Author: Michelle Vangeest

Adopted

Details to come. He is fully vetted; under one year old. One brown eye, one blue eye. Pictures will be added after he is groomed this week.

Teddy is approximately 2 years old from what we were told. (He comes from a bad situation.) Teddy is playful, likes attention, and gets along with other dogs. He crates well. 
We are looking for an adopter who will invest the time & patience into helping Teddy gain experiences and become the best dog he can be! 
Foster mom’s observations: He is protective of his toys, not yet house trained and lacking experience. But he has potential! 
A fenced yard is recommended since he may be skittish in a new home until he feels secure. We don’t know if he is good with children or cats.
Adoption fee: $300. For more information, leave a voicemail for his foster mom, Mary, at (574) 524-6040. Or send an email to 2ndchancesmalldogrescue@gmail.com.

Princess is a 10-year-old Fox Terrier mix (possibly with Chihuahua) who is looking for a quiet place to spend her retirement years. She is an owner surrender. Her foster mom indicates that she appears to be housebroken (though a new owner should expect accidents due to the change in location & patterns) and calls her very quiet … rarely barks. Apartment life would be an option for this little gal. Princess doesn’t like to be alone so a retired person may be the best fit. Described as very low activity, she loves to lie beside someone on the sofa or curled up on her dog bed the majority of the day. She will walk on a leash but doesn’t really like it; she will go potty outside but then wants to come right back in. Princess is up to date on vet care; spayed; had a dental cleaning. Her adoption fee is $150. You may contact Mary at (574) 524-6040 if you have questions; please leave a voicemail and Mary will return your call as soon as possible.

Chase, soon-to-be 5 years old, is a retired breeder, so he is accustomed to being with lots of dogs; for that reason we suggest that his forever home has an existing dog to show him the ropes and keep him company when his humans are away.
He is somewhat shy and will retreat to his spot on the couch when he’s unsure. Loud noises or voices make him uneasy, so a calm household might serve him the best. Over time, he will likely come out of his shell more; this is simply what we’ve observed thus far.
Chase is comfortable on a tie-out or walking leash; a fenced yard is encouraged but not required.
He does not have experience with children, so we recommend that his adoptive home not have children younger than 9-10 years old and that they be respectful of dogs.
Chase is crate trained; neutered; heart worm negative; up to date on vet care; doing very well on house training.
He is being fostered in Grand Rapids, Michigan and his adoption fee is $400. For more information, contact his foster mom Michelle at m.vangeest@att.net or 616-949-7813.

Meet little Max, a playful and friendly one-year-old weighing approx. 12#. Max may do well with another dog for companionship, particularly when the humans are not home. Max needs continued work with crate training and house training, especially when changing homes. Fully vetted; HW negative; neutered. Applications are being accepted now, and Max will be placed in the home that best meets his needs. For questions, email 2ndchancesmalldogrescue@gmail.com or call Mary at (574) 524-6040.

Handsome little Georgie, age 4-1/2, is ready to find his forever home. He is friendly and relatively active, and weighs about 8#. Being a retired breeder, he needs a little more socialization and continued work on house training. Continued crate training is recommended. Georgie LOVES to snuggle. He would do best with another dog to show him the ropes and hang out with when his human isn’t home. A fenced yard/area is desirable, but he is doing pretty well with leashes and tie-outs. Georgie is up to date on all vet care (vaccines, heart worm negative, neutered) and had an extensive dental cleaning with extractions. Georgie’s adoption fee is $450. Contact his foster mom, Michelle, at (616) 949-7813 or m.vangeest@att.net with questions. Or complete an online adoption application.

Adopted

Jasmine is a 4-year-old retired breeder. She is working on house training. She just recently came to us, but she seems to be a nice little gal. Jasmine is available for Foster-to-Adopt until she is spayed in the 3rd week of May in Elkhart. Therefore preference will be given to a home within an hour of Elkhart to make transportation easier.

A fenced yard is necessary. Former breeders often do best with another canine friend in the house to show them the ropes. For more information about Jasmine, contact Mary at (574) 524-6040; please leave a message and she will return your call as soon as she can.

Josie, almost 10 years old, came to Second Chance from a difficult life of breeding, leaving her very timid with humans. She has spent the last couple years in foster homes with multiple dogs, learning “dog behaviors,” working on house training, and discovering that snuggling on a human’s lap can be enjoyable. Josie needs to be with a well-adjusted and respectful dog to help encourage her to go outside; a fenced yard is highly recommended for play and potty time. She will do best in a quiet home, perhaps with a senior who has the time and patience to devote to helping Josie build trust. She is up to date on vaccines, heart worm negative, spayed and microchipped. Her adoption fee is $150. For more information about Josie, contact Mary at (574) 524-6040; leave a message and she will return your call at her earliest convenience.

Adopted

Josephine is a friendly and energetic 4-year-old Havanese female, a recently retired breeder who is excited to live life to the fullest! She loves toys, and often carries one around in her mouth throughout the day. She needs continued work on house training, and a fenced yard or potty area is preferred. At this point, Josephine does not have experience walking on a leash, but she’s smart and will learn quickly. She will be spayed, microchipped and up to date on vet care prior to adoption. Adoption fee is $450. If you’re ready for a little challenge in exchange for the great rewards she brings (through her silliness and gentle kisses), contact her foster mom Michelle at m.vangeest@att.net or call between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. at (616) 949-7813 for further details!