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We'll also keep you updated on Carter's adoption status with email updates.
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Carter

Labrador Retriever

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Elkhart, IN
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Heartworm Positive!   Carter is undergoing heartworm treatment and available for a foster to adopt home while he finishes his treatment. Its covered by the rescue under our account at our clinic..    Carter is a 5 year old 70lb Labrador Retriever. He currently lives with 3 dogs his size and does wonderfully.  He does do better with dogs who keep to themselves or will need a few week transition period before he feels comfortable enough to play.  He's a loyal companion who likes to follow you room to room and sleep in your bed. He does well in a crate and is completely housebroken.    Carter does have some intense hunting skills and will survey the yard head to toe in search of critters and will keep himself occupied with this.  He does need to be accompanied outside if there is a 4 foot fence, but if a 6 foot fence, he can probably just be checked on occasionally. Right now we do short potty breaks because he is not allowed to get his heart rate up while undergoing treatment. Carter does need to stay within an hour of Plymouth. Www.trackingintheshadows.com ##2550206##
We'll also keep you updated on Maple's adoption status with email updates.
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Maple

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Chihuahua

Female, 1 yr
Elkhart, IN
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Maple Maple was a stray from our local shelter and is estimated between 2-3 years old! Although she is 9.5 pounds, she has a big fun personality! Maple loves playing with toys and running in the yard. She enjoys playing with other dogs but can easily occupy herself as well. When she’s not playing, she’s a complete lap dog. She loves being held like a baby or wrapping herself in a warm blanket. Like a typical small dog, Maple does bark at strangers so a household with few visitors might be best for her. She does well with dogs, children, and has not been cat tested. Maple is crate trained, potty trained, and knows sit. She is a flight risk so an adopter must be committed to leash walking her or having a very secure fence.  If you’re interested in adopting Maple, please apply online at https://www.trackingintheshadows.com. Adoption fee is $200. All dogs are spayed/neutered and up to date on vaccines. We do not adopt to homes with underground/electric fencing. All pets in the home must be spayed/neutered and up to date on vaccines and heartworm prevention. Applications for adoption are at www.trackingintheshadows.com  Maple's adoption fee is $200.  She is fully vetted for 1 year, spayed, microchipped, & on monthly preventatives. Once approved, we will set up a day/time for you to meet Maple.  Please be ready to take her home within 1-3 days after application approval. *We do not accept electric/underground fences. All dogs & cats in the home must be spayed/neutered & up to date on core vaccines & preventatives in order for your application to be approved.* Please live within 1 hour of South Bend or Elkhart, IN. ##2577780##
We'll also keep you updated on Ginny - Bonded with Renny's adoption status with email updates.
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Ginny - Bonded with Renny

Labrador Retriever Basset Hound

Female, 5 yrs
Elkhart, IN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Bonded girls up for adoption! These lovely girls will bring double the love into your life. Renny and Genny are 5 year old Lab mixes that love life. They weigh approximately 45#, but are working on their figures. Beautiful black shiny coats with white toes. The girls belonged to a dear friend Miles. They have been loved very much and it shows in their personalities and behavior. These girls get along with everyone. Typical happy easy going Lab personalities. Dog, cats, and  children. They are crate trained together. Have had no food aggression. Really all around great dogs. They will need a fenced in yard. Also continued work with housetraining. Both are doing very well, but in a new place they will need time to adjust. Renny and Genny have been perfect house guest. They are ready to take on the world in a new home with owners that will take them on walks and adventures. Both girls are fully vetted. A generous person has sponsored one of the girls adoption fee. That means you are getting 2 great dogs for the adoption fee of one. To apply visitwww.trackingintheshadows.com Adoption fee for both is $200All pets in the home must be spayed/neutered and up to date on vaccines and heartworm prevention We do not adopt to homes with underground/electric fencing    ##2590075##
We'll also keep you updated on Ally's adoption status with email updates.
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Ally

Pomeranian

Female Adult
Elkhart, IN
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Ally! A female pomeranian available for adoption!  She is estimated around 6 years old and came to us after her owner passed away. She was just spayed, had a dental and is caught up on vaccines!  Ally is: brave, curious, sweet, confident, friendly, adorable, easygoing, funny, and an excellent lap warmer.  Her cute face and personality light up a room, and her tail never stops wagging! She is a happy girl and loves everyone she meets. She is potty trained as long as she goes out every few hours. She is crate trained, although she prefers to snuggle with her person at night. Ally gets along well with dogs of all sizes, but really loves to be around people (getting scritches and giving kisses). She is working on losing a few pounds through diet and getting exercise by walking and playing in the yard. Ally would be a great dog for someone that is home a lot or loves to bring their dog along with them. Ally is a special girl and she would love a home for the holidays! Application are on our website  www.trackingintheshadows.com Ally's adoption fee is competely sponsored which means he is free to go home with an approved application. The sponsorship is given by Kelly in memory of her loving husband, Ray.  They rescued their pomeranian, Sloany, before Ray passed.  We do not adopt to homes with underground/electric fencing All pets in the home must be spayed/neutered and up to date on vaccines and heartworm prevention ##2561275##
We'll also keep you updated on Hero's adoption status with email updates.
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Hero

Pomeranian

Male, 6 yrs
Elkhart, IN
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
I know someone has been holding out for a hero and here he is!  Hero ‍is a 7 year old Pomeranian looking for his forever home. He came to the rescue after his owner passed away along with his siblings.  Hero is a sweet boy who is shy at first but will be your best friend with time and patience. He does well with other adult dogs and likes to play! Hero would do best in a home with older children who understand boundaries and manners. At this time, he is crate trained, knows sit and is still potty training. I suggest a belly band if not watching him closely. He does well on a leash and does not require a fenced in yard.  If you’re interested in adopting Hero, please apply online at https://www.trackingintheshadows.com. We do not adopt to homes with underground/electric fencing. All pets in the home must be spayed/neutered and up to date on vaccines and heartworm prevention.   Hero's adoption fee is competely sponsored which means he is free to go home with an approved application. The sponsorship is given by Kelly in memory of her loving husband, Ray.  They rescued their pomeranian, Sloany, before Ray passed.  ##2561273##
We'll also keep you updated on Renny - Bonded with Ginny's adoption status with email updates.
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Renny - Bonded with Ginny

Labrador Retriever Basset Hound

Female, 5 yrs
Elkhart, IN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Bonded girls up for adoption! These lovely girls will bring double the love into your life. Renny and Genny are 5 year old Lab mixes that love life. They weigh approximately 45#, but are working on their figures. Beautiful black shiny coats with white toes. The girls belonged to a dear friend Miles. They have been loved very much and it shows in their personalities and behavior. These girls get along with everyone. Typical happy easy going Lab personalities. Dog, cats, and  children. They are crate trained together. Have had no food aggression. Really all around great dogs. They will need a fenced in yard. Also continued work with housetraining. Both are doing very well, but in a new place they will need time to adjust. Renny and Genny have been perfect house guest. They are ready to take on the world in a new home with owners that will take them on walks and adventures. Both girls are fully vetted. A generous person has sponsored one of the girls adoption fee. That means you are getting 2 great dogs for the adoption fee of one. To apply visitwww.trackingintheshadows.com Adoption fee for both is $200All pets in the home must be spayed/neutered and up to date on vaccines and heartworm prevention We do not adopt to homes with underground/electric fencing    ##2590074##

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MUSH MisUnderstood Siberian Husky Rescue

1309 Sweetbay Dr, Elkhart, IN 46514

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ALL 4 ANIMALS RESCUE INC

2300 w. 6th Street, mishawaka, IN 46544

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Homeward Bound Animal Welfare Group

Mishawaka, IN 46546

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Humane Society of St. Joseph County Indiana

2506 Grape Rd., Mishawaka, IN 46545

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Humane Society of Elkhart County

54687 County Road 19, Bristol, IN 46507

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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Family Pet Health Center

2621 Mishawaka Avenue, South Bend, IN 46615

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Heartland Small Animal Rescue

PO Box 6033, South Bend, IN 46660

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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PetsConnect! Inc.

P.O. Box 8104, South Bend, IN 46660

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Pet Refuge, Inc

4626 South Burnett Drive, South Bend, IN 46614

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