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 He came to our rescue in fall of 2024, scared of humans, withdrawn, and not showing interest in life.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, smart and gentle; loves to chase toys. Crate trained. He needs continued work on house training and walking on a leash. Sammy would really enjoy an energetic small canine friend and a fenced yard. Heartworm tested; neutered, microchipped; and up-to-date on shots. Contact his foster mom Michelle for details at (616) 949-7813 or m.vangeest@att.net. He is currently being fostered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Adoption fee $500.
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 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.
