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About Mellie
Status: Adopted! Species: Dog Rescue ID: 23-0753 Distinguishing Marks: chip registered Current Size: 6.4 Pounds Current Age: 9 Years 5 Months (born on 11/7/2015)	Fence Required: Yes Housetrained: No Obedience Training Needed: Needs Training Exercise Needs: Not Required Grooming Needs: Moderate Shedding Amount: None Owner Experience Needed: Species Reaction to New People: Cautious

Hey there, lovely humans! I'm Mellie, the delightful 6-pound Maltese on a mission to fill your life with love and joy. I am really hoping to find a furever family that will help me come out of my shell and help me with my anxiety.

Here's the latest scoop on all the wonderful things happening in my world: I've been busy spreading love at my foster home, and I must say, I'm thriving! Bedtime is my favorite, and I've earned the title of "bed bug." Lately, I've started showing that I can be playful and have been engaging in some furry fun with both dogs and cats. Guess what? I've discovered a newfound love for soft foods and treats. Yum!

I'm becoming less anxious and not pacing in circles as much as I settle into my foster home. As we all are, I'm a work in progress. Loud noises and overwhelming commotion can make me a bit uneasy, but hey, who doesn't have their quirks? Potty training is a team effort, and I'm giving it my all and will need to practice more in my furever home. Accidents? They happen, but I'm getting the hang of things.

I'm all about that furry companionship, so another doggy friend in my furever home is a must for me. A fenced yard is also required for my safety. Barking isn't my thing, but I'll chime in occasionally in the crate or when a stranger is around. Cats? I'm respectful, maybe a little too eager to play, but I take my cues seriously.

Timid, loving, and mellow – that's me in a nutshell. My flowing hair is a testament to the beauty growing within and around me.

If you're home more often and looking for a laid-back, low-energy companion, I'm your girl. Cuddles, playtime, and companionship – I've got it all to offer. Ready to make me a part of your heart and home?

*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. Each dog receives basic grooming when coming into rescue, but for some dogs they have not received grooming attention until recently and grooming may be required shortly after adoption. This will be at the adopters expense, so we encourage you to research the breed and be prepared for grooming expenses. Underdog cannot guarantee hypoallergenic or non shedding qualities of any dogs in our rescue. 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 Mellie

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

Sponsors: UV 11/28 wc; UV 12/22 spay/dental Auth sent to UV 11/17/23 EM

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.
(Please note: A Paypal account is not necessary to use Paypal. When you get to the Paypal page, just use the link to the left of their login to make your donation via Paypal without an account.)

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