You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Thank you for stopping by to see me! Please fill out an application to set up a private meeting.
Want to meet me? Come to the Underdog Headquarters (3345 Dakota Ave, St. Louis Park, 55416) for an Sunday, January 26th from 12:00-1:00 pm . Please email inquiries@underdogrescuemn.com for questions regarding the dogs.
Hi, I’m Twinkle! I know my name says Twinkle but I’ve been going by Twinks here at my foster home. I’m a 9-year-old Chihuahua with a sweet, gentle heart, and at just 6 pounds, I’m as tiny as I am loving. Let me share a little about myself so you can see why I might be the perfect addition to your family.
I’ve been observing all the happenings here at the foster home. I have to see who is having a good time and how they go about doing it. I get along with the other dogs here but I’m pretty independent. I would thrive with another dog in my forever home. Another dog will help me learn to trust, give me confidence and help me get on a routine.
I do adore pets and cuddles, also note that I can be shy and skittish in new situations. I will need some time to adjust in new places. And a little secret – I am afraid of men! Perhaps you can win me over, but as a senior I am a little set in my ways. My favorite spot is the little couch, where I love to relax and soak up all the attention. When you pet me, I’ll do a cute little happy dance—it’s my way of saying thank you for the love! I also enjoy hanging out with other dogs, even trying to snuggle up with them sometimes, so I’d love a home where I have a furry sibling or two.
While I’m not big on toys, I do enjoy treats and will happily try most of what you offer. I’m working on my potty training and do well when taken outside regularly, but I still have the occasional accident indoors, so I’d need a patient family to help me keep improving. I am a barker however, so no shared walls unless you hate your neighbors – hee hee!
I’m a bit of a flight risk because new things can make me nervous, so I’ll need a fenced yard for my safety. I do know some commands like "Come" and "Outside," and I’ll enthusiastically welcome you home every time you walk through the door!
Since I’m so tiny, my new family will need to watch me carefully—especially when I’m on the couch getting pets—because I might try to jump off, and I wouldn’t want to hurt myself. I also have a heart murmur, but that doesn’t stop me from spreading love wherever I go.
If you’re looking for a sweet, snuggly senior companion who will adore you endlessly, I’m your girl! I’d do best in a calm home with another dog to keep me company and humans who’ll spoil me with love and care. Could I be your shining little Twinkle?
Please note that Underdog was not able to spay her due to her heart murmur and age*
*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 adopters 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 th eir 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:
The first step in our process is to complete an online adoption application on our website:
Note: In most circumstances Underdog Rescue will only adopt within 60 miles of Minneapolis, MN.
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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