Dog Details

Meatloaf is a small Chiweenie with a tender heart and a gentle spirit. He’s likely between 1–3 years old and is still figuring out the world, but once he feels safe, he becomes a sweet, affectionate little companion who wants nothing more than to be near his person. He may be nervous at first, but he warms up beautifully and truly wants to be your friend.

He’s doing well with potty training—he’ll either make it through the night or bark to let you know he needs to go out. He still marks occasionally, but he’s very close to being fully reliable on a schedule. Crate training is still a work in progress; he’s not comfortable going into a crate on his own, but he and his buddy Spam sleep peacefully overnight in a kennel with the door open and an X‑pen around it.

Meatloaf is cautious with new people and new situations, and he hasn’t had much public exposure yet. The car ride to the vet was scary, and he’s still learning that the world is safe. Because he’s fearful and not leash trained, he must have a secure fenced yard (3 ft minimum) and should not be expected to walk on a leash right away.

Once he trusts you, Meatloaf shows his sweet, snuggly side. He loves sleeping in bed with people and the other dogs, and he often curls up under his foster’s desk while she works. He can be skittish about being picked up—sometimes unsure, sometimes asking for it—but with patience, he’s already showing signs of becoming a future lap dog.

He came from a home with many dogs, so he’s used to canine company and may enjoy having another dog in the home, though it’s not required as long as his humans are around often. He and his brother Spam were rescued together and are very bonded. Meatloaf does great when Spam is around and if it's possible, they'd do great if they were adopted together. He’s gentle, playful, and affectionate once he settles in, and he’s doing surprisingly well with Minnesota’s cold weather for a Southern boy.

Meatloaf is a sensitive, sweet little dog who just needs time, patience, and a calm home to help him build confidence. With the right family, he’ll blossom into a loyal, loving companion who wants nothing more than to be close to his people.

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.   

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