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These Rescues are currently available in the Southeast area of the country. If you are interested in adopting one of the Malinois profiled in these pages contact the foster home listed in the profile.
A NOTE TO POLICE OFFICERS, SAR GROUPS
AND OTHERS LOOKING FOR WORKING MALINOIS:
Many police officers/trainers/SAR groups approach Malinois rescue looking for young dogs to train. Most of our rescued dogs are not suitable for these types of jobs. Some of our rescued Malinois are actually dogs that have been rejected by police departments due to their inability to do the job. While we are not opposed to adopting dogs out as working dogs, we adopt only to individuals, never to organizations or police departments. Most of our rescued Malinois have had difficult beginnings in life. The majority will make fantastic family pets, but most of them do not have the temperament needed to work day after day with a police officer or in search and rescue. All dogs adopted through Malinois rescue will be spayed or neutered prior to placement.
Cheech is a fun loving dog! He is friendly toward people and just loves life.
He is active, playful, smart and makes a great running partner. Cheech loves to have things in his mouth, especially if it's something he can try to shred. He can make a game out of nearly anything and loves attention. He can stay very focused when he has a task to do, like running for example where barking dogs chasing us down the road, cars, or whatever don't cause him to bat an eye. This is helpful too around other dogs at first. His age is estimated to be 5-7 years old, but he sure acts like he is 2.
Cheech is a great dog who deserves the same the love and attention he is longing to give to his forever home. Like most Mals, he would do better with older children and no cats.
For more information about Cheech, please contact: Carrie
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, Cheech's coordinator.
Cooper is a happy, content, playful 3 or 4 year old and has a great personality!
He doesn't have much of a prey drive or ball drive and is definitely a family dog. He enjoys people, interaction and attention. He is kennel trained (however we haven't used the kennel in over a year). Needs room to run and is always on alert. His current family is unable to provide the time that he would like to have to be a happy boy.He would love to have other dogs to play with, and people that would spend a lot of time with him. He does very well with older kids like 4 years old and older. He walks on a leash well and is overall a good dog.
For more information about Cooper, please contact: Sara
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, Cooper's coordinator.
Meet Etta, a beautiful one year old female Belgian Malinois!
Etta came to us from Florida prior to the Thanksgiving holiday – and required some well deserved vetting. She is just now healthy, and her happy personality is beginning to show. Our foster home provides high energy dogs, children, a parrot and general chaos – which is precisely what Etta needs (although she doesn't realize that yet)!
Our priority is to love her and continue to build confidence by providing her encounters with new situations and people, and believe as she learns what she is allowed to do she will blossom into a great companion. I see real potential in this dog – she loves people – has terrific attention, however do recommend a fairly experienced dog home.
She is drop dead gorgeous, and actually prances when she walks. Everyone stops to marvel! She is very sweet – enjoys cuddling or just sitting by a person. She can be frightened by new things – however she is able to conquer her fear, and can be distracted by playing tug. She eats all of her kibble immediately, and is at an optimal 45-50 pounds. She shows no signs of hip problems – and is in fact extremely agile. We have not given her free reign inside yet, and are working on potty training. It does seem she was not inside often - as she had no idea what to do on the stairs – and walked into the glass basement door twice before we opened it. She is crate trained and happily goes to "her space". She rides fine in the car (crated). She "play bows" with my German Shepherd – and will run around – however will not go too far from where I am sitting. She apparently enjoys the water (eagerly jumped into our 40 degree pool!)
UPDATE: 01/08/11 - Our striking Etta has had a few more weeks to "settle in" – and I wanted to provide a few more photos and an update as follows:
She has learned an awful lot from our dogs – and a home that has another dog (or dogs) for Etta to model would be ideal.
She reminds me of the "jungle boy" story – it's really pretty funny to watch her experience new things (like television, dryer buzzers, ceiling fans, etc.). She generally cocks her head and tentatively explores – and once she has checked it out – seems content.
In less than a month she has learned a fairly reliable recall, will sit for treats, and does not potty in the house (still need to be fairly diligent watching that though).
She eagerly hops in the crate in the car to go for rides.
She continues to feel more secure with a tugging game, play bowing and genuinely enjoying the sessions.
Her health is good and her weight has improved – and we are really happy to see her coming out of her shell.
For more information about Etta, please contact: Sara
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, Etta's coordinator.
Heidi is a sweet people-"person" that enjoys lounging around the living room with her family.
She hasn't formed the typical herding breed bond, with one family member much closer than the rest. She's darling to all of us.
Heidi will do great in a home as the only dog, or with another mellower dog or two. I think she will be a wonderful family member. She has no problems being crated or traveling in a crate (she sleeps in the crate if the door is left open.
Heidi is very friendly to people, but she can be a bit pushy, standing on her hind legs and putting her front paws on people for the classic Malinois hug. She is a little tentative and will jump at loud noises or raised voices, presumably from conditions she had to endure at her former home.
Heidi appears structurally sound, and moves reasonably well. Heidi can be a little bit of a bully with other dogs (she's a bit of a backbiter :-), but it takes very little from one of the other dogs to stand her down and remind her of where exactly she sits in the pecking order of the foster's pack.
For more information about Heidi, please contact: Sara
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, Heidi's coordinator.
Lexi is a great, super sweet little dog. I consider her kinda calm for a Mal!
When we are watching TV and relaxing, she'll go lay down. Actually doesn't try to get on the couch which is good if you have that rule. Don't get me wrong about the calm comment, as soon as you are up, she is right by your feet and ready to go :-) She will never be but a few inches away from you while you are moving around. Lexi loves to play with other dogs and doesn't show any interest in house cats.
Here are some things about her:
Training: She knows sit, down, and has a great base for her recall. She always comes when I call her, but I don't know if she would if there was a major distraction. We haven't worked on tricks because she has been learning what I call "house rules". Such as: you wait to eat until the food is down, you need permission to: leave the house, get in our out of the car, rooms that are off limits, such as the kitchen, and you only eat from your food bowl. She picked up the food bowl thing very fast and most dogs do. My dog, Bear, know that all the other dogs food bowls are not his and it works :-) She is good about staying close too. We had her off leash at my friend's house with no fence and she stayed close by, maybe a little past the property. My mom has taken her to a park that is not fenced in and she doesn't wander off. I don't have agility equipment, but she did start learning some things at her previous foster home and did good.
Crate: I still crate her while I go to work, although she is very good in the house. At first she used it all the time because it's her safe zone so I suggest one to start with. I'm pretty sure she would get into stuff when left by herself for too long. She acts up a little bit when the food is in her crate. This might change when she is used to the other dogs in the house, but I haven't tested that theory. She will go in her crate, but barks/whines when you walk away. Only lasts a few minutes and she gives up.
Some habits to improve on (no dog is perfect): She has been at my house for about 6 weeks. When she first came she was really mouthy. She would like nibble your butt or legs when she was showing an attitude. We got rid of that habit with us, but she still does it a little bit when she plays with the kids. I think a little more time with the kids (they're only here on weekends) and she would stop. Also she is a little timid of new people, especially men. And, like alot of Mals, she eats everything.... Once she gets to the point where the toy is coming apart in pieces, she'll eat the little pieces. Anything she can find in the yard or on the floor she'll eat. But, nothing that can't be trained. I already got her to quit eating my mulch.....
Oh, almost forgot. She is a licker and her tongue seems to be too long for her mouth sometimes. She'll often close her mouth and part of her tongue would still be sticking out. So cute. Well, I think that covers most of it.
For more information about Lexi, please contact: Sara
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, Lexi's coordinator.
Mallory would be the perfect dog for a first time Mal owner since she is so low key.
Mallory is a quiet girl with a rough past - she would do best in a quiet household and would enjoy being in a multi dog home.
She has overcome her thunderstorm phobia but is still scared when she hears a raised or angry voice....even though my "gruff" voice is directed at my hard-headed GSD. She does not like to get her toenails clipped but will tolerate it if you do not pick up her feet and pretend it's a game. She gets along with small dogs, friendly large dogs, likes cats (in a good way :D ), has little to no experience with children but probably would be frightened by the younger ones because of their loud noises & random movements, knows how to sit on command, walks well on a leash, takes treats gently, & really wants to please.
She used to be frightened of men but she has become comfortable with friendly men. Her doggie day care provider reports she is very loving, patient & gentle with the small dogs and even with the hyperactive younger dogs that try to get her to constantly run & play. She will go into her crate on command but would much rather sleep loose in the laundry room on her soft memory foam bed. She is a follower and if the other dog in the household digs or engages in other obnoxious habits....well, she will happily join in.
Mallory is not a counter surfer but will get into the garbage if it is not kept covered. She is pretty submissive and is frightened by dogs who are overly pushy or try to bully her. Mallory is very healthy, up to date on vaccinations & heart worm meds, no signs of arthritis, and is still very playful. She will initiate play with others but she likes to take frequent rest breaks on a soft cushion. She is potty trained in the house but is used to frequent access to the outside. At the doggie day care she can freely move from the "dog house" (a large converted garage) to the large fenced-in grassy shaded yard. It has taken her a very long time to come out of her shell but I can truly say that she is now a happy dog with a sparkle in her eye.
Mallory would be the perfect dog for a first time Mal owner since she is so low key. She would love lots of attention from her person(s) and would probably do best in a quieter adult household with a canine playmate/companion...or even an outgoing cat playmate/companion (she used to play the hide, pounce, & chase game with my friend's outgoing kitty...hilarious to watch :D ). She does alert bark but is not a nuisance barker at all. I would love to find her the perfect forever home as this girl has plenty of healthy, active years left.
I am hoping someone will fall in love with this wonderful, healthy, easygoing, loving gal and give her the secure loving forever home she richly deserves. Mallory apparently had been used (overused) as a breeding bitch and kept caged for most of her life until her "owner" had no further use for her and dumped her on the streets. She was found as a stray, eating out of garbage cans.. She was taken in by ABMC Rescue and stayed in a vet clinic in NC while she was undergoing heartworm treatment. Frankly, it has taken her until the past 6-8 months to recuperate not only physically but mentally/emotionally from her early days.
For more information about Mallory, 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, Mallory's coordinator.
Misty is a beautiful old soul that is looking for a retirement home.
She loves her ball and gumming bones and is a perfect angel loose in the house. When she isn't enjoying a slow laid back walk with me or exploring the back yard she is free to roam the house. She has never had any accidents, but there is a loaf of bread missing in action, she is still a Malinois so keep those counters clear! She needs a home that just wants to sit and hang out, her athletic days are past but she still has plenty of love to share. She is well trained, walks well on a leash, sits, lays down and shakes on command. She does not come well outdoors yet, she feigns deafness, but I know she can hear the rumple of a dog food bag. She is NOT crate trained and makes heartbreaking pleas when left in one. She needs a home with out small children or boisterous dogs because she is easily knocked down. If you have room in your life for an elegant older Malinois please consider Misty, she deserves her very own forever home.
For more information about Misty, please contact: Beverly
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, Misty's coordinator.
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