SWEETART - HAVANESE (MEDIUM COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Havanese (medium coat). Thank you for stopping by to see me! Please fill out an application to set up a private meeting. Meet Sweetart, the sweet little explorer who’s quickly learning how wonderful the world can be. She’s recently discovered that treats are pretty great, that walks are even better, and that being out and about is her absolute favorite thing. She takes about four walks a day and loves every minute—especially now that she’s no longer afraid of traffic sounds or her leash. She also adores riding in her sling, which means she gets to accompany her humans into coffee shops and stores. She’s a proper lady about town, curious and confident, ready to go wherever the day takes her. She’s a little skittish with a shy streak, especially when meeting new people or men, but she’s learning that the world is full of kind hands and friendly faces. Her sleep bag gives her comfort when meeting strangers, and she’s starting to enjoy soaking up all the attention. She’s not really interested in toys just yet—she prefers being talked to, going for adventures, and watching the world unfold around her. At home, she’s doing great with potty training and even makes it through the night, though sleep isn’t really her strong suit. She’s still figuring out how to settle at bedtime, so for now she rests in the master bathroom with her cozy setup of a nightlight, dog bed, open kennel, and water. She paces a bit before falling asleep, likely worried her people might disappear when she can’t see or hear them. She’s not a big barker or whiner, but she does struggle when her favorite person leaves—her foster reports about twenty minutes of pacing before she calms down. In public, though, she’s a total star—polite, calm, and incredibly well-behaved. She’s not quite a cuddler yet and tends to hop in and out of laps, as if she wants to cuddle but doesn’t know how to stay put. Being carried is her comfort zone, and she loves it. She’s learning, little by little, how to trust that she can relax and be loved without fear. There’s still a lot she’s discovering about how to “be a dog,” but her progress is beautiful to watch. She’ll thrive in a family that understands patience and gentleness, one that knows she wants to be the snuggly, bed-sleeping dog she’s meant to be—she just doesn’t know how to get there yet. With time, love, and maybe some calming herbs at bedtime, she’ll find her peace. She’s brave, curious, and determined to live her best, love-filled life. 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. ***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. (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.)

• Physical Attributes

  Coat Length:	Medium
  Grooming Needs:	Moderate
  Likes to Vocalize:	Quiet
  Shedding Amount:	Moderate

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  Energy Level:	Moderate
  Activity Level:	Slightly Active
  Exercise Needs:	Low
  Fence Required:	Not Required
  Obedience Training:	Needs Training
  Owner Experience Required:	None
  Other:	Apartment Appropriate Leash Trained Crate Trained Good in a Car

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Timid Skittish Affectionate Eager to Please Gentle

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found

  No