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About Velma
Status: Adopted!
Species: Dog
Rescue ID: 22-0888
Distinguishing Marks: chip registered
Current Age: 5 Years 3 Months (born on 11/9/2019)
Fence Required: Yes
Housetrained: No
Obedience Training Needed: Needs Training
Exercise Needs: Low
Grooming Needs: Not Required
Shedding Amount: Moderate
Owner Experience Needed: Species
Reaction to New People: Friendly
DOB: 11/09/2019
Requires another dog in home: No, if home a lot
Okay with dogs of all sizes: Yes
Okay with cats: Unknown
Okay with children under 12 years old: Unknown
Weight: 20 pounds
Requires a fenced yard: Yes, needs a fenced yard
Note: dogs must always be leashed whenever outside of a contained area. Invisible/ underground fencing is not recommended for most rescue dogs.
I’m not the Velma from Scooby Doo. But I understand she’s really smart and friendly, which is me also! I am a happy, smart and curious dog.
I’m a friendly girl and love to say hi to everyone and everything. I’m pretty easy going and not much gets under my fur. I enjoy cuddling with either the humans or the other dogs in the house. Foster mom said I’m silly and goofy – well, I call that “charming!”
Oh! Remember when I told you I was smart? Here’s all the things I know: sit, come, kennel, leave it and go potty. I know you’re impressed! I rarely bark but when I get excited and want to play, I make a cute little noise. It is a good way for you to know when I am having fun!
Some of you might be sad to learn that I do require a fenced yard. I am still too afraid to go potty when I’m on a leash. Even though I’m trying to get better, I just prefer not having to use that. Thanks for understanding.
I’m good with dogs of all sizes and I’d really like to have another dog around to teach me things and to play with. However, with enough stimulations and if you are home a lot, I might be ok as an only dog.
In a nutshell, I’m smart, curious and love being around the activity. If I’m doing something you don’t want me to, I’m easily redirected. Maybe a treat? I won’t beg but I sure enjoy them! Can’t wait to meet you and see what kind of treats you might have for me!
Please note that some of our dogs are obtained from shelters, surrendered to our care, or released from breeders. Each animal's bio is based on our experience of the animal within our care, an educated guess based on physical characteristics, temperament and information shared. Some of the animals come from situations where they are lacking experience in a home and confidence in humans. In turn, they require another companion dog and/or a fenced in yard in their forever home in order for them to feel safe. If you are interested in a particular dog whose bio states those needs and do not currently have them, please understand that your home might not be the right fit. Please use the filter on our Adoptable Dogs page to find the perfect match for your home.
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More about Velma
Good with Dogs, Good with Adults, Somewhat vocal, Requires a yard, Likes to play with toys, Likes to be in your lap, Playful, Eager To Please, Goofy
Sponsors: BV 4/7 dental
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:
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:
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