Cockapoo puppies and dogs in St Louis Park, Minnesota

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.  Meet Amelia Amelia is a sweet, curious, sassy, and wonderfully calm little lady who has a lot of love to give. A former show girl, she still carries herself with a little prance in her step and is completely comfortable with grooming, handling, and being pampered. She is also beautifully leash-trained and loves getting out for several walks each day. Amelia’s early life included the excitement of the show world, but her more recent years were much harder. As her owner grew older and could no longer care for her, Amelia spent far too much time in a kennel without the medical care or attention she needed. Despite all of that, she has remained incredibly trusting and affectionate. Today, she is thriving and pain-free, and she is soaking up the love and attention she deserves. Amelia loves her people most of all. She enjoys car rides, walks, belly rubs, ear scratches, lounging outside when the weather is pleasant, and snuggling beside her people while they watch TV or read. She isn't especially interested in toys—she'd much rather be wherever you are. And when she's happy, you'll get to see her adorable little butt wiggle as she wags her tail! Recently, Amelia has discovered a new hobby: squirrel watching and chasing! ï¸ Her curiosity is one of her charms, but it also means she needs to be kept on leash whenever she is outside. Amelia is now deaf following a bilateral ear ablation. She has adapted beautifully and communicates wonderfully through visual cues, routines, and the people who take the time to understand her. Because she cannot hear cars or verbal commands, she must be on leash anytime she is outside. A securely fenced yard would be a wonderful bonus where she can safely explore, but a fence is not required as long as her family is committed to keeping her leashed outdoors. As a former show girl, Amelia is well trained and enjoys structure. She loves her daily walks and is excellent on leash. She also sleeps best in her kennel and happily goes right in when it is bedtime. Her kennel can be a comfortable, familiar place for her—but after spending so much of her life confined, she deserves a home where she gets plenty of time out of the kennel and surrounded by people who adore her. Amelia does have some special medical considerations. She spent years without treatment for chronic ear infections and other health issues, and she has a sensitive stress response to illness and medical procedures. If she seems “off,” prompt veterinary attention is important. Her current veterinarian knows her history very well, and if possible, we would love for her new family to continue her care with that vet. Amelia's ideal home Amelia would love a calm, loving family who enjoys having a devoted companion by their side. Her ideal family will be home at least part of the day, since she has already spent far too much time alone in a kennel and deserves to spend this chapter of her life with people who truly cherish her. She will do best with: Plenty of companionship and affection Several leisurely walks each day A consistent routine and clear visual cues A family committed to keeping her safely leashed outdoors Prompt attention to any changes in her health or behavior Lots of cuddles, belly rubs, and ear scratches A comfortable kennel where she can rest and sleep when she chooses Amelia has been through more than her share, yet she has held onto her gentle, trusting spirit. She is happy, affectionate, curious, and ready to spend her next chapter being someone's beloved companion. After everything Amelia has been through, she isn't asking for much—just a safe home, a steady routine, a few good walks, and people who will love her as much as she loves them. â¤ï¸ 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.    ***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.) October 3, 2026, 10:28 pm

Winston has had a rough start on the streets and was unfortunately attacked by another stray dog. Despite this, he is a sweetheart who just wants love and cuddles. Winston is wonderful in the crate and considers it to be his safe space. He walks nicely on the leash and has come to absolutely love walks around the neighborhood. He is a bit cautious when meeting new humans, but can be won over with treats. Winston is a lounger more than a player, but he will co-exist with other calm dogs. Because of his cautious nature, Winston would do best in a home without kids or high-energy dogs. He has done great with cats in the home. Winston will need some support with basic command training, housetraining and just getting used to the home. Given his background, he can take some time to feel comfortable, but once he does you can expect a loyal companion who is always available for cuddles! Winston is from Texas. They arrive in Minnesota on 10/10 and will need to be picked up from the Ruff Start Rescue office in Princeton, MN between the hours of 8:30am-11am. Please plan for their arrival accordingly as we cannot accommodate pickups outside of this time frame. Since they haven’t arrived yet, they are available exclusively through Ruff Start’s Foster to Adopt (FTA) Program. Visit our Foster to Adopt Program page to learn more. Once they get to Minnesota, they might require further veterinary care. Ruff Start’s veterinary suite is located in Princeton, MN, and, as the foster, you will be required to transport your dog to and from these vetting appointments.

Waffle was found abandoned in a neighborhood. With no information on his past, it's hard to know what Waffle has gone through, but he is ready to find his happily ever after. Waffle is a good dog, but he does have some areas to be aware of. He resource guards people, so will need a family willing to work on this with him. He can be testy if other dogs get too close to his person; because of this, he would do best in an adult-only home. Waffle hasn't met cats, but is likely to do fine with them. Upon meeting other dogs, he is playful, relaxed and interested. He does love to play chase and tumble with other dogs! Waffle is wonderful in his crate and is fine with being leashed but needs some practice walking nicely. One funny quirk is when he sleeps, his bottom lip relaxes and he shows sleep teefers. It's adorable. If you're willing to work on a few things to help Waffle feel secure, then he can put his best paw forward and become his best self! In return, you will have a loyal friend and the best cuddler. Waffle is from Texas. They arrive in Minnesota on 10/10 and will need to be picked up from the Ruff Start Rescue office in Princeton, MN between the hours of 9am and noon. Please plan for their arrival accordingly as we cannot accommodate pickups outside of this time frame. Since they haven’t arrived yet, they are available exclusively through Ruff Start’s Foster to Adopt (FTA) Program. Visit our Foster to Adopt Program page to learn more. Once they get to Minnesota, they might require further veterinary care. Ruff Start’s veterinary suite is located in Princeton, MN, and, as the foster, you will be required to transport your dog to and from these vetting appointments.