Chanler 18 mo old neutered male - NY

Fee: $150

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Chanler is a "special" 18 month old gorgeous Malinois.

He came all the way from Cancun, Mexico and has had a very sad past. The story goes that Chanler's mom was "sick" when he and his siblings were born. The rest of the litter either died or were killed and Chanler was the only one left.

Chanler was facing a very uncertain future in Mexico, and was quickly deteriorating in a shelter situation once his "owner" who got him as a pup dumped him there in August of '09. Chanler came to the USA in very poor condition, and he would not have lasted long where he was so we're glad we got him out of there. He is a happy (constantly happy) boy and eating to his heart's content each day.

Chanler has a malformed cerebellum (this is the part of the brain that controls movement, coordination etc). This is probably just something Chanler was born with, and it could have been caused by his mom being sick when she was pregnant, or she was severely malnourished when carrying her pups.

The vets at Cornell University performed an MRI on 11/11/09 and the results show a "good" prognosis! Chanler will always walk a bit funny (this adds to his already overflowing charm) but it won't affect anything else and he will be an otherwise normal pup. He doesn't let anything get him down! Everyone at Cornell fell in love with him and had nothing but positive things to say about Mr. Chanler and were very encouraging about his future, which will be a bit wobbly, but otherwise normal.

Chanler has mild ataxia and walks in circles to the right quite a bit, but can manage and is very happy and sweet. His head is tilted a bit and he is seriously the cutest "Malinut" you'll ever see :)

Chanler is great with dogs and cats and loves every human he meets. He looks up at you with his beautiful brown eyes and literally smiles. He is so thankful for any amount of attention paid to him.

We know Chanler was put on this earth for a reason, and the right family is out there for him. Whoever adopts this guy will be really lucky, and they better get some wrinkle cream because this boy has people laughing every minute he is awake!!

Chanler is now neutered, and he is housebroken, crate trained, UTD on shots, wormed, heartworm/lyme/erlichia negative and microchipped with a Home Again Microchip. His MRI results will be available to his adopter for future reference with their own vet.

He is great on walks, just needs some guidance from the leash to move forward and not in circles. HE LOVES GOING FOR WALKS!!! Very good boy in the house and in the crate and he LOVES going for car rides. He is VERY food motivated, goes on off-leash hikes and stays right with his humans, and he bonds very closely to "his people". He is a typical Mal pup still and can be mouthy, and is learning "leave it" very quickly, and despite his silly appearance at times, Chanler is VERY smart and learns commands quickly.

Chanler needs a home with no small children as he is VERY clumsy and could potentially knock over a small child. He has been child-tested and is perfectly fine with children of all ages, but in his playful, clumsy exuberance he could easily send a small child flying!

For more information about Chanler, please contact: Shannon

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, Chanler's coordinator.

Holly approx 1 yr old spayed female - PA

Fee: $250

What a cutie pie! Holly is a very sweet, playful little girl!!

She is a petite fawn colored, spayed female with beautiful black markings. She is estimated to be 1 year old although she is so puppyish, it wouldn't be surprising if we discovered she was less than 1 year old. She is 39 lbs. and stands approximately 19" at the withers.

Holly is good on leash and very well behaved in the car. She quietly rides in the back seat and periodically pops up to quizzically look out the window. She is house trained and crate trained.

She adores going for long walks and loves to bound around the yard, exuding total joy as she races around the yard with my other Malinois. She is not extremely high energy and can amuse herself with the basket of dog toys for several hours. She is a hoot to watch as she takes each one out of the basket, plays with it for a few minutes and then returns to take the next one. She seems very impressed with the quantity and selection and just can't figure out which one to play with so tries her best to play with them all.

She gets along great with my other Malinois (all are female). We have not observed her with cats and we do not have children.

Holly is like a little sponge, learning very quickly. She knows sit and we are working on the other basic skills. She is a very special little girl with enormous potential.

It appears that Holly has had a rough start in life. She is very cautious of humans, especially men. She took a little while to warm up to me and is still cautious with my husband. He has been making a special effort to bond with her and as a result, she is trusting him more and more. In spite of her unfortunate past with humans, she's remarkable in how joyful and happy she is while playing …whether it be running freely in the backyard or emptying the toy basket. And once she trusts, she is a snuggle bunny.

With the right family that can show her lots of love, kindness, and patience, I think she will blossom into an amazing dog.

For more information about Holly, 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 Sara, Holly's coordinator.

Lady 10 yr old spayed female - NJ

Fee: $100

Lady is a CPE (couch potato extraordinaire)!

Lady is a 10 year old appropriately named senior. She was unfortunate to have an owner who "loved" her so much that even when he could no longer be present to care for her and had no home for her, he kept her in an outdoor pen behind a church for nearly 4 years. She received only intermittent care. Finally the SPCA managed to get her. Only then did her owner agree to turn her over to rescue. She has crumpled ears due to poor care and poor feeding. She also sometimes gets sores that heal pretty quickly on her back, probably due to allergies.

Lady has a nice temperament, gets along well with people and kids, and most dogs. She is a CPE (couch potato extraordinaire), is crate trained, and rides very well in the car. Unintentionally, she was trained not to go upstairs in the house. After her 4 year outdoor ordeal, she quickly learned to be house trained again. She will play with puppies and young dogs and be very tolerant of their rough behavior. She is good in the house, not destructive at all. Somewhat reluctantly, she is the bottom of the pack. When outside she is quiet but will alert to a stranger.

For more information about Lady, please contact: Helen.

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, Lady's coordinator.

Roden 10 mo old neutered male - NH

Fee: $250

Roden is looking for somebody fun to hang out with!

He's around 10 months old, has been neutered, and is up to date on all of his shots. He's a very smart boy but is usually he's just a BIG cuddly goofball. He loves baths and anything to do with water. He also enjoys being brushed as well. He doesn't like the vacuum and tries to bite it. Roden is excellent in the car, and will rest his head on your shoulder while you're driving. He can be a little destructive but chooses the proper things to play with and destroy when they are given to him. He has been tested around children from the ages of 3 years old and up and loves them! He may knock over a small child because he's not the most graceful. He hasn't met a person he didn't like yet!

Roden has been tested around cats and shows a lot of interest but is also cautious around them which leads me to think that he got slapped a few times by a tough kitty. He is house trained and crate trained. He walks well on a leash when you have an Easy Walk (sensation) harness on him otherwise he still likes to pull. He has started some and is picking it up rather quickly. Its very possible with the right owner he could get Rally-O titles pretty easily. He's not really a barker but will bark sometimes when left alone. He will stop after a minute or two if you just ignore him. He's the kind of boy who has to help you with everything you do!

Roden does have a and has been seen by a Cardiologist. This is what the cardiologist had to say about it...

"Roden has a moderately severe case of pulmonic valve stenosis. This is the valve that the right ventricle pumps through to send blood to the lungs. Because the valve is narrowed, the has to push with a greater pressure than normal. this causes the muscle of the heart to become "bulked up" (hypertrophied). In Roden's case, this hypertrophy is relatively mild and we are hopeful that he could live a reasonably normal life. Only time will tell for sure, but the condition is mild enough at this time that we are not recommending any medications need any treatment. It is suggested at this time to restrict exercise mildly. To be avoided are prolonged periods of exercise or rigorous, intensive exercise leading to a state of fatigue or exhaustion." Donald J. Brown DVM, PhD DACVIM Cardiology. 

For more information about Roden, please contact: Lisa.

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 Maryfrances, Roden's coordinator.

Roxanne 6 yr old spayed female - PA

Fee: $150

Roxanne is six years old, petite, and very shy. She spent most of her life in a kennel situation!

Roxanne was used to breed and had not received the essential socialization, love and attention that all dogs need.  She is extremely leery of strangers (including the smallest children) and most unfamiliar situations. It is truly amazing that, with this past, she is the gentlest dog.  She has never, ever used her teeth, snarled or curled a lip.

Inside she relaxes in a "safe spot", not participating in much other than mealtime.  But when one is sitting or lying quietly, Roxanne solicits attention with a nudge and a lick, completely caught up in being loved. She crates very well and is completely house-broken. Outside, she is active, will play with another dog and absolutely loves to duck and splash in a wading pool.  She is still learning about large, deep water.  She does circle, but has gotten better.  Roxanne only knows a few commands.  She does a good "touch" before receiving her meals and follows hand signals, especially when they direct her to a "safe spot".  Similarly, her recall is a matter of trust.  However, she "heels" perfectly on a loose leash and is a pleasure to take on long walks.

Roxanne is a special Malinois that will need a very patient home who is willing to give her the time and love she truly deserves.  Once she finds that special home, she will bond and love you in her own way that will warm your heart!

For more information about Roxanne, please contact: Maryfrances.

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 Maryfrances, Roxanne's coordinator.