Labrador Retriever puppies and dogs in 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.          If you’re looking for a best friend whose entire body wiggles with excitement every time she sees you, Cheddar is ready to steal your heart! This adorable young pup is as sweet as they come. One of the first things you’ll notice is her signature full-body tail wag and the wonderful kisses she loves to give. Cheddar has a joyful, happy-go-lucky personality that’s impossible not to smile at, and she’s blossomed more and more each day in her foster home. Cheddar absolutely loves other dogs and would happily spend all day playing chase in the yard with her canine friends. Whether she’s racing around the yard at top speed, wrestling with another pup, or taking turns chasing and being chased, she’s always having the time of her life. While she’d much rather play with another dog than a toy, she also enjoys squeaky toys, chew bones, tasty treats, and soaking up the sunshine outdoors. She enjoys going for walks and is continuing to build her leash skills. Like many young dogs, squirrels, rabbits, and birds are simply too exciting to ignore, so she’ll occasionally try to convince you that they should join your walk! She’s doing well learning, enjoys exploring the neighborhood, and rides nicely in the car, although she’s still gaining confidence getting in. Cheddar is also making wonderful progress with both potty training and crate training. She may bark for a few minutes when first settling into her crate, but she relaxes quickly and has had very few accidents. She’s a smart little girl who loves treats, making training both fun and rewarding. One of Cheddar’s most endearing qualities is how much she loves being with her people. She greets her family with enthusiastic wiggles when they come home and enjoys being close to both her humans and her dog friends. While she may be a little shy when meeting new people or experiencing new situations, once she realizes she’s safe, her affectionate personality shines. She seeks out pets, loves giving kisses, and continues to grow more confident every day. Cheddar does appear to have had a difficult start to life. Certain quick movements can still make her cower, suggesting someone wasn’t always kind to her. But despite that, she has chosen to trust again. Her foster family has been showing her that gentle hands, cuddles, and affection are nothing to fear, and she’s learning to embrace every bit of love that comes her way. Watching her confidence bloom has been incredibly rewarding. She enjoys children but can become overwhelmed by lots of loud commotion, so she’d do best with a family that understands when she needs a little break or a quiet place to decompress. Given a little patience and space, she’s happy to jump right back into the fun. Cheddar truly is a wonderful little puppy—playful, affectionate, resilient, and full of joy. She’s looking for a family who will continue helping her build confidence, celebrate her victories, and love her for the amazing dog she already is. In return, she’ll reward you with endless kisses, happy wiggles, and a lifetime of loyal companionship.   I’m a growing puppy and I have not yet had a lot of experience with crates, kids or cats and I might bark if something alarms me, but I really love to learn and hoping for a family who will take me to a basic obedience class to continue to help me build confidence and dog skills. Ideally my forever home would need to be home during the day to help me with my potty training and not leave me for breaks longer than 3 - 4 hours. If you are looking for a best friend, please fill out the puppy application. The more info you include on the application the better so I can find a good match for my forever home. Get your toy box ready! **Obedience classes are required when adopting this puppy from Underdog Rescue. Many of our puppies have a mama who was not properly socialized before coming to Underdog Rescue. Since coming to Underdog, this puppy has been in a socialized and loving home, but that needs to be continued with its Adopters. Training classes teach puppies the ins and outs of being a pet while creating a bond with their new Adopter. Obedience classes are key to creating a relationship with your puppy while having it be a happy and successful member of society. Proof of Obedience Class registration is required for this puppy before adoptions can be finalized. If you would like some suggestions, we would be happy to send some trainers who have experience with Underdog Rescue, but a Basic Obedience class in your area should work! 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.  T his puppy requires an application fee. This fee must be paid within 24 hours or your application will be considered void.  We will not review or contact applicants that have not completed the payment portion.   Puppy Applications will be responded to within 5 business days, after receipt of the application fee.  Please understand that paying the fee does not guarantee you will be approved to adopt the puppy. Our goal is place puppies in homes that are suited for their individual needs. You may be willing and able to provide a great home, but if it doesn’t meet the specific needs of the puppy, we will not approve your application. We accept applications for puppies until we have a candidate that meets all of the requirements needed for the specific puppy and they have been contacted to review the adoption process as well as agree to all of the terms to move forward. ***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.) August 5, 2026, 9:10 am

Bella is an absolutely wonderful dog! She has the sweetest demeanor and absolutely loves people. She is eleven years old, but you would never guess it by her energy levels! She has done well with cats in the past, and does well with children as far as we have seen. She gets excited around other dogs but has never shown any form of aggression. She has been boarded multiple times over the years, and we have never had any issues with her and other dogs! She is crate-trained, especially overnight, but she would much prefer to lounge on the couch or crawl up into your lap. She loves to go on walks, but we have never been able to break her from leash-pulling, so a harness works best. She can sit, lay, stay, shake, and spin 😊 We are truly heartbroken to have to look to rehome our sweet girl, but it makes the most sense with our living situation right now. We are hoping we can find a home that gives her the chance to soak up the most love possible in her later years! She is truly a gem 💕

I need a foster now! Email fostersupport@thebondbetween.org if you can help! Hi! My name is Gilligan, and I am from Louisiana! Gilligan is everything you could want in a puppy. He is sweet,brave, snuggly and smart. He has learned "sit" and "touch" and is very food motivated so teaching him new things should be easy. He loves people and can often be found napping on a lap, but when awake he is full of energy and puppy fun. We are still working on potty training, and he prefers sleeping next to his human rather than being in his crate, though he will settle down after making his objections known. And he is at the baby shark phase of teething. He is not a bit scared of my big dogs, and would love a sibling, though he would be fine as a single since he loves people, too. If you are looking for a puppy, you could not do better than Gilligan. He will be an amazing part if his forever family.

Hi, my name is Gus. I am from Minnesota. This boy is a joy to have around. Very even tempered. When I throw his squeaky toy, he chases it and actually brings it back for me to throw again and again. He does like to be around people and follows me wherever i go. He enjoys being petted, but not necessarily a lap dog. He seems to like the outdoors and the breeze. He's crate trained, but working on house training. He's good as long as i take him out after each nap. He knows how to sit on command and working on staying until i say "OK".

Hi! My name is Gandalf, and I am from Louisiana! Meet the little guy who’s always ready for his next adventure! Whether he’s exploring the backyard, chasing a toy, or curling up in your lap after a busy day, he’s happiest when he’s by your side. This sweet boy is confident, curious, and has the biggest heart . He loves to snuggle just as much as he loves to play, making him the perfect balance of fun and affection. He’s looking for a family that will help him discover the world, shower him with love, and make him part of every adventure. If you’re looking for a best friend who will keep you smiling and love you unconditionally, this handsome boy is ready to meet you.

Hi! My name is Goose, and I am from Louisiana! If happiness had four paws and a wagging tail, it would be this little guy. He’s confident, playful, and will follow you around everywhere you go. Whether it’s exploring somewhere new or settling in for a cuddle on the couch, he’s all in. His sweet personality shines through everywhere he goes, and he has a way of making everyone fall in love with him. He’s searching for a forever family that will give him all the love he deserves. In return, he’ll be your loyal sidekick, biggest fan, and constant reminder that life is better with a dog by your side.