Critter Details

See Nelly’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.  Nelly is a gentle, sweet Doberman mix with a loving heart and a soft, sensitive personality. In the home, she is a wonderfully affectionate companion who simply wants to be close to her people. Whether she’s lying at the foot of the bed, quietly following you from room to room, or relaxing comfortably in her crate, Nelly is happiest when she’s near the humans she trusts. While she is very loving at home, Nelly can be shy and cautious in new environments. She takes a little time to feel comfortable, but with patience and kindness she blossoms into a loyal, affectionate girl. Once she trusts you, Nelly becomes incredibly sweet, submissive, and happy to give and receive plenty of kisses. She is friendly with both people and other dogs, though her timid nature means she appreciates calm introductions and a peaceful environment. Nelly has a moderate energy level and enjoys getting exercise, especially when she has room to run. One of her favorite things is stretching her legs in a fenced-in yard where she can burn off some energy and explore freely. While she walks nicely on a leash and continues to practice her leash manners, she definitely enjoys having open space where she can feel more relaxed. She is fully potty trained and goes outside for all of her bathroom needs. Nelly also does well in her crate and sees it as a cozy place to settle and rest. She knows the command “sit” and is eager to keep learning as she builds confidence. When it comes to treats, Nelly is not picky—she happily accepts all kinds of treats, bones, and enjoys chewing on Kongs. She hasn’t shown much interest in toys yet, but that may change as she continues to feel more comfortable and playful. Because Nelly can be timid and a bit skittish, she does best in a calm home without overwhelming commotion. With a patient adopter who will give her time to adjust, she will truly shine. Nelly is a goofy, gentle, and incredibly loving pup who just wants to be wherever her people are. Those who meet her quickly realize that Nelly is something special. She’s a beautiful, kind-hearted dog who will make a devoted and wonderful companion for a lucky forever family. 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.)