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VRS 1/19/18 Bjacobs

• DOB: 1/31/2008
• Requires another dog in home: No
• Okay with dogs of all sizes: Yes
• Okay with cats: Yes
• Okay with children under 12 years old: Yes
• Requires a fenced yard: No
  Note: dogs must always be leashed whenever outside of a contained area

I am Duchess and I am about 10 years old and 15 pounds.

I am a sweet pup looking for a comfy bed and loving home. Here, let me tell you about myself. I am blind and mostly deaf, and I love human touch and am very affectionate. My tail is always wagging and I've been told I sport a goofy, adorable smile on my face at all times. I do feel happy all the time, so it must be true! Throw food or a bully stick into the mix and I am the happiest pup! 

Do you have a comfy bed or two at your place? I love a good nap session on any soft bedding I can find! When the weather is warmer, I enjoy wandering around a yard and lying in the sun. I am sooo ready for the MN winter to be done! It's a good idea that someone watches me while I'm in the yard, so I don't wander off into something unsafe. I move slowly, so you don't have to worry about me getting very far. I haven't learned how to walk on a leash, so I may just try to meander for some time if you try to teach me. When you have a free spirit like me, wandering the path least traveled is a must.

I am  great with other dogs and cats.  I do well with house training and am good on a schedule. I am also crate trained and rarely ever bark. I can be around children who are respectful and understand that I am blind and hearing impaired, but otherwise, it's best that I'm not around smaller children. Despite my blindness and hearing limitations, I am really easy to care for.

I would be an ideal dog for a retired home or with folks looking for a laid back pup.  Don't I sound lovely ?  Truly, I would make the most wonderful companion!

Good with Dogs, Good with Cats, Good with Kids, Good with Adults, Good for Seniors/Elderly, Quiet, Does Good in the Car, Hypoallergenic, Does not require a yard, Cratetrained, Likes to be in your lap, Apartment OK, Needs special care, Affectionate, Intelligent, Even-tempered, Gentle, Goofy

If you have other questions about me you can email Underdog Rescue at <inquiries@underdogrescuemn.com>

ADOPTION EVENTS:     

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ADOPTION PROCEDURE:

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  www.underdogrescuemn.com/foster-applications  and fill out a foster application.

NUTRITION:

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