St. Louis Park, MN 55416
11/9/2014 6:08 PM
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Pug (short coat) : : Male : : Adult : : Small
Thank you for stopping by to see me! Please fill out an application to set up
a private meeting.
VRS 5/15
to meet Napoleon, please fill out a bulldog application here: https://underdogrescuemn.com/adoptionprocess/bulldogs/
You’d think with a name like mine, I’d be a lover. Well, you’re right. HAHAHA. It’ll take a little bit to warm up to you but when I know you’re my person, I’ll become your shadow. Of course, secretly I’m hoping you’ll notice and give me ear scratches and belly rubs. Guys make me nervous but I’m getting better. I’ll bark at them just randomly every so often even though they’ve been in the room the entire time – but they can still pet me. I’m not aggressive about it, just making sure they know I’m watching them for funny business. As true of most pugs, I love food, naps and snuggles next to you. Not always in that order but I won’t turn any of that down. For meal time, I get yogurt on my food! SCORE!! I’m really enjoying the warmer temps here. I was NOT a fan of the cold and snow but now I love hanging outside in the sun and patrolling the yard (so yes, a fence please). Toys are weird. Not sure really what to do with them yet but I do know what soft comfy blankets are!! I’ll follow around other dogs in the house too just to see what’s happening and if they do something good, I’ll learn that I should do that too. So please have another dog for me if you’re not home often! I walk well on a leash and love going for walks in the summertime. I do bark at new people, men and when left alone but I’ve gotten a lot better! Overall I’m just a docile guy who will just stare at you with loving and longing, in hopes you will scratch my ears. You love me and I promise to love you back.
*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.
Pugs 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, Napoleon also had surgery on his nares and soft palate to improve the quality of her breathing. This is reflected within his adoption fee. Brachycephalic breeds are one of the most expensive dogs to own, maintain, and rescue and our adoption fees reflect such expenses. The application process for pugs 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. ***Be sure to check your spam/junk folder as sometimes our emails end up there*** More about NapoleonGood with Dogs, Good with Adults, Somewhat vocal, Requires a yard, Leashtrained, Likes to be in your lap, Playful, Timid, Eager To Please, Goofy, Needs a companion animal Sponsors: VP 4/5 wc; VP 5/22 neuter/breathing BV 5/5 dental Special Needs: fee paid via paypal EM 5/15/23 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: 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. Other Pictures of Napoleon (click to see larger version):
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