Australian Shepherd puppies and dogs in Waconia, Minnesota

Hi! My name is Amore and I am from Arkansas. I am a happy, playful, friendly pup and I like all the things! I really want another dog in my home because I have separation anxiety when I'm alone, especially in a kennel. I can't wait for you to take me on adventures and help me find my forever!

Hi! My name is Dean and I am from Missouri.

Meet Leia Princess Leia is a charming three-year-old petite pup (roughly 25 lbs) with a heart full of love and a curiosity for life. She absolutely adores her walks and is always eager to explore the great outdoors. Being crate and potty trained, she’s well on her way to being a perfect companion, especially for someone who can provide her with a structured, stable environment. Leia is good with other dogs and enjoys their company.  She enjoys playing, romping and running.  However, Leia needs a bit of guidance and structure when it comes to living with cats. A quick learner and lover of all things fun, she thrives on learning new commands and tricks, which also helps her build confidence. Leia is a little shy at first, so she would do best in a home with older children who understand how to give her space to settle and blossom.  Because she is a smart girl, ongoing training and working is essential- she is a blast to work with.  Oh and would she ever love agility!! This spirited pup is bursting with fun and affection, making every day an adventure.  If you’re looking for a loyal and loving companion who’s ready to bond and grow with you, Princess Leia is waiting to meet you! If you would like to meet Leela, please visit spotslaststop.org and fill out an application.

Meet Lady- Lady is a beautiful sweet girl with the softest fur coat!   She is curious, shy, loyal and very loving.  She likes meeting new people and dogs and is willing to socialize once she is comfortable   Lady would do best in a home with another dog to continue to build her confidence, but would be okay as an only dog as long as someone is willing to work work her.  Sweet Lady came from a hoarding type situation on a farm and is doing an amazing job adjusting to her new life. Lady is the SWEETEST! She is very smart, has great house manners and loves napping on the floor.    Lady enjoys going on adventures and checking out the world and would be best in an environment without a lot of noise.  She loves to be in the outdoors on our farm and walk about watching the chickens and other animals.  She is very polite when you feed her and does not care for processed dog treats!!! Lady is absolutely wonderful and will make a happy and loving addition to your family.  This beautiful “lady” is an amazing loyal companion and is ready to have a forever home and happy life!! If you would like to meet Lady, please visit spotslaststop.org and fill out an application.

Meet Roxy- This zesty, peppy pup is a joy to foster. Within several days she converted her foster sister, a seven year old 90+ pound labra-dane from her sedate ways to a playful partner for hours each day. Roxy has no fear! She bounds around both the house and the yard, pouncing on top of her foster sister from her couch perch to rile her up. They tear around playing for a while, then both have a much deserved nap. The Aussie in her is very apparent – displayed by intelligence and affection as well as her speed and jumping ability.  Roxy is also a little cuddler. But, for now she sleeps in her crate with her toys and is very content doing so. She is completely house-trained… adheres to a regular schedule of going outside every 4 hours or so during the day and has made it 8 hours overnight with no accidents. She is a good listener, coming when called and stopping when called out.  Roxy will be so happy in a home where she has a loving family that keeps her  active and loved. If you would like to meet Roxy, please visit spotslaststop.org and fill out an application.

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 Benji! I am a very handsome young adult male Mini Aussiedoodle who doesn’t like a lot of commotion, but I love to cuddle, and I prefer women. Truth is, I am highly sensitive and reactive to ‘stranger danger’! That’s right, I react to people approaching the front door, coming into the house, and even people approaching my kennel. I know…it’s not something I’m proud of but I’m working on it…really, I am!! In fact, foster mom is trying to help me associate new people (strangers) with positive outcomes and I am confident that I will be successful in time but for now it is still a work in progress. In the meantime, mom sometimes puts a muzzle on me and although it doesn’t bother me at all I prefer, of course, not to wear it so my new family will need to commit to working with me on training. Muzzle training may make me look scary, but it allows me to safely meet and work on my training so I can be happy!  After all, consistency, patience, loving encouragement, and LOTS of mental and physical stimulation are the keys to my success!!! I am good with older kids, cats, and other dogs; and my favorite activities include going on my daily leashed walks or car rides; hiking; exploring; eating treats like plain Greek yogurt or pumpkin; playing with small squeaky toys and other dogs; chewing on Benebones; and running zoomies in the yard so the yard at my new home will need to be fenced! Hee, hee!! I also hope to have a small, confident doggie companion who might help me overcome some of my anxiety about strangers!!! By the way, I almost forgot to mention that I am a prodigy…no, really! I know everything from how to do my business outside to a deluge of commands like “sit”, “down”, “come”, “kennel/crate”, “wait”, “leave it”, “outside”, and “go potty”!! Thankfully, I enjoy learning, especially when I have a strong, confident, respectful leader, and I really love pleasing my people!! Anyway, foster mom says that I am the “most affectionate” dog she’s ever met and as hard as I try, I simply cannot disagree with her! Hee, hee!! All I need in my life now is YOU…a patient, unconditionally loving forever family who will not only NEVER give up on me but will commit to helping me overcome my fears!! I promise that not only am I totally worth it, but I will enrich your life in ways you could never imagine!!! Love, Benji Some of our dogs are obtained from commercial breeders where they spent their lives getting comfort from their canine friends. Others have come from various situations where they are lacking confidence in humans. In turn, most require another companion dog in their forever home in order for them to feel safe. If you are interested in a particular dog, and do not currently have a dog residing with you, please understand that your home might not be the right fit for many of our dogs.   This dog has received grooming with us at Underdog Rescue, but was likely neglected of grooming attention until he came into our care.  It can sometimes take months to get their coat healthy as Doodle mixes require daily brushing.  Grooming appointments occur every 3 months and cost on average of $150 per appointment.  Adopters should be prepared for such expenses.  Underdog Rescue cannot guarantee the non-shedding or hypoallergenic qualities of this dog.    ***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 8, 2024, 3:03 pm