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Female Dog, French Bulldog
French Bulldog (Short Coat)
Description:
Thank you for stopping by to see me! Please fill out an application to set up a private meeting. Do you want to meet me? I will be at Unleashed Hounds and Hops (200 East Lyndale Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55405), Sunday, January 19th from 8:00-10:00. I will be at the Puppy Pilates event which is also a fundraiser for Underdog Rescue. Go to Unleashed Hounds & Hops website to get tickets for Pilates (https://unleashedhoundsandhops.com). I will be there! Please email [email protected] for questions regarding the dogs. Hi, I’m Malaga! I’m a 6-year-old French Bulldog with a heart as big as my adorable squishy face. I weigh in at a solid 28 lbs of love and snuggles. I’m the kind of pup who’s all about those quiet moments—like laying by your feet, getting ear rubs, and enjoying all the attention (I’m a bit of a professional snuggler). But don’t let my calm demeanor fool you—I can still get a little spunky when it’s time to wrestle with my canine pals or tear apart a squeaky toy. (Squeakers are the best, don’t you think?) I’m a gentle soul who’s working on building trust with my humans. Once we’re BFFs (which I’m sure we will be), I’ll be your shadow, following you around and soaking up all your love. But, I’ll admit, it takes me a little time to warm up to new people, so I need a family that’s patient and understanding. The best part? Once I trust you, I’ll want to be by your side forever. I’m super friendly with other dogs—especially if they’re fellow Frenchies! But, honestly, I’m down to hang with any doggo. I’m a submissive gal, so I get along with all personalities, big or small. I even love cats! I just ignore them and mind my own business. Now, I do have a few preferences in my forever home: I’m not really a fan of kids or loud commotion. It stresses me out, but I promise I’m never aggressive—I’m just a little skittish. Older kids who are calm around me are okay, though! I love walks (so much) and am a pro at walking nicely on a leash. I even walk right next to the curb like a well-mannered lady! When I’m not out and about, you can find me napping in a comfy dog bed or chewing on a bone (seriously, bones are life). But my absolute favorite hobby? Ripping apart stuffed toys to get that squeaker out. It’s like a little treasure hunt for me, and I’m a very determined digger! I’m potty trained (I’ll give you a little look when I need to go out), and I prefer a nice fenced yard where I can wander around without fear of the big, scary world. I’m not the best on a leash outside of walks, and new things can make me anxious, so a secure yard is a must! If you’re looking for a sweet, mellow companion with a bit of a goofy side, I’m your girl. I just need a family who can give me the love, patience, and attention I deserve. And don’t worry—I’ll reward you with snuggles, squeaky toy destruction, and all the love in the world. Ready to meet me? I promise I’ll make your heart melt. Sincerely, Malaga, the Squishy Snuggle Queen *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 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. Bulldogs are a member of the Brachycephalic breed and therefore have a host of health issues that may arise. Because these dogs are new into our rescue, health issues in the future may arise that we are not aware of. Some of these issues are allergies, eye issues, yeast infections, interdigital cysts, slipped disks in their back, breathing problems, among a host of others that can occur at any time or when seasons change. While breed experience is not required, we encourage you to thoroughly research the breed and its financial, medical, and environmental needs to be sure the breed is a good fit for you and your family. It is estimated that the average bulldog owner spends $2,000 per year on medical needs. Bulldogs are one of the most expensive dogs to own, maintain, and rescue and our adoption fees reflect such expenses. The application process for bulldogs usually moves quite quickly as they are a popular breed, so we ask that adopters do research and be prepared for adoption at the time you submit your application. They are happy, goofy, playful characters and we are excited you are taking the first steps into rescuing one! This dog requires an application fee. This fee must be paid within 24 hours or your application will be considered void. We will not review or contact applicants that have not completed the payment portion. Bulldog Applications will be responded to within 5 business days, after receipt of the application fee. Please understand that paying the fee does not guarantee you will be approved to adopt the bulldog. Our goal is place bulldogs in homes that are suited for their individual needs. You may be willing and able to provide a great home, but if it doesn’t meet the specific needs of the bulldog, we will not approve your application. ***Be sure to check your spam/junk folder as sometimes our emails end up there*** If you have other questions about me you can email Underdog Rescue at <[email protected]> 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.)
