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Do you want to meet me? I will be at the Eden Prairie Eco Expo, Eden Prairie Center 8251 Flying Cloud Dr, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 for an Adoption Event on Saturday, April 18th from 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm. Please email inquiries@underdogrescuemn.com for questions regarding the dogs. Introducing Mousse — a delightfully squishy 7-year-old French Bulldog with a heart as sweet as his name! This handsome little guy is equal parts snuggle buddy, walking companion, and professional house observer (he likes to keep an eye on everything you’re doing… just in case you need help). Mousse is your classic Frenchie—he loves his naps, enjoys soaking up the sun, and lives for being close to his people. His absolute favorite place is right by your side… or even better, tucked under the covers at night. He thrives on companionship and would do best in a home where someone is around most of the time. If you’re looking for a loyal shadow and a slightly snoring office assistant, Mousse is your guy. He enjoys a nice daily routine that includes one or two walks, which he does beautifully on a leash. After that, he’s all about relaxing—whether it’s stretched out on a cool floor nearby, attempting to stay in his dog bed (emphasis on attempting), or supervising your day-to-day life. He’s not big on toys, but he does enjoy a good chew like a yak cheese or bully stick, and he’s a big fan of sweet potato treats. Mousse is a smart boy who knows commands like sit, stay, come, wait, kennel, and “go potty.” He’s fully potty trained and handles stairs with ease. While he will go into his kennel (especially for meals), being crated when his people leave is still a work in progress—he much prefers having free roam and staying close to his humans. When it comes to other dogs, Mousse can be a bit of a choosy gentleman—he gets along with some, but not just anyone makes it into his inner circle. Because of this, he would do best as an only dog where he can soak up all the love and attention. He absolutely lights up when meeting new people, including kids, and may offer a few excited barks to say hello. As a Frenchie, Mousse is heat sensitive, so air conditioning and comfy lounging spots are a must. He also has some allergies, which are easily managed with a chicken-free raw diet. Mousse is affectionate, well-mannered, and happiest when he’s part of your everyday life—quietly following you from room to room, keeping you company, and making everything feel a little cozier. If you’re looking for a sweet, snorty best friend who will fill your home with love, laughs, and loyal companionship, Mousse is ready to meet you. 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. To learn more, visit https://underdogrescuemn.com/adoptionprocess/bulldogs/ to fill out the Bulldog application. ***Be sure to check your spam/junk folder as sometimes our emails end up there***