While an Underdog may have special needs and a longer road to adoption, Subaru and our retailers are partnering with shelters to make sure their road ends in a loving home. This year we’re celebrating our 4th annual National Make A Dog’s Day, which encourages everyone to do something special for their dog and think about adopting an Underdog from a shelter.
For October, during Subaru Loves Pets™ month, Subaru and our retailers are donating $100 for every pet adopted from hundreds of partner shelters across the country
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Subaru retailers near you are helping Underdogs find homes by partnering with local shelters and hosting adoption events. Contact your local retailer to learn how you can bring an Underdog into your life and give them a loving home.
Meet the Underdogs
Underdogs sometimes travel a long road to find their home, but we’re helping them on their way. From senior dogs to those who use wheelchairs, all dogs with special needs deserve to be safe and loved.
Meet the Underdogs
Say hi to Chewy. Somehow this lovable lunk has one good side and no bad side. Dogs like Chewy may have impairments to their seeing or hearing but they have zero impairments to being dogs: playing, running, and snuggling with you on the couch.
Meet the Underdogs
Magic Peace proves that age just makes a good girl even better. Maybe she takes an extra nap after a walk but that just means more opportunities for tummy rubs. Think of Magic Peace and other gentle senior dogs like her as big puppies that come with house-training already installed.
Magic Peace recently crossed the Rainbow Bridge. We hope her memory will help spread the importance of adopting special-needs dogs.
Meet the Underdogs
At first glance, Captain Courage may appear to be missing a leg, but spend one minute with this high-energy pup or any dog like him and you’ll learn these dogs are not missing anything. The Captain still loves to explore, chase a ball, and chow down on a chew toy.
Meet the Underdogs
Just because Willie can’t see doesn’t mean he can’t sniff out treats and sticks. Blind dogs like Willie just need a little extra time to get their bearings, and you’ll soon see them go wild when they catch a whiff of their favorite human coming home.
Meet the Underdogs
Speedy loves his wheels because that’s how he keeps up with the pack. Dogs who use wheelchairs may surprise you with their get-up-and-go, and thanks to their state-of-the-art rides, they’ll run circles around everyone at the dog park.
Everyone is rooting for the Underdogs.
Subaru owners explain why they wouldn’t change a thing about their beloved Underdogs.
“Finnigan is our third rescue. He got caught and sent to doggie jail. They tried to find his family but nobody claimed him. They tried to get him adopted but nobody wanted him. After more than two months, a rescue organization showed up and saved him from being euthanized. He has given us love and affection. He trusts us. He loves getting in the car and just going anywhere. Seeing his love and his appreciation is the best feeling. He feels secure and loved and will forever be grateful.”
“My wife and I raise pups for Southeastern Guide Dogs. Ruth was unable to become a guide, but we were very fortunate to be able to adopt her. Southeastern invited Ruth to be an Ambassador Dog and she passed her test on the first try. She worked for eight years visiting schools, nursing homes, hospitals, and even prisons. Although she retired this past December, Ruth still visits a local assisted living facility several times a week. You can't put a price on all the smiles she brings!”
“After losing my first dog, I made a trip to a rescue shelter to donate some of her toys, treats, and dog food. A dog there who had been abandoned with a bad leg injury followed me around the whole time. A month later, I looked and he was still up for adoption! Later that day, I drove across the state to pick him up and we have been best buds ever since. He’s hiked all of the major peaks in the state and comes everywhere with us. I am so thankful for all the adventures we have been on together.”
“Our rescue dog Banzai, which means ‘10,000 years’ in Japanese, was adopted and returned more than three times by adopters as he had a number of skin complications and went through a major surgery on his stomach. We love having him in our family and giving him a happy and healthy life. As our shelter slogan says, ‘Never stray from hope.’”
“When I first met Athena at the local Humane Society, it was love at first sight! She is the best listener, secret keeper, blanket warmer, and cuddler anyone could ask for. She has now crossed the country twice and traveled over 150,000 miles and to more than 22 states in her short six years with us! In 2021, I started a nonprofit called ‘Zombie Movement.’ This past year, our focus has been raising awareness for anti-bullying and Athena, as a ‘bully breed,’ is our ‘Don't Be a Bully’ mascot.”
“I rescued Rosie in 2015. She was emaciated, too weak to stand, and had numerous injuries all over her body. Our vet thought she was used as a ‘bait dog.’ It was a lot of work to help her build trust and confidence in people and dogs but it was a true family effort. Rosie is now a beloved member of our family and is also running AKC agility events at the masters level! She has the best ‘pittie smile’ and is one of the absolute sweetest dogs I have ever met. How we love our Rosie!”
Subaru retailers near you are helping Underdogs find homes by partnering with local shelters and hosting adoption events. Contact your local retailer to learn how you can bring an Underdog into your life and give them a loving home.