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Puppies and dogs in Ionia, Michigan

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Ionia, 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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Charlie

French Bulldog

Male, Young
Ionia, MI
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
CHARLIE is a wonderful young man, living in Grand Rapids, Michigan. His brthday is December 13, 2025, which makes him 6 months old. He is a purebred AKC male French Bulldog, brindle color, has all his shots and is chipped. Has a 1 year flea and tick shot, but you will have to give heartworm pill every month. Has had his rabies shot and certificate is neutered. I can provide all health records from my veterinary clinic. He wants to be around me constantly, but with my disability and declining health, that is now creating a problem for me as I will be having a surgery in October and will be in a nursing home after that and will not be able to care for him anymore. He is freshly trained and I will show you his command words to keep him listening to you. He is also potty trained for outdoors. The reason I am trying to find a new home for him now is because the longer I have him with me, the more attached I will become and then the harder it will be to let him go. Thank you for looking.
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Peach

American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Adult
Portland, MI
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 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
💛 Gentle with toddlers and happiest curled up beside you—Peach is pure, goofy love.Peach is a sweet, affectionate pit mix who loves attention, cuddles, and being close to her people. She’ll happily climb into your lap, take treats gently, and show off her adorable “smile.” One of her best qualities is how incredibly gentle and patient she is with our toddler.She enjoys playing in the yard, then settling in for snuggles. Peach came to us as a stray and can still be a bit sensitive around things like umbrellas or tools, but she’s growing more confident every day.She’s very alert and will bark when people arrive or there’s activity outside. During deliveries, she can become overstimulated, so she does best being brought inside or settled when someone approaches the home. She is not a dog who runs off, but has broken tie-outs reacting to strangers approaching.Peach needs a calm, structured home to continue thriving. She is a deeply loyal, loving companion.
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Daisy

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Fenwick, MI
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Daisy is the sweetest little momma. She came to us from a home where she was not being properly taken care of, along with her 5 pups. She loves to be petted and get chin scratches. She could use some training, but she seems to be a fast learner. She enjoys laying on the couch, eating ham, and going for walks. She seems to love other dogs. Curious about cats and sometimes chases them. Daisy is currently healing from being spayed, but is doing well.
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Nellie

German Shepherd Dog Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Young
Fenwick, MI
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
My partner and I are looking to find a new home for our sweet girl, Nellie. We took her in about a year and a half ago from a very difficult situation where she was confined to a crate most of the day with little care. Since then, she’s grown into a loving, smart, and loyal dog who just wants to be close to her people. Nellie is about 2 years old, spayed, up to date on vaccinations, and we believe she is a German Shepherd/Pointer mix. She has completed training, knows commands like “place,” and loves staying active—whether it’s running outside, playing in water, or going for car rides. About six months after bringing her home, she developed resource guarding behaviors around food with our male dog. We worked with a trainer and saw improvement, but they will never be able to comfortably live together without strict management. Because of this, we believe Nellie would thrive best as the only pet. She deserves a home where she can fully relax, continue training, and be loved.
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Whiskey

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Puppy
Belding, MI
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with cats, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
This pups momma dog died while giving birth, as did the rest of his litter without momma, his original family abandoned him so I have taken him in but do not have the time to dedicate to a year old puppy. His name is Whiskey and he is just over 13 months old, he needs a good loving home, with someone with time to dedicate to an excited lonely puppy.
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Mistletoe

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Adult
Lake Odessa, MI
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Have you ever wondered why the tradition of smooching under a sprig of mistletoe at Christmas time started? Someone at MAS read a story to me about a god being struck down with an arrow made from a mistletoe plant, so his mother goddess mandated a promise of a kiss to ensure that mistletoe was never used for violence again. So mistletoe became a symbol of love and peace, through the grief of tragedy. I don't know if there is truth in the story, but I can promise you that I will do my best to live up to being a symbol of peace and love at home with you! I say that I will do my best, because I do have a bit of prey drive; so I cannot promise I will be so loving and peaceful to small critters like cats, squirrels, or small dogs. But I have done well with some other dogs my own size. If you have a dog, have no fear! MAS does dog introductions before I go home to make sure we are a merry match! Before meeting me, you should know that I am as sweet as a Christmas cookie and I love being around people...I have some pep in my step so I might be a little much for very small kids (I would hate to knock over a small one when I get excited with the zooms). They say that nobody is perfect, but I would have to say I have got to be pretty darn close! If you have some extra smooches for a sweetheart like me, submit your adoption application to the website below to meet me! DOB: 8/27/2018 For safety's sake, we are looking for homes with physical fenced in areas. Please fill out our online adoption survey at www.mackenzies.info/adopt/adoption-survey-application/

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Dog shelters and rescues in Ionia, Michigan

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Ionia County Animal Shelter

3256 S State Road, Ionia, MI 48846

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3rd Coast Labrador Retriever Rescue

Belding, MI 48809

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Grand River Rover Rescue

533 east bridge st., Portland, MI 48875

Pet Types: dogs

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Mackenzie's Animal Sanctuary

8935 Thompson Road, Lake Odessa, MI 48849

Pet Types: dogs

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Great Lakes Golden Retriever Rescue

Clarksville, MI 48815

Pet Types: dogs

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Montcalm County Animal Control

154 W Quarterline St, P.O Box 368, Stanton, MI 48888

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

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Humane Society of Mid MIchigan

154 W Quarterline st, Stanton, MI 48888

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

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Gone 2 the Dogs Pet Rescue

Grand Ledge, MI 48837

Pet Types: cats, dogs, farm animals

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Brave Hearts Rescue

625 KENMOOR AVE SE, STE 350 558271, Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Safe Harbor Pets

4547 Cascade Rd SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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