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Hi there, I'm Sprig, a sweet, cuddly little Shih Tzu gal weighing in at just 12 pounds of pure joy! I'm a young adult, 3 years old, and I’m all about snuggling, playing, and running around in the yard. I’m potty-trained and crate-trained, so I’m pretty easy to manage. If you hear me barking, it’s usually just because I heard something that startled me—but don’t worry, I’m easy to redirect and get back to my calm self.

I get along great with everyone—dogs, cats, kids—you name it! I’m friendly with all my furry and human friends. I can be a little shy outside, especially in new environments, but I’d love to explore all your favorite places with you (once I get a little more comfortable, of course). When it's time for walks, I’m still a work in progress. I freeze up sometimes when I’m on a leash, but I’m getting better! I do great with potty breaks in the yard and then heading back inside (I’m not a fan of the cold Minnesota winters, you see).

I love to chew on sticks, run around like a little whirlwind in the yard, and snuggle with stuffed toys. I’m a little nervous around overwhelming commotion, so a calm environment would be ideal for me. I know my “come” command, and I’m always ready to follow you wherever you go!

I’d fit into just about any home—whether you have other dogs, kids, or just want a mellow companion, I’m your girl! I’m ready to bring some sweetness and cuddles to my forever home.

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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