Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
Spayed or Neutered,
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. DOB: 07/01/2012 Requires another dog in home: Yes Okay with dogs of all sizes: Yes Okay with cats: Yes Okay with children under 12 years old: With supervision because his size Weight: 7.1 lbs Requires a fenced yard: No Note: dogs must always be leashed whenever outside of a contained area. Invisible/ underground fencing is not recommended for most rescue dogs. Hello! I’m Joey, a very handsome albeit nearly toothless senior Yorkie and foster mom says I’m “AWESOME!” Sure, I’m timid but I am the sweetest guy EVER and I’m really starting to come out of my shell. In fact, every day I allow foster mom to see more & more of my amazing personality! For example, she learned quickly that I love to nap on the couch, or a comfy bed; and I get SUPER excited at mealtime! Since I’m sans most of my teeth, I prefer soft things like liverwurst (hint, hint) but I can eat kibble if the pieces are very tiny! I also love to eat freeze dried treats because they melt in my mouth…YUM! I must say that partaking in treat time with my fur sibs has become quite fun & tasty! I am not a fan of loud noises or commotion and will bark at things I hear on TV, like babies crying, sirens, etc. I’m also afraid of squeaky toys. In fact, my body trembles and I hide if another dog is squeaking a toy. Additionally, I like to give a holler when I hear the garage door open because I know my family is home. Truth be told, I’ll bark until foster mom pokes her head in the door to say "hi" to me. However, sometimes she puts things like unloading the groceries before greeting me…I know right!?! Anyway, although I try diligently to be patient, sometimes I have no choice but to say “HEY! Mom, remember me…I’m here, and I should come before the groceries don’t ya think?!? I’m just sayin’!” Hee, hee!! Due to my small size, young kids are not a good fit for me, but I am good with cats and other small dogs like me and will need a doggie playmate at my new home and fenced yard that we can safely explore. I could use more leash practice and I bark when I’m in the kennel/crate. Thankfully, foster mom allows me to use an X-pen which gives me much more room…is she wonderful or what!?! As for potty training, I do great when on a very consistent schedule, but when I’ve gotta go, I’ve gotta go! Fortunately, the X-pen provides me enough space for a potty pad on one side and my bed on the other! Hopefully my new family is home with me; believe me, I don’t like having accidents but I’m little and I just can’t help it sometimes. I really am an incredibly sweet boy who deserves a life full of snuggles & fluffy blankets from a patient fur-ever family who will love me unconditionally and NEVER give up on me! I promise I’m worth it, I will love you more than life itself, and the memories we’ll make together will be priceless! Love, Joey *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 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.) March 11, 2025, 8:47 am