Chiquita
St. Louis Park, MN at Underdog Rescue MN
Key Facts About Chiquita
Chiquita is a senior female Chihuahua/Terrier (small) who found a forever home at Underdog Rescue MN in St. Louis Park, MN.
About This Dog
What WeRescue Scout knows about Chiquita
Chiquita thrives in a calm, patient home where she can build trust at her own pace, ideally with a gentle companion dog and a securely fenced yard. She needs someone who understands that her initial caution will give way to deep, devoted affection once she feels safe.
- Requires a fenced yard for safety and confidence
- Needs another gentle dog as a companion to feel secure
- Takes significant time to trust new people and environments; not suitable for high-traffic homes
WeRescue Scout summarized this from the shelter's original listing and may include estimates. Please contact Underdog Rescue MN to confirm any details before adopting.
About Chiquita
Underdog Rescue MN
RescueUnderdog 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.
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