Socks

About Socks (Shih tzu) in Sioux Falls

Socks is waiting for you at Dakota Dachshund Rescue in Sioux Falls, SD 57110. We are an all-volunteer/foster home-based rescue. We DO NOT have a physical shelter. Apply to adopt by filling out the online adoption application on our main website dakotadachshundrescue.org Click on Adoption Info under the Navigation bar on the left side of the page. Fill out the form by clicking on the picture of the computer screen with our logo on it. Hi! I’m Socks — a full‑on puppy through and through. I’m a very sweet girl with a huge amount of energy, and I’m definitely a door‑dasher, so I’ll need a securely fenced yard. I love chasing squirrels in my foster parents’ yard and running, playing, and wrestling with the other small dogs in my foster home. When I finally wear myself out, I’m happiest curled up on my foster mom’s lap for snuggles. I was groomed three weeks ago, and I’ll need regular grooming to keep me looking cute (and to keep the hair out of my eyes). I do need to be in a home with another dog or dogs. I’m mostly potty trained and will use a potty pad if needed. I’m still learning my manners and don’t always come when called, so I’ll need some basic training. I love to chew, so having plenty of toys around is a must. I sleep in my crate at night with no issues, just remember I can bark very loudly when I want out of my crate. I enjoy car rides. On walks, I pull like a little sled dog, so more leash training will help. I like watching TV but get very excited when animals appear on the screen. I will bark at the animals on the TV screen. I sometimes jump up for attention and may puppy‑nip when I’m excited — my foster parents are helping me learn better manners. Do you have the love, patience, and time to help a young girl like me grow up well? If you’re ready for a fun, loving, energetic companion, I might be the perfect match. I’m 8 months old, weigh about 15 pounds, and I’m still growing. My adoption fee is $400 plus $18 sales tax, for a total of $418. This fee he