Bulldog
Some dogs have a way of making themselves feel like family almost instantly, and Sammie is one of those special dogs. With her goofy personality, gentle heart, and endless affection, she’s happiest when she’s right by your side—whether that’s curled up on the couch for a cuddle, joining you on a neighborhood walk, or happily playing a game of fetch in the yard.
Sammie came to rescue from a local shelter and has settled beautifully into foster life. She shares her home with three other dogs and absolutely loves having canine companions to play, nap, and cuddle with. While she would likely enjoy being the center of your world, another friendly dog to keep her company would be a wonderful bonus.
This sweet girl has an impressive “off switch.” She’ll happily entertain herself with a Nylabone or her favorite stuffies, spend time soaking up the sunshine on the patio while watching wildlife, or head out for one of her favorite daily walks. When playtime is over, she’ll gladly trade her toys for a cozy spot next to her people because snuggling is truly one of her favorite activities.
Sammie has wonderful manners, too. She is crate trained, leash trained, and very close to being fully potty trained with a consistent routine. She’s already learned commands like “kennel,” “outside,” and “go potty,” and she’s eager to keep learning. She rides beautifully in the car and has been an excellent companion on outings to breweries and pet stores, greeting new people and dogs with a wagging tail and her friendly, easygoing personality. The only thing she’s still working through is a fear of bicycles during walks, but with a little reassurance she continues right along.
Whether you’re looking for a walking buddy, a road-trip companion, or simply a best friend to curl up with at the end of the day, Sammie is ready to fill that role with her whole heart. She’s the kind of dog who makes every day a little brighter, and she’s ready to share all the love she has with a family of her very own.
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, pugs, and Boston terriers, Brussels Griffons, Pekingese and others 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 this breed is a good fit for you and your family. It is estimated that the average brachycephalic breed owner spends $2,000 per year on medical needs. In addition to other surgeries, this dog may have had surgery on their nares and soft palate to improve the quality of their breathing. This will be partially reflected within her adoption fee.
These breeds are one of the most expensive dogs to own, maintain, and rescue and our adoption fees reflect such expenses. The application process for these breeds 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 a separate application and 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. This dog requires a Bulldog Application. All 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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Underdog Rescue and Placement was founded in 2000 by Shannon McKenzie. Having volunteered for several other animal rescue organizations, Shannon saw a need to help the dogs and cats often overlooked by other rescuers, the âUnderdogsâ
Our very first rescues included a pair of black kittens named Fenway & Wrigley, a pitbull puppy named Lucy and a tiny Toy Poodle named Lily (who was suffering from a head injury). No other rescue groups would take Fenway or Wrigley because black kittens are often overlooked by potential adopters, and, up until the time we rescued Lucy, rescue groups had not been allowed to rescue any dog considered to be a âPit Bullâ from Minneapolis Animal Control.
While in law school, Shannon McKenzie had the âanti-pitbullâ policy changed, with the assistance of Attorney, Marshall Tannick. Underdog Rescue continues to successfully rescue and place pitbulls and other âbully-breedsâ through a continued partnership with Minneapolis Animal Control.
Shannonâs dedication to the Underdog also extends to puppy mill survivors. Dogs that survive life in a puppy mill often come with a different set of challenges. They may require additional medical care, socialization and teaching of basic dog skills even though some may be adults. Our volunteers understand this and welcome these pets into their homes to show them what life as a dog and life with kind humans is like.
