Mateo (Schnauzer / Chihuahua / Mixed (medium coat))
About the shelter
Underdog Rescue MN
P.O. Box 16453 St. Louis Park, 55416
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More about the shelter
Underdog Rescue and Placement was founded in 2000 by Shannon McKenzie. Having volunteered for several other animal rescue organizations, Shannon saw a need to help the dogs and cats often overlooked by other rescuers, the âUnderdogsâ
Our very first rescues included a pair of black kittens named Fenway & Wrigley, a pitbull puppy named Lucy and a tiny Toy Poodle named Lily (who was suffering from a head injury). No other rescue groups would take Fenway or Wrigley because black kittens are often overlooked by potential adopters, and, up until the time we rescued Lucy, rescue groups had not been allowed to rescue any dog considered to be a âPit Bullâ from Minneapolis Animal Control.
While in law school, Shannon McKenzie had the âanti-pitbullâ policy changed, with the assistance of Attorney, Marshall Tannick. Underdog Rescue continues to successfully rescue and place pitbulls and other âbully-breedsâ through a continued partnership with Minneapolis Animal Control.
Shannonâs dedication to the Underdog also extends to puppy mill survivors. Dogs that survive life in a puppy mill often come with a different set of challenges. They may require additional medical care, socialization and teaching of basic dog skills even though some may be adults. Our volunteers understand this and welcome these pets into their homes to show them what life as a dog and life with kind humans is like.
Our process for adoption is:
1. Potential applicant searches our available dogs and/or cats listings and completes an adoption application.
2. Our staff reviews the application and puts you in contact with the foster volunteer of the pet your interested in.
3. The foster volunteer coordinates a âmeet and greetâ with you and any other members of your household.
4. If the foster and adopter agree the pet is a good fit, a home visit will be scheduled. Upon completion of a successful home visit, you will complete and sign our adoption contract, pay the fee, and take home your new pet!
About Mateo
Distance: 1,021 Miles
Hi I’m Mateo! I’m a handsome scruffy little lady who is looking for a family of my very own. I came here from a shelter in Arkansas where I found myself when my owner passed away. I wasn’t there too long before I came to MN where I found myself in a foster home. It took me a bit to open up to my new foster. I was sad and confused since I had lost my home and owner. I was lucky though that I got to come here with my brother. I don’t need to be adopted with him, but if you have room in your heart I’d certainly love to be adopted with him. We love being together! When we meet I’m shy with new people and need a bit to warm up. Once I trust you though then I’m a happy lady who likes to dance and give you my bestest smile! My former owner taught me that when it’s time to be picked up you turn around and look over your shoulder so you can easily be picked up. I can be playful with my brother, but I tend not to play with the other fosters here. It’s not that I don’t like them, I just kinda do my own thing or hang with my brother. I don’t really care about toys, but I do enjoy food and treats. I’d love a calm home with no kids where I can lounge around in peace and watch the world out the window and just lay by your feet. I’m small and don’t take up much room other than a big space in your heart.
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.
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More about Mateo
Age: Adult
Size: Small
Gender: Female
Location: Minneapolis, MN
OK w/ Cats: Yes
OK w/ Dogs: Yes
OK w/ Kids: No
OK w/ Dogs: Yes
OK w/ Kids: No