My name is Vader!

Posted 1 year ago | Updated 1 year ago

Cared for by A Better English Setter Rescue - Michigan

Adoption process

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Interview

Home Check

Adoption fee: $425

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My basic info

Breed

Australian Shepherd/English Setter

Color

White - with Black

Age

1 year 7 months old, Puppy

Size

Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)

Weight

40 lbs (current)

Sex

Male

Pet ID

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My details

Good with kids

Good with dogs

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Breed: Aussie/Setter Mix
Sex: Male
Age: Approx. 6 Months
Weight: 40 lbs
Location: OH
Good with other dogs: Yes, medium to large dogs
Good with Cats: No
Good with Kids: Over 12 years of age required
Crate trained: Yes, but doesn’t love it
Housebroken: Yes
Health: Good
Who said black dogs can’t take a good photo?This is Vader, and true to his name, he has a lot of character. Vader is approximately six months old and going through a rowdy teenage phase.
Vader has had the luxury of multiple doggie friends in his foster home to play with and would benefit from being adopted into a multi-dog household. He does have a high prey drive, so cats and smaller dogs (under 25lbs) are not a good fit. Due to his unknown background with socialization as a puppy, we feel he benefits from having another dog to learn the ropes from.
Vader loves to talk and make sure his family knows all of his thoughts and feelings. He would not be a good candidate for an apartment or townhouse because of this – we are sure your neighbors will love him more without his feelings being shared through a communal wall.
Vader is still navigating puppyhood and will require a family dedicated to his training and helping him become the best doggie citizen. He has strong shepherd-like instincts and behaviors so we feel his best fit would be a family with previous shepherd experience. We don’t expect training to be difficult as he is a quick learner - This young dude can learn a new trick in less than a day!
The ideal family will be patient and have a good understanding of dog behavior. Vader is going through a teenage phase right now and needs an owner that understands how to read his cues and work through his stubbornness. If you’re looking for a new family member to enjoy all of your adventures with, apply for Vader!

Rescue

A Better English Setter Rescue - Michigan

Contact info

Pet ID

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Contact

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Phone

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question@abetteresetter.org

Website

http://abetteresetter.org/

Address

Ann Arbor, MI 48108

Donation

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Their adoption process

1.
Submit Application

2.
Interview

3.
Home Check

Additional adoption info

Adoption Policy
We are a national breed rescue group and our process is designed to make sure we are very careful in the placement of all of our rescue dogs. Here's the link to our online adoption application in case you haven't already started.

https://www.abetteresetter.org/adopt

There is no cost or obligation for completing the application. Within a few days, you'll receive a phone call from one of our volunteers to discuss your application. We do check vet references and conduct (virtual) home visits. If you haven't been through a breed rescue adoption process, it may seem lengthy at first but it is just intended to make sure each individual/family adopts the right dog for your family and home. In our rescue, they are fostered in a home and our intention is that they are never abandoned or let down again.

Adoption application

https://www.abetteresetter.org/adopt

Go meet their pets

All of our foster setters are in homes spread across the United States. We will be participating in some animal related events. When possible we will list them here in advance.

More about this rescue

Our Mission
A Better English Setter Rescue (ABESR), founded on March 10, 2014, is dedicated to rescuing English Setters from shelters, poor living conditions and helping those that may need to be rehomed for other reasons.

Our founders, board members, and volunteers have well over 20 years of experience saving dogs. We have taken this wisdom and love for the English Setter breed to add yet another safe haven to the rescue community. With our entrance into this community, more English Setters will be saved, taught to love and trust again and find the home of their dreams.

Each home will be carefully screened to determine whether an English Setter is the correct choice. Home visits will be done as well as veterinary and reference checks.

Each of our dogs will live in a home situation (no kennels, "rescue ranches" or living outdoors) as either the only foster dog or one of 2 adult foster dogs, so a true evaluation of each dog can occur before adoption. When the dogs are in foster care they will be altered, evaluated, and receive all vetting needed for adoption. (We do NOT warehouse dogs in boarding kennels unless it is an emergency where the dog will be euthanized. Should that happen, they are moved to their foster home within days.)
Typically ABESR dogs have interaction with other dogs and many times children, cats, and even birds! Each and every dog will remain in foster care for a minimum of two (2) weeks for evaluation. Every dog rescued will remain in our care until the correct match is found. Each foster home will evaluate personality, behaviors, and activity levels. At that time the foster home determines the type of home situation in which their foster dog would be happiest.

https://www.abetteresetter.org/adopt

Other pets at this rescue

There are currently no additional pets at this rescue. Please check back later!