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Want to meet me? Come to the Underdog Headquarters (3345 Dakota Ave, St. Louis Park, 55416) for an Adoption Event on Tuesday, November 12th from 5:30-6:30 pm. Please email inquiries@underdogrescuemn.com for questions regarding the dogs.
Hi there! My name is Finley, and I’m a 3-year-old Mini Australian Shepherd. I weigh about 55 pounds, but I'm working on shedding a few of those pounds with consistent exercise and a healthy diet.
At home, I’m a total lovebug. I adore attention and love to cuddle and give kisses. But don't worry, I can also lay down by myself and enjoy some alone time when I need it. As I'm breaking out of my shell, you’ll see more of my fun-loving and playful side. I love running around, shaking toys, and chasing the resident dog a bit in the backyard, though I let her take the lead.
One of my favorite activities is going on walks. I get so excited and even do a cute little dance! Walks are not just great for my weight management but also help me release my energy. I love to stop and sniff everything, and I’m very curious about my surroundings. When I see other dogs or people, I like to pause and observe them. However, I can be a bit anxious and take some time to adjust to new environments. Loud noises and overwhelming commotion startle me, but I warm up quickly to new people, especially if they sit down or get on my level.
My favorite things to do are going for walks and playing with any kind of toy. I’m potty trained and only go outside. I’m also crate trained and like to go in there when I want some alone time. I’m fine in the kennel when you leave, but I don’t like being locked in at bedtime. I sleep in there part of the night with the door open.
I don’t need a fenced yard because I walk nicely on a leash for potty breaks and exercise. I do tend to pull a bit on the leash, but I’m learning to get better at that. I know several commands like Sit, Come, Kennel/Crate, and Shake.
I don’t necessarily need to be in a home with another dog, but I do enjoy their company. I like human company a lot too. I’m pretty sure I lived with a cat before, so I’d likely be fine with one. I do have some prey drive, but would likely be fine with a dog savvy cat.
I am a bit overweight, so I need someone committed to regular exercise and a healthy diet to help me stay fit and healthy. I have a lot of excitement and could benefit from working on some impulse control. An obedience class or even an agility class once I’m at a better weight would be fantastic for me.
I’m looking for a loving home that can give me the attention, exercise, and training I need. If you’re looking for a sweet, energetic, and loyal companion, I’m your guy!
*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:
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:
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