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Hi there! I’m Peanut Butter Cup, but my friends call me Peanut. I’m a 2-year-old Mini Aussie, and at 15 pounds, I’m the perfect size for snuggles and playtime. I might be a little shy and quiet at first, but once I warm up to you, I’m all about the love and cuddles. I just can’t get enough of being near my humans or hanging out with my doggy friends.

Loud noises and thunderstorms can make me a bit nervous, and I’m still getting used to all the new things in the world. I’m working on my potty training and doing pretty well with it, especially when I’m on a good schedule. But I’ll be honest—crates aren’t really my thing. I’m not a fan of going in them at all. I also need some more practice with leash walking, as I tend to freeze up when I’m on one. So if you promise to keep practicing with me, I don't need a fenced yard. But I would love one where I could run and play safely. 

When I’m outside with my doggy pals, that’s when I’m truly in my happy place. I love chasing them around and having fun in the yard. Having another dog around really helps me feel secure and confident, so I’d love to have a furry sibling in my forever home but it isn't required if you are home a lot. 

I’m great with dogs of all sizes and even respectful of cats. I’m still learning about toys, but I’m discovering that balls and bones are pretty fun! I’m a bit shy about taking treats from your hand, so I prefer you leave them in my bowl for me to enjoy when I’m ready. I am working hard at figuring out how to go up and down stairs. I figured out how to go up, but going down is tricky!

I’m a big-time cuddle bug, and once I get to know you, I’ll be your shadow, following you everywhere. I have a little bit of anxiety, so a calm and relaxed environment would be perfect for me. I bark when I’m left alone, but if I have a furry friend to keep me company, I feel much better.

If you’re looking for a sweet, loving companion who’s ready to be your best friend, I’m your girl. With a little patience and a lot of love, I’ll be the most loyal and affectionate member of your family. Let’s start our adventure 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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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:

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