Thank you for stopping by to see me!  Please fill out an application to set up  a private meeting. 

Keep checking back for upcoming events I will be attending!      

You can call me Cal, or Hal or pal but just don’t think I’m your gal.  I can certainly be your guy though! It might take a little bit to warm up to you though – you know – because of stranger danger and all that.  But once I know you’re OK I’m all-in for the snuggles. I’m a ladies man by nature and really love my foster mom. I was a little unsure of my foster dad, but he has been hand feeding me treats and I am getting over my stranger danger. In fact, don't tell him that I actually like him - I want to keep the treats coming! Hee hee!   

I’m pretty food motivated so that will help you train me to do things you like.  For example, potty training!  I’m really good at it because, well, I get awesome treats and positive praise when I do it!  The kennel is a work in progress still.  It’s difficult to snuggle in a kennel after all.

I’ll still need a fenced yard at my forever home because I am still a bit skittish with new things. We recently started practicing leash walking and I am a work in progress. Maybe we can practice that with more good treats!  Also, I recently started playing with toys! This is a big deal as I didn't have a lot of experience with toys and wasn't sure what to do. But with time, I have figured it out! Treats and snuggles are still my favorite! 

I’m hoping to have another dog in my new place to continue learning from.  It doesn’t matter the size or shape.  I’m not too fussy about that.  It’d also be great if someone was home more often than not so I don’t have to be put in a kennel. 

I haven’t been around kids yet but if they’re older and respectful of my space, I’d likely be ok.  I’m super smart and love looking out the windows at all that happens out there – birds, people walking, dogs with their owners, cars, squirrels…)  I don’t even bark at them.  I only do that when I’m afraid or startled.

Overall, I’m just a super chill, curious boy who will follow you around to stay in the know!  I’m easy to love – and to snuggle. 

*I’m a growing puppy and I have not yet had a lot of experience with crates, kids or cats and I might bark if something alarms me, but I really love to learn and hoping for a family who will take me to a basic obedience class to continue to help me build confidence and dog skills. Ideally my forever home would need to be home during the day to help me with my potty training and not leave me for breaks longer than 3 - 4 hours. If you are looking for a best friend, please fill out the puppy application. The more info you include on the application the better so I can find a good match for my forever home. Get your toy box ready!

**Obedience classes are required when adopting this puppy from Underdog Rescue. Many of our puppies have a mama who was not properly socialized before coming to Underdog Rescue. Since coming to Underdog, this puppy has been in a socialized and loving home, but that needs to be continued with its Adopters.  Training classes teach puppies the ins and outs of being a pet while creating a bond with their new Adopter.  Obedience classes are key to creating a relationship with your puppy while having it be a happy and successful member of society.   Proof of Obedience Class registration is required for this puppy before adoptions can be finalized.  If you would like some suggestions, we would be happy to send some trainers who have experience with Underdog Rescue, but a Basic Obedience class in your area should work!

This puppy 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.

Puppy 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 puppy. Our goal is place puppies 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 puppy, we will not approve your application.

We accept applications for puppies until we have a candidate that meets all of the requirements needed for the specific puppy and they have been contacted to review the adoption process as well as agree to all of the terms to move forward.

 

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Good with Dogs, Good with Older/Considerate Kids Only, Good with Adults, Somewhat vocal, Requires a yard, Playful, Timid, Goofy, Needs a companion animal

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.

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