Critter Details

See Malibu’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.  Hi there! I’m Malibu, but you can call me Mali! Let me tell you a bit about myself. I’m a 2-year-old Golden Retriever, and I weigh about 43 pounds. Life hasn’t always been easy for me, but I’m learning that the world isn’t so scary after all. When I first arrived at my foster home, everything was new—leash walks, toys, snuggles… even treats! But guess what? I’ve come a long way, and I’m starting to enjoy all those things and more. I’ve discovered that rolling in the grass (or snow!) is pure bliss, and I’ve mastered the art of doing my business during walks—my leash manners are pretty impressive if I do say so myself! When I’m feeling cozy, I love cuddling on the couch. I’m still working on getting up there on my own, but if you invite me, I’ll happily join you for snuggles. My crate is my safe space, and I like knowing it’s there when I need a little quiet time. I have to admit, I’m still figuring out how to share toys and food with other dogs, so I need a bit of supervision in those moments. But I’ve been learning so much and getting braver every day. One of my favorite things? People! I love getting pets and belly rubs, and I even handled a couple of baths like a champ (though I wouldn’t say they’re my favorite). My foster family’s grown-up kids have visited me on weekends, and I warmed up to them quickly. I haven’t met any little kids yet, but my foster parents think I’d do well with careful introductions. I bark a little in the evenings when I’m settling into my gated area for the night, but it’s just my way of saying goodnight to the day. Otherwise, I’m a pretty quiet girl. I’m still discovering what it means to be a cherished pet, but I know I’m ready for my forever family. If you’re patient, kind, and ready to show me love, I promise to be the sweetest companion you could ask for. Are you ready to meet me? *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***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.)