Meet Simek

If you’ve been searching for a loyal best friend who simply wants to be by your side, Simek is ready to fill that role. This handsome 38-pound Bulldog mix has already overcome so much and is more than ready to begin the next chapter of his life with a family to call his own. Simek made the journey from Texas while undergoing treatment for heartworm disease, and he handled the process like an absolute champion. He will simply need to remain on monthly heartworm prevention for life so he never has to face it again. The best way to describe Simek? Sweet, easygoing, and just a little bit silly. He adores people and soaks up every bit of attention he can get. Whether he’s carrying around a toy, following his favorite humans from room to room, or happily hanging out with his canine friends, Simek is happiest when he’s part of the action. Simek would absolutely love to have a companion animal in his forever home. But if you don’t have a furry sibling for him, that’s okay too—he’d just love a family who is home with him a lot during the day. ❤️ And when it comes to socializing? Dog parks and doggie playdates? Simek says YES, PLEASE! While he isn’t training for a marathon, Simek enjoys leisurely walks and is a wonderful walking companion. He’s polite on leash, reliably does his business while out for walks, and is content to spend the rest of the day relaxing with his family. Please note that if Simek feels attacked or becomes uncomfortable in a situation, he may react defensively or lash out. His foster mom says Simek is as dependable as he is lovable. He’s fully potty trained and can be trusted with free roam of the house during an 8½-hour workday—no kennel required. Give him a comfy spot to nap, a few toys, and people to adore, and Simek will reward you with unwavering companionship and endless love. 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