Bravo approx 6 yr old neutered male - MN

Fee: $200

Bravo is a very intelligent, energetic Malinois.

UPDATE: Bravo recently learned to swim and is refining his skills in water retrieving. He is taking a clicker training class and picks up new things very quickly. He is one smart dog. Bravo loves to go hiking and has been visiting a variety of parks in Minnesota and he has a good recall. He is an ideal dog for an adult who loves the outdoors.

Bravo needs a home that can cater to keeping his mind and body active. Bravo is good with adults and older children. Bravo has a high prey drive and cannot be trusted with small animals (cats). Bravo needs his human(s) to be the pack leader(s) or he will assume the role himself. Bravo can and does respect the rules when he understands what they are. Bravo would be best in a home without another assertive dog. Bravo has had some obedience and agility training and loves to chase tennis balls. All in all he is a typical Malinois, intelligent, energetic, funny and affectionate with those he trusts. Bravo also has a protective side but he is very friendly while on leash in the neighborhood.

For more information about Bravo, please contact: Sue

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Bunny 5-6 yr old spayed female - WI

Fee: $200

Update 6/8/10: Bunny is a beautiful red girl with a soulful expression

Bunny is a 5-6 year old Malinois bitch who came into rescue as a bit of an unknown, having been picked up as a stray in Florida. While not much is known of her history, it became obvious that this sweet, people-oriented girl deserved a shot at her own home.

Bunny is a beautiful red girl with a soulful expression, full of character. She's petite at about 22" and 42 lbs (could stand to gain a couple more pounds) and loves nothing more than laying her chin on your hand for a little loving, or rolling over for belly scritching. She's very tolerant of grooming and handling, including dremeling of her toenails. She accepts crating but prefers to be with her people and can be vocal. She has learned the joy of a comfortable dog bed--she prefers memory foam--but is respectful of furniture.

Bunny would prefer to be an only dog, but can co-exist with an easygoing male her size or larger. She does enjoy playing ball and tugging but is by no means extreme. Bunny loves children, and is very gentle with them. Bunny does have a slight limp which was assessed by an orthopedic vet when she was spayed. It's currently managed with daily Rimadyl and no other intervention is needed at this time.

Bunny has moderately high prey drive and well-developed rodent hunting skills. She is not cat-friendly, and it's likely she would not do well with small dogs. Bunny has been introduced to sheep and shows very nice herding aptitude.

Bunny is slightly concerned about very loud noises but does not appear to be bothered by thunderstorms or gunfire.

For more information about Bunny, please contact: Jona

Your Malinois Rescue adoption application must go to the coordinator for this Malinois Foster. Only this specific link to the application for this Malinois will automatically be processed and sent to Jeanine, Bunny's coordinator.

Indy 5 old spayed female - IL

Fee: $250

Indy openly shows and seeks affection!

Indy is a sweet, loving 5 year old female who was pulled from a shelter in Northern Illinois. She desperately wants to be loved and openly shows and seeks affection. She has obviously been abused, most likely with a leash and almost certainly by a man or men. She will not willingly go to a man and should one enter the room she is in, she will quietly remove herself, even if it means going over a baby gate. She is not aggressive towards men, and allows herself to be touched and petted by men, but if she can, she will leave the room. She is vocal and alert barks. She will also bark when someone enters the room until she is comfortable with that person, or instructed to stop barking.

She is a strong, highly athletic girl and loves space to run and investigate. She has a lot of confidence when outside, but as much as she loves to be outside, she would rather be curled up with you taking a nap or watching tv. She is an excellent watchdog.

The perfect home would be with a woman, with perhaps 1 other dog (male preferred although she certainly gets along with females). She does not do well with cats or birds in the home and has a strong prey drive. She does not do well in "pack" situations with more than 1 or 2 other dogs and tends to be a follower rather than leader. She has not had a lot of exposure to children but is totally non-aggressive. She always approaches a situation with hesitancy, as if she is afraid to do the wrong thing. She has come a very long way since being in foster care, but she still will tremble when put into situations she doesn't feel comfortable with. She is a dear heart who just needs someone to love her for what she is and she will return it three-fold. A hug or touch or just recognition sends her tail wagging. She would definitely require a fenced area, at least 5 feet high. She has excellent recall and is very bidable. She cannot tolerate yelling, loud voices, loud noises or sudden movements as no matter where it is directed, she feels that she has done something wrong. She plays typical Mali-play, snapping and racing around the yard, lots of vocal expression. She loves to go for car rides and does very well in the car. Please contact foster mom with any questions.

For more information about Indy, please contact: Lin.

Your Malinois Rescue adoption application must go to the coordinator for this Malinois Foster. Only this specific link to the application for this Malinois will automatically be processed and sent to Marcia, Indy's coordinator.

Jazzy 7-8 yr old spayed female - OH

Fee: $100

Jazzy in 2004 - Born: July 1, 2002 The foster fell in love and adopted Jazzy,

but now has mobility problems, so Jazzy needs a new home. Jazzy first came into ABMC Rescue when she was a year old, as a result of a divorce situation. She was accompanied by a 4 month old puppy, one of an accidental mating. A home was found for the pup and, as her foster mom fell in love with Jazzy's friendly, exuberant personality, decided to adopt her.

Jazzy is a small malinois, about 21 inches tall and weighing about 43 lbs. She has learned a few basic commands and tricks: Sit, Down, Come, Off, Kennel, Shake Hands, Roll over, and will retrieve a dumbbell. She loves to play with her kong type toys. When I let her out into the yard to potty, her first activity is to find a kong and jump on the low-pitched roof of the dog house with it. She is a good watchdog, but once a stranger is admitted to the house and sits down, she wants to be a lap dog and be petted. I think Jazzy would be good at agility, flyball, obedience, or any activity where she can be active with her people. She needs an outlet for her high energy.

Jazzy is jealous of Kit, my other spayed female malinois, but she gets along fine with Woody, my neutered male rescue Belgian Sheepdog, who ignores her. I do not know how she would be with cats, as there are none here. She seems to like all people. Her boisterous exuberance would probably be risky around toddlers, but she would probably like to play with active older children. Jazzy loves her toys, though she does sometimes chew on inappropriate objects. She is fed in her 400 airline crate, where she also spends the night.

Unfortunately, my health has not been as good as Jazzy's. I have been in the hospital several times, and am now mobility handicapped. I hate to part with Jazzy, but she deserves a more active life than I can give her. She will be a wonderful companion for the right owner. Anyone interested in adopting Jazzy should be able to come to central Ohio to meet her. Jazzy is spayed, microchipped, up to date on shots, and is on heartworm preventive.

For more information about Jazzy, please contact: Carol.

Your Malinois Rescue adoption application must go to the coordinator for this Malinois Foster. Only this specific link to the application for this Malinois will automatically be processed and sent to Marcia, Jazzy's coordinator.

Joy approx 3 yr old spayed female - IN

Fee: $250

Joy is very loving and sweet with myself, Johnny and our daughter!

Joy is finally learning how to be more like a dog now and socializing/playing with my dogs now. She ignores the cats and is gentler with my min pin now. She is crate trained very well and loves her crate (its her sanctuary and relaxation area, if she is in the yard she is in constent motion most of the time), she still has to really be monitored when left loose int the house and doesn't yet know how to tell us when she needs to be let outside to potty, so just like a puppy, we make sure she has very frequent potty breaks when loose in the house. She is still very loving and sweet with myself, Johnny and our daughter (she would be good in a home with kids) She is still fearful of strangers, especially if she is in the yard or her crate, but if on a leash she will go up to anyone.

For more information about Joy, please contact: Stacie

Your Malinois Rescue adoption application must go to the coordinator for this Malinois Foster. Only this specific link to the application for this Malinois will automatically be processed and sent to Marcia, Joy's coordinator.

Leo 5-5.5 mo old neutered male - MI

Fee: $300

Leo was turned into a shelter by his owners who had purchased him from a pet store, but never named him.

Leo is a beautiful five month old puppy who came into rescue on 6/10. Leo was turned into a shelter by his owners who had purchased him from a pet store, but never named him. He is a normal, active puppy, who settles nicely in the house or in his crate for a nap. Leo loves to play in the fields by the house, running and chasing the other dogs in the household. He is friendly, outgoing, happy, and confident, and gets along with other dogs (he has not been around cats while here). He exhibits a bit of separation anxiety, but that could be the result of being in isolation at the shelter (to keep him away form other dogs and healthy). He loves being with a human. He's met other dogs and humans, and greeted all in a friendly manner.

He has shown only mild interest in our sheep, but does alert on birds. He can bark when he sees someone or something new, but quickly wiggles to get to them. As a puppy, he still needs to be supervised in the house (shoes are a favorite). He still needs to go out in the night for potty and will bark to let you know; but keeps a clean crate.

He is quick to learn. He knows sit, down, and comes on a whistle. He comes running, but sits in front for a pet and a treat. After he potties, he comes back for a treat. When he wants out of his crate, he must sit before he is released. He eats well, but could use a couple more pounds. He knows the words "crate up" and now goes in before the treat is given.

Leo is approx. 16 to 17 inches tall, weighs 32.5 lbs, and is on the smaller side. He is a very beautiful deep red with black face and nice ears. His body has very good structure, and appears to be to breed standard.

Leo is UTD on all shots, is on heartworm preventative and is neutered. Leo is eager to please, learns quickly from a verbal correction, and is food motivated. He would make a great obedience and/or agility dog.

For more information about Leo, please contact: Bonnie

Your Malinois Rescue adoption application must go to the coordinator for this Malinois Foster. Only this specific link to the application for this Malinois will automatically be processed and sent to Beverly, Leo's coordinator.

Rico 15 mo old neutered male - IL

Fee: $250

Rico is a "blue" Malinois. Like all blues, Rico has a beautifully frosted coat and

Unusually gorgeous yellow-gray eyes. Rico is a sweet and striking boy who will stand out in a crowd, and wonderful as he is, we are looking for an equally great home to be his forever family.

Rico is a youngster at approximately 15 months of age. He is extremely loving and loyal to his people. Fully housebroken, Rico is up to date on all his shots, neutered, and micro-chipped. He does not love a crate, but will sleep peacefully on the floor by your side all through the night. A big boy at 26 inches tall and 63 pounds, he is long, lean, and handsome, as you can see from his pics.

Rico adores people and is anxious to find his forever family. Like many Malinois, he has plenty of prey drive and will chase moving cars, running children, bikes, and small animals. In his foster home, he does well with children ages 10, 7, and 5, always under his foster mom's watchful eye. However, because of the prey drive, cat-free homes without small children will only be considered, and a fenced yard is absolutely required.

An exquisite boy like Rico comes along only once in a "blue" moon. Are the perfect home for Rico?

For more information about Rico, please contact: Tess

Your Malinois Rescue adoption application must go to the coordinator for this Malinois Foster. Only this specific link to the application for this Malinois will automatically be processed and sent to Tess, Rico's coordinator.

Yukon 2 yr old neutered male - WI

Fee: $250

Tall and rangy, loving and energetic, Yukon lives up to his name

This two-year-old boy exemplifies the spirit of adventure and loyalty in the Great North. Yukon loves people, play, (and ice cream) with all his heart. He would be a perfect companion for an active and upbeat adoptive home.

Yukon has a big heart and an optimistic attitude. This friendly boy loves everyone he meets. His foster mom works at a boarding kennel and takes Yukon to work, where he is proud to be the official greeter, jumping up to put his paws on the half door to give a big hello to all the customers. He also enjoys going out to play with the bigger boarding dogs, trying to get as many of them as he can to enjoy a rousing game of chase. He currently lives with a female Lab and a male Malinois and gets along with both, so he should fit easily into most large-dog households.

Play is dear to Yukon's heart. He is a high-energy boy who enjoys daily runs, walks, and roller-blading with his foster mom. Yukon adores toys and bones as well as treat-puzzles that challenge his intelligent mind. Like most young and busy guys, he is generally crated when his foster mom is out, but he has sometimes been left alone in the house without a problem. When he doesn't get his run and life gets toooo boring, though, he sometimes pulls or chews his bed or blankets, so his adoptive home will need to meet his need for exercise and transition him gradually from crate to free run of the house.

As for ice cream, Yukon's foster mom takes him out once a week for a vanilla cone. He loves his ice cream, but like a true gentleman he waits patiently, soliciting pets and loving from everyone he meets in line.

Yukon has completed a basic obedience class and walks well on leash. He is neutered, UTD on all shots, and micro-chipped. He has interacted with children as young as four, but because of his size and playfulness, we would prefer a home with no cats, small dogs, or young children.

For more information about Yukon, please contact: Tess

Your Malinois Rescue adoption application must go to the coordinator for this Malinois Foster. Only this specific link to the application for this Malinois will automatically be processed and sent to Tess, Yukon's coordinator.