Raquel
St. Louis Park, MN at Underdog Rescue MN
Key Facts About Raquel
Raquel is a adult female Belgian Shepherd Malinois/Boxer (medium) available for adoption at Underdog Rescue MN in St. Louis Park, MN. Adoption fee: 495.
About This Dog
What WeRescue Scout knows about Raquel
Raquel thrives with a patient, experienced owner who can commit to ongoing training and management of her reactivity to dogs, unfamiliar sounds, and strangers. She needs a calm, adult-focused or older-kid household with someone home regularly, strong leash skills for all outings, and the dedication to help her build confidence over time.
- Not safe with cats due to high prey drive.
- Reactive to other dogs and unfamiliar sudden sounds; requires continued training and careful management.
- Has bitten when strangers entered home without owner present; needs experienced handling and management of guarding behavior.
- Requires heartworm preventatives year-round for life following prior heartworm treatment.
- Not suitable for small dogs; picky about canine companions.
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.
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About Raquel
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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