Dog Details

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Louise
Havanese (long coat)
Small Adult Female

Available for Adoption

Pet ID # 26-0437

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 Louise

  • DOB: 9/1/2022
  • Weight: 10.2 Pounds
  • Physical Fence Required: 3 foot
  • Housetrained: Yes
  • Obedience Training Needed: Needs Training
  • Exercise Needs: Moderate
  • Shedding Amount: Moderate
  • Grooming Needs: High
  • Owner Experience Needed: None
  • Reaction to New People: Friendly
  • Activity level: Moderately Active
  • Requires Another Dog in the Home?: No
  • Good with Other Dogs?: Yes
  • Good with Cats?: Unknown
  • Good with Kids?: Yes

Compatibility Qualities

  • Good with Dogs
  • Good with Kids
  • Apartment appropriate
  • Older/ considerate kids only

More about Louise

  • Is not Vocal
  • Requires a yard
  • Cratetrained
  • Likes to play with toys
  • Playful
  • Obedient
  • Affectionate
  • Eager To Please
  • Gentle
  • Goofy
  • Does well in car
  • Tries to escape

Thank you for stopping by to see me!  Please fill out an application to set up  a private meeting. 


Paws

Meet Little Louise!

Hi, my name is Little Louise, but my foster family might also call me Goober Louise— because, well… I’m a goober!

I’m a silly, sweet girl with a BIG personality packed into a little package. I have wild bursts of energy that I immediately follow up with a cozy nap on the couch, in the dog bed, or — preferably — right in my foster parent’s lap. I’m a total Velcro girl, so wherever you are, that’s where I want to be. Bathroom? I’m coming. Kitchen? Me too. Couch? Already there! ❤️

I love running around the yard and getting my daily zoomies. One of my favorite activities is instigating a good old-fashioned chase with my foster brother and sister. I also LOVE my toys, especially harder plastic-style toys, tough chews, and Himalayan cheese. If it’s durable and fun to chew, Louise approves!

I’m working on my leash skills, but I’ll be honest… I am currently a bit of a menace on walks.  I zigzag, weave between your legs, and occasionally turn the leash into a full-body entanglement device. Because of this, I’d do best with someone who is confident handling a silly, energetic pup rather than an older or elderly person.

I’m also an escape artist and can make a beeline out an open door faster than you can say “Louise!” I do come when called, which helps, but I’m still not a dog who should be trusted off-leash in busy or unsecured areas. A secure yard and careful door management will be important for me.

I am fearful of men, so I’ll need a patient family who understands that I may need some time and positive experiences to build confidence around them.

The good news? I’m already learning! I know “come,” “kennel,” “go potty,” and “outside,” and I’m continuing to work on my leash manners and impulse control.

I would be an amazing match for a family with respectful kids who will give me space when I need it and join me for plenty of playtime and adventures. With continued training, patience, and lots of love, I have the potential to go from silly little goober to the biggest little angel sweetie pie. 

If you’re looking for a funny, affectionate, energetic little shadow who will keep you laughing and never let you feel lonely, Little Louise might just be your girl! 

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.  

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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:
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.

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