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Valentina is new to our rescue.  She is about 2 years old and 20 pounds.  She is just a happy little girl who loves nothing more than naps on the couch, exploring new things, and belly rubs.  Valentina loves kids and has a lot of energy for a frenchie and loves going on adventures. If you have been looking for a frenchie who can walk the lake with you or do outdoor activities, this is your girl!  She prefers snuggling with humans over other dogs, so she would be fine as an only dog.  She does enjoy romping and playing with the other dogs in her foster home, but can be a bit alpha at first meet. With a firm correction, Valentina listens and is respectful to other dogs and currently has other dogs in her foster home. The way to Valentina's heart is through her ears - she loves having them rubbed.  Apply today to meet this happy, goofy, outgoing girl!

Valentina is a member of the Brachycephalic breed and therefore have a host of health issues that may arise.  Because Valentina is new into our rescue, health issues in the future may arise that we are not aware of.  Some of these issues are allergies, eye issues, yeast infections, interdigital cysts, slipped disks in their back, breathing problems, among a host of others that can occur at any time or when seasons change. While breed experience is not required, we encourage you to thoroughly research the breed and its financial, medical, and environmental needs to be sure the breed is a good fit for you and your family.  It is estimated that the average bulldog owner spends $2,000 per year on medial needs.  In addition to the normal pre-adoption surgical work up of a spay and dental, Valentina has received a surgery to enlarge their nares and also to shorten her soft palate.  These surgeries are needed to improve bulldogs' breathing and increase oxygen and airflow so the dog can be an active and happy member of your family.  Bulldogs are one of the most expensive dogs to own, maintain, and rescue and our adoption fees reflect such expenses.  The application process for bulldogs usually moves quite quickly as they are a popular breed, so we ask that adopters research and be prepared for adoption at the time you submit your application.  They are happy, goofy, playful characters and we are excited you are taking the first steps into rescuing one!  Please read our bulldog adoption process here:  https://underdogrescuemn.com/bulldogs/

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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