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Puppies and dogs in Brighton, Michigan

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Brighton, Michigan. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
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Sola

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, Young
South Lyon, MI
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Sola's about a year and a half old. We took her in about 6mo ago. She wasn't a good fit in the home she was in with small children. When we first had her, she had very high anxiety and had a couple of instances of getting overly aggressive with our dog Tucker. She has improved tremendously since, but last week she had a relapse. When I got home from work, the dogs ran up to greet me and Sola bit down hard on Tucker and hurt her ear pretty badly. 99% of the time she's an amazing dog. Unfortunately we can't risk that happening again. We've been keeping them separate since, and it isn't really fair to either dog always having to keep one in a bedroom. She needs a home with no children, as she can get excited when the little ones move quickly and jump/scratch them. Obviously other pets in the home would be a concern. Although maybe in a pack environment with a good leader dog, she might stay behaved. Our neighbors male labradoodle helped a bit with that early on,
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Linda

Boston Terrier Bulldog

Female, Senior
South Lyon, MI
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
🩶🩶👵🏻 ADOPT ME 👵🏻🩶🩶 Introducing Ms. Linda.. We rescued this judgmental granny a few weeks ago right before she was euthanized. It’s apparent to us she was someone’s sidekick, unsure why she ended up as a stray. Linda has quite the personality.. she thinks the world of herself mostly. You can tell by her unimpressed facial expressions that we are merely here to make her sure she gets what she wants. She can be a tad bit pushy with her love for you as well, you want sprawl out on the couch?? She’s happy to wedge herself halfway across your space, just to let ya know she’s there. Linda is proud to be the center of attention in your home, she thinks she hails from royalty. She’s also quite the foodie as you can see, not letting any meals go to waste. All jokes aside, Linda will fill your home with a special funny energy that will keep you smiling 👍🏻 Linda Stats- 🦛 We believe her to be 6-8 years old and some sort of Boston Terrier-Beagle-Bulldog mix 🦛 She chonky… obviously overfed by someone previously. She’ll need some who will encourage her weight watchers feeding program 🦛 She gets along well with other dogs, doesn’t overly care or buddy up with them that we have seen yet. We Do Not think she’ll do well placed with cats 🦛 Linda can be intimated by some men or in situations where she feels uneasy. We believe she’ll be just fine overcoming this with proper encouragement 🦛 Linda likes to go on walks, play with toys on occasion, but her main love is sitting or being with her person If Linda sounds like the light you are missing in your life, APPLY for ADOPTION - 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Email us for an application at - ☑️ Canineliberationleague@gmail.com Or fill out online at- ☑️ www.Canineliberationleague.com Linda is current on all her vaccinations, including Rabies, DHPP, Lepto and Bordetella. She is spayed, microchipped, fecal and heartworm tested. 📍Location - South Lyon, MI 🩶🩶🩶 PLEASE SHARE to help Linda 🩶🩶🩶
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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, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Matilda...😢 Poor girl has a sad story. She was a stray for an unknown time. No one could catch her, so she just was left to her own means. We believe she was on her own for months on end, basically growing up in the wilderness. She was finally caught by animal control. It was quickly apparent that she was an extremely shut down dog, just a baby around 9 months old. We have had her in the rescue for several months now. She has made little improvement. Shes rather damaged to the point of feral. 🙏🏻 We are looking for that MIRACLE for her, we know they exist. We believe she could learn how to be a dog in the right setting. When alone, you can often catch her playing with toys and romping around. She is just so fearful of humans. If you think you could be her saving grace please apply for adoption or even to foster - www.Canineliberationleague.com Canineliberationleague@gmail.com We believe Matilda to be a Rat Terrier, she weighs 20-25lbs, just over a year old. She will need a VERY
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Diesel

Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult
Howell, MI
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Diesel is 7 years old. He's great with kids and listens very well. No aggressiveness around food at all. Our lifestyle has changed recently and we've had to move to an apartment from our house on some land. We've had him since he was a puppy and loves to be loved. He is a little emotionally awkward and will get very close to you for petting.We have small kids and not enough time to devote the attention he needs. He's a very good boy
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Willow

Shih Tzu

Female, Adult
Howell, MI
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Willow! She’s a 6 year old Shuh Tzu/Maltese. Willow is a special girl who needs more care and time than we can give her. She is the SWEETEST lady in the world. She just needs a lot of extra care that we cannot provide. She has bladder stones that keep forming. She needs a special diet and possibly surgery to remove the stone she has. At this time she is wearing diapers in the house because she cannot control her bladder. She has a history of recurring ear infections that we’ve finally clear up with a good ear care routine. She has had CCL surgery on her right leg. Her left is doing well at this time though. Please consider giving Willow the love and attention she deserves. 🩷🩷
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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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Dog shelters and rescues in Brighton, Michigan

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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

Pet Types: dogs

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Starting Over Airedale Rescue

1721 Peavy Road, Howell, MI 48843

Pet Types: dogs

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Hands for Paws

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

Pet Types: dogs

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