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Hi there! My name is Cookie, and I’m a sweet, silly 5-year-old Corgi girl. I might be a little rounder than most Corgis (34 lbs!), but don’t worry—I’m working on it! I’m on a diet, and I need to lose about 10 pounds to be at my healthiest. I love hanging out with my humans more than anything, so if you’re looking for a loyal shadow to follow you around, I’m your girl!

I get along great with kids, cats, and other dogs, but honestly, people are my favorite. If you pet another dog, don’t be surprised if I nudge my way in for some attention—what can I say, I love being the center of attention! I’m crate-trained and happy to nap in my crate, especially if there’s a treat involved. Speaking of treats, I’m very polite and gentle when taking them. Freeze-dried salmon or liver treats are my favorite!

I love short, slow walks where I can sniff around, and I enjoy hanging out in the backyard, either exploring or watching the world go by. I’m still working on potty training, but I’m making progress, and with a little more time and consistency, I’ll get there! I do have some quirky habits, like eating my kibble on the floor of my crate instead of from a bowl, but my foster mom says I’m improving as I get more comfortable.

I can be a little anxious at times, especially with certain noises or if I can’t follow you upstairs, but I’m learning to settle in. I’m also not a big fan of squeaky toys—they make me a little nervous—but I do love cuddles and being with my people.

I’m still building up my strength, so too many stairs aren’t the best for me right now, but I can manage a few. Once I shed a few pounds, I bet I’ll be a bit more active. For now, I’m all about snuggles, short walks, and being your sweet, goofy companion. I can’t wait to find my forever home—someone who will love me, work with me on training, and give me lots of pets!

*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.  

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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