Poodle (Miniature) puppies and dogs in Mahtomedi, Minnesota

Hello, my name is Lexi! I'm a 13-year-old, poodle weighing 53 pounds. I love hanging out with my foster family. I am happy to lounge beside them while they work and “help” them do chores around the house. Since I am more mature, I am perfectly behaved when left home alone. I am house trained, have excellent manners, and good with people of all ages and cats and dogs of any size. However, I am not a fan of my crate or closed doors. It is important that I keep an eye on my family. Also, I have a few minor health concerns. I get around well for my age, but have some arthritis like most older dogs. I still jumps, plays, and even chases my foster’s other dog. Plus, I have a few benign fatty tumors. They don’t bother me and don’t affect my health. I am still a very active gal. I love going on walks and playing with toys. Lexi is currently in a foster home and has very thorough vetting from her previous home. Her dad recently passed and her mom is in a home for Alzheimer’s. Her foster has generously offered to sponsor her adoption fee!IMPORTANT: Please read all below, especially if you live outside of Texas, which is where our rescue is located.Apply to adopt on our website: https://www.charmingpetrescue.org/adoptAll of our animals are spayed/neutered, microchipped, and up to date on shots.ALL of our animals are located in Boerne, TX, but transport after adoption is available to other states for a $300 fee for dogs or an additional fee varying by location for cats. If you are seeing our pets posted in your state, that's because you live near a transport stop, they are not currently at that location. Petfinder lists our pets as ''Out of Town'' pets at other locations, and Adopt-a-Pet lists our location as a Transport stop. Those are currently the only options they offer to make this clear, so we put this description we've put at the bottom to explain it. You can read more about transport here: www.charmingpetrescue.org/transportWe understand transport is not an option for everyone, but we offer it at the cost we pay the transport company for those who wish to adopt from us.September 28, 2023, 3:15 pm

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Hi! I’m Sheila, I'm 8 years old and done being a mama! I’m enjoying my new life in Minnesota learning to play and looking forward to retiring on a couch, eating treats, playing with my toys, and snuggling up with my people. I’ve been spending my days dancing around my foster home trying out ALL the toys and ALL the beds, sniffing ALL the smells in the backyard, and taking naps both inside and out. Things I’ve learned I love are attention, treats, attention, toys (especially squeaky ones), attention, breakfast and dinner, attention, and sitting in laps. And did I mention attention? Things I’m figuring out is pottying outside (I know to go outside, but usually go inside once a day just because i want to!), which things/plants are ok to chew (hint- phone charger cords are NOT ok), and sometimes other dogs (I want ALL your attention!) I play tug and chase with the right companion but they need to be ok with me being the boss. Things I’m not a fan of are storms and loud noises, strangers, and the super cold weather. I don’t know or care what cats are- boring! I’m poodly smart with a big personality and would love to learn more games and might benefit from working with a trainer to help me learn to share if I end up living with other dogs. I can get a little jealous and bossy!  I will let you know if it sounds like anyone is coming home so living in a place with shared walls won't work for me as all those noises make me anxious and our neighbors won't like me letting them all know!  I will also answer if I hear other dogs calling me, ignoring them would be rude! I don't really like the leash but love to go outside in my fenced in yard to go potty, so I will definitely need a fence!  Zoomies in the yard or chasing my people are enough exercise for me. What I want most in life is to snuggle my BFF and eat treats. Can you be that BFF? Adoption fee includes: Full veterinary exam, alter, prepaid microchip, dental, dewormed, Rabies vaccine, DAPP vaccine, Bordetella vaccine, 4DX , flea/tick and heartworm preventative while in rescue. Adoption fee: $350.00 Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.September 29, 2023, 12:08 am

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Abner is a breeder release three-year-old mini poodle weighing about 24 pounds. He has handsome golden brown curls with the cutest red highlights. Abner is a sweet boy but may be a bit shy at first. He loves his head and neck scratched and he would let you do that all day long if you're so inclined.  He recently discovered that he loves to take long walks and play in the back yard with the resident dog.  He may miss you when you’re at work, but he will be so excited to see you upon your return.  He is not a fan of crate training, but we've discovered that playing calming music or a show on the TV helps him when the humans can't be in the room with him.  This includes night time when he's most likely to let the humans know with crying and barking that he's unhappy about being locked in the crate.  Abner is on track to being housebroken and being taken outside frequently helps curb accidents in the house.  Car rides are a breeze though he may be a bit hesitant to get in the car. Once inside the car, he is very well behaved and quietly watches out the windows.  He does very well with cats and other dogs, but hasn’t had much exposure to children. 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: $595.00  Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.September 29, 2023, 12:08 am

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Hello potential new Furever, my name is Flame. I’m a five years young, bubbly, happy, affectionate, semi independent mini apricot poodle and I am a heart stealer for sure. I’m fully grown at 11 pounds of pure sunshine.   I love my little foster brother and enjoy hanging out with him all day but I’m also perfectly content to hang by myself too, so I’d do well in a home with another fur sibling or just fine on my own.   I’m slightly shy at the first meeting, but after an hour or so I warm up quickly and love to cuddle and be held.  My foster family keeps a belly wrap on me because I am a chronic leg lifter. I was recently altered and hopefully that habit will go away. I am a very good boy in the kennel. I sleep there at night and for naps. I would be equally happy to sleep on the bed because I settle down quickly.   I was a breeding machine for my first 5 years and not taken care of the way a little prince like me deserves. As a result, many of my teeth had to be pulled. Going forward, I will need regular dental check ups and softened food all the time and super soft doggie treats. I am a great eater though. I take treats like a perfect gentleman.   I absolutely adore running around my foster family’s fenced yard. They would love for me to have a fenced yard in my new home but it isn’t a hard requirement.   I absolutely hate the leash and fight it, but have been getting better about walking around the yard on one. I will need patience and training to get used to one. I haven’t been tested with kitties or kids however my foster family thinks I’d do well with a tiny human that’s respectful of my boundaries, calm and gentle.    I have shown a little bit of Alpha Flame tendencies so be warned I lift my leg a lot, I have been known to hump things (although that’s gotten way better since my alter), and I can growl a bit at things that invade my space - particularly fur pals that don’t have boundaries. My bark is a loud Yelp and can be piercing. For that, shared walls aren’t recommended, but when my humans are home (and they have been most of the time) I have been a very good and quiet boy.   Basically I’m an adorable little angel boy with so much love and personality to give. Will you be mine?     Adoption fee includes: Full veterinary exam, Alter, dental, 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: $ 525.00  Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.September 29, 2023, 12:08 am

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. This is Beetle. He’s a miniature poodle born 8/26/16. He is an absolute cuddle bug and sweetheart. He doesn’t have a mean bone in his body. He is kennel trained and quiet. He only barks if he feels like he’s been abandoned, such as, if I go outside and he’s in the house alone. He is good with cats, other dogs and lizards. Given his personality, I can only imagine he is great with kids too.  He’s currently working on potty training but wears a belly band without issue. He mostly poops outside but peeing outside vs. inside is about 50/50. He loves frolicking outside on a leash but is still earning etiquette and getting used to the feeling of the pulling sensation. He’s not yet been on a car ride but I hope to test that out soon.  Beetle is a relatively low energy dog who is content to sleep on the couch next to you for hours. He also likes to rest either on you or while touching you. He gives affectionate little kisses and will follow you around the house. If he’s in a kennel or playpen while we are gone, he stays quiet (we have a nannycam.) It’s only when he’s left alone loose in the house that he will get anxious. Overall, he’s a super sweet dog with no destructive tendencies. He’s a good eater and will wear little sweaters to keep him warm. He doesn’t like treats or toys very much but on rare occasions will show interest in them. He doesn’t mind being carried and can go upstairs but isn’t comfortable going down yet. I think this will change shortly.      Adoption fee includes: Full veterinary exam, Alter, Prepaid microchip, dental, 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: $450.00  Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.September 29, 2023, 12:08 am

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Thank you for stopping by to see me!  Please check below to see what upcoming adoption events I will be attending or apply here for a private meeting.  If you have other questions about me you can email Underdog Rescue at <inquiries@underdogrescuemn.com> ***Be sure to check your spam/junk folder as sometimes our emails end up there*** DOB: 02/01/2019 Requires another dog in home: Yes, a social and confident dog required Okay with dogs of all sizes: Yes Okay with cats: Unknown Okay with children under 12 years old: No Weight: 10 lbs Requires a fenced yard:   Yes, needs a fenced yard Note: dogs must always be leashed whenever outside of a contained area. Invisible/ underground fencing is not recommended for most rescue dogs. Hello, I’m Peter a very handsome Miniature Poodle but I must admit that when I first came to live with foster mom, I was in rough shape. I mean seriously, my lovely fur was matted and I was absolutely TERRIFIED! That said, foster mom immediately loved me SO much that she got me all cleaned up and cared for in no time! Now, I feel great about myself and am getting more comfortable with home life. I have not met any cats or kids, and I am still afraid of new things, quick/sudden movements, commotion, and loud noises but I am getting better each day. If foster mom is sitting or lying down, I will approach her for loving pets and cuddles but if she’s moving, I keep my distance and will even bolt if she walks towards me so I will need a securely fenced yard. I know what “outside” and “stop” mean but I am still working on leash & potty training, and I bark when in the kennel/crate. I would love to have a canine companion who will help me feel more comfortable, teach me how to ‘dog’, and help build my confidence. I really am a sweet boy who is simply looking for the patience, unconditional love, and security that I SO richly deserve from my own fur-ever family! I really hope that YOU will be my new family because my heart is overflowing with love that I want to share with someone very special! Love, Peter *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 adopters 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 th eir 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.  ADOPTION EVENTS:      Adoption events are updated as the foster home RSVP's to attend. Check back for updates on which events they will be attending. 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. You may wish to consider applying and setting 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. Each animal's behavior is evaluated and we have a sense of its temperament and personality. We look for adopters who will give each animal the wonderful life and permanent home that he or she deserves. 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.) September 29, 2023, 12:09 am