Small Dog Rescue
Mandy is a 5-year-old retired breeder weighing about 13.5#. She has been to the vet and is now available for adoption. Mandy crates well and is making good progress on potty training. She is starting to play with toys. For more details, contact Mary at (574) 524-6040. LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE, INCLUDING YOUR NAME AND NUMBER, and she will respond as soon as possible. You can also submit an application to adopt through our online link. Adoption fee to be determined.
Buddy is a 9-year-old Havanese who spent his life as a breeder without having the luxury of being someone’s special little dog! He came to our rescue in fall of 2024, scared of humans, withdrawn, and not showing interest in life. Most of his time was spent in his crate, where he simply quivered. It took many months for him to realize he was safe; it was heart-warming to see him lie peacefully in his open crate like he had not a care in the world! Though making progress, Buddy is still quite shy with humans, and his adopter will need to be gentle and patient with him to continue his progress. He is quiet, gentle and compliant (particularly with grooming). He gets along well with other dogs and would benefit from a canine friend to show him the ropes. A fenced potty area is required until Buddy gets comfortable on a leash or tie-out. Buddy is current on vaccinations, heart worm negative and had a dental cleaning in August of 2024. He weighs about 13#. His adoption fee is $150. For more information, contact his foster mom Michelle at (616) 949-7813 or m.vangeest@att.net. Buddy is being fostered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Available immediately for Foster-to-Adopt in Elkhart, Indiana, area. Sadie is a smaller Golden Doodle, about 25#. Retired breeder. Age 5.5 years. Very social. Heartworm tested and will receive rabies shot. Call Mary for details (574) 524-6040, and leave a clear voicemail with your NAME and PHONE NUMBER. Also complete our online Adoption Application if you’re interested in Sadie.
Available immediately for Foster-to-Adopt in Elkhart, Indiana, area. Jewel is a smaller King Charles Cavalier, about 15#. Retired breeder. Age 4.5 years. Very social. Heartworm tested and will receive rabies shot. Call Mary for details (574) 524-6040, and leave a clear voicemail with your NAME and PHONE NUMBER. Also complete our online Adoption Application if you’re interested in Jewel.
Sammy is a small Maltese, about 8.5#. Retired breeder. Age 3.5 years. Very social and active; loves to chase toys. Needs work on house training and walking on a leash. Heartworm tested; awaiting his neuter; and will be up-to-date on shots. Contact his foster mom Michelle for details at (616) 949-7813 or m.vangeest@att.net. Adoption fee yet to be determined.
Second Chance has been offered 3 Schnauzers (2 females and one male) that need foster-to-adopt homes within the Elkhart, Indiana area while they await their spay/neuter. Candy (15#) and Coach (15-16#) are 5 year-old retired breeders. [Mandy is now listed in a separate post.] If you are interested in Fostering-to-Adopt, contact Mary at (574) 524-6040. LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE, INCLUDING YOUR NAME AND NUMBER, and she will respond as soon as possible. You can also submit an application to adopt through our online link.
Miss Coco is a 5-year-old retired breeder; liver and tan miniature Schnauzer female. She is fully vetted, crate trained and doing well with house breaking on a schedule. She is good with other dogs. Miss Coco requires a fenced yard and a person who is patient while she acclimates to a new life of living in a home setting. Coco is available to Foster-to-Adopt within the local Elkhart area. For questions, contact Mary at (574) 524-6040 and LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE, INCLUDING YOUR NAME AND NUMBER. Mary will respond as soon as possible.
Holly is a 7-year-old retired breeder. She is somewhat timid with humans as a result and will need to be given time to adjust to household life. Patient consistency usually breaks through the timidity. Holly is exhibiting a perky personality. Quite cute! She is about 10#; had a recent dental and spay and is up to date on most of her vet care. She is good with other dogs. She is working on house training. Prefer a fenced yard or area for going potty. She is used to an inside/outside door. Holly’s adoption fee is $300. If interested, contact Mary at (574) 524-6040. LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE, INCLUDING YOUR NAME AND NUMBER, and she will respond as soon as possible.
Little Cooper is 5 months old and available for Foster-to-Adopt to a local home ONLY (Elkhart area) while he is awaiting his vet appointment. He is a sweet, gentle boy—yet energetic. Cooper entertains himself with toys; he loves to play with other dogs at his foster home (having apparently no sense of their personal space preferences) and would really benefit from a canine friend. He would also benefit from puppy training classes to help him learn to follow directions. A fenced yard is preferred so he can safely run and burn off energy. Cooper is crate trained and doing well on housebreaking with a schedule. Cooper is probably fine with children who are respectful with him. Adoption fee: $450. For details, contact Mary at (574) 524-6040. LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE, INCLUDING YOUR NAME AND NUMBER, and she will respond as soon as possible.
No further applications being accepted at this time. Thank you
Henry is a 4 month old King Charles Cavalier/Poodle mix puppy, available for Foster-to-Adopt to a local home (Elkhart area) ONLY while he awaits his vet appointment. Henry is very sweet, loving and gives kisses; he has lots of puppy energy. He gets along with other dogs. He is crate trained. For details, contact Mary at (574) 524-6040. LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE, INCLUDING YOUR NAME AND NUMBER, and she will respond as soon as possible.
Cami, a 7-year-old white Schnauzer, is a retired breeder who needs continued patient socialization. Due to her shyness, we require a home with an existing well-adjusted dog (one that likes to interact with other dogs) that will help Cami adapt to a new home. She appears to connect better with women, but soft-spoken humans in general will do best with her, since she easily feels “scolded.” A fenced area is needed until she is comfortable on a leash/tie-out for going potty. She gets along well with other dogs, and has begun playing with toys. Cami likes to get right up into her foster mom’s face to sniff, get kisses, hug, etc. She is spayed and up to date on all veterinary care. Weight: approx 22#. She is crate trained; working on house training and leash walking, but she still needs work on both of those. Cami’s adoption fee is $350. She is being fostered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. For more information or to discuss whether your home can meet Cami’s needs, contact her foster mom Michelle at (616) 949-7813 or m.vangeest@att.net.
Miss Opal is a 5 year-old tricolor full-size Bernese Mountain Dog and a former breeder. She loves affection when you’ve earned her trust. Opal is good with other dogs, cats and rabbits, and is pretty social for a former breeder. Good with respectful children. She is learning “Wait,” “Come,” and “Go to kennel;” crate trained and house trained (though some accidents may occur when moving to a new home). Opal is up to date on shots. She will be a great family companion. Opal will need a fair amount of time to address her anxiety and continue her training in her forever home. Adoption fee: $400. For more information on Opal, contact her foster mom Linda via Call or Text (574) 215-0760.
