Critter Details

See Hari’s HomepageGo to our official websiteYou 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.  Meet Hari, the sweet, soulful French Bulldog with a heart full of love and a personality that will melt you! At around 21 pounds and between 2 years old, Hari is the kind of dog that just wants to be as close to his humans as possible. Whether it's snuggling up on the couch, giving you those irresistible puppy dog eyes, or quietly laying by your side while you work, he's happiest when he's with you. He may not yet be all about running and frolicking, but he’s well on his way to discovering the joy of play! Hari is progressing wonderfully with his potty training and is super reliable when on a routine. He’s doing great with leash walking, although he’d benefit from some more practice and would really shine in an obedience or socialization class. While he’s not a big barker, Hari is a bit squeaky when in his crate, so he’d do best in a home where his humans can be around most of the time. He’s the perfect work-from-home companion who loves to hang out while you get things done—quietly, politely, and ready for all the love you’re willing to give! Hari loves people of all ages, especially calm and gentle ones. While he’s still gaining confidence, he’s already shown a special fondness for respectful kids who want to snuggle with him. He’s also doing well with other pets, including dogs and cats, though he hasn’t quite figured out how to play with them just yet. He’s a total foodie and is currently working on putting on a bit more weight, as he was a little thin when he first arrived. Hari is looking for a family that will give him all the love, snuggles, and attention he deserves. He’s a bit of a work-in-progress when it comes to crate training and leash walking, but with patience and consistency, he’s going to be an absolutely amazing companion. If you're looking for a devoted, affectionate dog who just wants to be your best friend, Hari is your guy! NOTE: Upon completing bloodwork for Hari, he showed very abnormal levels. After a trip to the U of M, some biopsies, and a few vet visits later, Hari has been assumed to have Microvascular dysplasia – or small, multiple shunts in the liver.  He should be kept on a diet to help his liver and have his liver values periodically checked.  If any vomiting, lethargy, neurological changes occur, it would be cause for a vet visit.  Caution should also be used with medications in the future that could affect the liver.  Right now, Hari shows no symptoms of any issues and acts just like a normal dog!  His forever home should be aware and prepared, should that change in his future.  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.    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.  Hari did have surgery on his nares to widen his nostrils and improve his quality of breathing. You can see in some of his photos how tight his nares were! This has made a huge improvement on his breathing, and that cost is reflected within his adoption fee.  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 <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.)