Foster A Dachshund Dachshund Sioux Falls, SD

Thank you for your interest in fostering a rescued dachshund!
The role of the foster family is to provide a caring, temporary home and
rehabilitation for a dachshund in need. Providing consistent food, a warm
safe place to sleep, kind words, and patient socialization are the standard
elements of a good foster home.
The dachshunds that come into rescue have a variety of backgrounds:
some are owner surrenders
some come from shelters around the Midwest
and others are unwanted by breeders or rescued from puppy mills
The amount of additional care needed by a rescue dog can vary dramatically
from dog to dog:
Some rescued dachshunds have previously been in a home, and are
partially or fully house-trained. They have been cared for at one point, have
experienced a variety of life situations, and understand the basic humananimal
bond. Often they are well-adjusted emotionally and will adapt easily to
a foster family or new home.
Other rescued dachshunds have come from a situation where they were
not able to establish a bond with a person. They may have been neglected,
and lack social skills or manners. They can have health issues resulting from
neglect, and will require a caring foster family willing to work with them to
help them become a well-adjusted pet for their future family.
Ӣ Finally, there are dachshunds that have been rescued from bad
breeding situations, hoarders, or puppy mills. Often these dogs are never
let out of their hutch or cage their entire lives. They do not know what
walking in the grass is, or how to behave around people or in a house. They
have received little or no veterinary care, have health issues, and are
extremely fearful or shy. These dogs need a patient, loving foster family to
help them learn how to be a dog, and discover the new world around them.
With the help of a loving foster family, we have seen that all types of
dogs can blossom and become treasured, forever companions to their new
families. The length of time dogs remain in foster families also varies. We do
everything we can to spread the word that our rescue dachshunds are
available. Some are in foster care for a few weeks, and some for a few
months. Some are even adopted by their foster families!
As a DDR Foster Family, you will work with an assigned Foster
Coordinator. They are a valuable resource, working along side you during the
fostering experience. They are available to answer questions, arrange for any
medical care necessary, assist in training or behavioral issues, etc. Best of all,
they often foster rescue dogs themselves, so they have a first-hand
knowledge of the process.
All medical expenses or
medications will be provided by
Dakota Dachshund Rescue and our
participating veterinarians.*
Your rescue dog will be examined by
a veterinarian, receive vaccinations,
and be spayed or neutered.
*Please contact us should your foster
dog need medical attention so that we
can arrange an appointment with one
of our veterinarians. Of course, if it
is an emergency, please contact us on
the way to the nearest clinic.
Dakota Dachshund Rescue
'One day at a time, one dog at a time, friends forever.'
PO Box 2771
Sioux Falls, SD 57101-2771
(605) 332-5774
dakotadachshund@hotmail.com
Adapted from material originally developed by NDR.org
Contact Information:
Kristi Johnson
Foster/Volunteer Coordinator
kaboschee@sio.midco.net
605-254-3119
Judy Marchand
Intake/Volunteer Coordinator
judy.marchand@ssa.gov
605-330-0426
Diane Wade
Founder/President
dakotadachshund@hotmail.com
605-332-5774
Bob Donham
Vice President
robbytuck@sio.midco.net
605-331-2425
Sue Carlblom
Transportation Coordinator
doxies@frontiernet.net
507-840-0627
All of the above contacts
are foster parents also.
Please feel free to
contact them for advice if
you are unable to reach the
Foster Coordinator.
Web address:
dakotadachshundrescue.org