Marion

Marion is a joyful and affectionate poodle mix with a goofy personality and a heart full of love. With her long, gangly legs and big paws, she sometimes doesn’t realize how much space she takes up—often reaching out to touch the people she loves just to stay connected. She’s an incredibly cuddly girl who enjoys curling up on laps and snuggling close at bedtime, happily sleeping beside her person through the night. This happy pup has a playful, energetic spirit and loves spending time outdoors. Whether she’s chasing balls, carrying sticks, or exploring the yard, Marion enjoys being active and soaking up the fresh air. She can catch a ball but doesn’t always remember to bring it back—she’s a bit more interested in the fun of the chase! A fenced yard would be ideal for her, as she truly enjoys having space to run and play. Marion is also very social and friendly. She’s curious and excited when meeting new people and dogs, sometimes greeting them with enthusiastic jumps that will improve with a little practice and training. She absolutely loves playing with the resident dog in her foster home, and the two spend hours wrestling, playing, and entertaining each other. Because of this, Marion would likely thrive in a home with another dog of similar size or a family with several people who can give her plenty of attention and companionship. She’s an intelligent girl who already knows a few basic commands like “sit,” “outside,” and “quiet,” and she clearly has the ability to learn more. Since she is very food motivated, training will be a great opportunity to build her skills and confidence. She walks on a leash with a harness but can pull when excited, so continued leash practice will help her improve. Marion loves toys—especially soft plush ones that she can happily chew apart to find the squeaker inside. She can also keep herself entertained with a stuffed Kong filled with peanut butter or puréed squash. When playtime is over, she’s just as content relaxing close to her people. This beautiful girl has soft, chocolate-brown hair and matching warm eyes. Her coat is easy to care for but will need regular grooming to keep it looking its best. She’s comfortable with routine care, happily letting her foster wipe her paws after walks and doing well during car rides. Marion is potty trained, crate trained, and enjoys spending time both indoors and outside. Overall, she is a loving, playful, and intelligent dog who simply wants to be part of a family. In a stable home where she can get plenty of exercise, companionship, and cuddles, Marion will make a wonderful and devoted companion. 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.   ***Be sure to check your spam/junk folder as sometimes our emails end up there***