Shar Pei puppies and dogs in Isanti, Minnesota

Location: Minneapolis, MN Hi, I'm Porkchop, but I strongly prefer Princess Porkchop. I've had a bit of a rough past but I'm ready to be treated like royalty! I was adopted as a puppy from a local MN shelter and recently surrendered, years after my adoption. Hmph, that's now how princesses should be treated! Anyway, due to this less than delightful experience and true to my Sharpei tendencies, I come off a little standoff-ish at first. I've been told it's easy to see right through my antics though--even during my first days in my foster home, I wasn't interested in physical touch, but would whine when my foster family wasn't around. After I feel safe, I'll approach my humans with head bows to politely ask for pets. As a princess, I'd love to live in a castle! My foster family says there aren't many castles around here, so I suppose I'll settle for a home without shared walls. When my humans aren't around, I'll make it known that I'm displeased with grunts, whines, and barks. I do eventually settle down, and my protests shrink in duration with each passing day. By the way, I'd also like to be the sole ruler of my castle--I'm not willing to share the throne with these "pets" but I'll happily accept respectful humans. I promise to always keep my castle clean. I've never had one of those "accidents" people talk about having to clean up. I always do my business outside like the lady I am. My ideal castle would have lots of comfy couches and beds for me to lay on, since I really enjoy my naps. I'd like to make it a habit to go on a stroll outside castle walls at least once daily to smell the flowers (and sometimes chase pesky squirrels). Besides, I need to keep in shape to rule my kingdom. When I'm out on walks, I don't throw a big fuss when I see other dogs because that would be embarrassing, but I'd prefer not to meet them nonetheless. If you'd like me to grace you with my royal presence, please fill out an application to meet me! I'm sure my foster family has tons of great things to say about me--who wouldn't? ---------- The best way to show interest in an animal is to submit an adoption application by visiting our website (www.rescuenetworkmn.org). Adoption fee includes spay/neuter, all age-appropriate vaccinations (Distemper, Rabies, and Bordetella), heartworm and flea/tick preventatives, heartworm test (dogs), FIV/FeLV test (cats), dewormed, and microchip implant (including registration). Rescue Network is strictly foster based which means all adoptable animals are in a home and there cannot be a meet until an application is submitted and approved. We have no way of knowing the breeds in the animals. All breeds listed are a best guess.

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.    DOB:  05/08/2021 Requires another dog in home: Yes  Okay with dogs of all sizes: Yes Okay with cats: Does well with dog savvy cats Okay with children under 12 years old: Unknown Weight: 39 lbs Food Fed: Nature’s Logic Sardine 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, my name is Meyli! I am a beautiful, very curious, and playful young adult female Shar Pei who loves to keep my family laughing with all my silly antics! Hee, hee!! I have started showing some interest in toys and like to collect them. I also enjoy a good couch snooze, occasionally running zoomies, napping, exploring a fenced yard and going on car rides with mom to work. I am a very sweet and funny girl who is getting more comfortable with home life every day and I love meeting people especially when treats and pets are involved! Hee, hee!! Sometimes I can be a little reserved when meeting new people, but don’t worry, I know we will be friends soon. The food that I am thriving on is Nature’s Logic. I think I might have allergies or something because I have itchy skin so, although I love eating all kinds of treats, I need to make sure I’m eating quality food/treats. I also need frequent baths with special shampoo and may possibly need some supplements. I should mention that I bark if something alarms me or if I’m left alone for too long, and I don’t like a lot of traffic noise. Hopefully my new home is in a quiet neighborhood because I walk ok on the leash if it’s quiet AND I have my fur sibs with me, but I do NOT do well in busy areas and I’m by myself. My people are working with me on some quirks – I am not the biggest fan of walking by parked cars or mailboxes – some of these things are new to me and I just don’t know what to think! We are also working hard on walking through doors – I get a little worried so we will need to keep practicing in my forever home. We are working on leash training and I like to pull and explore everything so I’m kind of a meanderer. Hee, hee!! When we go on walks with another dog I do great and understand “going forward” so having another dog in my forever home is important so I can keep gaining confidence. I love playing with other dogs and need to have a playmate at my new home. That said, I am a bit of a klutz and sometimes forget how big I am so smaller dogs (or kids) might not appreciate my playful exuberance…I’m just sayin’! Hee, hee!! I also meet a cat when I was visiting someone and would likely be fine with a dog savvy cat in my forever home. Anyway, I do my business outside and although I usually sleep with foster mom, I’m ok in the kennel/crate if I’m near mom’s bed or my doggie companion is nearby. I am such a lovingly sweet girl and all I need now is YOU…a patient, Shar Pei-savvy fur-ever family who will love me unconditionally and NEVER give up on me! I promise that I will love you bigger than the sky and I assure you that we will make the most amazing memories together! Lots of kisses, Meyli *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. 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.) December 7, 2023, 1:01 am

Stockings is a beautiful girl that has been waiting long enough for that special someone to stumble upon her and say, goodness girl, where have you been all my life! She has been with us for 560+ days and that's too many days too many! I mean, whats a girl gotta do to get some attention around here?? She loves everyone and everything. She deserves the world. She deserves a place to crash her head at night that is soft and cool. She deserves to have a family to call her own that she will make smile and laugh with her goofy ways. She is a high energy girl and will need a lot of exercise, activity and stimulation to keep her happy and healthy! AKA she is the perfect hiking, outdoor, running, travel partner. Stockings is the type of girl you want in your life! Some basic information about me; I am a Shar Pei/A Shepherd mix, medium-sized (20-59lbs) and female. Adoption application: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/GDR/Dog Local adoption fee is $200 (in TX) Out of state adoption fee is $400 (includes transport to your area - $50 Temporary Fuel Charge will be added)

Introducing our adorable puppy! This little one is a bundle of joy and ready to bring happiness to your home. With a sweet temperament and playful energy, they're the perfect addition to any family. This puppy is eager to learn, explore, and, most importantly, shower you with love. Come meet them and discover the joy of puppyhood! Local adoption fee is $250 (in TX) Out of state adoption fee is $500 (includes transport to your area - $50 Temporary Fuel Charge will be added)

Introducing our adorable puppy! This little one is a bundle of joy and ready to bring happiness to your home. With a sweet temperament and playful energy, they're the perfect addition to any family. This puppy is eager to learn, explore, and, most importantly, shower you with love. Come meet them and discover the joy of puppyhood! Local adoption fee is $250 (in TX) Out of state adoption fee is $500 (includes transport to your area - $50 Temporary Fuel Charge will be added)

Introducing our adorable puppy! This little one is a bundle of joy and ready to bring happiness to your home. With a sweet temperament and playful energy, they're the perfect addition to any family. This puppy is eager to learn, explore, and, most importantly, shower you with love. Come meet them and discover the joy of puppyhood! Local adoption fee is $250 (in TX) Out of state adoption fee is $500 (includes transport to your area - $50 Temporary Fuel Charge will be added)