Small Dog Rescue
This beautiful boy is a 4-year-old King Charles Cavalier. He is a retired breeder; as usual, he will need some more socialization. He is low key in personality. He is starting to walk on a leash. He crates OK. His vetting will be completed on January 7 and he will become available after that. Though not required for placement, a fenced yard and canine companion would be bonuses! Contact Mary (574) 524-6040 if you have questions.
This little guy was found stray in the Elkhart area on “Turkey Day,” and an extensive search didn’t locate the owners. So he is getting neutered at the end of January and can be “fostered-to-adopt” in the meantime. He is estimated to be only a year old. Turk is friendly; good with other dogs; and described as low key. His adoption fee is $300. For more info, contact Mary at (574) 524-6040 or complete an adoption application online.
Cami just turned 7 years old on December 9!! She is a recently retired breeder who needs continued patient socialization. She appears to connect better with females, so we feel a 1-2 female home may be the best placement for her. Cami is easily startled by household sounds or loud voices; but when she loves you, she LOVES you! 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 and sometimes stealing toys from Tootz! Cami likes to get right up into her foster mom’s face, sniff, get kisses, hug, etc. She is spayed and up to date on all veterinary care. Weight: approx 20#. She is working on house training and leash walking, but she still needs work on both of those. Cami’s adoption fee is $450. 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.
UPDATE: We have made the decision not to move forward with the surgery that was recommended based on more information regarding her overall health. We truly appreciate the kindness and concern of our dog-loving friends.
Little Tootz is a sweet Havanese, 4 years old and 11-12#. As is the case with most retired breeders, she will need patient socialization with humans, but she can be quite companionable as she gains trust. A quiet household with an existing, well-adjusted dog is needed. Tootz is good with other dogs; crates well; and is working on house training. A fenced yard is required in order to keep her safe. We prefer to set up any adoption as a Foster-to-Adopt arrangement due to her shyness with humans. Tootz is being fostered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She is spayed, up to date on vaccines and heart worm negative. Her adoption fee is $450. Contact Michelle at (616) 949-7813 or m.vangeest@att.net.
Meet Tiffany, a purebred moyen poodle*. We think her black & white coat is quite unique. Tiffany is good with other dogs. She appears to be rather social for a retired breeder, but her adopter will need to continue socializing her in a patient manner. Though it’s not polite to ask a woman’s weight or age, Tiffany admitted that she weighs around 25# and is 4 years old. A fenced yard is recommended for her safety and exercise while she learns to walk on a leash. If you’re interested in adopting Tiffany, please submit an application. Adoption fee is $450. For more information, contact her foster mom Mary at (574) 524-6040; leave a brief voice or text message and she will return your call as soon as possible.
* Moyen refers to a size category that’s larger than a miniature but smaller than a standard poodle. More common in Europe.
** Tiffany is awaiting the vetting necessary for adoption (mid-December). In the meantime, we can set up a Foster-to-Adopt arrangement; in such case, the “adopter” needs to live within an hour of Elkhart, IN.
On a windy day, 5.5 lb. Jenny might just blow away! This happy little Pomeranian is approx. 5-6 years old, good with other dogs and friendly with people. “Personality plus!” Because Jenny really prefers to be with her people, she barks quite a lot when left alone. She is not yet housebroken, but she can walk on a leash and keeps her crate clean. Her double coat needs regular grooming. A fenced yard is preferred but not required. Jenny is spayed, microchipped, up to date on vaccines and had a dental cleaning. She is heart worm negative and on monthly preventative. Jenny’s adoption fee is $500. If interested in adopting Jenny, please complete an online application. For further information, contact Mary at (574) 524-6040.
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.
Diamond is a two-toned (“Parti”) Poodle, larger than a miniature but smaller than a standard. We estimate she is 2 years old and weighs 17-20#. She likes attention, is loving and able to bond with humans. One of her favorite places is her foster mom’s porch swing! She will make a wonderful companion. Now that she’s comfortable at her foster home, she appears to be a happy dog and has been known to smile! Diamond likes to play with other dogs and with toys; she will gather stuffed animals into the doggie bed and then join them! Diamond is doing well on house training, is fully vetted, and crates well. She is spayed and had a dental cleaning. Her adoption fee is $450. For more information, email 2ndchancesmalldogrescue@gmail.com.
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.
