Belgian Malinois puppies and dogs in Zimmerman, Minnesota

❤️ Meet Sativa! ❤️ This girl was found as a stray - Then we discovered she was heartworm positive. 💔 We weren’t going to give up on her. She received the heartworm treatment she needed, we had her spayed, up to date on vaccines and today we have the news we’ve been waiting for… 🎉 SATIVA IS HEARTWORM NEGATIVE! 🎉 This girl has come so far, and her story is a beautiful reminder of what a second chance can mean. From being alone on the side of the road not knowing where her next meal would be - to finally being safe, loved, and cared for. Sativa’s future is looking brighter every day. 🐾❤️. She is a very sweet and mild mannered girl, just happy and loves life! Now, we’re ready to help her find the forever family she deserves. 🏡🐶 Sativa gets along great with other dogs! Sativa’s past is behind her. Her happily ever after is just beginning. ❤️ Sativa is being fostered in Mississippi. The adoption fee includes transport to you via Rescue Riders, the most animal friendly pet transport!

Meet Cadence—the definition of a gentleman in the house and a total party animal once he steps outside! 💙 Inside, Cadence is calm, respectful, and surprisingly low-key. He has no interest in surfing counters, raiding the trash, or claiming your furniture. He’s perfectly content to relax in his kennel after breakfast and a morning potty break while his foster mom takes care of things around the house. But grab a toy and head outside? **GAME ON!** 🎾 Cadence’s inner Malinois comes shining through, and he is an absolute hoot! Tug, ball on a rope, Frisbee, catch—you name it, he’s ready to play. He’s got some serious Frisbee moves and could have the makings of a fantastic sports dog with the right person. Cadence shows his affection in the sweetest ways, gently nudging his nose into you, offering a paw to shake, or leaning in for a good behind-the-ears scratch. He can get very excited when meeting new people and may try to jump up to say hello, so he’s working on remembering that he is a BIG boy and his enthusiasm needs to come with good manners. Around dogs, he can calmly watch them from a distance, but when they get closer, his excitement kicks in. His high-energy play style means a canine companion would need to be a good match for him. Cadence does best with calm, consistent handling and someone who understands his Malinois ways. He can be sensitive to quick movements, so his foster is teaching him to respond to calm direction rather than being physically guided. The good news is that Cadence is a smart boy who is learning quickly—he’ll happily sit when asked and is making great progress with his manners. He’s also not a fan of storms, so having a sturdy kennel where he can feel safe and secure is important. And motorcycles? Well… Cadence LOVES them a little too much! 😂 His foster family is continuing to help him learn to keep his enthusiasm in check. When it comes to playtime, Cadence is **ALL IN** until the toys disappear. Once playtime is over, he settles beautifully and relaxes. He’s also potty trained and has been a very quick learner about where he should—and should NOT—go in the yard. Flower pots, cars, and baby toys are safe from his bathroom business, thank you very much! 🌸😂 Cadence is a goofy, athletic, smart boy who is looking for someone willing to give him the time, patience, consistency, and continued training he needs to become the amazing companion he has the potential to be. With the right person, this fun-loving guy could be an incredible adventure buddy, playmate, or even a future sports dog. And one thing is certain: life with Cadence will never be boring!🐾💙

I just joined my foster family and we are still getting acquainted with one another. Once they learn more about me, they will add more information here!

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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: 02/08/2021 Requires another dog in home: No, picky about her friends Okay with dogs of all sizes: Not good with small dogs - read more in profile  Okay with cats: No, dog savvy cats only Okay with children under 12 years old: Older, considerate kids only 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, my name is Raquel. I am a stunning, wrinkly-faced young adult female Belgian Malinois/Boxer mix with an adorable underbite who’s the perfect mix of energetic and relaxed. I am an unpredictable gal with a high prey drive so cats are not a good fit for me; I’m reactive when it comes to other dogs or unknown/sudden sounds like bikes whizzing by etc.; and I’m a pack follower so if there’s a fight, I may feel compelled to join the chaos. That said, I went to a training facility where there were many other dogs and I did great so I think with time, patience, and continued training I may overcome these ‘quirks’ of mine!! Hee, hee! Anyway, my favorite activities include cuddling with my people; going for leashed walks; snoozing on the couch; eating; playing with squeaky toys; chewing on bones/sticks; chasing the cat; chilling with my canine sib; running zoomies; and barking at strangers outside! I don’t like a lot of commotion and have been known to bite if someone comes into the house when foster mom is not home. I am, however, a very smart girl who will not only give myself a kenneled ‘time-out’ if I’m barking too much but I am potty trained and I know commands like “sit”, “down”, “kennel/crate”, and “heel”! Seriously, how brilliant am I!?! I am a great listener too which makes training a lot easier! Hee, hee!! I know that I’m a bit unpredictable right now but I’m still young and I really am a sweetheart who simply wants to find unconditional love in my own furever home with a patient family who will NEVER give up on me! My heart is SO full of love that I really want to share with YOU…please be my new family, I assure you I’m worth it! Love Raquel NOTE: Raquel has had a DNA test and is 38% Belgian Malinois, 18% Boxer and 17% American Pitbull Terrier Note that this dog has been treated for heartworm  and will need monthly heartworm preventatives year round for life.  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. 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.      ***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 7, 2026, 10:39 am

Daisy has a lot of happy energy and loves to run and play. She has a lazy nap lap dog side, as well. She's brilliant, knows some basic commands, and learns quickly when not distracted by her peers. She just wants to be around her humans. She will run and play or lay at your feet while you work and follow you everywhere in between. She's curious and very calm mannered. She found a porcupine and never snapped yelped or bit!! She has been around kids, babies, dogs, and other cats for 3 years with no issues. She is unsure of unknown cats. She needs lots of time, love, and attention. She looks for jobs and loves training. She needs to be busy. Daisy wants to work and play!