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Status: Adopted! Species: Dog Rescue ID: 21-0188 General Color: Fawn Color: Fawn with black mask Distinguishing Marks: chip registered Current Size: 23 Pounds Current Age: 9 Years 7 Months (best estimate)	Fence Required: No Housetrained: Yes Obedience Training Needed: Has Basic Training Exercise Needs: Moderate Grooming Needs: Not Required Shedding Amount: Moderate Owner Experience Needed: Species Reaction to New People: Friendly

DOB: 9/9/15
Requires another dog in home: No
Okay with dogs of all sizes: Yes
Okay with cats: Yes
Okay with children under 12 years old: Older, dog savvy kids, yes
Weight: 23 pounds
Requires a fenced yard: No

Note: dogs must always be leashed whenever outside of a contained area. Invisible/ underground fencing is not recommended for most rescue dogs.

Hello, my name is Oswald, and I am a regal, energetic adult male French Bulldog who is one of those types that gets along with everyone I meet, and I mean ‘everyone’…adults, kids, cats, other dogs and chickens. Yep, I said chickens…they deserve loves too ya know!

My favorite pastimes include playing with toys; getting out on the town; exploring and learning new things; and sharing some wonderful cuddle time with my people. As a matter of fact, I’m happiest when I’m with my peeps so I will often follow mom around the house just to be a part of whatever she’s doing! I am potty trained, kennel trained, and leash trained, too! Speaking of toys, I'm a big fan. I can sometimes be possessive of my toys to other dogs and young kids. If you have other dogs or kids, they just need to understand that I love toys that are mine and can confuse their toys for my own. Kids toys will become mine in a short time, just sayin! Other dogs don't always appreciate losing toys and bones to me, so if you have another dog, they would just need to be good share-ers with me. I'm a big ball guy and ball pits are just the best! If you're looking for a guy who will make you laugh, dig through your toy box, and snuggle in tight, I'm your guy.

I am quiet unless something alarms me and I am also a smart boy who knows what sit, stay, come and outside mean and I even do well on the leash when mom and I go on our walks. As for car rides, well they mostly put me to sleep.

I've been with my foster home for quite some time because I came to Underdog and had very bad breathing. It's a part of the breed, they tell me, and my nares and soft palate needed surgery VERY badly. Since getting that done, I can run, play, and be my healthiest self. I then got my neuter and dental done - I needed a dental VERY badly, as well. My dental was so bad that I got an infection in my nose because my teeth were so infected. I've been on medications and had a few nose scopes to be sure nothing is going on in my nose, but I sometimes still have nasal discharge. I am on medications that keep that infection under control, but I likely will need these meds lifelong. I take the meds like a champ, but it is something my Forever Home should know about.

My life right now is pretty great, but my lifelong dream is to find my ideal furever home with a patient family who will love me unconditionally and will NOT give up on me. I would love to share with YOU my goofy side and show off my adorable quirks like happy prancing, snoring and even my dramatic interpretative stretch!! I am so excited just thinking about it I can hardly contain myself!! Love, Oswald.

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 normal pre adoption surgeries, Oswald also had surgery on his nares and soft palate to improve the quality of his breathing. This is reflected within his adoption fee.

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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More about Oswald

Good with Dogs, Good with Cats, Good with Older/Considerate Kids Only, Good with Adults, Somewhat vocal, Does Good in the Car, Requires a yard, Leashtrained, Likes to play with toys, Likes to be in your lap, Playful, Eager To Please

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

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:

http://www.underdogrescuemn.com/adoptionprocess/

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 http://www.underdogrescuemn.com/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 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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