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My name is Shotsky!

Posted over 7 months ago | Updated over 7 months ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Meet the Pet

4

Home Check

5

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $150

This helps S.O.A.R. Initiative, Inc. with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Dachshund
Color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut
Age
11 years 7 months old, Senior
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Alert icon Not good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Shotske came to us after his owner died with another dog. He is almost 11 years old and a long haired dachshund.

Shotske is incredibly sweet, and really enjoys long strolls outside and treats. New situations and new people make him a bit nervous, but he’s still sweet and gentle, even when unsure - he will just retreat.

When shotske arrived here, he was over 25lbs and experiencing some back leg/end paralysis which isn’t uncommon with aging dachshunds, especially if obese. He is now a healthy weight, runs and leaps, moderately active, and not on any medications. A new family will have to make sure his diet is strict, because he loves food and treats but needs to be normal sized to stay healthy.

Shotske came to us with Pansy and can be adopted separately, but then would prefer another small dog his size that is in need of social connectedness, or to be the only dog in a home where he could be the center of attention. He is housebroken, and will go outside, but his previous owner used potty pads in the house, so if you don’t make him go outside, he won’t.

He requires regular grooming and absolutely NO cats.
Rescue
S.O.A.R. Initiative, Inc.

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Phone
Address
4025 W 10th St, Indianapolis, IN 46222
Donation
We accept check, cash or PayPal for adoptions fees.

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Interview

Usually over the phone

3.

Meet the Pet

4.

Home Check

Vet and reference checks (could be also changed with Step #3)

5.

Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

We require an application be submitted before meeting our pets.

Our fees vary per animal, but we require vet and personal references and we conduct home visits for each dog.

Adoption application

More about this rescue

S.O.A.R. Initiative, Inc. is an Indianapolis, IN based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that works with people experiencing homelessness or crisis due to domestic violence or health issues and their pets.