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My name is Lorcan Woodley - SC!

Posted over 9 months ago | Updated over 2 months ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Home Check

3

Approve Application

4

Pay Fee

5

Sign Adoption Contract

6

Take the Pet Home

My basic info

Breed
Belgian Malinois
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Age
Adult
Size
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
21049226

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Alert icon Not good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained
Checkmark in teal circle Has special needs

My story

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

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.

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Chris Wood - Coordinator

Lorcan, in keeping with his name’s meaning “little fierce one,”  has transformed into the  Malinois he was meant to be! Through a lot of love and patience from his foster and the ABMR community rallying around him. Are you the person to continue the work his wonderful foster began? Lorcan came into ABMR malnourished at only 31.4 lbs, but he is a happy 70-ish pounds at his last vet visit. Now that he is in good health and his treatment has concluded, he is very much a typical Malinois! He will need continued patience as he can startle with sudden, loud sounds, but he loves to howl at sirens. Lorcan thrives on routine for feeding and potty time, so if you love a good regimen, Lorcan is your man! He would be good with kids 8 and older who are dog savvy. No younger children will be considered as he is still working on controlling his Malinois mouthiness, and he does have enough prey drive to chase anything that runs (not safe for small dogs, cats, etc.) . Lorcan gets along with other dogs as long as a human is there to set boundaries after very controlled introductions . He is pushy with less neutral or passive dogs, but he will shy away from the dominant ones. He has fun playing with most of the big dogs in his foster home. Lorcan is crate trained, loves to take himself for a walk by holding his leash in his mouth , and he loves a few moments of zoomies. Just make sure you have not left important items like your favorite shoes lying around for him to zoom with! Lorcan enjoys physical activity, but he may need to take some breaks on his walks or walk/runs. He is not a long distance runner, but he is a good active companion.   He has mastered sit, stay, down, and wait with his foster family. Lorcan still exhibits some puppy-like behaviors and can be a bit stubborn until he trusts you, but once he does he will snuggle you all day. Velcro, anyone? 

***Special Note: After Lorcan's last heartworm treatment, he began to have "fly biting" seizures. These are focal seizures and not full body. The condition does not change the fact he is a young Malinois who will need to have his mental and physical needs met, but he will need a home willing to monitor this and give daily medication. For more information about fly biting seizures, please use the link below.
https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/focal-seizures-and-fly-biting-in-dogs

Original Notes: Lorcan was found as a stray in Atlanta, Georgia. He weighed only 31.4 lbs.  at an estimated age of 3 years, heartworm positive, and hair loss around the neck as if he'd been chained. He came into rescue for treatment and recovery. 





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June 23, 2025, 5:25 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
21049226
Contact
Phone
Address
NATION WIDE, WI 54407
Donation

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

The Reference Check - ensure that the information you provide is accurate - the inability to contact your References may effect the approval

2.

Home Check

Arrangements will be made for someone to visit you and your family in your home environment. ALL family members must be present.

3.

Approve Application

Dogs are not adopted out first come, first served. They are placed with the best match for the dog and adopter.

4.

Pay Fee

Adoption fees vary based upon the age of the dog, $325 - $550.

5.

Sign Adoption Contract

6.

Take the Pet Home

We assist with transport from the foster home to the forever home

Additional adoption info

We require an adoption application with personal and vet references and a home visit.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

We do not hold adoption events. Meet and greets are arranged on a case by case basis upon application approval.

More about this rescue

We are a breed specific rescue, American Belgian Malinois Rescue. We rescue dogs from across U.S.

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