Bravo approx 5-5.5 yr old neutered male - WI

Fee: $250

Bravo is a dog of many talents. He is loving, loyal and enthusiastic.

Bravo came to us about four years ago as a very scared, shy, uncertain dog. He was terrified of crates and it would take two people to get him into a crate in the car. He still doesn't like crates and will pant and drool until he is all wet when traveling, but does go in willingly. He will also go into a crate at home for short periods of time. He is good in the house left uncrated. It took him a very long time to relax here enough to eat and go out on a regular schedule. He now looks forward to meals and eats with enthusiasm.

He has had some obedience training and I practiced it with him for quite a while when he first arrived at our house. He seems to really enjoy it.

My husband took him to agility classes where he excelled for quite a while. He loves classes and loves to practice agility in our backyard course. When he got into the Excellent levels in competition, he developed performance anxiety and would frequently stop in the middle of his run. He is a fabulous agility dog when not competing so we hope that someone can help him over the performance avoidance hump.

Bravo did not seem to know how to play at first. Now, Bravo LOVES to play fetch with a tennis ball and with a Frisbee. He will do this all day long. It took a long time to teach him to play, but now he does so with joy and abandon.

Recently we took him to a herding instinct test which he passed with flying colors.

Finally, my husband is an attorney and he took Bravo to the office with him every day. Bravo greeted our employees when they entered his office and he comforted many clients who needed some love just to get through the day.

In short, Bravo is a dog of many talents. He is loving, loyal and enthusiastic. He is very dominate and needs to be in a home where he can be the alpha or the only dog. We love him and miss him very much.

For more information about Bravo, please contact: Marcia

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, Bravo's coordinator.

Geno 18 mo old neutered male - IN

Fee: $250

Geno is a big goofy boy, great personality, with a huge desire to please.

A handsome boy, born 6/08 and weighs about 60lbs. Geno is a big goofy boy, great personality, with a huge desire to please. He is a puppy in a big dog body! Cuddling and kisses are very important to him and he is always happy to share those with you most any time. He bonds very strongly to his people and likes men and women. He is good with kids but his size may be an issue with small kids.

He is a good watchdog, and once a stranger is admitted to the house and sits down, he wants to be a lap dog and be petted. He does well greeting people in public.

A typical, young Malinois, Geno is busy and loves to be with his humans whether they are cuddling or playing. He is still learning to give toys up after he has retrieved them but is a very quick learner. Geno currently lives with a female Border Collie, a male Foxhound (his buddy) and a male Boston Terrier all of whom he gets along well with. Plays too rough with cats. They are teaching him how to have better dog manners and to take no for an answer occasionally when he wants to play. He plays typical Mali-play, snapping and racing around the yard, lots of vocal expression. He has a big ball that he is crazy over and spends a lot of time in the yard chasing it around! He loves to go for car rides and does very well in the car.

Geno needs help settling into a new routine and training classes would be of benefit. Food is a big motivator and he learns very quickly. He is not food aggressive and eats in his crate. Not a big barker.

Geno does have separation anxiety and will chew up his bedding when left in the crate for too long. He would do best in a home that has someone home most of the time. When we have had to leave we also leave the television on and that has helped tremendously. He does chew but as long as you have appropriate toys for him it is not an issue.

For more information about Geno, please contact: Marcia

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, Geno'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 6 yr old spayed female - OH

Fee: $200

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.

Nicci 7 mo old spayed female - N. IL

Fee: $250

Nicci is the sweetest puppy we have ever fostered in twenty years of fostering.

As of February, she is approximately 7 months old and weighs in at 45 lbs.   She is attending puppy classes to help socialize her as she lacks confidence and is intimidated by other dogs outside our home. She is very smart and learning quickly to heel, sit, down and has a great recall. She has good focus in class but other dogs "crowding" her make her anxious. 

Nicci is food motivated, housebroken and crate trained.  She will run to the door to let you know she has to potty and has had only two accidents in the house which were entirely our fault for not paying attention to her.  She will cry if crated too long (at least in her little mind) and will often play quietly by herself with some of her favorite toys when let out of her crate.  If you are working on your computer, doing the dishes or eating dinner, you will find Nicci lying quietly by your feet, just waiting for you to lavish her with hugs and kisses.  She has a soft temperament and is of a more serious nature than most Malinois. So far, in correcting her, a few firmly spoken "no, no's" are all that she has required.

She is wonderful with our three dogs once she realized they were no threat and she loves to play and run in our fenced backyard.  She often snatches the blue jolly ball (see photo) from our other Malinois to start a game of chase.  She is fast and agile but unlike her more outgoing sister, Morgan, this little one wants to be a "stay at home" kind of girl.  When she gets anxious, she will whimper to let you know that she is not happy but a quick change of focus and she is fine again.  She rides well in the car and will crate on her own.

She has not had a lot of exposure to children but those she meets at training class, she greets with a wagging tail and seems to like their attention. However, we recommend placing her with children 12 or above. As does her sister, she likes to jump on you to greet you but we are working on correcting that. She is not terribly mouthy.

She should be placed in a home with another more confident dog and one where she is not left alone daily for long periods of time. She is UTD on all vaccinations and will be spayed prior to placement.  A fenced yard for her to run and play is a must.

Like any Malinois  puppy/dog, as long as she is exercised with a game of fetch or a daily walk and showered with love, she will make a wonderful companion for some lucky person or family.  She is not high drive and will curl up on the couch by your side and snuggle with you.  Nothing better than a nice snuggle with a warm puppy!

For more information about Nicci, 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, Nicci's coordinator.