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Hi there! I’m Phoebe, a 2-year-old Mini Doodle with a big personality and an even bigger heart. I am comfortable with my foster people, however I’m still learning to be comfortable out in public. I feel more comfortable in smaller group settings and will slowly approach others for sniffs and scritches. If I go to big events (like a brewery and adoption events) I get very worried and try to hide. I am working on being a brave girl – I know you can help me!

I'd likely do best with a older child and adult only household. When I want attention and you're not giving me enough I'll swat you with my paw. Sometimes I scowl if you continue to ignore me. Young children's faces will be right at eye level to my swat. I have only been around older children at adoption events and did fine.

Potty training is going great! I love running, chasing, chewing on bones and getting head scratches. I chill in my kennel when my foster parents leave the house and overnight. I know the words “Phoebe kennel” in will go in my kennel in exchange for a treat. Sometimes I even kennel myself because my foster sister does it – I am a copy cat sometimes! The other dogs have also taught me about treats and I enjoy slices of sweet peppers and apples with peanut butter. Yummy!

When it comes to walks, I do have a bit of a prey drive, so I use a double leash attached to both my harness and collar to make sure I’m safe, especially when I spot squirrels or rabbits. A fenced yard is required for me since I am a flight risk. I need my forever people to be dedicated 100% to making sure I am in a properly fitted harness and leash. I do like to patrol the fence for any openings and critters, so I can’t be left outside alone. I also love to chase around the yard with the other dogs (and people) in my foster home.

I’m a shy, smart, playful and loving girl who’s looking for a home where I can get lots of attention and exercise. If you’re looking for a fun, affectionate, and energetic companion, I’m your girl!

*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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