POPS - LABRADOR RETRIEVER (MEDIUM COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Labrador Retriever (medium coat). Thank you for stopping by to see me! Please fill out an application to set up a private meeting. Pops is a senior Yellow Lab with the soul of a wise old wizard and the stubbornness of a toddler who just learned the word “no.” He may not see well, but don’t worry—his ears and nose work overtime. He can hear a pin drop from across the house, especially if that pin sounds like food. He is a world‑class chow hound who believes every meal is a sacred event and every treat is a personal blessing. He’s a gentle, mellow guy who spends most of his day perfecting his craft: sleeping. When he’s awake, he becomes your slow‑moving shadow, following you around with the dedication of a very sleepy bodyguard. He loves sniffing the yard, taking leisurely walks, and performing his highly dramatic poop‑spot circling ritual. He takes it very seriously. Pops is also a master of passive resistance. Ask him to do something he doesn’t feel like doing, and he will instantly transform into 70 pounds of immovable, floppy, dead weight. Steps? Suspicious. Ramps? Terrifying. Rugs that are slightly crooked? Absolutely not. But give him a soft bed, a belly rub, or a doggy massage, and he melts like butter. He’s partially blind, partially deaf, a little wobbly, and needs daily meds, eye drops, and medicated baths—but he’s wonderfully compliant for all of it. He’s great in the shower, loves car rides (even if getting in is a whole production), and will happily nap near your feet while you cook or do dishes. He doesn’t play with toys much, but he enjoys a good nylabone and loves sniff‑and‑search games with scattered kibble. He’s potty trained with a schedule, sleeps through the night like a champ, and is perfectly content hanging out in his own room when you’re gone. Pops would thrive as an only dog or with a calm, non‑pushy companion. He’s sweet, quirky, stubborn, and endlessly lovable—a gentle old man who just wants a soft bed, a steady routine, and someone who appreciates his slow‑motion charm. If you’re looking for a low‑key, big‑hearted senior who will adore you, make you laugh, and occasionally refuse to move, Pops is your guy. 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:	Low
  Likes to Vocalize:	Quiet
  Shedding Amount:	High

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  Energy Level:	Low
  Activity Level:	Slightly Active
  Exercise Needs:	Low
  Fence Required:	Not Required
  Obedience Training:	Has Basic Training
  Owner Experience Required:	None
  Other:	Apartment Appropriate Leash Trained Crate Trained Housetrained

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Affectionate Intelligent

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found	No
  Other	Ongoing Medical Care Needed