Gretel, an older laid back lady, is up for Adoption

Here's What You Need To Know:

• Adopted Date: 12/23/2024
• Pet's Location: minneapolis MN, 55416
• Pet's Age: 10 Years 6 Months
• Pet's Size: small
• Pet's Gender: female
• Pet's Color: brindle with white
• Pet's Breed: French Bulldog (short coat)
• Pet's Activity Level: Slightly Active
• Pet good with dogs? yes
• Pet good with cats? yes
• Pet good with kids? yes

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Meet sweet Gretel!  She is a happy, sweet, quiet girl looking for her perfect forever home.  She is an older, laid back kinda lady, so a home without young, loud children would be best.  A home with another dog would be enjoyable for Miss Gretel as she does get along with dogs and prefers them to be more her size and energy level.  She’d love if her humans were home during the day, if no other dog is in the home, but if they work outside the home, she’d kindly ask for a buddy to spend her days with.

 She is doing very well with her crate, leash, and potty training while on a schedule.  She would make a great apartment dog if that’s what you have!  She loves snuggles on the couch, nap time, and smelling the fresh air outside.  She enjoys taking short walks with you and will quickly become your shadow.  She has mastered the stairs and the art of snuggling in dog beds.
Gretel does best eating The Farmers Dog food so her forever home would need to be prepared to take over a subscription for her – without that, she tends to vomit small amounts and have an upset tummy.  

This lady may be a bit older, but the love she has to give is enormous! Who is ready for some sweet loving from Miss Gretel?

*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.  
 

Bulldogs are a member of the Brachycephalic breed and therefore have a host of health issues that may arise.  Because these dogs are new into our rescue, health issues in the future may arise that we are not aware of.  Some of these issues are allergies, eye issues, yeast infections, interdigital cysts, slipped disks in their back, breathing problems, among a host of others that can occur at any time or when seasons change. While breed experience is not required, we encourage you to thoroughly research the breed and its financial, medical, and environmental needs to be sure the breed is a good fit for you and your family.  It is estimated that the average bulldog owner spends $2,000 per year on medical needs.    Bulldogs are one of the most expensive dogs to own, maintain, and rescue and our adoption fees reflect such expenses. 

The application process for bulldogs usually moves quite quickly as they are a popular breed, so we ask that adopters do research and be prepared for adoption at the time you submit your application.  They are happy, goofy, playful characters and we are excited you are taking the first steps into rescuing one!   This dog requires an application fee.  This fee must be paid within 24 hours or your application will be considered void.    We will not review or contact applicants that have not completed the payment portion. Bulldog Applications will be responded to within 5 business days, after receipt of the application fee.  Please understand that paying the fee does not guarantee you will be approved to adopt the bulldog. Our goal is place bulldogs in homes that are suited for their individual needs. You may be willing and able to provide a great home, but if it doesn’t meet the specific needs of the bulldog, we will not approve your application.   

This dog requires an application fee.  This fee must be paid within 24 hours or your application will be considered void.    We will not review or contact applicants that have not completed the payment portion. Bulldog Applications will be responded to within 5 business days, after receipt of the application fee.  Please understand that paying the fee does not guarantee you will be approved to adopt the bulldog. Our goal is place bulldogs in homes that are suited for their individual needs. You may be willing and able to provide a great home, but if it doesn’t meet the specific needs of the bulldog, we will not approve your application.

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