Andy, 5 yr old, neutered male - MS

Andy is need of a home because his owner's heath has failed

Andy was adopted from a local shelter 3 years ago and has lived successfully in a single dog household with indoor cats. He is need of a home because his owner's heath has failed. Andy is a high energy dog that loves long runs, playing fetch (his passion is fetching and crunching empty water bottles), playing in the water, or just burying his head in your lap for a vigorous head rub. He is crate trained at bedtime, but prefers a couch. He is extremely smart, and needs an assertive owner. Andy would do best in a home without younger children. He is currently in the MS Animal Rescue League shelter.

For more information on Andy, please contact: Sherry.

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Andy, 9 yr old, neutered male - MI

Andy is a sweet senior gentleman. Andy had a hard life including being hit by a car

and received no medical attention so Andy has a limp. Andy is about 9 years old, housebroken, UTD on vaccines, neutered and ready for a loving retirement home. Don't get me wrong, Andy is still ready to go for walks and be you faithful companion, he is a Mal mix, he's just wanting a slower lifestyle, a peaceful place to rest and loving friend. Andy is great with other dogs, kids and anyone else that visits.

For more information about Andy, please contact: Paula

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Bella, 4 yr old, spayed female - NH

Bella has a lot of energy and loves to run.

Bella is an active 4 year old Belgian Malinois. She is spayed, has all her shots and has a chip. We rescued her from the NHASPCA. She was crated when we first got her but no longer needs one. She sleeps in our bedroom on her own bed and can be left in the house when we go out with no problems.

She is a bit timid and anxious when someone new comes to the house, but after given the chance she will warm up to them. She loves to play with her housemate who is a Cairn terrier. She also gets along great with my sister's dog which is a yellow lab. She is right by my side when I'm home and wants nothing more than to be loved.

Bella has a lot of energy and loves to run. We have a large yard now but we are moving and she won't have that luxury. She would be great with a family who is young and active. She has never been around cats other than to view our neighbor's cat across the pasture. Her immediate reaction is to run to it but will stop on command.

We don't feel our new circumstances will be the best for Bella and would love to see her placed with a family or individual who can give her what she needs, which is love and activity.

For more information on Bella, please contact: Jim or Darlene or call (603 734 2143).

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Bolero, 1.5 years old (DOB 8.09), neutered male - MN

Adoption Fee: $300

Bolero isn't affraid of things. He watches what is going on and tends to evaluate the situation

Bolero is a surrender from a breeder, although I don't believe he's ever sired a litter. Bolero is a fully sibling (different litter) to Breezy, and both are NeNe's pups.

Bolero (Bo) is a nice dog. He tends to be a bit reserved, but isn't affraid of things. He watches what is going on and tends to evaluate the situation. He's a very methodical, sensible dog. The breeder told us Bo has had some training, which is obvious when you ask him to SIT or COME or have him walk w/you. The breeder told use he'd been started on the sleeve, but we have not worked w/him on that.

Bolero is crate trained and is learning about being in the house (he's been a kennel dog to this point). Now that he's neutered, that will help as well. Bo is very trainable and does seem to enjoy working. He is food motivated, and shows a little interest in toys (I doubt he's ever had any). Bo has been good w/everyone he's met in foster care. He isn't crazy, but is very composed when meeting new people. We haven't heard Bo bark, but he does occasionally howl in his crate (it's a sad, low, howl). Bo does fine w/his family (Breezy and NeNe) and likes playing w/Seek as well. He has not been w/smaller dogs or other recently neutered males. Bo does need a fenced yard (6' minimum). Bo is a medium energy level dog, but he is more intense. I think if he's asked to do a job he'll give it his all and that will be a LOT. Bo could be a nice working dog for someone willing to work w/him. Bo will be placed in an experienced, working, malinois home ONLY. We do have Bo's pedigree as well.

Bolero is current on DA2PPL, Rabies, Heartworm Negative and preventative started. Avid Microchip implanted.

For more information on Bolero, please contact:
Melissa.
Border Collie Rescue of Minnesota
http://www.bcrmn.org

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Bosley, 18 mo old, neutered male - IL

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Bosley is an active, handsome Malinois mix

Bosley is a very handsome, sweet, active, energetic, and very skinny 18-month-old, 45-pound, male, black and tan Malinois-mix looking for a loving home.

Bosley was found stray in Gary, Indiana. He is very sweet and loves people, but best as the only pet in the home with adults and teenagers who will work on his training and daily exercise. He already knows how to sit on command and takes treats gently.

Bosley is healthy, neutered, up-to-date on vaccines, micro-chipped, de-wormed and heartworm-tested. He is currently kenneled in Steger, Illinois and would love to get out of the kennel and into a loving home.

For more information on fostering or adopting (adoption fee $200) Bosley, please contact:
Melia or call 708-224-1900.

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Chloe, 16 mo old, spayed female - FL

Chloe is good with large/small dogs & small kids

Chloe is 16 months old, spayed, utd on shots, and a real sweetheart, she does not attempt to jump the 4ft fence and is great with small kids. She is also good with other dogs, the family has a male Mastiff and a tiny male Yorkie, I watched all three run and tumble around the yard (the yorkie thinks he is a Mastiff) they just want this sweet girl to go to a super home. She has a birth defect of her left front foot which you can see in the pictures. When this family got her they had it xrayed, the vet said it was not an injury but she was born with it this way.

For more information on Chloe, please contact: Yvonne.

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Chopper, 3 yr old, neutered male - WI

Chopper loves walks, treats, and looking out the windows at his "critter" friends!

Chopper is a 3 year old Belgian. He just turned 3 years old and is just under 60 lbs. Although we have no kids, Chopper has been great with any kids who have visited and also with other dogs his size. He would do best in a home without small dogs. He loves cuddling with you in the bed or on the couch. He is crate trained but he has also earned his freedom by virtue of no accidents or chewing anything up ever. Chopper would love to find a family with a fenced in yard for him to play in and a friend who will take him for walks once in a while. He knows several basic commands and is a very intelligent, well-behaved dog who is also very alert so he makes a great watch companion! Chopper loves going for rides in the truck and wants to be your best friend all the time. He is in perfect health and has always been a very healthy dog.

For more information on Chopper, please contact: Jeremy or call 414-550-7700.

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Cleo, 12-18 mo old, spayed female - FL

Cleo is one half Belgian Malinois.

Cleo is beautiful and about 12 to 18 months old. She has all her shots, is spayed, and is in perfect condition. Her name is Cleo and is 60 lbs and full of energy. She was adopted from a local shelter by my neighbor who is elderly and cannot take care of the dog. I have taken responsibilty but need to find her a home.

For more information on Cleo, please contact: Albert.

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Gina, 13 yr old, spayed female - FL

Gina looking for a retirement home; family being relocated

A family being relocated overseas would like to find a retirement home for their 13 year old spayed female. She gets along with other larger dogs, and children.

For more information on Gina, please contact:
Lee.Metcalf.ctr@socom.mil.

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Gypsi, 2 yr mo old, spayed female - NC

Hey there! My name is Gypsi, and I am a Belgian Shepherd Malinois born about November 2009

I would do great with an active family with mature children (12+). I can be selective with my dog friends, but the more socialized I become, the better I am doing with my manners. If you like to run or hike or just have a big yard to play with me in, then I may just be your next best friend. When I am done playing, I like a good nap on the couch or in a crate.

I currently am in a foster home with other dogs and come to the adoption center often for exposure. My foster home is doing great things with me...I am going to try dock diving this weekend. It sounds like that will be lots of fun because I do like the water.

For more information on Gypsi, please contact:
Brother Wolf Animal Rescue
Asheville, NC
828-505-3440 or 828-808-9435 for more information. Our hours are Mon.-Sat.

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Lir, 8 yr old, neutered male - MA

Lir is a dominant male who loves to work. He is not very good on a leash, and needs a strong hand.

He came from a breeder looking to sell Schutzhund dogs... but the breeder was awful, so Lir was more or less a rescue in our minds... but then the kids came, and training fell by the wayside. He is crate trained and ok with kids, not so good with other dogs, but he has never been in a fight that we are aware of. Lir has been recently neutered and is utd on all vaccines.

For more information on Lir, please contact: Thierry.

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Lucy, 4-5 yr old, spayed female - GA

Lucy was rescued from the pound after being there for several months, and having been picked up as a stray.

When she came home, she was sick, agoraphobic, and had clearly been abused. She shrank back, and her inner eyelids rolled back if you raised your hand or moved suddenly towards her. She was also very thin and had typical stray dog habits: bolting food like she is starving, and eating plants and feces. She also had an ear infection, infected paws from standing in feces in the pound, and a skin infection. Her ears are very scarred and thick and the vet said that is why they are not standing up - this probably happened when she was younger. She is terrified of thunder.

Lucy is blossoming into a wonderful dog and her more of her personality is being revealed everyday. She is learning to trust the members of our family and has responded well to visitors. She gets on well with our other two dogs, a large male, and an alpha female golden. She plays well with the male and is learning how to play fetch. When she chases the ball or one of her toys, she prances and jumps on it like a puppy! She follows us around the house and prefers to be in the same room as us, although we have trained her that it is ok for her to stay in the kitchen whilst we are in the dining room.

Lucy is house trained and crate trained, but she did have a couple of accidents when we first got her as she had diarrhea. She is learning good manners such as not taking food out of people's hands, although she still tries to sometimes. In the first week that we had her, she also took a pillow, a shirt, and a blanket, and tried to rip them up as if she were making bedding. We have been vigilant ever since and if she does get a hold of something, she will drop it if we say 'no'. After being let out first thing in the morning, she bounds back in and jumps on the bed for hugs. She is becoming more confident as she feels more secure.

Lucy is responding well to training. She sits, lies down, and comes most of the time to her name - we have been using food as the motivator. She is still learning to walk well on the leash as she tends to track from side to side following a scent. We use a pinch collar to help with the walking.

We have two reasons why we can no longer continue to foster Lucy. She has a strong prey instinct for our 4 cats who are now terrified of her. She hasn't tried to hurt them as yet but cannot help chasing them. We use a squirt bottle of water as a deterrent but it is definitely instinctive with her.

The second reason is that Lucy accidentally bit a three year old in the neighborhood. She was on a short leash, about to go for a walk but was excited because the other two dogs were playing fetch. The little boy sometimes throws the ball for my other dogs when he is on a walk with his mom. The child had the ball and came running over towards Lucy and I, and Lucy lunged for the ball he was holding but missed and got his arm instead, pinching and bruising his skin. As said, she was on the leash and I was able to pull her back quickly but she gave him quite a pinch and broke the skin slightly. Although she was in no way aggressive and was just trying to play, the mom is furious and wants Lucy out of the neighborhood calling her a 'dangerous' dog who shouldn't be around children. Again, Lucy was not showing any signs of aggression, in fact, we haven't seen her be aggressive in any situation. However, we are worried that the mom will try to take the matter further and so are desperately looking for another foster home who will give her a chance. My daughter who is 12 adores her and she would probably be suited to a home with older children who are not going to get knocked over when she plays as she really does prance along - very cute to watch. We also would recommend a home without cats.

Lucy is truly delightful and has come so far in the month we have had her. She is intelligent and when fully trained will be a great companion and family dog.

For more information on Lucy, please contact: Leslie or call 404-316-4254.

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Maxine, 3 yr old, spayed female - Columbus, GA

Maxine is a playful, energetic, people-friendly dog.

Maxine is great with kids of all ages and is neutral towards other dogs. She is the type of dog that will be excited from the moment you wake up to the moment you fall asleep--her drive not only will motivate you, but it will make a better person altogether.

She has great protective instincts (i.e. will walk the perimeter of any fenced-in yard before roaming about it freely) and is especially fond of women as opposed to men. She is great on/off the leash, is trained to catch and retrieve balls, ropes, and Frisbees. She can execute basic commands, such as sit, lay down, stop, up, etc. She is crate trained and kennel-trained, but prefers outdoors.

She does well on long road trips, which I have made over the past year (she loves the beach and water in general). In sum, she just wants attention and when you give it to her regularly her gratitude shows.

Only issue is she sometimes urinates on carpets--I have consulted specialists on the matter and they have recommended if you see her posturing herself to do so you interrupt by squirting her with a water bottle. The pressure from water is a subtle yet tangible reprimand. Talking to her previous owner, Maxine may also have confused soft carpet as grass. On hard wood or tiled floors, there is no issue, which is where I usually keep her in the house.

For more information on Maxine, please contact:
Bill.

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