Why should you choose to adopt a dog from Underdog ResQ out of the many animal shelters and rescue organizations in the area? First of all, we have great dogs! Second of all, we promise to try our best to make this an enjoyable process. All applications will be responded to promptly, (within 48 hours). Last but not least, adopting a dog that has been in a foster home allows us to tell you more about them. We are able to see how your new dog will adjust to being in a home environment, whether they are truly housebroken, how they respond to commands, where they like to sleep, their eating habits, their favorite toys, whether or not he is good with strangers that come to the home and much more. Below are pictures and profiles of our available dogs for adoption. We will do our best to keep this page updated. The dogs that are adopted will graduate and be moved to the success stories page. Please make sure to read the adoption standards before applying for a dog. Complete that adoption application online or print out the pdf application and mail it. Page 1 of 2 >> --Display-- 5 per page 15 per page 25 per page 50 per page     See Photos Dog # is: 100405 Name:  Nugget Breed:  Australian Cattle Dog Age:  DOB 2/4/13 Sex:  Male Nugget's Story Can you stand the cuteness? Nugget was born on February 4, 2013. We know this because he was purchased at a pet store. He currently weighs about 10-12 lbs (4/28/13). Australian Cattle Dogs can weigh up to 30-62 pounds when mature. Since he is a young pup we hope to find him someone who is around for most of the day, so he can be house trained and supervised, or can at the very least hire a dog walker to exercise him a couple of times a day when he is young. He is best suited for a house with a yard and a fence where he can get plenty of exercise. He is a cattle dog, which is a member of the herding breed. Cattle dogs are known for their intelligence and willingness to learn new things. They have a high energy level that needs to be satisfied every day to keep them happy and well behaved. Mental stimulation is also of high importance to this type of dog. Food puzzles and lots of training will help him to be a good boy. The saying goes “A tired cattle dog makes for a happy owner”. Nugget would love someone who is very active, maybe a jogger or hiker, (not just weekends) or someone who wants a dog to do agility with or be a therapy dog or some other doggie sport. When Nugget’s owners found out he was deaf they sadly surrendered him to the animal hospital. Teaching him hand signals, which he is learning in his foster home quickly, really is the best way to train him but we do recommend also working with a trainer, if necessary. Because of his breed, we will have to give high priority to applicants that are familiar with his breed or similar breeds. He is not well suited for the average household and if you are looking for a lazy dog or one that only requires 3 short walks a day…you can stop reading now because he is not a match for you. We are also looking for a family that will definitely take him to puppy socialization and training classes. He is a bundle of energy and we want to make sure you know how to teach him how to use that energy in a positive manner. Nugget is living with several other dogs in his foster home, male and female, big and small. His ideal home, in addition to having savvy adults about his breed, may have other dogs and kids. If you have small kids please consider the amount of work and energy Nugget will take to train and exercise which is something people with small kids have very little of. We don't recommend a home with cats since he is a herding dog and may annoy the cat. Nugget is partially crate trained, which means he sleeps in his crate at night and takes naps in it during the day, but he may whine for 3 minutes or so when you first put him in because he would prefer to be sleeping near a person. Don’t give in to this protest though; he is quite happy once he knows it is bed time. Nugget rides well in the car and he really enjoys being out in the yard doing spring chores. If you think Nugget would be a great addition to your family and you have the time to commit to a puppy and all their needs please fill out an adoption application after reading about the adoption process on http://www.underdogresq.org/AdoptionCenter/AdoptionProcess.asp. If you aren’t already familiar with the breed please check out these links to see if an Australian Cattle Dog is the breed for you. http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/australiancattledog.htm and http://www.acdra.org/.   See Photos Dog # is: 100404 Name:  Bartok Breed:  Pit Bull Mix Age:  1-2years Sex:  Male Bartok's Story I’m a good dog! At least, that’s what my foster dads say. They also call me a goof ball, but I don’t think that’s right. I loooove to play. I’ll play with stuffed squeaky toys , ropes to tug on, and even the discarded corpses of once fluffy stuffed squeak toys! I also like to wrestle with my foster dads and other dogs I meet. I do play a little rough, so I probably shouldn’t live with small children or smalls dogs who like to play. And, if you have a dog, my best match is a female. No one really knows my breed so they are calling me a pit bull mix. Where do I get my big ears? Who knows! Maybe german shepherd. Does it really matter? I am who I am and I am great! I was found as a stray before I went to live with my foster dads. I was also severely underweight at 36 pounds (and the hospital says I had already gained weight!). Probably about 20 lbs! My foster dads have fattened me up, though. They give me 4 small meals a day with some extra all meat protein sprinkled on top. I’m about half way to my goal weight so soon I’ll be eating two large meals a day. I’m on a really good diet now so we all hope my dry skin will improve in the near future. Because I was a stray and malnourished, I don’t like being left alone in the house. My foster dads put me in a big crate overnight and when they leave. At first I didn’t like it, but I learned that they’ll always come back to let me out. Though, sometimes I have to wake them up in the morning. They’re trying to teach me that I can be left alone in the house and not be scared, but right now I only like being left alone in my crate or in the room the crate is in. I love to cuddle almost as much as I love to play. In fact, even though I’m only allowed on one piece of furniture, I still try to get on anything either of my foster dads are on just so I can cuddle. They tell me to get down, of course. I begrudgingly listen and oblige, but I’d love a forever home where I can get on some furniture. I’m a fast learner, too. I already know how to sit and shake, I’ve also nearly mastered stay, and I almost get lay down. I get off of furniture when told (as I mentioned) and I also drop my toy if you ask me to. I’m also pretty good at knowing when you want to stop playing. My new family will need to continue consistent training and provide good nutrition. If you think Bartok would be a great addition to your family and you have the time to commit to a puppy and all their needs please fill out an adoption application after reading about the adoption process on http://www.underdogresq.org/AdoptionCenter/AdoptionProcess.asp.   See Photos Dog # is: 100401 Name:  Lenny Breed:  Pit Bull Age:  6-7 years Sex:  Male Lenny's Story Check out Lenny's commercial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtTWcdNOLlY Meet Lenny!! This cuddly pittie is about 6-7 years old (although one vet estimated his age at 4 years) and weighs just under 60 pounds. He was found as a stray and taken into a shelter where he stayed for just over 6 months. Fortunately for Lenny, Underdog ResQ had an open foster home where Lenny would make a perfect fit. In early February Lenny was transported to his foster home where he has been loving the constant attention, good food and warm cozy bed! Most of all, Lenny LOVES human touch and cannot get enough love, hugs, pets and brushing! When the attention stops he'll lean over and nudge with his head for more. He is a great lap warmer and oh so snuggly. Lenny is smart. He knows Sit, Lay Down, Come, Paw/Shake, Stay, No and In your bed. Lenny is crate trained and has never had any accidents in his crate. He has never needed to be crated in his foster home while his foster mom is home. Lenny walks well on a leash but can be stubborn at times and needs a little coaxing to walk in the direction you want to go. He is a nice low energy dog fit for people who work from home, love watching TV or prefer to go for short leisurely walks. Active people who are seeking a jogging partner should stop reading his bio now. Lenny lives with a cat and two small canine brothers and does very well with them. Low energy dogs would be best if Lenny were to have canine siblings. If you have a dog at home and wish to pursue meeting him, please be advised that he does have some food resource guarding with other dogs, not people, so you have to know a lot about canine behavior to manage feedings at home. Lenny has not demonstrated any problems when meeting dogs outside. We haven't seen Lenny with kids so far but expect him to be okay since he is not a jumper. But, we think older teens or just adults would be a good match for him due to his mellow personality. All in all, Lenny is a super sweet dog with a great big heart. A family that's looking for a low energy big lap dog would love Lenny!! Lenny's foster mom feels like he may even have some Yellow Lab in him. If you wish to meet Lenny for adoption, please read about Underdog ResQ�s adoption process on http://www.underdogresq.org/AdoptionCenter/AdoptionProcess.asp before completing the adoption application. While you are on our web site, please visit our page about pit bull breeds if you are not familiar with the breed - http://www.underdogresq.org/Resources/PitBulls.asp.   See Photos Dog # is: 100392 Name:  Beefcake Breed:  Pit Bull Age:  2 years Sex:  Male Beefcake's Story Beefcakes' videos: -Beefcake knows his commands: http://youtu.be/SWidfWU0TO8 - Beefcake plays with other dogs in snow: http://youtu.be/j-aGsylYBbc -Athletic Beefcake: http://youtu.be/oLT-Qe5ydYA -Beefcake on treadmill in pool (physical therapy): http://youtu.be/n2upH2ir8W4 Beefcake is an awesome, affectionate and fun 18 month old pit mix dog. He weighs 55 pounds. He has a fun loving personality and a lot of energy. He loves to bomb around with other dogs who can keep up with his exuberant puppy play style. He is a lot of fun and would love to join an active family. He is cheerful and affectionate and is learning how to be patient. Obedience school would be an excellent activity for this little man. He hasn't chewed anything inappropriate in his foster home. He does love marrow bones and nylabones and well anything he can get his chew on, did someone mention bully sticks? He currently lives with 2 adults and 3 other dogs, both male and female ,large and small. He would do well in a family of adults and older kids, maybe 12 and up, because he may be too exuberant for small kids. Female dogs that can keep up with his roughhousing are a big YES but we are not sure how he would do with cats around. This pup has had a rough life so far as he was abandoned in a parking lot at a shelter. We think maybe it was because of his wonky leg. We have consulted with an orthopedic surgeon who recommends pain management and physical therapy before we decide to do something more permanent like amputation. Beefcake started physical therapy on March 12th to help increase his range of motion. While this may ground him from Olympic style sports, he will be able to throw himself into the play sessions he loves so much with his doggie and human friends as long as he feels up to it. It would probably be a good idea to monitor his weight throughout his life but otherwise he will be a normal dog. We really hope this doesn't stop him from getting adopted because he is truly an ambassador of his breed and a gem of a dog. He has made some high profile friends while in our care, having met Lily the hero pit bull, who gave him some pointers on living as a tripod and he also met Shorty from the Animal Planet T.V. show Pit Boss. Visit our Facebook page and you can see the pictures of Beefcake and his famous friends. Everyone who has met Beefcake, famous or not , has commented on his happy and loving personality. Oh, did we mention how super affectionate Beefcake is? There is nothing more this little guy loves than some cuddle time with the ones he loves. He really believes he is a true lap dog. If you would like to meet Beefcake because you think he would fit your family, please fill out an application at www.underdogresq.org. Because BSL will no longer be legal in Massachusetts after November 1st, Beefcake would be happy living anywhere in Mass. Hooray! If you haven't already, you should do some research about living with pit bulls and find out the truth about living with these great affectionate and loyal dogs. You should be aware that not everyone realizes that pit bulls are just dogs and you may want to be an advocate for your dog while out and about in your neighborhood. That' why training should be a life- long sport for your companion. Well behaved pit bulls will pave the way for future dogs. You can find a ton of resources on our website.   See Photos Dog # is: 100391 Name:  Charlie Breed:  Pit Bull Age:  1 year Sex:  Male Charlie's Story Check Charlie out on http://youtu.be/Dfcaf5Jvp-o. Come meet Charlie!! We cannot believe this lovable pittie is still with us after almost 10 months! Sweet Charlie is a male ~1.5 y/o tan and white pittie mix with a big ol’ block head. He came to us as a stray in a shelter without an adoption program where he was skin and bones from being on the streets and almost blind due to entropic eyelids. He could barely see and fetch a ball, but the staff there was so enamored by his loveable personality that they spared him from almost certain euthanasia due to his eye condition. They performed his eye surgery and his eyes are no longer an issue at all. He has no trouble catching treats or scavenging the kitchen floor for crumbs. If you know anything about the overpopulation of unwanted of pit bulls in shelters you have to know that this has got to be a very special dog for him to have been saved. Charlie loves nothing more than to give kisses and laze around all day with his humans, but he is also very energetic when it comes time to play or go on walks (which he has gotten 100x better on a leash since we first got him). Charlie currently lives with his foster brother, another male pittie, so he would be good with dogs. But his permanent home may only have a female dog, if any. Charlie recently got a new baby human brother and is great with him too! We wants nothing more than to show him love with kisses but is very respectful of his newborn space. He will still need formal obedience training but is very smart and very food motivated and would do very well in a structured training class. He is very good in the car, and has been obedient off leash, but he still needs to be better crate trained. He seems to hate the crate but is slowly being allowed loose in the house with no problems so far. Charlie would be great for an active working family since he doesn't mind sleeping ALL day but loves to run around and play when you get home. If you would like to meet Charlie and see if he is the perfect new dog for your family, please fill out an application on our website http://www.underdogresq.org/AdoptionCenter/AdoptionProcess.asp.   Page 1 of 2 >>             Overview       Available Dogs       Courtesy Post Dogs       Are You Ready to Adopt?       Adoption Process       Adoption Standards       Adoption Application       Success Stories      Common misconceptions  before adopting a dog: 1. We’re getting Rex for the kids - they will do all the work. Maybe for the first week or so, but most kids will slack off soon enough and the responsibility will fall on your laps. You are considered to be the owner because you are over the age of 21. If your kids do not walk Rex, then it is up to you that it gets done. As much as we talk to our kids about responsibility and as much as they agree to care for your new dog, we all know that sooner or later most kids will lose interest or get tired. If you can positively answer these questions and concerns, then you may be ready to adopt Rex. View Next >

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