Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
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. Chai is a tiny six-pound gentleman who lives his life with the soft, cozy energy of a warm cup of… well, chai. He wakes up each morning at exactly 6:00 a.m. as if he has a very important meeting with the sunrise, ready to head outside and greet the day with his delicate little trot. He loves to sit on laps, be carried in a sling like a baby kangaroo, and generally live life as close to his humans as physically possible. If you pick him up, he melts into you like a sleepy croissant. If you set him down, he’ll politely remind you with his eyes that he could easily be picked up again. Chai is a gentle soul who likes his world calm, predictable, and full of snacks. He’s very proud of how nicely he sits for his daily brushing, because he knows he’s fancy and his glorious little coat should always look its best. He’s nervous around big, bouncy dogs, but he feels pretty confident around other small pups, especially if he can stay near his humans. He isn’t wild about crates and prefers his x-pen, which he treats like his own private studio apartment. As long as his pen is in the bedroom, he’ll snooze peacefully all night long while dreaming of cheese. During the day, Chai is a low-energy little guy who loves soft beds, snuffle mats, and any food you have ever eaten in your entire life. He enjoys cheese, chicken, hamburger, air particles that might’ve touched a hamburger, and anything else he suspects could be edible. He is doing wonderfully with potty training as long as he stays on a good schedule, and he’s working hard on leash skills. He might not be winning any marathons soon, but he’s more than happy to go for slow, gentle strolls or be carried around like the small prince he knows he is. Chai is calm, quiet, easy to take anywhere, and the perfect fit for people who want a soft, snuggly shadow who thinks being held is the highest form of existence. He’s tiny enough to carry easily, apartment-friendly, and incredibly loving. If you’re looking for a pocket-sized cuddle companion who thrives on softness, snacks, and being adored, Chai is ready to curl up in your arms and stay there forever. 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.) December 4, 2025, 1:38 pm