MidWest Dachshund Rescue

10/13/2026

This young (4 yo) handsome guy is Frankie. He is being fostered in Mount Prospect, IL He is now ready for his forever home. Please read his bio for all information https://www.mwdr.org/dachshunds/frankie If you have previously filled out an application and didn’t get picked, you do not need to fill out another application just email the rep in his bio

10/12/2026

This young (1.5 yo) sweet boy is foster Auggie who needs a forever home. He is a wee lad at 8 lbs. He is deaf so teaching sign language is helpful to communicate. He is fostered in NW Indiana. Please read his bio https://www.mwdr.org/dachshunds/augie to see what he needs in a forever home. Please share to help find him a home.

10/12/2026

For those who couldn’t make yesterday’s event asking if we were doing anything online and by mail…. Here it is! Head on over to our Events Page on Wednesday. We will post items and links here too. 🎃 Here is link to our fundraiser page https://www.facebook.com/share/1DoDALBn7T/?mibextid=wwXIfr

10/11/2026

Some more photos from today’s Howl-A-We**ie Dash . Thanks to all that attended and to our wonderful volunteers that help make this possible every year.

10/11/2026

10/11/2026

So many cute dachshunds. Including Dolly Parton 🩷

10/11/2026

What will you find at our Howl-a-Ween event? Raffles and Doxiesauruses 🎁 🦖 The Lockport VFW from 11-4 today!!!

10/10/2026

Just a few fosters that will benefit from you attending our Howl-A-We**ie fundraiser tomorrow

Howl-A-We**ie Dash Fundraiser Schedule: It takes place this in Lockport, Illinois.
Schedule:
Opens 11:00
11:00-1:00 (or until supplies last) Trunk or Treats for your dachshund, held in parking lot. $5.00 donation. Cash
11:00-1:00 Door Prizes
11:00-3:00 Kitchen opens. Purchase hot dogs, chips and drinks. Cash
11:00-1:30 Dash Race check in inside hall. Everyone racing must check in
11:00-2:30 Purchase raffle tickets. Cash, Credit card, Venmo, Paypal accepted.
11:00-3:00 Purchase 50/50 Tickets-Cash
11:00-3:30 Dachshund Dive game. Win a dog toy
11:00-3:30 The Cauldron, Dachshund and Witch Photo Op. $5.00 donation
11:00-3:30 General Store open- Cash, Credit card, Venmo, Paypal accepted.
1:00 Costume Contest -held in back fenced area. 10 WINNERS!
1:45 Howl-A We**ie Dash Starts, held in back fenced area
2:45: Raffle Buckets Closed. Have your tickets in the containers
3:15-3:30 Raffle Winners Announced

NOTE: You can Support Midwest Dachshund Rescue and cheer on the Chicago Bears as they take on the Green Bay Packers at NOON in the bar🏈🐻

We look forward to seeing you and raising money to pay vetting expenses for our fosters!

10/10/2026

You can buy anything ‘Doxie’ at our General Store! Be there early for the best selection. MWDR’s Howl-a-Ween Dash at the Lockport VFW, Sunday. Oct 11th from 11-4

10/09/2026

Howl-A-We**ie Dash Fundraiser Schedule: It takes place this Sunday in Lockport, Illinois.
Schedule:
Opens 11:00
11:00-1:00 (or until supplies last) Trunk or Treats for your dachshund, held in parking lot. $5.00 donation. Cash
11:00-1:00 Door Prizes
11:00-3:00 Kitchen opens. Purchase hot dogs, chips and drinks. Cash
11:00-1:30 Dash Race check in inside hall. Everyone racing must check in
11:00-2:30 Purchase raffle tickets. Cash, Credit card, Venmo, Paypal accepted.
11:00-3:00 Purchase 50/50 Tickets-Cash
11:00-3:30 Dachshund Dive game. Win a dog toy
11:00-3:30 The Cauldron, Dachshund and Witch Photo Op. $5.00 donation
11:00-3:30 General Store open- Cash, Credit card, Venmo, Paypal accepted.
1:00 Costume Contest -held in back fenced area. 10 WINNERS!
1:45 Howl-A We**ie Dash Starts, held in back fenced area
2:45: Raffle Buckets Closed. Have your tickets in the containers
3:15-3:30 Raffle Winners Announced

NOTE: You can Support Midwest Dachshund Rescue and cheer on the Chicago Bears as they take on the Green Bay Packers at NOON in the bar🏈🐻

We look forward to seeing you and raising money to pay vetting expenses for our fosters!