WINSTON CHURCHILL - FRENCH BULLDOG (SHORT COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Posted Breed: French Bulldog (short coat). Thank you for stopping by to see me! Please fill out an application to set up a private meeting. Want to meet me? Come to the Underdog Headquarters (3345 Dakota Ave, St. Louis Park, 55416) for an Adoption Event on Wednesday, February 28th from 5:00-6:00 pm. Please email inquiriesunderdogrescuemn for questions regarding the dogs. Hello! I’m Winston Churchill, an adult French Bulldog who is a total love bug if I do say so myself! Ok foster mom says so too! My foster family also says that I’m handsome (TOTALLY TRUE) and mellow…also true! I am most happy nestling into my people, and I am an absolute pro at couch cuddles!! The truth is, I crave love, affection, and security and my biggest dream is to be YOUR fur-ever Valentine! In addition to cuddling, I enjoy playing with (and/or destroying) stuffy toys & squeaker balls, I also love chewing on Nylabones. Not the hard bones though because I recently had some fancy dental work done so now hard things aren’t good for my new pearly whites! Speaking of that dental, mine was pretty in depth because I had a horribly infected tooth upon rescue. I'm so glad Underdog got me right to the vet because I had a huge bump on my face from it. I'm feeling SO much better now! Toys & bones aside, if you REALLY want to know the way to my heart bring on the belly rubs, head scratches, food, and treats! In fact, if treats are involved, I will undoubtedly master any trick or skill you teach me! I should probably mention that “leave it” would be a good one to learn since I sometimes think my poop looks like a snack! Hee, hee!! Don’t judge! Anyway, I sleep like an angel in my crate if my people are nearby, but I don’t like being left alone and will bark, bark, and bark some more if I am left in that thing with no one around…I mean seriously is wherever you’re going SO important that you can’t take me with you!?! I’m just sayin’! Anyway, hopefully you’ll be home with me, so I won’t have to be in that dungeon. Foster mom keeps trying to convince me that it’s a safe place but it’s like she doesn’t get me at all! Moving right along, I have not met any cats, but I think I’d be ok with them if they keep to themselves LOL; I don’t like a lot of commotion, so I don’t know if kids are a good fit for me; I do fine with other confident, mellow dogs; I am doing great with potty training on a schedule. I’m a smart boy so I’m confident that with more practice and continued patience I will master it in no time; and I enjoy going on short leisurely walks, but I may get a bit scared and stop mid-walk if someone new approaches. Thankfully, it doesn’t take long to earn my trust (hee, hee)…truth be told, a little head scratch’ll do it! LOL!! By the way, what is up with these cold Minnesota temperatures? Are you kidding me??? I am not used to this so every time I go out into this frozen tundra the first thing, I do is let out a big sneeze…I can’t even help it! My foster family thinks it’s hysterical, they say I’m “allergic” to winter like they are – hehehe!! Oh well, with my aversion to winter and the fact that I’ve not yet learned to navigate down steps foster mom carries me outside to our wonderfully fenced yard…but I’m confident that one day I’ll be brave enough to do it myself…I just know it! In the end, I am an angel of a boy who is simply looking for YOU…a patient, unconditionally loving fur-ever family that will NEVER give up on me, to be my fur-ever Valentine. Will you please be my heart? I promise I will love you more than you could EVER imagine! ALL my love, Winston Churchill *Please note that some of our dogs are obtained from shelters, surrendered to our care, or released from breeders. Each animal's bio is based on our experience of the animal within our care, an educated guess based on physical characteristics, temperament and information shared. Each dog receives basic grooming when coming into rescue, but for some dogs they have not received grooming attention until recently and grooming may be required shortly after adoption. This will be at the adopter’s expense, so we encourage you to research the breed and be prepared for grooming expenses. Underdog cannot guarantee hypoallergenic or non-shedding qualities of any dogs in our rescue. Some of the animals come from situations where they are lacking experience in a home and confidence in humans. In turn, they require another companion dog and/or a fenced in yard in their forever home in order for them to feel safe. If you are interested in a particular dog whose bio states those needs and do not currently have them, please understand that your home might not be the right fit. Please use the filter on our Adoptable Dogs page to find the perfect match for your home. Bulldogs are a member of the Brachycephalic breed and therefore have a host of health issues that may arise. Because these dogs are new into our rescue, health issues in the future may arise that we are not aware of. Some of these issues are allergies, eye issues, yeast infections, interdigital cysts, slipped disks in their back, breathing problems, among a host of others that can occur at any time or when seasons change. While breed experience is not required, we encourage you to thoroughly research the breed and its financial, medical, and environmental needs to be sure the breed is a good fit for you and your family. It is estimated that the average bulldog owner spends $2,000 per year on medical needs. In addition to normal pre adoption surgeries, Winston Churchill also had surgery on hisnares and soft palate to improve the quality of his breathing. This is reflected within her adoption fee. Bulldogs are one of the most expensive dogs to own, maintain, and rescue and our adoption fees reflect such expenses. The application process for bulldogs usually moves quite quickly as they are a popular breed, so we ask that adopters do research and be prepared for adoption at the time you submit your application. They are happy, goofy, playful characters and we are excited you are taking the first steps into rescuing one! This dog requires an application fee. This fee must be paid within 24 hours or your application will be considered void. We will not review or contact applicants that have not completed the payment portion. Bulldog Applications will be responded to within 5 business days, after receipt of the application fee. Please understand that paying the fee does not guarantee you will be approved to adopt the bulldog. Our goal is place bulldogs in homes that are suited for their individual needs. You may be willing and able to provide a great home, but if it doesn’t meet the specific needs of the bulldog, we will not approve your application. ***Be sure to check your spam/junk folder as sometimes our emails end up there*** If you have other questions about me you can email Underdog Rescue at <inquiriesunderdogrescuemn> ADOPTION EVENTS: Adoption events are updated at the top of each dogs animals' as their foster home signs up. Check back for updates on which events they will be attending. If an event is not listed within their bio above, the animal is not planning to attend. 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. We recommend filling out an application and we will set 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: .underdogrescuemn/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 .underdogrescuemn/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, but each bio is written by the foster as they see them, in their home. Each animal's behavior is evaluated and we have a sense of its temperament and personality, but it cannot be guaranteed. We look for adopters who will give each animal the wonderful life and permanent home that he or she deserves in time and with patience. If you have an interest and ability to be a foster home, please visit our website .underdogrescuemn/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. 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• Physical Attributes

  Coat Length:	Short
  Grooming Needs:	Low
  Likes to Vocalize:	Some
  Shedding Amount:	Moderate

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	Yes
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  Energy Level:	Moderate
  Activity Level:	Moderately Active
  Exercise Needs:	Low
  Fence Required:	Not Required
  Obedience Training:	Needs Training
  Owner Experience Required:	Breed
  Other:	Housetrained Likes to Be in Your Lap

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Playful Affectionate Eager to Please Goofy

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found

  No