Dog Details
Available for Adoption
Pet ID # 23-0304
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 Petunia
- Fence Required: Not Required
- Housetrained: No
- Obedience Training Needed: Needs Training
- Exercise Needs: Low
- Shedding Amount: Moderate
- Grooming Needs: Not Required
- Owner Experience Needed: Species
- Reaction to New People: Friendly
- Activity level: Moderately Active
Compatibility Qualities
- Good with Dogs
- Apartment appropriate
More about Petunia
- Somewhat vocal
- Requires a yard
- Likes to play with toys
- Playful
- Eager To Please
- 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***
Keep checking back for upcoming events I will be attending!
- DOB: 1/30/2023
- Requires another dog in home: No if people home a lot
- Okay with dogs of all sizes: Yes
- Okay with cats: Unknown
- Okay with children under 12 years old: Unknown
- Weight: 5.6 pounds
- Requires a fenced yard: No, if committed to continue leash trainingNote: dogs must always be leashed whenever outside of a contained area. Invisible/ underground fencing is not recommended for most rescue dogs.
Hello, I’m Petunia, a gorgeous female Chihuahua mix puppy. I am one energetically curious petite little flower who weighs in at a whoppin’ 6 pounds! I have not met any kids or cats, and although I’m cautious with new people, I love spending time with those I trust. In addition to quality time with my family, I enjoy frolicking with my fur sibs; saying hello to the strangers outside; eating treats; playing tug-o-war with my toys; and, when I’ve tuckered myself out, I enjoy a nice cozy lap nap! Truth is, if I notice foster mom relaxing with an empty lap…I don’t hesitate for a second to hop up there and claim the open spot before any of the other pups can! Hee, hee!!
I am still a puppy so potty training is a work in progress but I’m confident that a consistent schedule will help me master it. I could also use more leash practice, but I am a smart girl who’s not only crate trained but I know a bunch of commands like “sit”, “down”, “kennel/crate”, “leave it”, and “go potty”. All I need now is YOU!!
I am a super sweet love bug who is simply looking for a patient fur-ever home with a family who will shower me with unconditional love and NEVER give up on me. If you are ready to welcome some excitement into your life, then we are meant for each other! I promise I am worth it; I will light up your world; and the memories we make will be priceless! Love, Petunia
I’m a growing puppy and I have not yet had a lot of experience with crates, kids or cats and I might bark if something alarms me, but I really love to learn and hoping for a family who will take me to a basic obedience class to continue to help me build confidence and dog skills. Ideally my forever home would need to be home during the day to help me with my potty training and not leave me for breaks longer than 3 - 4 hours. If you are looking for a best friend, please fill out the puppy application. The more info you include on the application the better so I can find a good match for my forever home. Get your toy box ready!
**Obedience classes are required when adopting this puppy from Underdog Rescue. Many of our puppies have a mama who was not properly socialized before coming to Underdog Rescue. Since coming to Underdog, this puppy has been in a socialized and loving home, but that needs to be continued with its Adopters. Training classes teach puppies the ins and outs of being a pet while creating a bond with their new Adopter. Obedience classes are key to creating a relationship with your puppy while having it be a happy and successful member of society. Proof of Obedience Class registration is required for this puppy before adoptions can be finalized. If you would like some suggestions, we would be happy to send some trainers who have experience with Underdog Rescue, but a Basic Obedience class in your area should work!
This puppy 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.
Puppy 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 puppy. Our goal is place puppies 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 puppy, we will not approve your application.
We accept applications for puppies until we have a candidate that meets all of the requirements needed for the specific puppy and they have been contacted to review the adoption process as well as agree to all of the terms to move forward.
***Be sure to check your spam/junk folder as sometimes our emails end up there***
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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