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

Want to meet me? Come to the Underdog Headquarters (3345 Dakota Ave, St. Louis Park, 55416) for an Adoption Event on Sunday July 21st, 12:00-1:00 pm. Please email inquiries@underdogrescuemn.com for questions regarding the dogs.

Hi there! I'm Luis, a 6-year-old Havanese, and I'm so excited to tell you a bit about myself. I weigh in at a perfect 10 pounds, just the right size for snuggles and companionship.

At home, I'm a timid, sweet, and silly little guy. I love to follow my foster mom and dad around the house, always making sure I can see them. I'm still learning about the world—things like going outside, using stairs, and making new friends with dogs and people. I might be shy around new folks, but when I see my favorite people, I greet them with small, fast tail wags and will creep towards them to give kisses. I'm quite the submissive pup and will roll over to show my belly when approached.

One of my favorite things to do is roll around on the carpet and give myself a good scratch on my face, chest, and back. I’m still figuring out toys and treats, but I've discovered I have a particular love for salami (not pepperoni or hot dogs, just salami!), bully sticks, and Zuke's soft training treats.

Loud noises and overwhelming commotion can make me a bit scared, so I prefer a calm and quiet environment. I'm still working on my potty training and crate training. We are also working on leash training and I am a work in progress - while I prefer a fenced yard, if you promise to practice leash training I don't need a fenced yard.  Another dog is required in my forever not only to keep me company but help me gain confidence and learn the ropes. While I'm still learning to trust people and get used to a routine, I've made HUGE progress in the few weeks I have been with my foster family and they said I am going to be an incredible companion once I'm more comfortable.

I have a couple of quirks, like dragging around laundry (towels, socks, you name it). I don't chew them up; I just like to create my little stash! I'm super curious and learning a lot – I know we will learn more together!

I'm still a work in progress, but I promise that with patience and love, I'll be your most loyal and loving friend. I can't wait to find my forever home where I can continue to grow and thrive!

*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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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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