Dog Details
Available for Adoption
Pet ID # 23-0017
Minneapolis, MN
Organization Contact Info: Underdog Rescue MN P.O. Box 16453 St. Louis Park, MN 55416 inquiries@underdogrescuemn.com https://www.underdogrescuemn.com
About Pika
- Fence Required: Not Required
- Housetrained: Yes
- Obedience Training Needed: Needs Training
- Exercise Needs: Low
- Shedding Amount: Moderate
- Grooming Needs: Low
- Owner Experience Needed: Species
- Reaction to New People: Friendly
- Activity level: Moderately Active
Compatibility Qualities
- Good with Dogs
- Apartment appropriate
More about Pika
- Somewhat vocal
- Requires a yard
- Playful
- Goofy
Thank you for stopping by to see me! Please check below to see what upcoming adoption events I will be attending or apply here for a private meeting. If you have other questions about me you can email Underdog Rescue at <inquiries@underdogrescuemn.com> ***Be sure to check your spam/junk folder as sometimes our emails end up there***
Want to meet me? Harlowe Salon SLP, neighbors to Underdog Headquarters, is hosting an outdoor adoption event on Saturday, June 3rd from 12 - 2 pm and I will be there! Harlowe Salon is located at 6414 W. Lake St, Mpls MN 55426. Please email inquiries@underdogrescuemn.com for questions regarding the dogs.
- DOB: 10/25/2017
- Requires another dog in home: No, as long as people home a lot
- Okay with dogs of all sizes: Yes
- Okay with cats: Unknown
- Okay with children under 12 years old: Yes
- Weight: 24 lbs
- Requires a fenced yard: No, if committed to continue leash training
- Note: dogs must always be leashed whenever outside of a contained area. Invisible/ underground fencing is not recommended for most rescue dogs.
Hello, my name is Pika. I’m a gorgeous and friendly adult female French Bulldog who loves to play fetch with my soft toys; eat treats…especially apples; follow my people everywhere; and cuddle, cuddle, cuddle! I am also always eager to meet all the new dogs and people I encounter! I am a docile girl and although I’ve not yet met any cats, I am good with kids, so I think I’d be ok with the meowy things too (hee, hee)!
I am potty and leash trained but I currently only like to walk a couple blocks. I’m not sure why that is, but I think having another canine companion to accompany me might increase my desire to walk farther! As for that cave you humans call a ‘kennel/crate’…all I have to say is…don’t even think about it, and I will protest if you do! Just sayin’!
Anyway, I am a super sweet girl who is simply looking for YOU…a patient fur-ever family who will not only love me unconditionally and NEVER give up on me but who will be home with me since I don’t like being left alone! Hey, maybe you even have a fenced yard where we can play fetch! Oh my gosh, I’m so excited just thinking about it, I can hardly contain myself!! Love, Pika
Bulldogs are a member of the Brachycephalic breed and therefore have a host of health issues that may arise. Because these dogs are new into our rescue, health issues in the future may arise that we are not aware of. Some of these issues are allergies, eye issues, yeast infections, interdigital cysts, slipped disks in their back, breathing problems, among a host of others that can occur at any time or when seasons change. While breed experience is not required, we encourage you to thoroughly research the breed and its financial, medical, and environmental needs to be sure the breed is a good fit for you and your family. It is estimated that the average bulldog owner spends $2,000 per year on medical needs. In addition to normal pre adoption surgeries, Pika also had surgery on her nares and soft palate to improve the quality of her breathing. This is reflected within her adoption fee.
Bulldogs are one of the most expensive dogs to own, maintain, and rescue and our adoption fees reflect such expenses. The application process for bulldogs usually moves quite quickly as they are a popular breed, so we ask that adopters do research and be prepared for adoption at the time you submit your application. They are happy, goofy, playful characters and we are excited you are taking the first steps into rescuing one!
This dog requires an application fee. This fee must be paid within 24 hours or your application will be considered void. We will not review or contact applicants that have not completed the payment portion. Bulldog Applications will be responded to within 5 business days, after receipt of the application fee. Please understand that paying the fee does not guarantee you will be approved to adopt the bulldog. Our goal is place bulldogs in homes that are suited for their individual needs. You may be willing and able to provide a great home, but if it doesn’t meet the specific needs of the bulldog, we will not approve your application.
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ADOPTION EVENTS:
Adoption events are updated as the foster home RSVP's to attend. Check back for updates on which events they will be attending. 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. You may wish to consider applying and setting up a private appointment. Private appointments are only scheduled after an application is submitted and approved.
ADOPTION PROCEDURE:
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. Each animal's behavior is evaluated and we have a sense of its temperament and personality. We look for adopters who will give each animal the wonderful life and permanent home that he or she deserves. 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.
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