Critter Details

See Roberto’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.  Roberto is a young Chihuahua with a big personality packed into a tiny, adorable body. He’s equal parts playful and snuggly — the kind of pup who will happily chase a toy one minute (he’s still perfecting the “bring it back” part!) and then curl right into your arms the next. This smart little guy catches on quickly and thrives on routine. He already knows commands like “come,” “outside,” and “go potty,” and is doing great with potty training when his cues — like waiting by the door — are noticed. He’s very food motivated (he’s never met a treat he didn’t love!) and will absolutely try to sneak a peek at what’s happening on the counter — his jumping skills are impressive and a little Olympic-worthy. Roberto loves to play — especially wrestling and romping with other dogs of any size — but he doesn’t require a canine companion as long as his people are around often. He bonds closely with his humans and wants to be wherever you are, whether that’s following you from room to room or burrowing under the covers at bedtime. He sleeps soundly through the night and is happiest when he’s close to his person. He can be a little vocal at first when meeting new people or hearing unfamiliar noises, but he warms up quickly — especially if treats and gentle pets are involved. Because of this, he would do best in a home without shared walls. He’s also sensitive to loud noises, so a calmer environment will help him feel most secure. Roberto is still working on feeling comfortable in a crate, but with his intelligence and eagerness to please, he’ll continue to make progress with patience and consistency. Roberto is the total package: playful, affectionate, and incredibly smart. If you’re looking for a loyal little shadow who will keep you smiling, keep your lap warm, and fill your days with love and personality, Roberto is ready to be your perfect match. 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.)