MISSY - 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. Missy may be small, but the love she has to give is anything but. This darling Chihuahua has the sweetest soul and approaches life with a gentle, trusting nature. She’s the kind of dog who is simply happy to be by your side, whether she’s curled up in her cozy bed or snuggled beside you under the blankets. Missy absolutely adores people and has never met a treat she didn’t appreciate! She’s food-motivated, enjoys mealtime, and is always happy to earn a tasty reward—though treats should be given in moderation because this little lady likes to keep her girlish figure. She gets along beautifully with other dog-friendly small dogs and truly enjoys having canine companions around. Since all of her foster friends have been small breeds, we aren’t sure how she feels about larger dogs. While she’s happy to join in when the other dogs announce something worth barking about, she’s otherwise a quiet, easygoing girl. Missy would prefer a home without cats, as they simply aren’t her cup of tea. Missy walks nicely on a leash and enjoys getting out to explore. She’s doing well with her potty training and thrives on a consistent schedule. She doesn’t require a fenced yard or a kennel, making her an easy addition to many different types of homes. Missy would be happiest in a home with older, respectful children or adults only. We’ve learned that young children make her feel uncomfortable, and while she may growl to let them know she needs space, she has not shown any desire to lash out. We believe she’s simply frightened by the unpredictability of little kids and will thrive in a home where her boundaries are understood and respected. Toys aren’t really her thing—people are. Missy’s favorite pastime is simply being loved and loving you right back. She’ll happily shower you with kisses, soak up every bit of affection you have to offer, and remind you every day just how special the bond between a dog and their family can be. Whoever is lucky enough to welcome Missy home is getting an incredibly kind, affectionate, and adaptable companion. She’s the type of dog who quietly makes every day a little brighter, and she’s sure to make one very lucky family incredibly happy. 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:	Short
  Grooming Needs:	Low
  Likes to Vocalize:	Some
  Shedding Amount:	Moderate

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	No
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  OK with Cats:	No
  Energy Level:	Moderate
  Activity Level:	Not Active
  Exercise Needs:	Not Required
  Fence Required:	Not Required
  Obedience Training:	Has Basic Training
  Owner Experience Required:	None
  Other:	Apartment Appropriate Leash Trained Crate Trained Good in a Car Likes to Be in Your Lap

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Obedient Affectionate Intelligent Even-Tempered Gentle

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found	No
  Other	Heat Sensitive Cold Sensitive