My name is Paco!

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Paco may be small, but he’s got the personality of a dog ten times his size. This pint-sized powerhouse struts through life with confidence, charm, and just the right amount of sass. He knows exactly who he is, and he isn’t shy about letting everyone else know, too.

Paco’s journey hasn’t been without its challenges. He recently underwent knee surgery, but if you think that’s slowed him down, think again. Paco doesn’t have time to sit around feeling sorry for himself—he’s far too busy being fabulous. He tackled recovery like a champ, showing off his resilience and determination every step of the way. Now, he’s back to living his best life, prancing around like he owns the place (because let’s be honest, he probably does).

What makes Paco special isn’t just his story—it’s his larger-than-life attitude. He’s the kind of dog who demands attention the moment he enters a room. Whether he’s working the crowd for cuddles or giving you his signature “Paco look” (equal parts charming and mischievous), he always manages to steal the show.

But don’t let his confidence fool you—Paco has a soft side, too. When the day winds down, he loves nothing more than curling up in your lap or burrowing under a blanket for a cozy nap. He’s a snuggle enthusiast who knows how to turn on the charm to get extra belly rubs.

Paco also has a playful streak. Whether he’s chasing after toys or showing off his zoomies, he brings an infectious energy that’s impossible to resist. He’s the perfect mix of spunky and sweet, and he keeps everyone around him smiling.

This little Chihuahua proves that size doesn’t matter when it comes to heart, courage, and charisma. Paco’s story is one of strength, determination, and a whole lot of personality packed into one tiny package. He’s living proof that the smallest dogs often have the biggest spirits.

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.   

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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:

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:

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