Author: Michelle Vangeest

We are looking for a local (Elkhart area) Foster-to-Adopt home for this darling Coton de Tulear female. She is 5 years old, comfortable on a leash, but not yet house trained. Tressie* is spayed and had a dental cleaning. If interested, please complete an Adoption Application on our website. For further information, leave a voicemail message (not a text) including your NAME & PHONE NUMBER for Mary at (574) 524-6040. She will return your call at her earliest convenience.

*Tressie was accidentally misnamed Treasure in her original post.

The girls have found placements.

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.

Shih Tzu lovers: We need a foster home or temporary foster home as soon as possible so we can take in Holly. Preference given to home within the Elkhart area.

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 and would benefit from a well-adjusted canine friend to help her settle in. She is not yet house trained. Holly requires 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.

Chanel was diagnosed with “seizure activity,” and is on twice-daily medication, likely for the rest of her life. Adopter must be committed to managing her medical care.

This gal is small (but not pocket-sized!), weighing in around 8.5#. Chanel is 4 years old and adjusting to being gently handled by humans. She currently shows no interest in toys. A quiet home is preferred; older, respectful children may be an option. Chanel will need patient socialization and house training. She is not comfortable on a leash yet, so a fenced area (or exercise pen) for going potty is needed. She seems fine with other dogs if they’re respectful of her, and pays no attention to the cats in her foster home. Chanel is up to date on her vaccinations and heart worm negative. We are waiting for clarification as to whether she can be spayed and have a dental cleaning. Specific inquiries about Chanel can be directed to our email address: 2ndchancesmalldogrescue@gmail.com

Opal is nearly 5 years old. She is a tricolor full size Bernese Mountain Dog and a former breeder. Opal is up to date on shots but still must be spayed. She’s good with other dogs and is pretty social for a former breeder. Adoption fee: $400. For more information on Opal, contact her foster mom Linda via TEXT ONLY (574) 215-0760.

Marshall just turned 5 years old, and he’s excited about finding a forever home with humans who will give him loving attention and help him become his best self. He is smart, energetic and loving; eager to please; friendly with other dogs and OK with a calm cat. Marshall is comfortable in his crate and keeps it clean. He is working on house training but will need continued work on that. Marshall’s ideal home will have a fenced yard for burning off energy and a playful canine friend to keep him company if his people are gone for long hours. He is a tall miniature poodle and weighs approx. 18-20#. Marshall will be available for adoption after his vet appointment in mid-February; he will be neutered, up to date on vaccinations and heart worm testing at that time. All in all, Marshall is a delightful and beautiful boy with great potential! His adoption fee is $450. For details, contact his foster mom Michelle at m.vangeest@att.net or (616) 949-7813.