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URBAN TAILS — Sun, Oct 14 1:30pm – 3:30pm —2106 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN

"YAPPY HOUR" MERCADO at LYNLAKE — Tue, Oct 16 4pm – 8pm — 2904 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN

Hi I’m Dahlia a 7 year old 10 lb Toy Aussie. I can be a little shy when someone comes to pick me up or put a harness on me. I am slowly coming out of my shell and starting to show a more vocal and playful side! For instance I am doing just great with the resident pets. I will herd them and will follow the resident dog around the yard. I even herd the humans! I do well with small dogs but have never been around bigger dogs.  I will try to herd the cat but will back off if the cat appears upset.

At the moment I am not the most affectionate doggy; I won't approach you for cuddles, but I will sit on your lap if I trust you enough to let you pick me up. Who knows once I am more comfortable that may change!  I will bark when left alone and have been known to bark at my own reflection or nothing at all! I can be a bit silly!

I am particular and really like my doggy bed to be in the same spot all the time; otherwise, I will pace nervously until it is put back. I will collect small, soft toys and socks, but I’m not a big chewer. I am learning what ‘leave it’ means. I can become fearful of loud noises and sudden movements. I am nearly house trained and am crate trained.

I am working on leash training and need lots more practice. I think a fenced in yard would be best for me now as I am working on good leash manners.

I am looking for humans with lots of patience to get me to trust them. They need to be slow and gentle. I can flinch a lot when touched but am slowly accepting the occasional pet. I do enjoy a good lap nap once I realize you don't mean harm. See I am making progress. It’s a journey and I am all in. Are you ready to take me to the next level?

Many of our dogs are rescued from commercial breeders where they spent their lives getting comfort from their canine friends.  In turn, most require another companion dog in their forever home in order for them to feel safe. If you are interested in a particular dog, and do not currently have a dog residing with you, please understand that your home might not be the right fit for many of our dogs.

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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:

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:

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  www.underdogrescuemn.com/donate   to donate. 
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