When David Rogers met his dachshund Camouflage last year, he knew he’d met the love of his life.
“Anyone who has not, should adopt,” said Rogers, chief operating officer of Keller Bros. automotive shop, proclaimed on his Facebook page. “Best experience of my life.”
And as a result, the shop’s mutually beneficial relationship with Denver Dachshunds Rescue and Transport was born.
“He’s a big supporter of the dogs,” said Jamie Roberson, founder of DDRT. “And he’s kept `Old Yeller,’ our only rescue vehicle, going at no charge.”
Roberson visited Keller Bros. on Dec. 10 with Oreo and Kindy, two of the most adorable little “doxies” one could hope to meet. They are curious, happy and eager to cuddle anyone with an outstretched hand.
“Dachshunds have so much character and so much personality trapped in those little bodies,” said Roberson.
They were there as part of Keller Bros.’ “Hump Day is Help Day” program, during which they donate $5 for every full-price oil change they perform on Wednesdays to a local charity. As an added bonus, they added Thursdays to the mix this year.
“We love our community, and we know you do too,” reads a release announcing the program. “That’s why we’re going the extra mile to give back.”
In November, the company raised $160 for Denver Rescue Mission and is hoping to beat that for DDRT in December. The money is used to help better the lives of dachshunds and other small dogs, and the lives of their owners. The group has helped with vaccinations and other medical treatments, reunited lost pets with owners, rescued little ones from puppy mills, and offered shelter in disasters.
“Rescued dogs aren’t always damaged goods,” said Dorothy Lueloff, DDRT volunteer. “Sometimes it’s just about life changes.”
That’s the reason they created the “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” program, partly designed to help seniors hold on to their very loved and important companions.
“If people truly love them, and it’s just a matter of money, there’s no reason not to keep them,” said Roberson.
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