RILEY - POODLE (MINIATURE) (MEDIUM COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Posted Breed: Poodle (Miniature) (medium coat). Thank you for stopping by to see me! Please fill out an application to set up a private meeting. Hello! I’m Riley, a very timid, handsome, gentle, and usually quiet adult male Poodle who is learning to live with and trust people. I am, however, a total goofball with other dogs especially when I get to run around and play chase so I will need a playmate and a fenced yard at my new home. I also enjoy investigating my surroundings (including the toy box hee, hee), napping, chewing on bully sticks or bones, running the occasional zoomies, following mom around the house, and eating treats whether dehydrated or a Kong filled with peanut butter or Greek yogurt...YUUUMMM!!! I have not met any cats; I’m very skittish; and I startle easily at loud noises, commotion, or sudden movements so smaller kids are not a good fit for me unless they’re dog savvy and very respectful. Home life is very new to me so I’m still learning about things like the kennel/crate, leash, and how to do my business outside. The truth is, I understand that I should do my business when I’m outside…I just don’t fully understand that I shouldn’t do it when I’m inside! I’m also learning about the joy of getting pets and relaxing on the couch and bed, but I have determined that I do not like being the center of attention. I am curious boy with an adorable head tilt that I show off when I hear new or funny sounds and I’m on high alert for my own reflection. It’s quite funny because when I catch my reflection I growl/bark at it! Hee, hee!! All I need now is YOU… a patient, unconditionally loving fur-ever family that will NEVER give up on me. Sure, it will take time for me to trust but I promise that if you welcome me into your life…I will make you the center of mine and I will love you more than you could possibly imagine! Love, Riley *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 adopters 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 th eir 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. ***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. Your donation will help us buy dog food and pay for medical costs. Visit this link .underdogrescuemn/donate to donate. 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• Physical Attributes

  Coat Length:	Medium
  Grooming Needs:	Moderate
  Likes to Vocalize:	Some
  Shedding Amount:	None

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	No
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  Energy Level:	Low
  Activity Level:	Slightly Active
  Exercise Needs:	Low
  Fence Required:	Any Type
  Obedience Training:	Needs Training
  Owner Experience Required:	Species
  Other:	Yard Required Likes to Play with Toys

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Playful Timid Skittish Gentle Goofy

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found

  No