The piercing barks and proud owners of more than 100 Dachshunds filled the lawn of Weaver Street Market Sunday.
Carrboro’s annual Weiner Dog Day raised money for Dachshund Rescue of North America, a non-profit organization that rehabilitates Dachshunds across the country.
Dachshund owner Tammy Lamey attended the event for her third consecutive year and said she thinks the event drew just as many attendees as previous years.
“Barking is part of the fun,” Lamey said over the noise.
Sporting doggie limbo, a “kissing” competition, weiner bobbing and many other Dachshund-themed contests, the fundraiser attracted local dog lovers to raise awareness for Dachshund rescues.
“We want to educate people that Dachshunds actually need rescuing,” said Pam Stephens, a North Carolina area representative for the Dachshund Rescue of North America.
Dachshunds, —whose name means “badger dog” in German — were bigger in their original form but were bred to go down holes after badgers, Stephens said.
She runs a home for foster dogs and is currently housing 12 Dachshunds that are up for adoption.
The dogs will stay at her home until they are adopted or move to another foster home.