

Gumba "George" (Rat Terrier (short coat))
About the shelter
Dakota Dachshund Rescue
7505 Mystic Drive Sioux Falls, 57110
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More about the shelter
Diane started doing fostering at the Sioux Falls Humane Society and then Pet Pals for Life. She had a passion for dachshunds. We noticed that the Sioux Falls area had a need for a dachshund rescue so her and I (Doug) started DDR. The response and need was much greater than we anticipated.
Usually we are contacted by a SD shelter about a dachshund that is not doing well (nipping etc.) and that they are going to be put down. We take them in get them vetted and then place them up for adoption after they have been evaluated. We also take calls from folks who have called their local shelter about there dachshund that may have started nipping at small children etc and are told the dog would be put down. We also take calls from other rescues about breeder dogs.
About Gumba "George"
Distance: 721 Miles
We are an all-volunteer/foster home-based rescue.
Apply to adopt by filling out the online adoption application on our main website dakotadachshundrescue.orgClick 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.George update March 21st 2025. George saw Dr Jeff and it was determined he has really bad arthritis due to his life's beginning. We have him on Cosequin(Glucosamine/chondroitin) along with ear meds and eye ointment, he is chowing down canned ID food and is happy to just be in a home setting with lots of dog beds to choose from. He still needs a bellyband in the house as he was so used to living outside he needs a reminder we potty outside ;) Do you have a soft spot for a senior boy who has lots of love to give? He just needs someone to take care of him, keep him on his supplements to help his joints, keep his eyes and ears checked and feed him food that is easy on his digestive tract. George is a love! He has lots to offer, great company, pretty easy going, so appreciative when you take care of him :)
Update: George (Gumba ) is having some issues with his neck, Dr Paul has him on kennel rest as well as pain meds. Poor little guy, years and years of living outside is hard on joints and the body overall :( George is on kennel rest, is on pain meds and we have started him on glucosamine chondroitin to help rebuild synovial fluid in his joints. Keep George (our little Gumba) in your prayers for healing and overall well being. Now that he has a warm loving foster home, much need medical care, sleeps in a dog bed in a cozy home, has consistent good food .....we just want him to heal so he can become someone's furry friend and be loved for the rest of his life.Can you be an angel and help sponsor George(Gumba) while he heals?Gumba aka George had a rough start to life. His family did not really consider him part of the family. He spent his life as an outside dog. Even with the life he had he is still the sweetest boy. We will find him a real family that will make sure he is part of the family. Is that you? He definitely needs a fenced yard to keep him safe. He does great with the other pups.
Gumba is about 9 years old and weighs about 12 pounds. His adoption fee is $250 plus tax of $11.25 for a total of $261.25. My adoption fee helps cover all of my vetting needs such as HW test, rabies, DHPPL, Bordetella, neuter, dental and microchipping.
More about Gumba "George"
Age: Senior
Size:
Gender: Male
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Altered: Yes
OK w/ Dogs: Yes
OK w/ Dogs: Yes