Dachshund puppies and dogs in Albertville, Minnesota

DOB: 9/14/24 Requires another dog in her forever home - see bio Hi everypawdy! I’m Fendi. But my foster mom also calls me Fen, Fen Fen, Fender, Fender Bender, and Fendi Bendy. I am your typical puppy. I love to play with other dog friendly dogs and do best with dogs that are similar size or a gentle giant. I love chasing my foster siblings around the house and yard but I don’t like being chased by a big dog, that’s scary. I also love to wrestle. I’m a goofball and have my puppy moments and I’m still learning what’s appropriate to chew on and what’s not. I am doing great with potty training; I have learned to ring the potty bells when I need to go outside. I’m working on crate training. I do better when I’m crated in the same room as my foster siblings rather than somewhere by myself. I crate when my foster mom leaves the house and at night. Sometimes I might bark for a little but I settle down pretty quickly. If you’re gone for a long time, I might bark here and there throughout the day, but I always settle back down. I have a little bit of separation anxiety in the sense that I like to be your little shadow. If you’re on one side of the baby gate and I’m on the other, I might whine or bark because I wanna be with you. I’m pretty talkative in the sense that I always have something to say and that’s how I prefer to communicate. I have different kinds of barks that all mean different things. I’m a very smart girl and have picked up on a lot of commands and I’m also working on the “quiet” command. So when I am fixating on something a little too much foster mom can redirect me. I am very food motivate and I’m easy to train. So far I know: my name, come, sit, lie down, stand, outside, leave it, touch, kennel, up, spin, and I’m sure I’ll know more by the time you take me home! I like playing with toys and enjoy herding my ball that I can’t pick up. It’s pretty funny to watch 🤪 I love all kinds of treats and chews/bones. I’m shy when I meet new people but do best when I'm ignored and then I’ll warm up. If I get nervous I might bark at you. When you are one of my “people” I will kiss and cuddle you and want all your love! I have one blue eye and one green eye, I’ve seen two different vets and both of them have different interpretations of what my vision might or might not be. But to my foster mom, my vision is pretty darn normal and doesn’t slow me down! Every once in a while, I might have a little bit of moments where you might think my vision is a little off because I might get sketched out by something. But who knows! It doesn’t take away from my training and I seem like your typical puppy! Adoption fee: $695

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. //   Find our applications at www.midwestanimalrescue.orgAdoption Fee $400 plus taxWalter is a goofy and cuddly guy who wants to be near his people. He loves laying in the sun, going on walks, treats & toys and being under the covers.    Walter needs a fully fenced yard as he can be quite the escape artist. He likes to run for short bursts in the yard and find smells to roll in.  Walter gets along with his two resident dogs, but is still learning polite greetings with new dogs.   Walter is very curious, and needs someone who can be patient and reassure him. He is still working on leash training and is currently demonstrating some reactivity with other dogs. Based on the fosters observations we beleive that Walter may be hard of hearing.   Walter is left home with the resident dogs for a few hours at a time. He is known to be a snoop and counter surfer, so he is put in a room with our resident dog. He will settle when left with a doggy friend.    Walter picks up on patterns and routines quickly. He is not a quiet boy and will express his needs.   At this time, we do not how Walter does with kids or cats. Walter tends to be curious, cautious and skittish around new animals and meeting people outside the home.    Currently we are working on basic obedience and leash etiquette. Walter seems to have some reduced hearing and vision. We suspect it's genetic/congenital. He does not seem to be in any pain from it and we are working with MARS Vet to keep tabs on it. If you have previously applied with us please email adoptionatmars@gmail.com to reactivate your application with new interest.All fees are subject to MN sales tax and a processing fee at the time of adoption. We accept Credit cards, Debit cards as well as cash. At this time we do not accept checks.   Our Adoption fees for all animals cover required vetting: which includes, Rabies, Distemper Vaccine Series, Bordetella, Deworming, Heartworm Test as age appropriate, Spay or Neuter and Microchip and registration. Adoption Fees are Non Negotialble. All fees are subject to MN sales tax and a processing fee at the time of adoption.   Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.  or    *The pet you are viewing is a rescued pet which is most often from an animal control facility and does not come with a pedigree. The breed(s) listed are our best guess and are in no way guaranteed. Sometimes the pets appear to be a particular breed(s) in the pictures we receive from our rescue partners and when they arrive we are surprised to see an entirely different breed(s) in person!  If you choose to DNA test your adopted pet, test results may vary from company to company and our breed guess may not be reflected in those results as it is just that, our best guess. It is with deep longing that we wish there was a breed called 'cute' as we believe all of our dogs would fall under this new breed classification! Completion of an Adoption Application via our website www.midwestanimalrescue.org is the best way to show your interest in an animal and is the first step in our adoption process.  *Animals who are not fully vaccinated and altered are not eligible for long distance adoption. When you adopt a pet from Midwest Animal Rescue and Services, your adoption fee covers: Microchip and registration, Core Vaccines including Rabies, Distemper and bordetella, age appropriate heartworm testing or FeLV-FIV testing, sterilization, heartworm/flea-tick prevention and deworming while in foster care.  Adoption fees are non-negotiable and can be paid by cashier's check, money order or credit card. We do not accept personal checks. Any issues that arise after adoption are the full responsibility of the adopter after the finalization of adoption. Adoption fees are only part of the expense of owning a pet, so we ask you to consider the costs for the life of the pet before adoption. We recommend pet insurance. //

Libby is a sweet 2 1/2 year old Dachshund mix. She does very well with multiple dogs in the home (all sizes).   She is treat motivated and is house trained on a schedule.  Does not soil her kennel. Settles down at night nicely.  Kennels beautifully. Rides nice and quiet in car.  Tolerates a leash. I would not recommend shared walls as she can get excited over noises. A big lap dog!!  She’s a love bug and loves her people and other dogs.  Not high energy but she would need regular exercise.  She is learning how to be a dog as she came from hoarding situation in Arkansas.  She will be a great family member. She is a wonderful size for kids and older people.  Recommend a fenced yard and another dog in the home (big or small).                                          Adoption fee includes: Full veterinary exam, Alter, Prepaid microchip, Dewormed, Rabies vaccine (if age appropriate), Distemper combo vaccine(s) appropriate to age, Bordetella vaccine, 4DX (over 6 months of age), Flea/tick and heartworm preventative while in rescue. Adoption fee: $475.00 Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.April 8, 2025, 10:52 pm

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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Alexander came to us underweight, covered in fleas, and fighting off kennel cough—but through all of that, he’s stayed nothing but sweet. He has recieved the TLC he needs and is ready to find his forever home in Minnesota! He’s the kind of dog who chooses people over everything. Food? Optional. Your affection? Mandatory. He starts off a little shy, but give him five seconds and he’s your biggest fan. He loves attention—like, really loves it. He’ll stand up on his hind legs and walk toward you like a tiny circus performer just to get your focus. He does have spurts of high energy and demands all eyes on him during those moments, but he eventually settles in and chills out. Potty training is a work in progress. He does well with a belly band and hasn’t had accidents in his crate, but if you don’t take him out immediately after he wakes up, he’ll greet you with such enthusiastic wiggles that… well, sometimes he pees a little. Same deal when he meets new people. He’s just that excited. He’d love having another pet to play with so he’s not expecting 24/7 attention from his humans. As for cats, his Texas foster hasn’t had a chance to see how he’d do. He did cry the first night in the crate, but since then he’s settled in just fine. Alexander would thrive in a home that can handle his mix of affection, energy bursts, and puppy-level enthusiasm. If you're looking for a velcro dog who makes you feel like the most important person in the world, he’s your guy. Alexander is from Texas. They arrive in Minnesota on 5/3/2025 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. Click here to learn more about the FTA program. 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.  If you are interested in getting to know this animal better, please fill out an adoption application. An adoption application is the best way to show your interest in an animal and is not a binding contract. To learn more about Ruff Start’s adoption process and the care our foster animals receive, please visit our How to Adopt page. If you are unable to adopt but want to help this animal and others in our care, you can donate to support the medical and veterinary needs of all Ruff Start Rescue animals.    Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.April 20, 2025, 8:38 pm

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 Squirt and Squish: Double the Doxie Delight!   Squirt and Squish are two charming Dachshund brothers who bring double the love and personality. While they aren’t technically a bonded pair, these boys have been together their entire lives, and Underdog would love to see them find a forever home together.   Squirt  is a blind adventurer who doesn’t let his lack of sight slow him down one bit. This resilient pup has mastered the art of communicating with his humans. Need something? Squirt will let you know. Got it wrong? He’ll let you know that, too! He’s full of spirit and determination, proving every day that life is for living, no matter what.   Squish , on the other hand, is your classic playful Dachshund with an adorable attitude to match. He loves to play, explore, and charm everyone he meets with his spunky personality. He’s a little comedian with a tail wag that never quits!   Together, these boys enjoy the finer things in life: playing, snuggling, eating dinner, and perfecting the art of being lazy. They balance each other out beautifully—Squirt’s tenacity and Squish’s playful spirit make them the perfect pair to brighten your days.   If you’re ready to open your heart and home to this delightful duo, you’ll be rewarded with endless love, laughter, and snuggles. Squirt and Squish are ready to bring their unique brand of joy to a family who will love them just as they are—together. Could that be you? 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.) February 16, 2025, 9:00 pm