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Hi! I'm Babs, a delightful seven-year-old female pug. I weigh about 16 pounds and am a bundle of love and joy.

I’m known for my sweet nature. I adore being talked to and snuggling on the couch or in bed. Wherever you go, I'll be right there following you! I don't jump up onto the bed or couch, but I can jump down easily – my short little legs just don’t have the power to jump up – hee hee! I get along great with both male and female dogs, as long as they're not too big. I can play a bit rough, so my furry friends need to be able to handle that. Chewing on bones and bully sticks is one of my favorite pastimes, but I need supervision with those. I also have a bit of a weakness for chewing on headphones and earbuds, so keep those out of my reach!

I’m very food motivated, which makes training me a breeze. Rain and wet ground, however, aren't my favorite—I can be a bit challenging with potty time in those conditions. But on sunny days, I'm good to go! I also do well in the car, so taking trips together will be fun.

My favorite activities are cuddling and chewing on bones and bully sticks. I'm not great with young children, though. While I'm potty trained, rainy days can make it a bit tricky for me. I sleep in a crate in the bedroom and stay in a crate when you're gone, but I’m not happy about it and might cry and howl. I’ve never had accidents in the crate, though!

I don't require a fenced yard because I walk nicely on a leash and respect the yard boundaries once I know them. I do know the command for "outside" and am generally good with smaller dogs. Having a dog friend is nice, but it's not necessary if my human is home most of the time.

I do have some separation anxiety, so I prefer a home where someone is around most of the time. When left in a kennel for up to four hours, I get very upset and will cry and bark. If left out, I might scratch at the door trying to find you.  When I came to MN, I was heartworm positive. I will need to be on heartworm preventative year round, because of that, but it does not affect me one tiny bit!

I am an amazing little dog who just needs a lot of love and attention. I truly deserve it! If you’re looking for a sweet, cuddly companion who will be your shadow, I’m the one for you. Let's create beautiful memories together!

*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 adopter’s 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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Good with Some Dogs (No large dogs), Good with Older/Considerate Kids Only, Good with Adults, Good for Seniors/Elderly, Somewhat vocal, Does Good in the Car, Requires a yard, Leashtrained, Likes to play with toys, Likes to be in your lap, Prefers cool climate, Obedient, Affectionate, Eager To Please, Intelligent, Even-tempered, Gentle

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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