sending and receiving mail may be fading, but we think there's still something pretty special about finding a handwritten Christmas card in your mailbox.

Let's fill some mailboxes with we**ie love ❤️

𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲?

Watch for the sign-up link coming soon!

11/02/2026

✨ 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 ✨

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗔𝗹𝗳𝗶𝗲!

Thank you for sharing your pictures with us.

We love sharing pictures of your sweet, silly, and beautiful dachshunds with everyone.

𝗧𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗮𝗰𝗵𝘀𝗵𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲, 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗱𝗮𝘅𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗲.𝗻𝘀@𝗴𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

Don’t forget to tell us a bit about them. We can’t wait to see more of those smiling faces! 🥰🐾

11/01/2026

🥰🐾💕 𝗦𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗦𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗘𝗦 💕🐾🥰

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻!

Winston is a little dog with a giant personality. Full of energy and a zest for life, he’s always ready to chase anything that moves — from bees and birds to mosquitoes and rabbits.
He’s the funniest little big dog, fearless and full of confidence, but also the biggest snuggle bug. After a day of adventures, Winston loves finding something cozy to crawl under and burrow into. He keeps everyone entertained, especially his border collie sister MJ, who has to put up with his bossy little-dog attitude.

𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗮𝗰𝗵𝘀𝗵𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁?

Send us pictures of your dachshund(s) being silly, napping, smiling, eating ice cream, chasing squirrels, ordering a Puppuccino at the drive-thru, or anything that you feel will bring a smile to others.

Don't forget to tell us a bit about who is in the picture.

Those featured in our Sunday Smiles series will have a chance to win a Dachshund themed prize pack. The photo with the most likes, love, laughs and comments on the voting post at the end of the month, will win!

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗖𝗗𝗥 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗙𝗕 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗮𝘅𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗲.𝗻𝘀@𝗴𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

We can't wait to share your 'Sunday Smiles' photo with everyone 🥰🐾💕

‼️The Sunday Smiles feature showcases our followers dachshunds. They are not available for adoption.

11/01/2026

🍁 𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗢 𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 🍁

Turning the page in your 2026 ACDR Calendar, you’ll see...🍑 🤭
Penny, is striking a pose with her adorable spllo, while keeping warm by the fire.

This month ACDR is having an online auction, which you can view in the ACDR Fundraising group. Be sure to join in on the fun :)

This November, ACDR will be hosting;

Nov 6/7/8
Women & W**e
Nov 28th
CHRISTMAS PAW-TY & PICS WITH SANTA
Nov 29th
Pics with Mrs. Claus

10/31/2026

⏰🐾 FALL BACK, WEENIES! 🐾⏰

It's time to turn those clocks BACK one hour!

Now, the humans have a plan…change the clocks before bedtime Saturday night, wake up Sunday morning, look at the clock and convince themselves they've had an extra hour of sleep. 😴

But the weens? They have OTHER plans! 😂

Do they:

1) Get up an hour earlier because their tummies still think it's breakfast time?
2) Stay up an hour later, hoping to score extra belly rubs and treats?
3) Or simply refuse to acknowledge the time change and demand BOTH?!

Let's face it, a dachshund's internal clock runs on food, cuddles and absolutely no patience! 🤣

Tell us in the comments what your dachshund thinks of time change 😏

So, don't forget to turn those clocks back before bed Saturday night…or Sunday morning when you wake up...and good luck explaining the time change to your wieners! ❤️🐾

10/31/2026

🎃🐾 HAPPY HALLOWEEN 🐾🎃

👻 Trick or treat, smell my feet…give me snacks and make it meat! 😂

It’s Halloween and we’re ready to wiggle our way into some treats! 🐾🧙‍♀️🦇

We’ve got superheroes, spooky little monsters, hot dogs and more! 🌭👻🧡

We hope your Halloween is filled with belly rubs, costume cuteness and treats.

Have a safe Halloween, everyone! 🎃🧡🐾

**ie

10/30/2026

☀️💙 SLINKY PUP-DATE 💙☀️

Guess what, everyone?! My three-week trial was a success. I have gone from Slinky, to Sunny, to officially ADOPTED!

My new family decided to call me Sunny because I’ve brought so much light and warmth into their lives. 🥹☀️
Isn’t that just the sweetest thing ever?!

Thank you to everyone who applied for me, cheered me on, and wished me well. I sure felt the love, and now I’m off to start my next big adventure with my forever family!

From all of us here at ACDR, Congratulations Holly, Frankie and Sunny. Here is to many more happy days!

10/29/2026

🐾🩷 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗪 𝗛𝗔𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗 𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥! 🩷🐾

Willow was not officially posted as available for adoption, but after a few months in our care, two major dental surgeries, and lots of recovery, something special happened.

With the incredible aftercare, patience, and love from her foster family, this sweet senior girl settled in, made herself at home, and became part of the family. And that bond? It was undeniable. ❤️

We knew in our hearts that the best thing for Willow was to stay right where she was, surrounded by the people who had cared for her, helped her heal, and shown her just how wonderful life could be.

So, what started as a foster home has officially become her forever home!

Congratulations Connie, Dave and Willow! We are so happy for the three of you. Thank you for giving Willow the love, comfort, and happily-ever-after she deserves. 🩷

10/28/2026

🥰🐾💕 𝗢𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗦𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗘𝗦 💕🐾🥰

🏆 𝗜𝗧'𝗦 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗩𝗢𝗧𝗘 🏆

Meet your October Sunday Smiles ~ 𝗔𝗹𝗳𝗶𝗲, 𝗨𝗶𝘀𝗴𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗮, 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗞𝗼𝗹𝗯𝗶

The winner of the month will receive a dachshund themed prize pack.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝗻? 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗣𝗜𝗖𝗞!

Like, love, laugh and comment on your favorite picture of these doxies.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 & 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝟲𝗽𝗺, 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 🥰🐾💕

You can be entered to be featured and have a chance to win too - just send us a picture of your doxie via messenger or email @ [email protected]

Don't forget to tell us a bit about your dachshund and the picture.

Thank you 🥰🐾💕

10/27/2026

🐾🌳 A PAWSOME CREATION! 🌳🐾

You know we love our weens at ACDR - and whether they’re out sniffing, exploring, making new friends, or just enjoying some fresh air with their humans, a trip to the dog park can be a whole lot of fun! 🐾

Wouldn't it be great to know how busy a park is before you pack up the pups and head out? 🤔🐾

Well, Wayne Brown has come up with a PAWSOME solution - a FREE, community-powered app created in Nova Scotia, Dog Park Now

📱With real-time community check-ins, Dog Park Now lets you see how busy an off-leash park is before you go. It currently covers 56 off-leash parks across Nova Scotia and is available on both the App Store and Google Play!

For our little dachshunds, knowing what to expect can be especially helpful. Some weens are ready to make every dog their new best friend, while others prefer a little more space to sniff around and explore at their own pace. 🐾❤️

And the best part? The more dog owners who use the app and check in at their local parks, the more helpful it becomes for everyone!

So, whether you're out with a tiny we**ie, a big fluffy friend, or anything in between, this is a fantastic way to help our four-legged friends and their humans make the most of their outdoor adventures! 🌳🐶

👏 Thank you, Wayne, for creating something so useful for our Nova Scotia dog-loving community! We love seeing local ideas that help make life better for our pups and the people who love them. ❤️

👇 Ready to check it out?

📲 Apple App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/dog-park-now/id6777237015

📲 Google Play:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ca.dogparknow.app

🌐 Website: dogparknow.ca

📸 Follow along on Instagram:

And don't forget to spread the word to your fellow dog parents! The more people who join in, the better it gets! 🐾

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