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Please fill out a bulldog application to meet Sailor: https://underdogrescuemn.com/adoptionprocess/bulldogs/

Ahoy! My name is Sailor and I am hopefully cruising right into my forever home!  I'm a stunning, gorgeous boy wouldn't you say?!  I am a sweet, loving guy who is coming out of his shell more and more each day. I am loving this new life of mine in a home with dog beds, couches, and pets.  I have been neutered and have been working on training and have come a long way.  When I was first rescued and freshly neutered, I was humping my foster siblings a lot, but that has improved thanks to my foster mom.  My forever family would just need to know this to continue to help me learn that this is no longer needed in life.  I would also really love to go to a basic obedience class with you to continue learning new things and becoming a good doggie friend  I would also do well as an only dog!  I could be a fun loving guy in the city, walk the lakes, stop at breweries - you name it, I'm up for it!

I do not require a fence and would be okay in an apartment as I do enjoy going for walks on a leash.  I love to please my humans and crave their attention.  Because of this, I think someone who works from home, has someone home a lot, or can take me to work would be ideal for me.  I am still a bit timid of noises so I would like a home without small children as they tend to make lots of noise I've been told.  I will follow my humans everywhere and love snuggles on your lap.  I still need some help on potty training - my marking has gotten a lot better since my neuter, but potty training just hasn't totally clicked for me yet - grass is new to me and I don't really like the feel quite yet. I know I can get there, I just need some help and I hope you can help me with that!  A calm, consistent home with lots of attention and someone home a lot is what I am on the hunt for! If that is with you, please apply and lets get this ship a sailing!

Bulldogs are a member of the Brachycephalic breed and therefore have a host of health issues that may arise.  Because these dogs are 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 medical needs.    In addition to the normal pre-adoption surgical work up of a spay and dental, Sailor has received a surgery to enlarge his nares and also to shorten the soft palate.  These surgeries are needed to improve their 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 do 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!  
This dog requires an application fee.  This fee must be paid within 24 hours or your application will be considered void.    We will not review or contact applicants that have not completed the payment portion. Bulldog Applications will be responded to within 5 business days, after receipt of the application fee.  Please understand that paying the fee does not guarantee you will be approved to adopt the bulldog. Our goal is place bulldogs in homes that are suited for their individual needs. You may be willing and able to provide a great home, but if it doesn’t meet the specific needs of the bulldog, we will not approve your application.   
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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:

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