Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
House-trained,
Story
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. Do you want to meet me? I will be at Chuck and Don's in West Bloomington, 5145 W. 98th Street, Bloomington, MN 55437 for an Adoption Event on Saturday, August 8th from 11:00 - 1:00 pm. Please email inquiries@underdogrescuemn.com for questions regarding the dogs. Dale is a sweet Maltipoo who has come such a long way in a very short time, and watching his confidence blossom has been incredibly rewarding. Just two weeks ago, Dale was frightened of nearly everything. Today, he’s discovering that the world isn’t such a scary place after all—and his playful, goofy personality is beginning to shine. He’s a loyal little companion with a heart of gold. Dale is a loving, affectionate boy who adores spending time with his people. The moment you sit down, he’ll happily curl up beside you on the couch for snuggles. He’s also starting to discover the joy of toys and has become very interested in playing with his foster family’s senior dog—even if she isn’t quite as enthusiastic as he is! Because he enjoys the company of other dogs so much, he would likely love a canine companion in his forever home, though it’s not a requirement. One of Dale’s favorite activities is exploring the outdoors. He loves leisurely walks where he can sniff every interesting scent, roll happily in the grass, and occasionally break into an adorable little trot. While sudden loud noises can still startle him, he’s becoming more confident every day and continues to make wonderful progress meeting new people and other dogs. At home, Dale is doing an excellent job with his crate training. He struggled with separation anxiety at first and spent his early nights howling when crated, but those days are largely behind him. Now he willingly goes into his crate at bedtime and during the day, settles quickly if left alone, and sleeps quietly through the night. He may let out a few morning whines once he hears his family awake, but that’s just his sweet way of saying he’s ready to start the day with you. Dale has also made nice progress riding in the car. While it’s not his favorite activity yet, he’s becoming more comfortable with each trip and will likely continue gaining confidence with positive experiences. Because he’s still building his confidence, Dale would do best in a calmer home. He does well with older children but can become overwhelmed when things get loud or chaotic, such as when kids have groups of friends over. A family that understands he’s still learning that the world is a safe place will be rewarded with an incredibly loving, gentle companion who is eager to trust, love, and be loved. Dale’s journey has only just begun, and his future is incredibly bright. With patience, encouragement, and plenty of cuddles, this sweet, goofy little guy is sure to become the devoted best friend you’ve been looking for. 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.) August 5, 2026, 11:16 pm
