MEATLOAF - CHIHUAHUA (SHORT COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Chihuahua (short coat). Thank you for stopping by to see me! Please fill out an application to set up a private meeting. Meatloaf is a small Chiweenie with a tender heart and a gentle spirit. He’s likely between 1–3 years old and is still figuring out the world, but once he feels safe, he becomes a sweet, affectionate little companion who wants nothing more than to be near his person. He may be nervous at first, but he warms up beautifully and truly wants to be your friend. He’s doing well with potty training—he’ll either make it through the night or bark to let you know he needs to go out. He still marks occasionally, but he’s very close to being fully reliable on a schedule. Crate training is still a work in progress; he’s not comfortable going into a crate on his own, but he and his buddy Spam sleep peacefully overnight in a kennel with the door open and an X‑pen around it. Meatloaf is cautious with new people and new situations, and he hasn’t had much public exposure yet. The car ride to the vet was scary, and he’s still learning that the world is safe. Because he’s fearful and not leash trained, he must have a secure fenced yard (3 ft minimum) and should not be expected to walk on a leash right away. Once he trusts you, Meatloaf shows his sweet, snuggly side. He loves sleeping in bed with people and the other dogs, and he often curls up under his foster’s desk while she works. He can be skittish about being picked up—sometimes unsure, sometimes asking for it—but with patience, he’s already showing signs of becoming a future lap dog. He came from a home with many dogs, so he’s used to canine company and may enjoy having another dog in the home, though it’s not required as long as his humans are around often. He’s gentle, playful, and affectionate once he settles in, and he’s doing surprisingly well with Minnesota’s cold weather for a Southern boy. Meatloaf is a sensitive, sweet little dog who just needs time, patience, and a calm home to help him build confidence. With the right family, he’ll blossom into a loyal, loving companion who wants nothing more than to be close to his people. 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. 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• Physical Attributes

  Coat Length:	Short
  Grooming Needs:	Not Required
  Likes to Vocalize:	Some
  Shedding Amount:	Moderate

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  Energy Level:	Moderate
  Activity Level:	Moderately Active
  Exercise Needs:	Moderate
  Fence Required:	3 foot
  Owner Experience Required:	None
  Other:	Yard Required

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Playful Skittish Affectionate Gentle

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found

  No