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Hey there, potential forever family! Verona here, your future French Bulldog companion, reporting for couch duty! Let me tell you a bit about myself and why I might be the perfect addition to your home.

I'm a 25-pound French Bulldog, and I've got a heart as big as my charming wrinkles. At my core, I'm a sweet and curious soul, ready to find my forever spot on your couch.

I'm pretty chill, especially when it comes to hanging out with people, kids, and other dogs. Lounging is my specialty, but put me in an open space, and you might catch me doing the occasional zoomie – I've got to keep things interesting, you know?

I'm learning the ropes of the daily routine in my foster home. Potty training is part of the deal, and I'm getting the hang of it. I recently figured out how to walk and potty while on that leash, and before this cold, that sure was fun!  If you have a fenced in yard, that's great, but I don't need one as long as we keep working on this together.  I stick close by in the yard too and like to stay near my people. I might not be built for marathons, but a leisurely stroll sounds delightful.

While I'm crate trained and do fine with it, I have a bit of nervous energy when left alone. However, if there's another dog friend around, I'm A-OK. A fenced yard would be a dream for my occasional bursts of playful energy.

I'm looking for a forever family with loads of patience, unconditional love, and, most importantly, a comfy spot on the couch reserved just for me. If you're in the market for a low-maintenance, affectionate companion, I'm your girl! Adopt me, and let the lounging adventures begin! I can't wait to bring my laid-back charm and love to your home.

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, Verona also had surgery on her nares and soft palate to improve the quality of her breathing. This is reflected within her 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!  

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. 
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