Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Not good with cats,
Story
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. Hi there! I'm Emery, a lovely French Bulldog, and I'm on the hunt for my forever home. I weigh about 25 pounds and am about 5 years old—a lady never tells her real age! Let me tell you a bit about myself and why I could be the perfect addition to your family! I'm a sweetheart with a bit of a shy side. Loud noises and lots of commotion can be a bit much for me, so I like to find a cozy, enclosed spot to feel safe. I've been living with my foster family for about a month now, and I've gotten appropriately rambunctious with the other Frenchies in the house. When things are calm, you'll find me quietly gnawing on a Nylabone, seated right beside you. Car rides aren't really my thing, so I tend to run when it's time for the daily trip to the coffee shop drive-thru. I prefer the comfort of home. But otherwise, outside, I love walking or laying around. Want to know a little quirk about me? I prefer to go potty on flat surfaces like concrete, decking, or stones rather than grass. I mean, who wants wet paws from that green stuff anyway, right? We are also working on leash training, but I do require a fenced yard in my forever home. I am a quick little Frenchie so a fence will keep me safe. I absolutely adore Nylabones with interesting shapes. Some of my favorite treats include Happy Howies, peanut butter on lick mats, deli turkey, ground turkey, and raw food. I like my kibble soaked in water—it’s easier for me to lap up that way. My long tongue can be a bit tricky with small treats, so sometimes I have to throw my head back to catch them! So consider it a little show you get when I get some treats! I'm pretty close to being potty trained, especially when I'm on a good schedule. When it comes to my crate, I’m a bit vocal at first, especially when I see my humans leave, but I calm down once I know you're nearby. I’ve been known to howl a bit when my people leave. At night, I settle quickly in my crate and have even started to enjoy it during the day as a quiet spot. With some patience I will get it all figured out about the crate. Some things to know about me: I love cuddling and will push up against you or drape myself over you while you're watching TV or reading. I also enjoy starting a good chase with my Frenchie friends. My super long tongue never quite fits in my mouth, making me look like a cute little "Q"! I'd love to be part of a family who can give me lots of love, attention, and a bit of patience as I continue to learn and grow. If you think I could be the perfect fit for your home, I can't wait to meet you and start our new adventure together! *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. Bulldogs are a member of the Brachycephalic breed and therefore have a host of health issues that may arise. Because these dogs are new into our rescue, health issues in the future may arise that we are not aware of. Some of these issues are allergies, eye issues, yeast infections, interdigital cysts, slipped disks in their back, breathing problems, among a host of others that can occur at any time or when seasons change. While breed experience is not required, we encourage you to thoroughly research the breed and its financial, medical, and environmental needs to be sure the breed is a good fit for you and your family. It is estimated that the average bulldog owner spends $2,000 per year on medical needs. Bulldogs are one of the most expensive dogs to own, maintain, and rescue and our adoption fees reflect such expenses. The application process for bulldogs usually moves quite quickly as they are a popular breed, so we ask that adopters do research and be prepared for adoption at the time you submit your application. They are happy, goofy, playful characters and we are excited you are taking the first steps into rescuing one! This dog requires an application fee. This fee must be paid within 24 hours or your application will be considered void. We will not review or contact applicants that have not completed the payment portion. Bulldog Applications will be responded to within 5 business days, after receipt of the application fee. Please understand that paying the fee does not guarantee you will be approved to adopt the bulldog. Our goal is place bulldogs in homes that are suited for their individual needs. You may be willing and able to provide a great home, but if it doesn’t meet the specific needs of the bulldog, we will not approve your application. ***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.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: 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, 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. (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.) July 15, 2024, 1:06 am