Author: Michelle Vangeest

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!

Jojo is a 1-year-old male Pomeranian. He is friendly, full of puppy energy and playfulness but also likes to be held. Up-to-date on vaccines, heart worm negative, neutered, microchipped. Continued crate training is needed as he is not fully house trained. A fenced yard is strongly recommended so he can safely burn off his energy. His adoption fee is $450. Submit an adoption application, or call 574-524-6040 for information. Please leave a message, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

Kelsey is a 6-year-old Yorkie female, a retired breeder, very social & cute. She seems to attach quickly to her human friends and wants the attention for herself. For that reason, Kelsey would do best as an only pet. She is fully vetted, HW negative, and has had a dental cleaning. She is working on house training. A fenced yard or outside area is preferred since she is not yet experienced on a leash or tie-out. Kelsey’s adoption fee is $450. If you have questions, contact Mary at (574) 524-6040 between 9 AM & 9 PM.

Mini Aussie/Poodle mix

Looking for a home in the “Michiana” (Elkhart, Indiana) area for this little puppy. He is available for “Foster to Adopt” via adoption application; adoption will be finalized after he has completed his vaccinations. Momma is Mini Aussie; daddy is likely a mini poodle. Energetic, playful, friendly, curious. Working on house training but will require more training in his new home. Call (574) 524-6040 and leave a message if you have questions, or simply complete an application online. We will get back to you as soon as possible.

ADOPTED!
Mogli is a “tender soul” with a sensitive nature who will do best in a peaceful home with an older person/couple. Mogli is 6.5 years old and weighs about 15 lbs. He likes to be with his people and enjoys lap time. He will become more playful once he’s comfortable in his new home. He gets along well with other dogs. A fenced yard or potty area is strongly recommended, as Mogli still needs to learn to walk on a leash. He is doing very well on house training and is crate trained. Continued crate training is recommended. Mogli has been fully vetted, had a recent dental cleaning, is heart worm negative and on prevention. Mogli’s adoption fee is $400. For information, contact Mary at (574) 524-6040; leave a message and she will respond to you as quickly as possible.

Charlie is an AKC registered Miniature Apricot Poodle weighing about 10 pounds. He is full of energy and likes to play with toys. He is timid with people and requires more socialization, yet he likes to sit on a lap. While he shows interest in children, we don’t know if he has any experience with them. A fenced yard or area is required as he is not yet comfortable on a leash. Charlie gets along with other dogs and would probably benefit from having another canine friend. He is fully vetted including a dental. He is crate trained and doing well on house training. His adoption fee is $400. For more details or to see if your home might be a good fit for Charlie, contact his foster mom, Mary, at (574) 524-6040.

Sophie Sue is a sweet little female with a silky, curly white coat. She weighs about 12 pounds and was born in December 2015. Having come from a puppy mill, she is quite timid with people and therefore needs a home with another canine friend to follow and learn from. Sophie is most timid with men; so a female household may be preferable. She is doing well on house training; she is not fond of being crated. A fenced yard or potty area is also necessary until she gets comfortable being on a leash. Sophie Sue is spayed, fully vaccinated and microchipped. Her adoption fee is $300. If you have questions about this little gal, contact Michelle: (616) 949-7813 or m.vangeest@att.net.

My name is Mr. CoCo. I am a handsome 6-year-old AKC-registered male Miniature Schnauzer, looking for my forever home. My foster mom describes me as a very nice boy! I have certificates verifying no problems with my heart and knees. I am completely vetted, being up to date on shots, heart worm tests (negative), neutered, a good blood work-up, and microchipped. I had a dental cleaning in October 2023. I am very energetic, so I would require either a fenced yard or active people to take me on daily walks. I get along with non-dominant dogs. I am crate trained and doing very well with house training. I will be very devoted to a new owner! I am smart and could benefit from obedience training or agility training. My adoption fee is $450.00. Please call Mary at (574) 524-6040 and leave a message.