Boxer puppies and dogs in Fargo, North Dakota

For more information about adopting this animal from us, please click here. .May 31, 2023, 8:53 pm

Fang (1 yr) is a tiny little guy and a bit of a stage 5 clinger LOL! He arrived at our shelter in September 2022 after he was found wandering around Detroit Lakes...he was never claimed. He likes to hug, kiss and is very playful. Small humans kinda freak him out and we have not tested him with medium sized humans yet...hopefully very soon! He is a great size for an apartment or traveling companion! Visitors to the shelter are by appointment only and after an application has been submitted online: www.marshmallowfoundation.org

var switchTo5x=false;stLight.options({publisher:'56e40c2a-2928-4a92-9903-c88366473aa8'}); If you would like to provide this dog a loving home, please fill out a pre-adoption application.  Have a question? Please read our Frequently Asked Questions and Adoption Processed Explained documentation. _________ B I O ______________   Name:&#226&#128&#175 Rico Suave Size: ~Large range: 61-100 lbs   Adoption Donation:&#226&#128&#175$75 (applicable sales tax included).&#226&#128&#175Adoption fees may be paid by cash or check.&#226&#128&#175   Other:&#226&#128&#175&#226&#128&#175Neutered Male, Vaccinations current, Microchip, No other pets, No children, Fenced-in yard required **  Rico Suave qualifies for our&#226&#128&#175 Seniors for Seniors Program.&#226&#128&#175 This program places senior dogs (age 8 or older) with senior citizens (age 65 or older) at a reduced adoption fee of $65.00. If you qualify and are interested in participating in this program, please fill out an application online and type "SENIOR" after your name.   * Rico Suave requires daily medication for the management of his allergies. The cost of this medication is $180 for 3 months.    Rico Suave would luv to meet you!   Foster Home Feedback   * &#226&#128&#175NO Other Pets, NO Children, and&#226&#128&#175 Fenced-in yard required.  * Rico has had several masses removed, they were sent to a lab for histopathology. They came back as suspect histiocytomas, but because that type of mass typically occurs in young dogs, the histopathologist is suspicious of cutaneous Langerhan’s cell histiocytosis. Though these masses are typically benign, they may continue to grow, and some may grow faster than others. We have seen some growth and then shrink. The masses may need to be removed per vet recommendation if they show signs of infection. 5/18/2023 Foster Feedback: Grandpa Rico has gone from holding down the couch to lawn ornament status basking in the warmth of the sun! Rico may have a grumpy countenance, but he is one of the most agreeable and go-with-the-flow dogs we have had the pleasure of fostering. His allergies still require medicated baths every five days and yep, he does have more than usual amounts of dander…but it’s an easy fix with a vacuum and swiffer!   Rico is a good eater, keeps all four feet on the floor (except when snuggling on the couch or sleeping just as close as he can possibly can to you in bed at night.) He doesn’t snore, kennels beautifully or can be left to free roam, only wants a short walk on nice days, has never chewed on anything human related, rides quietly and calmly in any vehicle and rarely barks. Look at that adorable little tip of his tongue that escapes his mostly toothless gums.  Although Rico wants to be your only pet, he is not reactive when seeing other dogs on walks or while riding in the car. He really is such a very, very good boy!     1/18/2023 Foster Feedback: Rico Suave has been with us since Christmas and we LOVE him!  We are retired and mostly home and he is happy not being kenneled all day. Rico is just the easiest and sweetest old man and has excellent house manners and a quiet, loving, and gentle nature. Literally, all he needs is a comfy dog bed or the end of a couch to nap on…and someone willing to give him frequent medicated baths to help his skin.  Rico doesn’t play with toys or chew on bones but will be happy to take a walk on warmer days, go for rides in the car or cuddle up next to you. He is a champion napper…happiest when he is right next to you with his huge noggin resting on your lap 9/6/2022 Foster Feedback: Rico has been doing well this summer. He enjoys napping on the cement, going for short walks, listening to turkeys (they don't bother him), and playing 5 minutes of tug of war every week. It's a big regiment for a big fella in his retirement phase of life. Rico has been doing very very well on walks; not reacting to other dogs or other critters out on walks. He is still a very treat-motivated old man. Rico sure would like to lounge in his forever home very soon! 7/21/2022 Volunteer Feedback: Rico Suave is a precious old man who would love to be someone's best buddy. His talents include snacking, pondering the meaning of life, and making sure the couch isn't going anywhere. He likes to be close to or directly on his people while just hanging out, or patrolling the great outdoors and taking in all the local sniffs. He's one of those gentle giants who may look like a grump but is secretly a total softie who isn't afraid to show his love with kisses and snuggles. 2/9/2022: Rico is the perfect winter dog in my mind as he has no interest in long walks in the cold or the snow; he just wants to go out for business purposes only. He loves his walks in the warmer weather of course. Rather than a long cold, snowy walk, he would rather just have a tasty treat out of his kong and then snuggle up for a nap. Handsome man Rico hasn't had any new bumps since the last bumps in the fall disappeared, so that is great news! Rico recently attended a "VIP" dog event the rescue collaborated with Down Dog Studio and Rico got to spend half an hour getting about a million pets from strangers; he was an absolute ham. He is pouting and sad he didn't find his forever home but, he looks forward to you giving him the next million pets. Rico grows weary of his foster father coming home from volunteering at the shelter almost daily and smelling like other dogs while he sits in his kennel; it's just not right for an old pup in his retirement years! 8/27/21:  Rico has been with me for a couple of months now. Rico was returned to the rescue after about 7 years, so he is really thankful 4 Luv of Dog has been there twice to take him in. Rico has been a very easy dog to have in the home. He is a fantastic house guest, I am more than happy to let him spend a little time here while he searches for that perfect retirement home. Rico will spend most of the day sleeping. He might follow you around the house a little but generally, he is going to find a cozy spot if there isn't a lap to settle into. Rico is kennel trained and spends his time while I am away in his kennel. He does well and seems comfortable. I always give him a reward for kenneling, and he usually gets breakfast in his kennel before I leave for work. He is potty trained and hasn't had any accidents.  Rico generally gets a little exercise after I return from work and then it's nap time again for Mr. Suave. Rico does love walking and exploring, occasionally even running. As a distinguished older gentleman, however, he doesn't really need extreme amounts of exercise daily as some dogs require. Rico is an oinker that absolutely loves his food and treats, which is great for training and having him follow your directions. That being said, his weight is doing pretty well and he has lost a few pounds since his initial vet visit, as the vet recommended. Rico's transition from his old home of about 7 years to a stay at the shelter, then to my home was not very easy for him. He was also coming off a prescription of steroids per the veterinarian's advice. While he was completely content inside my apartment almost immediately, he did take some adjustments to the neighborhood on walks. Other people and dogs would stress him out if we got too close. He really needed decompression time to get used to his new surroundings. 4 Luv of Dog sent Rico and me through a six-week training course  "Over Reactive Rover"  through Down Dog Studio to help him overcome this hurdle, and it has helped immensely. Rico has been much easier and calmer to walk and has picked up very well on everything we have been taught. I would, of course, go over some of the things we worked on so he can continue to be successful in his retirement home. I would also encourage adopters to continue training as training classes are just as much for the owner as for the dog. I feel like Rico's transition from his foster home to an adoptive home will be much easier than the transition from the shelter to a foster home. This coupled with the training Rico has received has him really looking forward to lounging around with you, so please consider adopting Rico to help him finish his journey out of the rescue for good!!To view additional dogs available for adoption, please see our website: www.4luvofdog.org May 31, 2023, 11:28 pm

var switchTo5x=false;stLight.options({publisher:'56e40c2a-2928-4a92-9903-c88366473aa8'}); If you would like to provide this dog a loving home, please fill out a pre-adoption application.  Have a question? Please read our Frequently Asked Questions and Adoption Processed Explained documentation. _________ B I O ______________  Name: &#226&#128&#175Carly Size:  ~Large range: 61-100 lbs  Adoption Donation:&#226&#128&#175 $250 (applicable sales tax included).&#226&#128&#175 Adoption fees may be paid by cash or check.&#226&#128&#175  Other:&#226&#128&#175&#226&#128&#175 Spayed Female, Vaccinations current, Microchip, NO cats! **  Carly has been diagnosed with urinary incontinence. This is controlled with medication. The cost is $40 for a 30 count box, 1 box should last her about 30 days. This dose could change as recommended by your veterinarian if the current dose can no longer manage the incontinence. Carly also takes over the counter Zyrtec, 1 tablet daily as needed for mild allergies.   Carly &#226&#128&#175is a super sweet girl!   Foster Home Feedback  ** NO cats! Medical Feedback:  For anyone interested in Carly, I'd love to explain her urinary incontinence. If you didn't have to give her a pill in her food for it, you wouldn't know she has an issue. Carly takes 2 pills of Incurin a day, just in the morning and takes it right in her food. Her incontinence is managed great with this medication. She has never tinkled with excitement, she's never had an accident, and if needed - she can kennel up to 8 hours with no issues at all. 05/21/2023 Foster Feedback: We seriously cannot believe Carly has not been adopted yet! We absolutely love having her, she is such a great dog - so easy! Nothing really new has changed with her, she still spends her days mostly napping, relaxing, watching out the window, playing with her foster brother, and snuggling mostly with her foster dad. Carly is such a sweet girl and absolutely loves people. The only thing we are still working on is her walking etiquette; but with treats and cheese she does so much better. She tends to get excited if we see dogs on walks and wants to pull, so the treats help keep her focused and not pull as much. Besides walks, she is such an easy girl. Carly is kennel trained and sleeps great through the night, knows exactly when it is time to eat, and is the perfect balance of active and lazy. If adopted with another dog, she just needs a friend who isn't dominant, as she likes to have that role. With the right duo, she absolutely loves having a dog friend and having someone to play with throughout the day. Someone will be so lucky to have her, she is full of love to give and deserves the best home!  1/18/2023 Foster Feedback: Carly is doing so well and we absolutely love her! Here is a day in the life of Carly: Carly starts her day off by eating right when she wakes up, then goes out to go potty, but she prefers to eat before she goes outside!! Then she loves to come take a morning nap in bed while we get ready for work, and she knows she gets to come too. She LOVES car rides!! We take Carly to our office just about everyday, but when she needs to stay at home, she kennels wonderfully. At work, Carly spends most of her day taking naps, playing with her toys on her dog bed, and greeting people at the office. She LOVES people, especially guys! She does great all day at work. You barely know she is there. Then at about 5 o'clock, she knows it is time to go home and eat. Once she eats, she spends time playing with her bloodhound foster brother. Because she is so quiet all day, she likes to get a little energy out with her brother after she eats! On the really cold days, she gets too cold outside, so is very quick to come back in!! On nicer days, she loves a good walk outside. After her dinner and playtime, Carly is all ready to cuddle in for the night and snuggle with us. She is the best cuddler! Carly is such a good girl, and we seriously can't believe someone hasn't adopted her yet. She does take a medication for her urinary incontinence, but it is managed great with her medications. She has never had an accident in our house. She is really doing great! Someone will be so lucky to have this beautiful girl. She is a such a people dog and can't wait to find her forever family who will love her just as much as she will love them! If you are looking for a loving girl who loves people, enjoys being active but still loves to be lazy and take lots of naps, enjoys playing with dog friends (she is a boss, so we think submissive friends are better for her style of play - she likes to punch and play with her paws haha), and looks like a tiger, this is your girl! Apply today!   10/25/2022 Foster Feedback: Ahhh where to start with this little tiger lady, we have had Carly for the past 2 months and absolutely adore her. We love to call her cute, cute Carly, because she is simply the cutest!! Here are some things to know about our favorite tiger lady: -She is the cutest. She seriously looks like a Siberian tiger and has the most unique markings, hence why she is our tiger lady. -Carly is just the sweetest. I have never seen a happier dog than this girl, especially when you come home. She gets SO excited to see you!! She has a solid 5 minute stretch of excitement including zoomies, little jumps, showing off her toys, giving kisses, the whole 9 yards, then after a good few minutes, she is back lounging on the couch, just observing what you are doing with her favorite toy. -This girl kennels great and is very treat motivated. She loves all treats and takes them very nicely, but her favorite high reward treat is string cheese.  -She LOVES people. We take her to work a couple times a week and she loves seeing the girls at our office and does great hanging out in our offices taking naps, playing with her toys, and enjoying walk breaks. You barely even know she is in your office with you. -She is turning into a little cuddle bug, it wasn't her thing right away, but she loves to be cuddled up next to us now. -Carly loves to be active, yet she is overall a very calm dog. She loves to run and play in the backyard, play with her foster brother, and loves walks. She is VERY strong and sometimes pulls on her walks, but is redirected very well with cheese. She gets a little excited when she sees other dogs and this is something we are working on.  -She does great in the car and she got to help my husband harvest this year in the field. She helped make sure he was doing a good job in the combine. It was a fun adventure for her!! -She loves to play with her bloodhound foster brother, she likes to jump on him and play with her arms a lot, so I think a more submissive dog would do best with her type of play, but she loves to play.  -All night long she sleeps in a chair in our living room with her bloodhound brother. If you let her sleep in your bed with you, she highly enjoys it and really doesn't move at all.  -Carly makes my husband and I so happy!!! She is just a goofy girl with the sweetest personality. Her muscles are insane, she is like a little bulldozer bulldog, so I do think older kids would be best for her, especially when she gets excited! She has loved all of the people she has met, so she does great with everyone. -Again, she loves her dog friends, but I think she'd do best with a submissive dog as she tends to dominate our male dog. -She is such a great girl and will make any family so happy!!! If this sounds like your girl, apply today!! She's excited to meet you!! 9/9/2022 Temporary Care Feedback: Our beautiful tiger lady is just the sweetest. Carly loves treats and takes them very gentle. She is a great walker and loves to explore the outdoors. She absolutely loves dog friends and plays very well. In our house, she is very laid back, just hangs around, plays with toys, and naps. She is a great sleeper too. She loves to sleep in bed with you and barely moves all night. Carly has met some human friends with us and did great, she seems to really enjoy males. Carly has been a great office companion too. I took her to work and she laid on her dog bed all day, greeted people she saw, and had some great walkie breaks throughout the day. Carly is looking for a family to call her own. 8/11/2022 Volunteer Feedback: What a beautiful girl Carly is! She has such a gentle spirit you wish you could give her kisses and pets all day long—and luckily, she would like that too! Carly is a low-vigor dog who has a subdued approach to life. She walks at a beautiful leisurely pace, but, honestly, she would prefer to lounge around. She enjoys squeaky balls, but is not a huge fan of chase or fetch—she just likes to lie down and go to town squeaking! When alone, she does wonderfully—she does not whine or bark; instead, she just rests and patiently waits for her turn to receive attention. Although she has little to no issues being close to other dogs, when on a leash, she becomes fixated once she spots another dog. With the right treat and authoritative tone, however, she manages to redirect. She knows “sit” and happily follows the command for a treat. Carly does have trouble holding her urine, so she requires training in that area. Training this stunning girl will take a patient and authoritative owner (who keeps good treats on hand!) She is an affectionate girl who appreciates a good pet but does not think of herself as a lap dog; instead, she enjoys laying down beside her owner and receiving pets. Carly is a spectacular girl who is worthy of a home that can shower her in the love and affection she deserves (and will undoubtedly give back)! 7/30/2022 Volunteer Feedback: Carly is a soft-hearted, gorgeous girl! Her beautiful, tiger-like coat makes her the center of attention—and rightfully so! She is a gentle giant when receiving affection, but she can also be an independent and strong lady. She needs an owner who can effectively handle and guide her since she is a powerhouse (when she wants to be!) While she can be somewhat stubborn on a leash if she fixates on another dog in the distance, when she is distraction-free, she walks at a beautiful leisurely pace. From what I have seen, this fixation on other dogs is not fear or aggression based (she does not abruptly lunge or bark, she merely watches and begins to pull if the other dog reacts) it appears that she just wants to get to know other dogs. Redirections can be a bit of a challenge, but if you find the right, most enticing treat, then she will happily follow! She still needs to work on her cues, but I am sure that she will learn splendidly with an owner who is patient with a beautiful, one-of-a-kind girl like her. To view additional dogs available for adoption, please see our website: www.4luvofdog.org May 31, 2023, 11:28 pm

var switchTo5x=false;stLight.options({publisher:'56e40c2a-2928-4a92-9903-c88366473aa8'}); If you would like to provide this dog a loving home, please fill out a pre-adoption application.  Have a question? Please read our Frequently Asked Questions and Adoption Processed Explained documentation. &#226&#128&#139_________ B I O ______________  Name: Joelle Size: ~Medium range: 26-60 lbs  Adoption Donation: &#226&#128&#175$250 (applicable sales tax included). &#226&#128&#175Adoption fees may be paid by cash or check.&#226&#128&#175  Other: Spayed Female, Vaccinations current, Microchip. No apartments, Older considerate children only.   Joelle is a sweet lady looking for her forever home to love her up!   Foster Home Feedback  *   No Apartments  ** Older/considerate children 04/04/2023 Foster Feedback: Joelle used to be scared of the kennel but now kennels herself each morning with zero issues. She really is a smart girl. In addition to knowing kennel up, she knows all the “S” commands - sit, shake, and stay. We’ve been working on “come” as she loves playing outside and would prefer to stay out when it’s nice. But, she has been doing a great job starting to come when we call - especially if a treat is involved as she knows that word, too! Joelle is also doing so much better being let out of her kennel. Her jumping with excitement to see you has become minimal (she’s still happy, but knows she doesn’t get attention unless she’s calm). Joelle is such a sweet, cuddly dog. She’s also a great sleeper! She stays on her dog bed all night until morning, then she likes to jump on our bed for a few minutes while we are waking up. She would love to find a home that is a good balance of walks or play time and cuddling, as she loves just hanging out when she knows we want to relax. Joelle will be such a great companion for her adopter(s)!  2/27/2023 Foster Feedback: Joelle has been with us for over 3 weeks and is such a sweet girl. She is fully potty trained and now kenneled trained, too! She will walk right in when you say “Kennel up” and wait for her treat. Joelle absolutely loves other dogs and would do well in a home with another playful dog. She can come on a little strong at first and bark if the other dog doesn’t want to play with her. It took a couple of days for both of our dogs to realize she just wants to play but now that they have, they have so much fun with her! She’s met our two neighbor dogs and did great with them, too. Joelle can be shy with new people but once she warms up, she will follow you everywhere. She’s obsessed with the shower and likes to wait for whoever is in there to get out (and sometimes peek her head in to make sure all is ok in there). She also likes to cuddle and she curls into the cutest ball on blankets.  Once Joelle knows you’re safe, she gets extremely excited if you’ve left and come back. We’ve been working on having her remain calm in her kennel before we let her out, but she does get so happy to see you, she jumps and can be “puppy-ish mouthy”, which is why we recommend older children only. This has gotten a little better in the last week or so with redirecting her, and I think she would really benefit from and enjoy taking obedience classes with her adopter. This sweet girl is almost 11 months old and would love to celebrate her 1st birthday in a home of her own!   2/6/2023 Foster Feedback: My favorite thing about Joelle is that she is always down for a cuddle! She knows when you are working hard and finally have time for a break, she then comes up to you and sits in your lap to give you a hug. Currently as I’m writing this she is snoozing away, dreaming of the perfect family who is going to take her home. We have made progress on her kennel training. She will now go into the kennel for a treat, but once she sees that door moves, she’s out of there. Don’t let that scare you at all! She is perfect free roaming while you are away at work. She doesn’t have any accidents or get into anything inappropriate. She just eagerly waits for you to return home, so she can show you how much she missed you! She’s completely potty trained and will pace to the door and back to you until you let her out. She would love to have another dog play buddy because she LOVES to play. When she wants my dog to play with her, she grabs a toy and drags it on my dog’s body until she finally plays with her. She knows there’s a family that is perfect for her, maybe that is you?! 12/23/2022 Foster Feedback: Joelle surprised us because we thought we were getting an 8-year-old dog but instead she was 9 ½ months! She certainly acts like a puppy but is well-behaved for her age. She can be skittish around new people but quickly warms up to them. She is the best playmate for a dog buddy! She is cat friendly but will follow a dog if they chase a cat. She has been around a newborn baby and young kids and loved every minute of it. She was very gentle with the newborn and gave many kisses. Since she is a puppy she can be mouthy whenever excited but can easily be redirected. Her favorite thing to do is to be by people. She does not like to be left out and will let you know about it. She makes sure everything you do is with a dog, she is a great supervisor and will let you slack off as long as you give her cuddles and kisses. She is potty trained but will occasionally have an accident when we are not paying attention. If everyone is downstairs and we hear her go upstairs, it's time to take her outside. She does not like her crate but we are working on the crate being a safe space for her. We have not had any issues with her free roaming. At night she likes to sleep right next to you under the blanket. She is the best-heated blanket you could have. Anyone who takes this lovely girl will never be cold ever again!Click here to watch a video of Joelle.To view additional dogs available for adoption, please see our website: www.4luvofdog.org May 31, 2023, 11:28 pm