'The Heartbeats' might conjure images of a musical ensemble from the 1960s, but here at DRBC, it embodies a poignant group of dachshunds who have all tested positive for heartworm disease. It's heartbreaking, isn't it? This insidious illness is a silen...

One of the stark realities of owning a dachshund is the ever-present fear of Intervertebral Disc Disease [IVDD]. Each year, this condition tragically claims the lives of many beloved doxies and causes serious disabilities in countless others. Some of t...

Our 'Angels'. What an extraordinary group! Sadly, these little ones are in desperate need of immediate assistance. Many were spayed or neutered too late and have developed concerning lumps, bumps, and tumors that are likely cancerous. Cancer, as we all...

Meet 'the Classy Kids'.  They weren't always classy, in fact many of them had the worst of starts.  Neglected, abused and pulled from hoarding situations with horrific conditions.  Many struggled daily to stay alive.  Infrequent feeding, no exposure to...

Yes, they are indeed dachshunds; yes, they possess those distinctive long snouts; and absolutely, it’s no surprise that they suffer from dental issues—did we mention they are dachshunds? All humor aside, dental disease presents a significant challenge ...

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Many of you have been following the story of Maggie, the little Doxie-King Charles mix that arrived on our doorstep never having received any medical care and worst of all, heart worm positive. Undoing the abuse takes time, adding the love and ...

Mitch's Story Mitch looks totally adoptable.  Bright, alert, loving and a ball of energy...until you run his lab work.  You see, Mitch has heart worm disease.  We are sending out a blood sample to the reference to determine how advanced the disease has...