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My basic info
Breed
Dachshund/Basset Hound
Color
Black
Age
6 months old, Puppy
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
8 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Shots current
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
***These babies are currently being fostered in the Pawtucket, RI area***
Simba, Mufasa and Kiara are our Lion King litter who are looking for their forever homes!
These babies have not had it easy. They were born on the streets to unknown parents and have been fending for themselves since they were able to walk. The neighbors watched them grow but did not notify anybody about them until they were running in and out of the streets, barely missing from getting hit by cars.
We were able to get 1 of the puppies about 6 weeks ago but unfortunately these 4 were a bit more elusive so it took more time to catch them, but we did not give up!
We estimate they were born around April 20, 2024. The puppies are all quite different!
Simba is the smallest, longest and shortest one. He is not growing almost at all and staying around 8 lbs. We do not believe he will get over 25 lbs full grown. Mufasa is longer and has shorter legs also, but not as short as Simba. Mufasa is only 2 lbs bigger than Simba, so we believe he won’t get over 30 lbs full grown.
Kiara has longer legs and looks more lab/border collie like – we think she had a different dad. We estimate she will be around 40 lbs full grown
Kiara is the friendliest of the group and loves to cuddle in bed and get lots of loves. The brothers are a bit more hesitant still of humans, but they LOVE to follow you around and be near you. It’s so adorable watching Simba and Mufasa run after the foster, their little legs going as fast as they will carry them. They are stubs for sure!
Once separated from each other, we believe they will thrive in a home.
These pups love you once they get to know you and trust you. The foster has spent a couple weeks with them and they’re already coming around and taking treats and getting love. They have been on the streets so long; they’re just learning that humans can be good and can be trusted.
They are a bit timid at first and will definitely need a medium to quite calm household that has patience and understanding that they have not had an easy life to start off with. They are still puppies, so they do have the puppy energy, but they are not overactive.
Another dog in the household would truly help these babies as they do need to gain confidence. They love other dogs and get super excited when other ones are around.
As of right now, we are not recommending young children for Simba and Mufasa as sudden and fast movements are very scary for them and they cower, worried about what may happen. If only they could talk and tell us what happened to them when they were younger so we could help better. They are at the prime age though where they can be socialized and given a chance at a beautiful life. They are almost scared of their own shadow sometimes.
They have met kitties and do fine with them 😊
If you can provide a safe, calm, loving, patient home for one of these sweet, gentle, calm, loving, adorable puppies, please consider applying today.
To apply to adopt:
www.ruraltank.org/adopt
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