Papillon puppies and dogs in Minneapolis, 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.  Wren is a gentle and deeply devoted Cavachon with a tender heart and a quiet, sensitive nature. She forms an incredibly strong bond with her person—so strong that calling her a “velcro dog” hardly does her justice. Wren prefers to stay close to the one she trusts, following them from room to room and seeking comfort simply by being near. For the right person, she will be the ultimate loyal companion. She would do best in a home where someone is around most of the time and is happy to include her in daily life. Although Wren is very sweet, she is also timid due to limited exposure to new experiences. Sudden movements, loud noises, or busy environments can make her nervous, and she may retreat to observe from a safe space until she feels comfortable again. Her response to stress is calm rather than chaotic—she prefers to quietly watch from her kennel or a cozy spot nearby. This sweet girl would thrive as the only dog in the home. She prefers not to share her person and can become protective when other dogs approach. In a calm, single-dog household, she will feel far more relaxed and secure. Wren is still learning about many everyday things. She is new to leash walking and currently freezes when the leash is introduced, so patient training will help her build confidence. She also hasn’t yet learned to manage stairs or jump on and off furniture, so her adopter should be comfortable helping her by lifting her when needed. While she isn’t interested in toys, Wren does enjoy chewing on treats like bones, pig ears, or bully sticks. She can also be a bit of a picky eater and prefers fresh or freeze-dried foods rather than dry kibble. Her forever family will need to be prepared for the extra cost of fresh food. Wren currently uses potty pads reliably and is expected to transition to outdoor potty training with time, patience, and encouragement. Because she can be nervous outdoors, a fenced yard may help her feel safer as she learns about the world around her. At her core, Wren is a calm, affectionate, and incredibly loyal little dog who simply wants to love and be loved by her person. In a quiet home with an understanding adopter who can offer patience, reassurance, and lots of closeness, Wren will blossom into a devoted companion whose bond with her human is truly special. 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.) March 10, 2026, 8:38 am

Age: 2 Weight: 14 pounds Dog friendly: Yes Cat friendly: Unknown Kid friendly: Yes Potty trained: Yes, good on a schedule Crate trained: Yes Hi there…I’m Basel. I’m basically your future best friend — just saying. I’m a happy, bubbly girl who wakes up every day ready to play, cuddle, and make you smile. Seriously, I don‘t think I’ve ever had a bad day. Life is just too fun! One of my favorite things in the whole world? Fetch. I am FAST - like, blink-and-you-miss-me speedy. If you throw a ball, I will chase it like it’s my full time job (because…it kind of is). And if you’re busy? No problem! I’m a total self-starter. I’ll toss my ball up in the air, let it bounce down the stairs, zoom after it, and do it all over again. I’ve got entertainment covered. I enjoy being around other dogs and do great in shared spaces - I’ll happily run along side them and be part of the pack, I’m more of an independent player though — I don’t usually do tug-of-war or roughhousing. But when it comes to humans? Game on! I love when my people join in on the fun and play with me. After I’ve gotten my zoomies out, I turn into the ultimate cuddle bug. Car rides are my specialty too — I’ll curl up and snooze like the perfect little co-pilot. I’m crate trained and potty trained (gold star for me!). Just give me a quick “go potty” and I’ve got it handled- otherwise I might get a little distracted because…well…everything is exciting! If you are looking for a playful, loving, always happy companion who wants you to be her favorite playmate (and cuddle buddy), I think we might be perfect for eachother. Can’t wait to meet you! Love, Basel Adoption fee: $795.00

Age: 13 months Weight: 17 lbs Dog friendly: Yes, requires companion dog in the home Cat friendly: unknown Kid friendly: calmer older children Potty trained: good in a schedule Crate trained: yes for short periods Dawson is a silly and affectionate little guy who is looking for a loving and patient forever family. As he didn't experience much affection or socialization in his first year growing up, he is somewhat shy but curious and sweet when first meeting new people. His family should be prepared to help him continue to socialize in safe, positive ways both inside and outside the home. He has met children and will likely do fine with calmer or older, respectful children where there is less frequent sudden big sound or movement which may sometimes startle him. He does love to play and cuddle! His ideal home will have another friendly dog to model the confidence he is working on building and to provide him with a sense of security. In his foster home, he enjoys playing with other small dogs and prefers to nap as either the big or little spoon. Another dog who is tolerant and welcoming of occasional cuddling would be his dream. In the comfort of his current foster home, he is otherwise a trusty little shadow with his chosen people, loves to be pet and told how adorable he is, and will also happily entertain himself with his favorite chew toys or by watching out the window. He is a super silly and fun-loving pup once settled into a safe space. Dawson also loves getting outside for a walk and soaking up the sunshine in the yard. He walks nicely without pulling and is doing well going potty on leash. If his family doesn't have a securely fenced yard, there should be safeguards in place to make sure he is always leashed securely before going out. He’s currently working on house training and is doing well when kept on a consistent schedule. He doesn't currently alert when he needs to go out, so a routine and a watchful eye will help him continue to succeed. He is also calm and comfortable in an x-pen, or small room gated-off when not supervised, which would be recommended as he transitions to his forever home. He is crate-trained for short periods in the home and also rides very well in one in the car. In a calmer, patient home with love, routine, and another pup, Dawson will truly thrive and continue growing into the confident and happy dog he deserves to be! Adoption fee: $795