Ace - Chihuahua-Unknown Mix Male Dog For Adoption in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, USA

Dog Breed: Chihuahua / Mixed (short coat).

Thank you for stopping by to see me! Please fill out an application to set up a private meeting. Meet Ace ❤️ — A Sweet Little Guy Learning to Trust Ace hasn’t had the easiest start in life, so he can be a little guarded when meeting new people or experiencing unfamiliar situations. His first instinct is often fear, especially when he feels threatened or overwhelmed by too much commotion. But beneath that cautious exterior is a sweet, cuddly little guy who is already showing just how much love he has to give. ❤️ Ace loves being close to his person and is beginning to show his affectionate side. He even does the cutest little happy twirl when he approaches me! He has only been here for six days, and he is already making wonderful progress. Ace gets along well with the pups he has been introduced to, although he needs a little time to feel safe and comfortable before he’s ready to play. It took him just two days to settle in with the pups here, and he also did well with the pups in his first foster home. He has shown some resource guarding, but he has been responsive to gentle correction and is learning that he can feel safe in his environment. He loves his food and treats, and he’s just beginning to explore the world of toys. He hasn’t found a favorite toy just yet, but he’s making progress one little step at a time! Ace will need a patient, understanding adopter who is willing to let him settle in at his own pace, build trust, and help him navigate new experiences without overwhelming him. He responds well to gentle guidance, and it’s encouraging to see him learning and gaining confidence already. I truly believe that, with the right person by his side, Ace has all the potential to blossom into a happy, confident, loving little companion. He just needs someone who understands that trust takes time and that the most beautiful transformations happen when a dog finally feels safe. Ace may need a little extra patience at first, but he has already shown us glimpses of the sweet, affectionate boy he is becoming. Could you be the person who helps him discover just how wonderful life can be? ❤️ 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. 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