Adopt

My name is Jason!

Posted 2 days ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Meet the Pet

3

Sign Adoption Contract

4

Pay Fee

Adoption fee: $250

This helps Underdog Animal rescue with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Chiweenie
Color
Black
Age
1 year old, Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
15 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My personality

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Meet Jason, a 1 year old Terrier mix, he currently weighs 15 lbs but his ideal weight will be under 20. He had a rough puppyhood without adequate food, shelter & a loving hand. In his foster home, feeling safe & cared for, he’s starting to come out of his shell. Although he’s timid and afraid of sudden movements, he watches the other foster family dogs to see how to engage & to learn how to trust. He is slowly overcoming his fears & showing his sweet, playful nature. With love & attention he wants to show affection, snuggle & bond with people.

As a young dog that hasn’t had normal puppy experiences yet, he’s still a little mouthy nibbling on fingers when he plays & getting into typical young dog mischief. He’s energetic & fast, he enjoys running around & playing with his doggy foster siblings. He should have a canine sibling that he can learn from & to continue building confidence with. He is potty training using a dog door to go outside on grass & he loves the freedom to go outside all day. He needs leash work to go on walks, as he is a flight risk he will need a yard. He prefers to sleep snuggling with people & other pets instead of being in a crate. He’s fostered with multiple dogs of all sizes & ages, he most comfortable with dogs his size. He is available for adoption with another Underdog for someone without a 2nd dog or is looking for a pair.

He will need an adopter with experience nurturing a timid pup, patience, understanding & positive reinforcement as he comes out of his shell. He is scared of loud noises & when being chased to be picked up. He would be best for dog savvy older kids that have experience going slow with pets. He does not live with cats, his experience with them is unknown. An after adoption plan will need to be in place that is specific to nurturing his needs for there to be a successful transition, a family committed to providing mental & physical stimulation, socialization & structured training.

To begin the adoption process, please submit an application using the link below. Our team will carefully review it to determine if you are a suitable match for the dog you are interested in. If deemed a good fit, the foster parent will reach out to schedule a meet-and-greet or seek additional information.

In the event your application isn't accepted or might be a better fit for another dog, we will provide feedback and suggest alternative matches. Your application remains active for 90 days, allowing consideration for other dogs in our care. Simply email us if there is another dog you would like your application to be applied to.

[Apply Now](http://form.jotform.com/underdogca/dog-adoption-application)
For application forwarding requests or any specific inquiries, you can contact us at adopt@underdogca.com. This email is also the preferred channel for additional information submissions or document uploads.

All our dogs undergo comprehensive vetting, including spaying/neutering, microchipping, DHPP, flea treatment, deworming, and Rabies vaccinations. Additional vet care is provided as needed based on their requirements. The adoption fee for this dog is $250, serving as a non-refundable donation. Adoption fees may vary based on factors such as vetting costs, transport, and age.

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Thank you for considering adoption and being a part of our mission to provide loving homes for these deserving underdogs!
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Phone
Address
PO Box 1518, Lafayette, CA 94549
Donation
Be a part of the change! Your donation can help vaccinate, spay, transport, feed, or even save a dog's life. No amount is too small—every contribution adds up, allowing us to save hundreds of dogs each year. Donate Now- https://www.underdogca.com/donate

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

Step #1 You must submit our application in order to set up a meet and greet. https://form.jotform.com/underdogca/dog-adoption-application

2.

Meet the Pet

The application answers our questions and can best match you. If your not chosen for any reason we can use that same app for future dogs.

3.

Sign Adoption Contract

https://www.underdogca.com/waiver-of-liability-adoption

4.

Pay Fee

Once you meet the dog, submit the waiver, and complete the payment you can take dog home the same day! https://www.underdogca.com/donate

Additional adoption info

Adoption fee at minimum covers- Spay/ Neuter, Microchip, DAPP, Rabies, Flea, Dewormer etc. Each dog receives the needed care and the cost of this greatly out weighs the fee. Each dogs fee varies.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

We have foster families throughout the Bay Area, spanning from Sacramento to Gilroy. All of our dogs are cared for in foster homes, as we do not yet have a physical facility—but we dream of one day saving animals without boundaries.

To ensure thoughtful and responsible adoptions, we do not host large adoption events. Instead, we prefer to showcase pets in their foster homes, where they feel most comfortable. After you apply, the foster family will reach out to discuss next steps, answer any questions, and arrange a meet-and-greet.

If your application is not chosen for a specific dog, we keep it on file for 90 days. During this time, you can email us to request your application be forwarded to other foster parents for dogs you may be interested in.

More about this rescue

Underdog Animal Rescue, our name pretty much sums us up. We are a registered 501c3 non-profit, volunteer operated nonprofit group dedicated to saving homeless and abandoned dogs from high kill and overcrowded shelters all over the state of California since 2014. We are an all-breed, size and age rescue, meaning we save many of the hardest to place, overbred such as pit bulls and chihuahuas. Our foster-based group lives and operates anywhere from Sacramento to Monterey. We literally give them another chance at life. We have saved over 3000 dogs since starting and we only plan to continue to grow.

When we rescue an animal, we place them in a foster home where they can decompress, learn to be a pet, socialized, spay/neutered, vaccinated, and treated for any medical or behavioral conditions which would otherwise limit their chances of adoption. We then actively network our dogs to find them the perfect forever loving home. Rescue is undoubtedly hard and trying work, but it is entirely worth it to see the life of a dog saved. As a rescue, we believe it is our duty to save the dogs that really need our help; the dogs that need a little TLC, a little medical care, or just someone to believe in them again. Therefore, we save the dogs that are on their last days at the shelter or haven't even been given a chance to be adopted by the public. As much as we love those sweet puppy eyes, we think more of saving their mommy’s and daddy’s that have been shoved to the back of the shelter awaiting their fate.

Thank you for seeing what we do and loving us for it. It’s only because of our outstanding community, foster families, and volunteers that we can continue our efforts, we are 100% donation funded and every penny counts toward a dog in need. Please consider getting involved- foster, adopt, volunteer, share, donate!

As a foster based rescue, Underdog places dogs in temporary foster homes where they can decompress and get the love and affection that they need. Dogs are also vaccinated, spayed/neutered and receive any other medical treatment needed before finding their forever home.

Rescue is undoubtedly hard and trying work but it is entirely worth it to see the life of a dog saved. As a rescue, we believe it is our duty to save the dogs that really need our help; the dogs that need a little TLC, a little medical care, or just someone to believe in them again. This is why we save the dogs that are on their last days at the shelter or haven't even been given a chance to be adopted by the public. As much as we love those sweet puppy eyes, we think more of saving their mommy’s and daddy’s that have been shoved to the back of the shelter awaiting their fate.

Thank you for seeing what we do and loving us for it. It’s only because of our outstanding community, foster families and volunteers that we are able to continue our efforts.

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