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Puppies and dogs in Brighton, Michigan

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Dozer

Corgi Australian Cattle Dog

Male, Young
Brighton, MI
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Dozer is a great dog, he’s sweet and loves to love. His birthday is 5/4/2025. His mom is a purebred corgi and his dad is a healer mix. He is up-to-date on shots and vaccines and is neutered. He is good with kids. He needs someone that can give them exercise in the morning and attention. Healers are a herding breed and we sadly didn’t realize he would need more time than we have. Feel free to reach out with any questions.
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Scooby

Cocker Spaniel

Male, Adult
South Lyon, MI
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
🐶🐶🐶 ADOPT ME 🐶🐶🐶 We rescued this handsome gentleman over a month ago from the despair he called life. Filthy, matted, emaciated, scared, limited vision and chained behind an abandoned home left to die. How did this happen to him we will never know. Since he’s been in foster it’s hard to believe that he even survived. It was challenging coming up with a name for him cause we wanted to name him something regal, but it just didn’t suite him. I thought of what he reminded me of and Scooby Doo popped into my head. He embodies the characteristics of the well known cartoon dog. He’s quite jovial, loyal, fun-loving with a bit of mischievous. He can be a coward at times, loves to eat, enjoys being your shadow and wants nothing more than to be by your side. Scoobs is a special dog with a heart of gold 💛 Now he needs to take the next steps in his life journey and find his family. 🐾 Scooby Stats - 🦴 He is a Cocker Spaniel, maybe 4-6 years old. He weighs in around 23 lbs, but could gain a few more. 🦴 Scooby is social with all the dogs in his foster home. His limited vision reduces his close interaction with them. He doesn’t really play with the others, but mingles well. On occasion when he is hyped up he can run into others. 🦴 He has juvenile onset cataracts. We don’t know why. It’s apparent he can see limited amounts as he doesn’t run into things around the home. We would consider him legally blind. One of his eyes may be a candidate for surgery, but we are certainly not making this a stipulation of his adoption. He’s perfectly happy the way he is. 🦴 Scoobs loves his stuffies, he’s got a lot of them. His favorite pastime is carrying them around and rolling all over them. Typical Cocker traits. 🦴 Due to his vision impairment Scooby will require a fenced yard or on leash at all times. No electric fence, tie-outs, etc. 🦴 Scooby is a very gentle boy, so loving to his person. It’s pretty amazing that he was so let down by whatever human had him, yet his willingness to love & trust shines though. He deserves a good person who can see the wonderful dog he is despite his vision. He’s an active boy, who likes to be on the move, always up for going somewhere or following you so you don’t get lost. He’s happy, playful, quirky and just a funny dude. If Scoobs sounds like the fun loving pup you need in your life APPLY for ADOPTION - Electronic apps can be found on our website or you can email us for one - 🟤 www.Canineliberationleague.com 🟤 Canineliberationleague@gmail.com Scooby is current on all his vaccinations, neutered, microchipped, heartworm & fecal tested and has seen a optho specialist for his eyes. 📍 Location - Oakland County MI area 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤 PLEASE SHARE 🖤🖤🖤🖤 All it takes is one person to Adopt and change a life forever. SHARING a post is so important to finding these guys homes 🏠
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Matilda

Rat Terrier

Female, Young
South Lyon, MI
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
For nearly a year, Matilda has been waiting 🥲 She was found running the streets and eventually brought in by animal control. When she came to us, she was so scared and shut down that it was hard to see the dog underneath all that fear. Honestly, sometimes it still is. Matilda’s world is very small right now. Her crate is her safe place, and that’s where she spends most of her time. She isn’t going to run up to greet you or jump in your lap. A hand reaching toward her can still be scary. If things move too quickly, she’ll run. And if she can’t get away, she freezes and shakes, just hoping she can get back to her crate. But there is another Matilda. Shes the little dog who will carefully take a treat from your hand. Every once in a while, she’ll decide that sitting next to you isn’t quite so scary and let you scratch her ears for a few seconds. She LOVES chicken nuggets and has been caught sneaking out of her safe spot to investigate an unattended plate. She’s also a toy hoarder. When she thinks no one is watching, she’ll collect toys and make herself a little stash. And then there’s Matilda with other dogs. That’s when we see the most change. Her tail comes out and starts wagging. She follows her dog friends around, watches what they do, and seems so much more comfortable just having them nearby. We really believe there’s a happy, playful little dog in there. She just needs someone who is willing to give her the time and space to find her way out. She needs someone who understands that her progress may look different than it does with other dogs. We know adopting her won’t be easy. She will need patience, understanding, and someone who is willing to celebrate the little victories. But after nearly a year of waiting, we want her to have more than a safe place to stay. We want her to have a home. Matilda is looking for a forever family who: Will let her move at her own pace and never rush her Has another friendly, confident dog to help show her that the world isn’t so scary Has a securely fenced yard. The outdoors is still very overwhelming for her, and she is an extreme flight risk. Leash walks are not something she is ready for right now. If you think you can provide the best home for this sweet girl, please apply. We believe as her caretakers she deserves a chance! She’s waited long enough. Matilda is a 1-2 year old Rat Terrier, she weighs around 22lbs. Apply to adopt- ➡️ www.Canineliberationleague.com ➡️ Canineliberationleague@gmail.com 📍 Location- Oakland County, MI 🙏🏻🙏🏻 PLEASE SHARE to help Matilda 🙏🏻🙏🏻
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Tico

Mutt

Male, Puppy
South Lyon, MI
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Tico (The Chosen One) is a sweet, friendly young dog who gets along great with other dogs, children and loves to play. He has the softest white coat and perfect hound eyes that make you fall in ❤️ instantly! Tico is crate trained, walks well on a leash, and is trained on an invisible fence. He is up to date on his shots and has no known medical issues. He does need work with consistent house training. He has accidents in the house, so his new family will need to be willing to continue working with him on this. He would do best with someone who can provide a consistent routine and experienced training.. We originally fostered Tico from our son’s college roommate, who adopted him with the best intentions. We wanted to give Tico a safe place to land. We have another young dog in the house and they ❤️ to play. We’re hoping to find him a home where he can get the consistency, attention, training, and companionship he deserves.
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Hank

American Pit Bull Terrier Mutt

Male, Adult
Howell, MI
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hank is 5 years old and a loving dog. An unfortunate incident happened recently where he attacked our 7 year old boy because he hit the dog and was throwing a tantrum and hank lunged at him and scratched him he did not bite and has no history of biting or aggression but after this incident we can no longer keep him and don't recommend him in home with young kids.
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Ruby

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Adult
Howell, MI
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Water & Adventure Enthusiast: Loves running, exploring trails, and splashing in water.World-Class Cuddler: Seeks comfort next to her human during storms, fireworks, or loud noises.Easy Household Companion: Fully potty-trained, crate-trained, and muzzle-trained.Cat-Friendly: Gets along well with cats (with simple mealtime separation).Ideal Home & Placement NeedsOnly-Dog Household: Thrives as the sole dog; prefers not to share her food, beds, or toys with other canines.Dog-Savvy Environment: Best with adults or respectful older kids who honor boundaries (she prefers her paws left untouched and personal space respected when resting).Leash Refresh: Walks well on leash, but will benefit from a quick routine refresh with her new owner.Includes crate, food, and leash setup!

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Pixie's Animal Welfare Society

PO Box 342, Brighton, MI 48116

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits

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Mosaic Animal Rescue

Hartland, MI 48353

Pet Types: cats, dogs, farm animals, horses, small animals

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Canine Liberation League

South Lyon, MI 48178

Pet Types: dogs

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DragonFly Rescue & Resources

8844 Main St, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189

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

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Tiny Lions Cat/Dog Rescue

Milford, MI 48381

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Always Hope Animal Rescue

PO Box 32, Howell, MI 48844

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits

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Midwest Border Collie Rescue MI

Howell, MI 48843

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Starting Over Airedale Rescue

1721 Peavy Road, Howell, MI 48843

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Hands for Paws

4120 E. Grand River Ave, PMB #120, Howell, MI 48843

Pet Types: dogs

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