Critter Details

See Marlon’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.  Marlon, a 2-year-old Yorkie with a tender heart, a playful spirit, and the cutest little personality that’s just waiting to fully bloom. Marlon is a very sweet boy who truly loves being close to his person. He’s the kind of dog who will quietly follow you around, always wanting to be near, and happily soak up pets and cuddles once he feels safe. While he can be a bit skittish at first, it’s clear how much he wants to trust—and with a little patience, his affectionate and goofy side starts to shine. And when it comes to food… Marlon is all in. His absolute favorite thing! At mealtime, he’ll hop around on his hind legs trying to be first in line—it’s as adorable as it sounds and guaranteed to make you smile every single day. Marlon enjoys the company of other dogs and really comes to life around them. He loves to play chase with his foster siblings and almost always chooses to sleep cuddled up right next to them. Because of this, he would absolutely thrive in a home with another playful, confident dog to help show him the ropes and build his confidence. That said, if his people are home often and able to provide lots of reassurance and companionship, he could also do well as an only dog. He’s a smart little guy who is already picking up on commands like “come” and “go potty,” and he’s continuing to learn more every day. He’s working on crate training and getting more comfortable with it, so he’ll need a home willing to continue supporting him as he builds confidence. Marlon can be startled by loud or sudden noises and may scatter if something unexpected happens, so a calmer home environment will help him feel safe and secure. Despite his timid moments, he has a gentle, loving nature and a quiet curiosity about the world (including keeping an eye on the Mastiff across the street!). He has a soft, sweet soul and will make a deeply loyal companion for someone who understands that the best things—like trust—take a little time. With patience, love, and a steady routine, Marlon will reward you with affection, playful moments, and the kind of bond that only a sensitive, special dog can give. 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.)