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BENTLEY'S EDINA — Fri, April 20 6pm – 7:30pm — 7433 France Ave S, Edina MN
FUN CITY DOGS- Sat, April 21 12:30pm - 2:30pm - 2213 Snelling Ave, Minneapolis, MN
SPOILS OF WEAR (Paws on the Patio Charity Runway)- Sun, april 22 3pm-6pm -1566 Selby Ave, St. Paul
FUN CITY DOGS — Sat, April 28 12:30pm – 2:30pm — 2213 Snelling Ave Minneapolis MN
DOB: 4/19/2012 Requires another dog in home: Yes Okay with dogs of all sizes: Yes, prefers smaller dogs Okay with cats: Unknown Okay with children under 12 years old: No Requires a fenced yard: No
Note: dogs must always be leashed whenever outside of a contained area
I am Frog, aka Froggie! I am new rescue and am about 5 years old and 6 pounds. I am looking for such a special home and cannot wait to tell you all about myself!
During my first few weeks in my foster home, I have been easily startled and frightened. You see, my life before this was pretty scary. I am not used to feeling safe and loved, so this is all very new for me. My foster family is pretty great and helping me with my confidence. I would love a family who can continue these lessons at a pace I'm comfortable with. I am VERY food motivated, so that is very helpful! I even follow my foster mom when she walks towards the kitchen.
Overall, I am mellow, yet really appreciate when I know someone or something is approaching me. When people take their time in approaching me or picking me up, I do best. I may be nervous about being picked up or set down, but I do relax when I'm held firmly. This helps me understand I won't be dropped and am safe. I actually like to tuck my head under your chin and snuggle into your neck until you get tired of it. I am well on my way to being the best snuggle bug in town.
I think one of the other reasons I some times get startled easily is because I likely am hearing impaired. Like I said, the more warning I have that someone wants to pick me up or is walking along, the better. This also has made me the world's best guard dog. I bark at things that surprise me and want everyone in the house to know that I have perfected the security alarm. No need for a fancy house system, you've got security officer Froggie on duty!
We are working on all sorts of dog skills. I have perfected the leash and prance around the neighborhood like the super hero I am. We've been working on specific hand gestures for commands and I'm doing great. I'm working on my house training and hopefully will master that soon. I don't have teeth, but that doesn't stop me from eating dry food or gnawing on chewies. No dental cleanings for this guy!
I like to carry around small stuffed toys and collect them to put in my bed. I sometimes even am sneaky and steal the toys and chewies from other dogs. I'll tell you my secret plan. I wait for my fur friends to get a drink of water and silently sneak by to steal the chewie or toy. Then I leave undetected and add it to my own stash! Maybe I can sneak away some treats for you!
I know the perfect home is out there for me. Until I find it, I will keep working hard to become the dog I am meant to be!
Many of our dogs are rescued from commercial breeders where they spent their lives getting comfort from their canine friends. In turn, most require another companion dog in their forever home in order for them to feel safe. If you are interested in a particular dog, and do not currently have a dog residing with you, please understand that your home might not be the right fit for many of our dogs.
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ADOPTION EVENTS:
Adoption events are updated as the foster home RSVP's to attend. Check back for updates on which events they will be attending. Please understand that all of our pets are in volunteer foster homes and sometimes "life" happens and the foster family cannot make it to their scheduled adoption event. If you are traveling from a far distance to meet a specific animal, please understand we cannot guarantee event attendance. You may wish to consider applying and setting up a private appointment. Private appointments are only scheduled after an application is submitted and approved.
ADOPTION PROCEDURE:
The first step in our process is to complete an online adoption application on our website:
http://www.underdogrescuemn.com/adoptionprocess/
Note: In most circumstances Underdog Rescue will only adopt within 60 miles of Minneapolis, MN.
All of our foster animals can be seen by appointment with an approved adoption application. Contact us at http://www.underdogrescuemn.com/contact-us/ if you have further questions.
FOSTER CARE:
All of our animals are fostered in individual homes or doggie daycare facilities. While they are in our care, they are part of our families and given lots of love. We work on training, crate-training and socialization prior to adoption. Each animal's behavior is evaluated and we have a sense of its temperament and personality. We look for adopters who will give each animal the wonderful life and permanent home that he or she deserves. If you have an interest and ability to be a foster home, please visit our website www.underdogrescuemn.com/foster-applications and fill out a foster application.
NUTRITION:
Nutrition is vital to the rehabilitation and life-long health of our pets. All of our foster animals are fed a premium diet such as NutriSource, Canidae, Orijen, Nature's Variety, Fromm, Pure Vita, Stella and Chewy's, Primal, or balanced raw diet. All adopters are required to continue providing premium diets for the life of the animal.
YOU CAN HELP:
Not able to foster or adopt right now? Please consider sponsoring an Underdog. Your donation will help us buy dog food and pay for medical costs. Visit this link www.underdogrescuemn.com/donate to donate.
(Please note: A Paypal account is not necessary to use Paypal. When you get to the Paypal page, just use the link to the left of their login to make your donation via Paypal without an account.)