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Rest In Peace, Dachshund Rescue Web Page, Inc.
It's been so long since I've had the chance to post anything. I've been working, desperately, to salvage what little I could of my dream for a dachshund sanctuary, but it seems that some things are just not to be.
And so, after almost 9 years doing rescue work and almost 8 full years as a not-for-profit organization, it is with deep sorrow I must announce that Dachshund Rescue Web Page, Inc. will cease to exist as a corporate entity, effective October 31st, 2007. Paperwork for the dissolution of the organization has already been filed with the State of Delaware, where we are incorporated.
This was not an easy decision to come to. I worked endlessly to avoid this, but the cold, hard reality is, the hoped for benefits of being a 501(c)(3) never came to pass. In fact, the burdens of regulatory compliance actually put us into a net negative situation, making it impossible to continue as we were. The support simply never materialized. And so the board made the hard decision to dissolve the corporate entity under which our not-for-profit status was granted.
So... what does this mean for the rescue dachsies?
Well, my own personal activities will continue as best as I can do them out of my own pocket and with what little support may continue to be offered by people who care more about the work than the deduction. The animals with the volunteers will continue to be supported from funds received in the past, after which they will make their own decisions regarding whether or not they will continue the work. Any remaining assets after the last animal accepted has been placed will be distributed to those who decide to continue the work, in the hopes that it will help them get a good start as "independants".
If I understand I.R.S. regulations correctly (far from a certainty, since even the I.R.S. appears to have problems understanding them), donations received prior to our dissolution will continue to be deductible. Those going forward will definitely not be deductible, although they will be gratefully accepted. A separate account will be maintained for contributions received in the future, so that I can document to anyone who wishes to question my integrity may see for themselves that donations are being used strictly for "my" rescues.
To those of you who have watched this site grow and (hopefully) improve over the years, rest assured that it will remain. The resource it represents for dachshunds in need is far to great for me to allow it to die with the organization. Nothing will change as regards the website, with the possible exception of being able to post something to my blog more frequently!
Benny
Update: January 3, 2008:I have finally received a ruling letter from the Internal Revenue Service regarding the deductibility of contributions. Contributions received after September 14, 2007 will not be deductible. This date was the date that the State of Delaware officially recorded our dissolution.
There will be those who will
There will be those who will continue to support me because they believe in the work, not because their support was deductible.
I have to believe this, or I have to give up doing the work altogether. I can't see myself deserting the breed I love so much and so, I believe.
Benny
Benny, I am so sorry that
Benny, I am so sorry that you are forced with having to make this difficult decision. I'm glad that the website will get to stay up as many dachshunds are saved just from the website and listing you provide. Thank you for all that you do.
Vicki
This is very sad news to me.
This is very sad news to me. It seems that anyone trying to help save animals comes up against more block walls than ever before. No matter what happens in the future, there are many dogs in loving good homes due to your love and dedication, Benny. If I ever hit the lottery, you're still on my list.
Joy - Dachshund Rescue & Placement
So sorry to hear about this.
So sorry to hear about this. I know you worked long & hard to keep things going. Tax deduction or no, you can count on my continued support. It's about the doxies.
Cricket
Diane, Linda & the
Diane, Linda & the Weiners
dogkpr@gmail.com
dachshundsonlyresque@yahoo.com
Thank you for keeping the website open...it is the heartbeat of our rescue. Please tell everybody how to support this site. I care far more for this special breed than any "deduction".
as i have 3 weiners of my
as i have 3 weiners of my own a full size red male thats 9 a red mini female dapple 3 and 1 of her pups a red/blue and silver female double dapple not purposely double dapple but very healthy at 5 months old i see this sites help weiners and im sorry your loseing so much i stop here and read the stories and wonder why these people do to there weiners what they do to need a rescue place other than elderly and disabled people should know pets of any kind are to be loved for there life span not till your tired of them i have no money to help your cause as im disabled and we have our hands full but if you think of a way here in lincoln n.e that we can do any good here please e-mail me at husker_champ@yahoo.com i have a very large fenced in yard and all my hotdogs like to have hotdog buddies visit (my other family has weiners to)good luck to you and everyone thank you
Hey Benny; So sorry to hear
Hey Benny;
So sorry to hear about your dream. DRWP is a wonderful thing and I refer many people to this site and always suggest an adoption fee and/or donation. Dedication to the breed is of utmost importance and so many people know how dedicated you are!! You've done a wonderful thing through DRWP!
Amy & Darin Rhode
Dachshund Rescue of North America (www.drna.org)
Disabled Dachshund Society (www.ourdds.org)
"The Dachsie Squad" Daffy, Digger, Squirt, & Nelson
"The Parakeet" Will
Fosters: Willy & Wonka
DRWP has meant so much to my
DRWP has meant so much to my father and I. The three most important reasons we love DRWP is: Otis, Katie, & Luke. All three of his dachsies found their way into his life through DRWP. Thank you for all the wonderful work you have done in helping dachsies find forever homes!
I'm so very sorry to hear
I'm so very sorry to hear about "your dream" (which is shared by many!) of a santuary for these loveable, funny doxies. My husband and myself have adopted four wonderful family members from this site and have since rescued more on our own. Rest assured that we will continue to do so, and have this website to thank for the guidance with our very worthwhile cause. Your efforts are not in vain!!
In luv with weenie dogs :-)
I hope you can keep up the
I hope you can keep up the good work.