I will look forward to everyones responses. I myself think it is 
outrageous that you were denied. I see no reason for your denial!
~Olivia~

linchipin wrote:
> OK. I have a question for everyone regarding HUA. 
>
> First of all, let me introduce myself, as I am new to the group. I am George and I am the proud owner of Chachi, a 6 1/2 year old standard short hair doxie. He has been my best bud since he was 7 weeks old. We have traveled together, moved with the military to different states, and gone on multiple vacations as a duo. I am a very responsible dog owner, and since this was my first dachshund, I read a lot about the breed and talked to many people in order to become a good owner. I want Chachi to live a long healthly happy life with me. 
> About 3 years ago, I thought it would be a great time to add another dachshund to my household. I had gotten out of active duty and went into the reserves, so there was not a chance of getting overseas assignments. I purchased a home and was excited to have the possibility of having another doxie. I, of course, wanted to rescue instead of going through a breeder, or pet store. I have heard about HUA, and drove out there with a couple of co-workers and Chachi to get more information and start this adoption process. I was immediately denied because I do not have a fence in my home (I live in a villa and we are not allowed to have a fence). I am not a fan of invisible fences and will not install one in my house. 
> I have walked Chachi on a leash everyday, 3 times a day, since I have owned him. When it is nice out, you will see us at the dog park. When Chachi has to go potty, I stand out there with him with a leash, regardless of the weather. I will NEVER let my dog out without a leash. 
> I feel like I can provide a dachshund the attention that they deserve. But since I do not have a fence, I cannot be a "responsible dachsund owner". 
> I went there on September of 2005, I saw the dogs that were there in kennels. I returned to their website 8 months later, and the few of the same dogs were still there. So one of them spent all this time in a kennel with multiple other dogs instead of being in the comfort of a home like mine. I was curious and e-mailed them with my inquiries about this and was basically told to look somewhere else, since they would not change that rule. I was a bit upset since I felt that this could lead potential responsible owners like me away into going into the easy way (going through pet stores that buy from puppy mills) and therefore maintaining this cruel places in business. 
> I understand that having a dachshund is a great responsibility and the importance of screening potential families, but even I volunteered for them to come to my home any time, so they can visit with Chachi and make a determination if he was well taken care of. 
> Why can't they make decisions on a case by case basis? 
> I just wanted to bring this up and see what your thoughts are in this matter. Feedback is greatly appreciated.
> Am I not qualified to be the owner of a dachshund because of the fact that I don't have a fenced yard? Even though I would NEVER let my dog out without a leash? 
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> --- On Tue, 3/24/09, Stacey <[address removed]> wrote:
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>> From: Stacey <[address removed]>
>> Subject: RE: [dachshund-427] HUA
>> To: [address removed]
>> Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2009, 9:59 AM
>> I totally think you should get another one!!  I work full
>> time and go to school full time and the best thing I did was
>> get another doxie.  This gave my first one someone to play
>> with and it kept them both busy, not to mention it's
>> keeps my older one young.  They do everything together!
>>  
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>> To: [address removed]
>> Subject: Re: [dachshund-427] HUA
>> From: [address removed]
>> Date: Mon, 23 Mar[masked]:09:05 -0400
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>> I saw this the other day and i was SOOOOOOOOOOOO happy when
>> i saw bart got adopted. ive been trying to convince my
>> parents to get a doxie and they didnt want too. i already
>> have one (zoe) and its just tough for me to be working full
>> time and going to school full time and then to have 2
>> doxies. yikes! but i am so glad he has found a forever home
>> :)
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Stacey <[address removed]>
>> To: [address removed]
>> Sent: Sun, 22 Mar[masked]:19 pm
>> Subject: RE: [dachshund-427] HUA
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>> I am so glad you said this.  I am kinda known as the doxie
>> lady at work and one of the ladies I work with told me about
>> this little guy to see if rescue would go get him.  I
>> reassured her that he was in a really good place until they
>> found him a home.  I'll have to tell her tomorrow that
>> he did, she'll be sooo glad to hear that!  
>>
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>> Subject: [dachshund-427] HUA
>> From: [address removed]
>> To: [address removed]
>> Date: Sun, 22 Mar[masked]:25:09 -0400
>>
>> Another HUA update!  There was a little red doxie named
>> Bart @ HUA.  His story was absolutely heartbreaking and
>> sickening!  To sum it up, his puppymiller kicked him in the
>> head so hard that he is blind, partially deaf, and his jaw
>> is just shattered on one side & can't be repaired. 
>> He is still a loving little guy when he figures out that he
>> can trust you.  He was adopted!!!!!!  I was so happy to hear
>> that he found a forever home where he can be safe and loved
>> for the rest of his life.  Thought I'd share it with the
>> rest of you HUA fans out there!!! 
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