Belgian Malinois in Need of a Foster Home

The following dogs are waiting to be placed in an ABMC approved foster home so that vetting can be done and we have the time to evaluate them for approriate placement.

What is most urgently needed?? We need FOSTER HOMES of course. As for donations, The BEST idea is to donate gift cards to Pet Smart or other national pet stores. Our foster homes could use some help with food but food is too expensive to ship.

Please send donations to:
Julie Bear
655 Stillcreek Lane
Hellam, PA 17406

Owner turn in, mom and her male puppy. Puppy is young, approximately 8 to 9 weeks old. Mom had collar partially embedded in neck and is very scared. Puppy has had no socialization and stiffens when held. Both mom and pup need lots of patience and LOVE. Mom's new name, Jewel because we are sure she is one. Pup's new name, Gem. We are sure he will sparkle with some TLC. Contact Sara for more information. More pictures to be posted as I get them.

Jewel: She is no more than 2 years old.She came with a nice leather collar that was just starting to work it's way into her neck, it's red and almost raw.  Will take treats gently and has no problem with a crate.  She is filthy, ears caked with dirt.  Disgusting.  H er name was Brinks"?  Yep like the money truck.  I guess somebody thought that he was gonna get rich off her puppies but owner surrendered them due to "high cost".  She seems to have had some rough handling, she takes a treat but lowers her head while squinching her eyes like she knows she's going to get hit.

Cookie - What a Princess!! We are starting to call her Princess Cookie because she carries herself with such a regal demeanor. Cookie is around 5 years old and apparently has had some obedience training as she naturally heels on the left side and can give either paw to shake, whichever you designate. She loves balls and has the "mal stare". She is a little shy and follows me around the house like velcro but very much independent when she is outside. Cookie is a gentle soul that needs some additional TLC. She hasn't adjusted as well as the others - obviously her past has had a profound impact on her. She has great potential, I think she would do well with obedience or agility. Cookie does not like to be pushed into her crate. She also would probably do better in a house with submissive females or male dogs. We would prefer placing Cookie in a house with an experienced handler. We will not place Cookie in a home with young children. Email: flynnkramer@aol.com

DUE TO KENNEL RESERVATIONS THANATOS MUST BE MOVED!!

Due to a divorce Thantanos is searching for a new home. While we will put him into a foster situation if we have to, he is also ready to go to a furever, adoptive home if that were to present itself. .

Thanatos is a very sweet boy with high energy, obedient and loving, mouthy but not aggressive. He was with his former family since he was 10 weeks old. He has completed basic obedience training.

Please contact Marcia in regards to Thantanos. Email: mhcil@aol.com . .

One year old female. Owner turn in, says low drive, lived in a house with kids ages 7 and up, and other dogs. Her time is up Friday, July 30 and they PTS daily. Nice looking Malinois, very nice temperment. Contact Tess ASAP: tess@linesontime.com.

Update: Corinne has been pulled from the shelter! Thank you to Ryan, you are truely a lifesaver. Still seeking foster home.

So many times people think that if a dog is in rescue then there must be something wrong with it or it has done some awful thing. From my experience I see that they are in rescue because people don't understand their temperment, don't spend enough time with them, or perhaps bought the wrong breed for their lifestyle. I wanted to share with you what I have been able to accomplish with my recently rescued Malinois.

I adopted Rocket in June of 2008. I had no intention of adopting another dog, I already had 4 Malinois at that time. I picked him up from a PA shelter, he was a wild man. So much drive, very mouthy (drew blood often), raking me with his claws I was covered with welts. I spent the first week sleeping on the office floor with him, fell in love and couldn't let him go. Not sure that I could handle his energy I searched for something to do with him. I have back problems so I not run.... what to do?? I came across the Keystone Dock Dogs Club website and started him jumping. He LOVES it... it is just what we needed. The rest is history. He is a natural jumper, had to learn that water is fun but there is no stopping him now. Below are some pictures.

What most of these dogs need is a companion, someone who wants a high energy dog to do a sport, run, etc. The opportunities are endless with the right training. Please give a rescue a chance.

For those of you who have a physical disability that prevents you from participating in active dog sports such as agility, dock dogs might be the sport for you. I have even seen wheelchair bound handlers on the dock. Learn more about the sport at www.dockdogs.com.

Even our foster dogs have started to excel in this sport. Currently Kit and Sookie have both given it a try and they are both doing well.

This is just one example of what you can do with a rescued malinois. This is my success story. Thanks for listening.

~ julie