Cocker Spaniel puppies and dogs in Albertville, Minnesota

Cairo is a sweet boy and a lucky dog. He was hit by a car, and that's how he found his way to us. He has completely recovered and has no lasting effects. His coat was shaved by his previous owner prior to his accident, and it is in the process of growing back in. He's a bit patchy and funny-looking at the moment! Cairo is kennel-trained and house-trained. He can be slow to warm with some people and dogs. ##2032252##

Cookie is a sweet little cockapoo who is newly retired from commercial breeding. She has spent her life having puppies, but now is happily learning how to be loved.  Cookie has picked up on potty training quickly and does well as long as she’s kept on a schedule. She does not like her kennel or to be restrained very well, so she does not use it much at her foster family’s home. She does not get into anything she’s not supposed to when she is left alone. She rides well in the car and is learning how to walk on a leash, however she is quirky & spunky and does not like to do her business while leashed, therefore a fenced yard would be ideal for her. She stays close and follows her foster mom in the yard, however prefers to follow closely versus be leashed. She’s fairly low energy and prefers naps and snuggling with her human versus exercising. She seems to gravitate towards females and is cautious of males. There are no cats or children at her foster’s home, but there are two resident dogs she gets along with. Cookie would do well in a home with someone who is home most of the time and would do well either as an only dog or with other dogs who don’t mind her doing her own thing. Cookie loves snuggles and is eager to finally find her forever home. She will make someone a wonderful companion. Adoption fee includes: Full veterinary exam, Alter, Dental, Prepaid microchip, Dewormed, Rabies vaccine (if age appropriate), Distemper combo vaccine(s) appropriate to age, Bordetella vaccine, 4DX (over 6 months of age), Flea/tick and heartworm preventative while in rescue. Adoption fee:  $395.00Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.July 3, 2024, 8:06 pm

Meet Bree, the adorable puppy who is eagerly waiting for you! Bree is a playful and lovable cockapoo born 2/2/24 who is searching for his forever family. Bree is mostly blind due to a condition called microphthalmia (small eyes). However, his nose and ears make up for his lack of sight, and he navigates his surroundings with ease. Bree has the sweetest and most mellow personality. He gets along well with people and other pets, although caution is advised with younger children due to his visual impairment. He enjoys both snuggling and playing with toys, and he is making great progress with potty training. He’s quite proud of learning to climb the carpeted stairs! We are still working on going down  he’s a little intimidated with his limited sight   He doesn’t like being in a kennel and prefers to sleep snuggled up in bed with his humans. While he may need some leash training, he absolutely loves being outside and exploring.  A fenced in area or large pen would be ideal for him to run around.  With Bree in your home, your heart will be filled with joy. He is truly a wonderful addition to any family. Will you give this deserving pup a second chance at a happy life? Embrace the opportunity to make a positive impact on both your life and Bree's.  Adoption fee includes: Full veterinary exam, Alter, Prepaid microchip, Dewormed, Rabies vaccine (if age appropriate), Distemper combo vaccine(s) appropriate to age, Bordetella vaccine, 4DX (over 6 months of age), Flea/tick and heartworm preventative while in rescue. Adoption fee:  $850.00Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.July 3, 2024, 8:06 pm

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. I just joined my foster family and we are still getting acquainted with one another. Once they learn more about me, they will add more information here! ADD NAME is from ADD HISTORY. If you are interested in getting to know this animal better, please fill out an adoption application. An adoption application is the best way to show your interest in an animal and is not a binding contract. To learn more about Ruff Start’s adoption process and the care our foster animals receive, please visit our How to Adopt page. If you are unable to adopt but want to help this animal and others in our care, you can donate   to support the medical and veterinary needs of all Ruff Start Rescue animals.   Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.July 4, 2024, 1:14 am

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.    Hello, my name is Gussie but foster mom lovingly calls me Sadie! I’m a quiet and very beautiful adult female Cocker Spaniel who is still learning about toys, but I enjoy exploring the yard and will usually return with dirt in my nose! Hee, hee!! That said, I love nothing more than to eat, snuggle, sleep…repeat and my favorite sleep spot is either foster mom’s chest or in bed with her…I’m just sayin’!! I don’t mind baths, being brushed, or getting my ears cleaned but I don’t like getting my nails done; new people make me nervous; and loud or sudden noises scare me. In fact, I tend to pace/circle and tremble a lot, so I take daily anxiety medication (with peanut butter…YUUUMMM). This means however, that kids are not a good fit for me unless they are older and respectful of my space. I have not met any cats and I pretty much ignore the chickens here, but I am good with other dogs (I don’t even mind when they try to finish my food (Hee, hee). Anyway, I need a doggie companion at my new home (prefers females) and a fenced yard where we can frolic. I’m a smart girl who knows what “sit” means; I’m good with the crate and leash; and I am, for the most part, potty trained. However, although I try my hardest not to, I do admit that I may have an occasional accident in the house because sometimes my anxiety gets the best of me. My dream fur-ever home is a calm and quiet one with YOU…a patient, unconditionally loving fur-ever family that will NEVER give up on me. I promise not only am I totally worth it, but I will make your world a much happier one if you will simply welcome me into it! Love & snuggles, Gussie *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.  S ome 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.     ***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 3, 2024, 10:42 pm

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.      Hello, I’m Lucy, and I’m a girl of VERY few words so I’m going to get straight to the point. I’m an incredibly sweet, quiet, and laid-back female Cocker Spaniel. I am blind but make no mistake…I still love my life! If you are looking for a loving companion who simply wants to take it easy and enjoy life with you, I’m your girl!  I have met chickens and cats and am completely fine with both.  Given my lack of vision, a fenced yard is easiest but as long as you go out with me, one is not needed.  Leashes and I have a complicated relationship! Not to be braggy, but I am quite smart.  Even though I am blind, I can actually do stairs on my own. Ok, full disclosure only a few and only with supervision.  I am working on getting my weight down and my allergies under control. I am on a raw or fresh prepared/cooked  diet and it is helping me look and feel my best! I was quite overweight at 38 pounds so I have a long way to go and will definitely need an adopter who will be my life coach! So far I have lost 8:pounds and my goal weight is 26 pounds.  I truly am an angel who would love nothing more than to find my fur-ever home with YOU…a very patient, unconditionally loving family that will NEVER give up on me. I have an enormous heart that’s brimming with love to share, and I promise I will shower you with ALL of it if you would simply welcome me into your world! Love, Lucy   Postscript from my foster mom: Lucy is simply amazing. She will make whomever adopts her just marvel at her.  She has a heart of gold and would never hurt anyone or anything.  I think she would be fine with gentle kids.  She is totally housebroken, wonderful in the car, as easy to care for as ever a dog could be! She would make a fabulous therapy dog to visit nursing homes and hospitals.  Her temperament could simply not be better. 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 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.     ***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 3, 2024, 10:42 pm