Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids,
Good with dogs,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
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. Bear is a little Yorkie mix with a very soft heart hiding behind a lot of fear. When he first arrived in foster care, he was absolutely terrified of everything and everyone. For the first few days, he stayed frozen inside his crate and wouldn’t even come out to eat unless his foster family was on a different floor of the house. Watching him slowly learn to trust has been incredibly rewarding, and the progress he’s made in just a month has been amazing. Today, Bear follows his foster mom and dad around the house, seeks out affection, and happily snuggles on the couch at night. More than anything, he wants to be close to his people. Once he trusts you, his sweet and loving personality starts to shine through, and you can see just how badly he wants connection and comfort. Bear is still a very sensitive boy, though, and he needs a calm, patient home that understands trust cannot be rushed. While he has bonded beautifully with the adults in his foster home, he has not been able to fully relax around the foster children, despite them being kind, gentle, and respectful. When they come home, Bear often retreats to his crate or keeps his distance. Because of this, we believe Bear would be happiest in an adult-only home where he doesn’t feel overwhelmed or unsure. He enjoys walks and loves taking in all the smells along the way. New people and dogs can make him a little nervous at first, but once they calmly approach, he’s usually happy to sniff and say hello. He’s not generally bothered by everyday household sounds or outdoor noises as long as he understands where they’re coming from. What scares him most are unexpected noises or situations where he worries an unfamiliar person may be nearby. Bear does not require another dog, though a calm, confident companion could help continue building his confidence. He’s curious about other dogs and interested in interacting, but he’s also content simply shadowing his humans around the house. He does well in his crate when left alone, though when his people are home, he would much rather be right beside them. Because Bear is still fearful and lacks confidence in unfamiliar situations, safety is extremely important for him. He has slipped out of open doors before and, once startled outside, panicked and ran. He does not appear to understand the dangers around cars or streets yet, making him a significant flight risk. His future family will need to be extremely careful with doors, harnessing, and outdoor transitions while he continues learning that his home and people are safe. Bear is potty trained on a schedule and only goes potty outside, though he hasn’t quite learned how to tell his people when he needs to go. He loves chewy treats but hasn’t yet figured out toys or how to really play — another reminder that he’s still learning how to simply be a dog. Bear may not be the kind of dog who walks into a new home wagging and carefree, but for someone patient enough to earn his trust, he is incredibly special. Beneath the fear is a deeply loving little dog who wants nothing more than to feel safe, stay close to his people, and finally enjoy the life he deserves. 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.) May 20, 2026, 10:55 am
