Mama Dog Candycorn, Who Found Families for All Her Puppies, Waits for Her Own!

Here's What You Need To Know:

• Adopted Date: 05/06/2025
• Pet's Location: minneapolis MN, 55416
• Pet's Age: 2 Years 2 Months
• Pet's Size: small
• Pet's Gender: female
• Pet's Breed: Golden Retriever / Poodle (Miniature) / Mixed (medium coat)
• Pet's Activity Level: Moderately Active
• Pet good with dogs? yes
• Pet good with cats? no
• Pet good with kids? no

Hi I’m Candycorn!  I’m a beautiful lady who came into rescue with some secret cargo in my tummy.  I was a good mama and raised my babies and sent them all on to new homes.  Now it’s my turn!  With new people and in new places I’ll admit I get nervous and I either find a safe corner to hide in or I’ll possibly bark.  At home with my foster mama where I’m familiar with things I’m a completely different dog.  I have the bestest happy smile, my tail doesn’t stop wagging and I get the cutest dance and zoomies.  I gently jump against my fosters mamas leg so she can give me hugs and kisses.  Sometimes I kiss back!  When she stops I gently put my paw on her arm so she knows I want more.  I also love when she gives me chin and cheek scratches and I should probably mention tummy rubs are great too.  

I get along great with all dogs and like to chase and wrestle when they’re my friends.  I would do best having a doggie sibling in my new home so they can help me learn the routine in my new home and help me be more confident.  

At home I am learning to walk on leash.  It’s going great since I trust my foster mom.  It’s fun jumping around in the grass and feeling the sun shine down on my face and the wind in my fur.  I haven’t pottied on leash yet for her, but I do know that I should do all my business a fenced area so I do request one in my home.

I am kennel trained and I never potty in it.  I’m too smart for that!  I’m usually quiet in it too.  I know it’s a safe spot when I need it too, though I prefer to be out hanging around my mom’s feet instead.  When she’s working I’m usually laying under her desk close to her in case she needs me.  You get treats there and pets haha!

I really like toys!  The soft ones are my favorite to chew on. I never had toys before rescue. I don’t always like to share them, but I’ve learned mom will trade me for them and she’ll gently play tug of war with me.  

I haven’t met any kids yet, but I think I’d be ok with older respectful kids who would be kind and gentle with me.  Fast movement and loud noises are overwhelming and I don’t want to get scared and have to run and hide.  A quiet home where I can be a spoiled princess would be awesome.  

Come and meet me and I promise you’ll find that with a little time to learn that I’m safe and can trust you with my heart that you’ll find a loving and loyal family member in me that will love you unconditionally!
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 adopters expense, so we encourage you to research the breed and be prepared for grooming expenses

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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 th

eir forever home in order for them to feel safe. If you are interested in a 

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