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Puppies and dogs in Chelsea, Michigan

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Chelsea, 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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Nigel

Miniature Poodle Shih Poo

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Gregory, MI
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Gender: Male Age: 2 years (aprrox.) Breed/Color: Shi Poo MIX - White and Tan Location: Gregory, MI Pet ID: 2024_10 Adoption Fee: $350 Nigel is a super sweet and affectionate boy! He came in the rescue claiming to be a purebred Shitzu who was part of a breeding pair and their puppies. Best guess is that he is a Poodle mix of some kind. But who cares!!! LOOK AT THAT FACE!!!!!!! Nigel is pee pad trained and is working very hard at signaling to go out. He does wear a band in the home as we are training him that it is not okay to mark. He lived in a BARN his whole life so he is doing AMAZING considering where he came from. Don't you just want to cuddle him forever?! To adopt an animal from our sanctuary, the first step is to submit an application. *Please note we adopt within the state of MICHIGAN ONLY* The process takes a few weeks. It involves vet and personal reference checks and interview of applicant. There are no exceptions … Please remember that we are all volunteers and it may take a week or so after we receive your application to be contacted. Sometimes several people may be interested in the same pet, so please remember that not every animal is right for every home. To ensure a healthy and happy placement for our pets and their new families, we take the time to evaluate each animal’s temperament and try to match the right animal to the right family. OUR ADOPTION GUIDELINES All fees are subject to change without notice. Submitting an application does not obligate you to adopt nor does it guarantee the animal will be adopted to you. We do not work on a first come first serve basis. We collect applications and make our best determination on where we think the animal would thrive the best. We have the right to deny any applicant without explanation, and the decision is final. Very rarely do we get written documentation of an animal’s age and breed. We do not guarantee these, we work with professionals to help make the best determination. All of our foster homes follow a 30 Day Stay policy and do not make ANY exceptions. This policy requires every animal who comes into foster care, to stay in foster care for a minimum of 30 day before going to their forever home. To fill out an application go to: https://s.surveyplanet.com/hp4kx5tc
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Barley

Boxer

Male, Adult
Gregory, MI
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Gender: Male Age: 2 years (aprrox.) Breed/Color: Boxer-Brindle Location: Howell, MI This is Barley, he had a fairly rough start to life but we like to stick in the present! Barley came to his foster extremely malnourished and has since put on a healthy amount of weight. With that weight he has gained a ton of energy! He is going to be that adorable compact Boxer, weighing only about 50lbs max. Barley will be a great fit for an active home, he loves to work and his fosters are sponsoring his training! He is crate trained, does well at the vet and groomers and overall is just such a love bug! Has done well with dogs, kids and cats. He came in not housebroken, but is 99% there already! To adopt an animal from our sanctuary, the first step is to submit an application. *Please note we adopt within the state of MICHIGAN ONLY* The process takes a few weeks. It involves vet and personal reference checks and interview of applicant. There are no exceptions … Please remember that we are all volunteers and it may take a week or so after we receive your application to be contacted. Sometimes several people may be interested in the same pet, so please remember that not every animal is right for every home. To ensure a healthy and happy placement for our pets and their new families, we take the time to evaluate each animal’s temperament and try to match the right animal to the right family. OUR ADOPTION GUIDELINES All fees are subject to change without notice. Submitting an application does not obligate you to adopt nor does it guarantee the animal will be adopted to you. We do not work on a first come first serve basis. We collect applications and make our best determination on where we think the animal would thrive the best. We have the right to deny any applicant without explanation, and the decision is final. Very rarely do we get written documentation of an animal’s age and breed. We do not guarantee these, we work with professionals to help make the best determination. All of our foster homes follow a 30 Day Stay policy and do not make ANY exceptions. This policy requires every animal who comes into foster care, to stay in foster care for a minimum of 30 day before going to their forever home. To fill out an application go to: https://s.surveyplanet.com/hp4kx5tc
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Vader

American Staffordshire Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Puppy
Pinckney, MI
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
This is Vader! Look at his ears though! He is a sweet 9/10 month old boy we rescued in January. When you walk in the door after work he will greet you with so much joy you would think it is the first time he is meeting you! He is full of energy and loves to wrestle with our other rescue pup, but he can outlast him in duration and intensity. For that reason he would do better as an only dog. This also applies to little humans, his excitement can make him overwhelming for kids under 13. He wants to please and is very obedient. When we got him he was very nervous and anxious, he has relaxed some, but may always be more of an anxious dog. He needs patience and love. He is very responsive to the beep on an e-collar, I have only had to vibrate a handful of times, never had to shock. Fully crate trained, does well with potty outside, you just have to stay on him, few accidents inside. I am devastated having to rehome him; we have an 8 year old that is overwhelmed by him.
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Georgia

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, Adult
Pinckney, MI
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Georgia is a sweet loving girl. She loves all people and is good when first meeting a human! She loves to be petted, loves to run, very energetic. She is good with cats, lives with another dog. Highly intelligent very trainable. She would benefit from having a lot of room to run! She needs an active family. Unfortunately, I am moving soon and cannot take her with me.
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Park Ranger

English Shepherd

Male, Adult
Whitmore Lake, MI
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
I purchased Park Ranger during the pandemic and he was not socialized properly. He is afraid and aggressive towards children, he has not bit anyone but definitely not good with children. He is so, so handsome and intelligent but very protective of me which comes out as aggression towards others. He has had extensive ongoing training and he is coming along great but it appears that he will never be good with children and I have a lot of kids coming and going. He would be great on a farm or with someone who jogs, runs or is very active. He is free to a loving home, with create and all accessories. Ranger and I would need to meet you and feel comfortable that the transaction is best for Ranger and you 🩵. He loves playing frisbee and running in the woods and snuggling at night.
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Ranger

English Shepherd

Male, Adult
Whitmore Lake, MI
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Ranger is a loving and loyal dog but he can take a while to warm up to people. He is full of energy and ideally he would need a good open space to run around and someone who could go out and be active with him. He is a protective dog which can cause him to come off as aggressive, and unfortunately he doesn’t usually do well around small children. Ranger has a good heart and deserves a loving home where he can be himself.

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Dog shelters and rescues in Chelsea, Michigan

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in Chelsea, Michigan. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

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Oakwood Meadows Sanctuary

Gregory, MI 48137

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

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Onyx CARE

Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Airedale Terrier Rescue & Adoption (ATRA)

1123 Vesper Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Pet Types: dogs

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Lil Dog Rescue

Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Pet Types: dogs

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John Nelsen Moosedog Rescue Fund-midwest

Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Pet Types: dogs

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Small Dog Rescue Inc.

Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Pet Types: dogs

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Save and Train Puppy Rescue

, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189

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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All Paws Animal Rescue

Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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The Halfway House- Ann Arbor Location

Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Pet Types: dogs

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