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: 100378 Name:  Dante Breed:  Chihuahua Mix Age:  2 Sex:  Male Dante's Story Dante is a male Chihuahua mix, approximately 2 years old, weighing 12 lbs. He was found stray and ended up in a kennel without an adoption program before he came to Underdog ResQ. He is a very sweet and loveable dog. He may be just a little guy, but he has the heart of a giant. He is much calmer than the average Chihuahua mix. He loves people and is very affectionate, always wanting to be close and cuddle. He does well with other dogs, regardless of size. He is playful, but can recognize when another dog is not interested in playing. He is doing well with his crate training, and gets very excited when he is let out of the crate. He can be energetic when playing, but calms down once play-time is over. He is doing well with being housebroken. Since he was a stray, he is being taught structure and routine, and is also learning commands. Having been recently rescued, he is extremely loving and loves attention and affection. Dante is a sweetheart, and would make a wonderful addition to any home. If you think Dante sounds like a catch and a great match for your family please read about Underdog ResQ’s adoption process on http://www.underdogresq.org/AdoptionCenter/AdoptionProcess.asp where you can also complete the adoption application today!   See Photos Dog # is: 100377 Name:  Mario Breed:  Pit Bull Age:  18 months Sex:  Male Mario's Story Meet Super Mario--a sweet 18 month old male pit bull mix. He weighs about 55 lbs. He is really smart and loves to learn and practice new tricks. Mario lost his home through no fault of his own and has struggled to adjust to his new surroundings away from everything and everyone he loved. He was with one owner for about 14 months so we have some of his history. Mario recently passed a basic obedience class with flying colors. He knows sit, down, off and never jumps up on people to greet them. These are just some of the many things he already knows. He is neutered, up to date on shots, loves his crate and is probably ok to leave alone free in the house if you prefer because he is completely housebroken with no accidents ever in his new foster home. He also knows the difference between his toys and the humans stuff. He never chews things that don’t belong to him. Mario is very funny in that he is very vocal. He sings for his supper while he waits for the go ahead to eat. He also sings for his leash waiting to go for his walk. He will talk to you throughout the day with a wide variety of sounds whines, barks and noises. It’s quite funny to hear him trying to communicate with people. Mario loves to walk through the neighborhood and greet new people and other dogs. He is very friendly and appropriate on his walks. He never jumps up and is never pushy. He walks pretty well on leash with an easy walk harness, which his foster mom is a pretty big fan of. He was devastated to have lost his family but witth lots of patience and quiet he has made terrific progress in his foster home. We are happy to see him get better every day. We are looking for a permanent home for Mario where he will never have to go through that again. Mario is currently living with 3 adults and 3 other dogs, both male and female, big and small. His original home had small children though and we think he would be great with them again. He would do best in a home without cats because they are just too exciting for him, whether they run or not. He’d also probably do best as a single dog in the house because he loves all the attention for himself, but may be able to live with another very easygoing female if it was love at first sight. There was a dog in his previous family that no longer liked him as he grew up so didn’t have such a great experience with dogs there. Super Mario would benefit from further obedience classes or some other kind of fun class to help bond with his new owner. He loves to interact with people and it also helps with his confidence, which he is struggling with since he last lost his home. He is a love bug who needs to find a family that will provide tons of attention and love because that was what he was used to. He is very athletic, loves to chase balls and will dissect a tennis ball in seconds (only sturdy balls for this guy). He loves Nylabones and enjoys chewing his toys. He is very people oriented and doesn’t need a ton of exercise for his age level. Of course he thrives on exercise, but is just as happy being mellow in the house if you are that sort. He is very calm in the house. He would love to curl up in your lap on the couch and snuggle. Doesn’t he sound perfect? If you think Mario is the dog for you he would love to meet you. Please fill out an application at www.underdogresq.org. Please read about our adoption process and check out all the links about living with a pit bull type dog--http://www.underdogresq.org/Resources/PitBulls.asp. We pride ourselves on giving everybody a quick reply to their inquiries.   See Photos Dog # is: 100375 Name:  Nero Breed:  Labrador Retriever Mix Age:  10 months (est. DOB 1/19/11) Sex:  Male Nero's Story Nero is a ten month old lab mix who was found as a stray in the metro Boston area where he ended up in a shelter without an adoption program. He weighs about 60 pounds and will most likely gain some weight as he matures. Nero is now being cared for by an Underdog ResQ foster family in Boston. Nero is super sweet and he loves everyone he comes into contact with, including kids and other dogs. He does well with other dogs and loves playing; however, because of his young age he is very exuberant and may intimidate or annoy older dogs or dogs that like their personal space. Nero is also a better match for kids ten and older because of his exuberance for life. We have not seen Nero around cats. Nero is a very smart boy who is working hard at his obedience training. He knows sit, and is working hard to master down, stay, and walking on the leash. Nero is housebroken and being crate trained in his foster home. Nero gets very excited for his walks to the park where he loves to sniff the flowers and greet everyone he sees. He enjoys a game of fetch too. Nero’s new family must have enough time in their schedules to offer plenty of exercise because Nero is a big puppy! We are not talking about a short stroll through the park. He will require extra walks, could benefit from jogging/hiking and needs a family that is active and motivated to keep him tired. After all, a tired dog is a happy dog! Nero is young and will benefit from consistent and interesting work to keep his mind stimulated so that he can master commands, learn respect and remain calm around new things and people. If you give Nero a home, he will thank you with endless supplies of love! If you are interested in Nero, please complete Underdog ResQ’s adoption application after reading about the adoption process - http://www.underdogresq.org/AdoptionCenter/AdoptionProcess.asp.   See Photos Dog # is: 100361 Name:  Bella Breed:  Pit bull mix Age:  Est. DOB 5/11/11 Sex:  Female Bella 's Story Bella is one of seven puppies from a litter. She is dark brindle and white in color. Their estimated DOB is 5/11/11. She is being fostered in Rhode Island near MA. Bella is an outgoing and adventurous pup with lots of personality. She loves to talk and is quick on her feet. She spends her down time putting away her toys in her toy box. Her perfect match is someone who can continue teaching her basic obedience and applicant who make a commitment to take Bella to dog training classes will get first priority for adoption. She can go to a home with a male dog, if any, a dog friendly cat, and dog savvy kids. In addition, someone who can be home every 2-3 hours for a potty walk will be the best match for him right now. If you think Bella may be a perfect addition to your home please fill out an application after reading about Underdog ResQ’s adoption process - http://www.underdogresq.org/AdoptionCenter/AdoptionProcess.asp. While you are there please check out the website for tons of info on living with a pit bull and how to be a responsible pittie owner - http://www.underdogresq.org/Resources/PitBulls.asp. I would prefer to find a permanent home in a pit bull friendly town without Breed Specific Legislation like Boston, Lynn, Winthrop, Lowell and Worcester, MA.   See Photos Dog # is: 100360 Name:  Beau Breed:  Pit Bull Mix Age:  Est. DOB 5/11/11 Sex:  Male Beau's Story Meet Beau! He's an 8-9 week old (estimated DOB: 5/11/11) brindle and white pit bull. Sweet, smart and friendly, Beau is a playful puppy but still spends most of his day cuddling and sleeping. He currently lives with another pit bull and always wants to play! He loves playing with toys and is always trying to get into trouble. He loves affection and cuddling, but is playful as well. Beau is actively working on his house training and crate training as well as simple commands. Beau is a puppy, so ideally he will need an active loving family that will give him on-going training as well as lots of love and attention. His perfect match is someone who can continue teaching him basic obedience and applicant who make a commitment to take Beau to dog training classes will get first priority for adoption. He can go to a home with a female dog, if any, adog friendly cat, and dog savvy kids. In addition, someone who can be home every 2-3 hours for a potty walk will be the best match for him right now. If you think Beau may be a perfect addition to your home please fill out an application after reading about Underdog ResQ’s adoption process - http://www.underdogresq.org/AdoptionCenter/AdoptionProcess.asp. While you are there please check out the website for tons of info on living with a pit bull and how to be a responsible pittie owner - http://www.underdogresq.org/Resources/PitBulls.asp. I would prefer to find a permanent home in a pit bull friendly town without Breed Specific Legislation like Boston, Lynn, Winthrop, Lowell and Worcester, MA.   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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