Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs,
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Thank you for stopping by to see me! Please check below to see what upcoming adoption events I will be attending or apply here for a private meeting. If you have other questions about me you can email Underdog Rescue at <underdogrescue@petml.com> ***Be sure to check your spam/junk folder as sometimes our emails end up there*** Due to concern around COVID-19, Underdog Rescue is suspending all public adoption events and community events. We are still accepting applications for available dogs but are delaying in-person meet and greets due to the ‘stay at home’ policy. Thank you for your support. DOB: 12/01/2013 Requires another dog in home: No Okay with dogs of all sizes: Yes, smaller dogs only Okay with cats: Unsure, likely okay Okay with children under 12 years old: Unknown Requires a fenced yard: Yes Note: dogs must always be leashed whenever outside of a contained area Hey there, I’m Leslie! I’m a sweet, little Shih Tzu gal! I’m happy to report that my shyness is fading away. I will even take treats from a human if it's meat/chicken/dehydrated liver, though I’m not a fan of regular dog treats. I will follow my foster mom wherever she goes and I don’t wait to see what the other dogs are doing. In fact, I could probably be only dog because I don’t play with the other dogs and prefer to spend my nap time solo. I just need toys to keep me busy when my foster mom leaves because otherwise, I will destroy everything in sight including: beds, blankets, pee pads, and toys. I still freeze on the leash, so I won't walk yet, but I like being held now and in the evenings, when I am tired, I go to my foster mom and she picks me up. I’ll sleep in your arms as long as you don't move. I have even rolled over for my foster mom. There’s a 1st time for everything. I sure do enjoy a good head scratch too. I’m quiet, but I can get a little crazy when it’s playtime - who doesn’t? I’ve been known to bark a bit when I hear noises outside. I tend to get a little anxious when my human leaves too. My potty training is going really well! I go outside and on potty pads, so keep me on a regular schedule and I’ll be just fine. Like I said earlier, the leash is my nemesis, so a fenced yard is necessary as I can get a little nervous about new noises. I haven’t been exposed to kids or cats yet, so I don’t really know how I’ll handle them. I’m a happy girl who is looking for a special family to love. I’d be so happy to meet you to see if you’ve got what I’m looking for. Many of our dogs are rescued from commercial breeders where they spent their lives getting comfort from their canine friends. In turn, most require another companion dog in their forever home in order for them to feel safe. If you are interested in a particular dog, and do not currently have a dog residing with you, please understand that your home might not be the right fit for many of our dogs. ***Be sure to check your spam/junk folder as sometimes our emails end up there*** Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet. ADOPTION EVENTS: Adoption events are updated as the foster home RSVP's to attend. Check back for updates on which events they will be attending. 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. You may wish to consider applying and setting up a private appointment. Private appointments are only scheduled after an application is submitted and approved. ADOPTION PROCEDURE: The first step in our process is to complete an online adoption application on our website: http://www.underdogrescuemn.com/adoptionprocess/ Note: In most circumstances Underdog Rescue will only adopt within 60 miles of Minneapolis, MN. All of our foster animals can be seen by appointment with an approved adoption application. Contact us at http://www.underdogrescuemn.com/contact-us/ if you have further questions. 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. Each animal's behavior is evaluated and we have a sense of its temperament and personality. We look for adopters who will give each animal the wonderful life and permanent home that he or she deserves. 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. (Please note: A Paypal account is not necessary to use Paypal. When you get to the Paypal page, just use the link to the left of their login to make your donation via Paypal without an account.)
