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Meet Sir Nate!
Nate is slowly but surely coming out of his shell, and this adorable little guy is showing us more of his personality every day!
He’s a bit of a goofy character who likes to keep you guessing. Sometimes, you’ll reach out to pet him and he’ll scamper away. Other times, he’ll come right up to you and ask to be picked up or invited onto the couch so he can curl up in your lap or snuggle beside you. One thing is becoming increasingly clear: Nate really loves his people and is learning just how wonderful human affection can be! He seems to absolutely love being petted and is craving more and more attention as his confidence grows.
Nate has recently started showing interest in toys and has even begun playing with a little squeaky toy! He isn’t quite playing with his foster siblings yet, but we think there’s a good chance he’ll continue to blossom and discover the fun of playing with other dogs in time. He enjoys the company of his resident canine friends, but he isn’t dependent on them to feel comfortable. He could happily live with other friendly dogs or potentially be the only dog in a home where he gets plenty of love and companionship.
Leash walking is still a work in progress, but Nate does better when he has other dogs walking alongside him. With patience, encouragement, and a little practice, he should continue to improve. He’s also VERY food-motivated, which is always a plus when it comes to training!
Nate is still recovering from his neuter and dental surgery, during which he had 10 teeth removed, but you’d hardly know it from his cheerful attitude! He was happy to get home and get back to his usual activities. His vet also detected a slight heart murmur that was considered low risk and not expected to cause him significant issues.
So, what kind of home would be perfect for Sir Nate? We think he could be a wonderful companion for a single person, a couple, or a family. He may be the kind of dog who forms a particularly special bond with one favorite person, but he has plenty of love to give. With his small size and sweet, silly personality, he could also make a lovely companion for considerate children who understand how to be gentle with a little dog.
Nate is still discovering the joys of being a beloved companion, and watching his confidence grow is such a rewarding experience. He’s cute as can be, loves treats, enjoys affection, and is beginning to let his goofy little personality shine.
Could you be the person Nate has been waiting for? Give this sweet boy a little patience, a lot of love, and a cozy spot beside you on the couch, and you just might find your new best friend! ❤️
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.
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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:
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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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