Schipperke puppies and dogs in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Bear was surrendered when his owner was evicted with his chihuahua fur brother. He was quite frightened at first but has come out of his shell and doing well. He loves to walk on a leash and has finally gotten used to potty breaks off leash in the fenced yard. He has been completely vetted now. He did wear a belly band in the beginning until after he was neutered to stop marking. He is now on the lookout for stability and his very own forever home. He is fostered in East TN, but transportation is included in the adoption fee and provided by Rescue Riders LLC. Please let me know if you have any questions. Please email us for the link to the adoption application

My name is Murray and I’m looking for my forever home. I’m 6 y.o. and weigh 28 lbs. I came to my foster home here in Eagan, MN, after I was brought to a shelter as a stray. My foster family can tell that I once had a family, because I’m fully house trained and know how to sit and lie down on command. And when they said my favorite words - “car ride” - I got so excited! I’m sweet and goofy, but I’ve also got quirks. For example, I love people and belly rubs and petting and affection – but so far, only on my terms. I’ll approach you and nudge you when I’m ready. But I am not keen on being handled, so getting a harness on and off can be an ordeal. Yes, there is screaming involved (have you heard a Shiba scream?) There are other dogs here and I’ll play for short spurts, but when I’m done, or not in the mood, I’ll bare my teeth and snap the air to say “back off.” The dogs here respect that, so there have been no problems. I’m neutered, healthy and vaccinated. My foster family noticed that my ears were bothering me, and the dermatologist thinks that I may have allergies. Now that I have medication, they are feeling better. Because I don’t like being handled, going to the vet is stressful for me. My foster family says it works best when I’m sedated ahead of time. My perfect forever family will be experienced and patient as I build trust, and I’ll be the perfect low-maintenance companion. I love to chase critters outside, so cats and small pets are probably not a good match. Same with little kids – not a good fit for my personal space needs. I’d love to have a securely fenced yard. If there is a respectful resident dog, they’ll need to make sure that they can introduce us slowly over time and with careful supervision. I can be vocal, so an apartment with shared walls might not be a good fit. If you live in the Midwest and want a laid-back buddy like me to hang out with, visit www.savingshibas.com/adopt to apply to become an approved SIRA adopter. The application process helps SIRA make sure we’ll be a good match. Once approved, SIRA will introduce you to my foster mom so we can meet!

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, I’m Milo, a fluffy little Pom mix with a big heart packed into my 15 pounds. I’m a gentle guy who loves attention, kisses, and being part of the action. I get along great with dogs, cats, and kids, and I’m always ready to make new friends.  I do especially well with the littles and am very patient with them.   I’m not a big barker, but if another dog starts up, I’ll happily join the chorus. I’m kennel trained, keep my space clean, and I’m working hard on my potty training—it’s coming along nicely when I’m on a good schedule. I am still learning about the leash, so until I figure that out I will need a fenced in yard where I can explore safely and do my business.   My favorite toys are squeaky ones, but don’t worry—I don’t destroy them, I just enjoy the sound. I’m affectionate, even-tempered, and gentle, and I love being talked to. I’m smart enough to know commands like “Kennel,” “Go Potty,” and even “Get Back” when the door is open. I’m the kind of dog who wants to be with people, whether we’re playing, walking, or just hanging out. I’ll do fine on my own if you’re busy, but I’ll be happiest in a home where I get plenty of love and attention. If you’re looking for a sweet, fluffy companion who will make you smile every day, I’m your guy. Love, Milo 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.    ***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.) December 26, 2025, 3:03 pm