English Setter puppies and dogs in Newark, Delaware

Socialization:  Blue is absolutely wonderful with people being a typical puppy. He hasn't met a person he doesn't love. He's also great with the other dogs he's been introduced to and wants to play! Cats are an unknown, but his prey drive is kicking in. Training: Blue is potty-trained and knows "Sit." He needs to work on not jumping and I recently saw him counter-surf for the first time. Crate trained:  Yes, Blue is crate trained. He stays in the crate when I'm out of the house or most nights. He's also gone into the crate to rest when he gets tired. If your home is puppy-proofed, he could be trusted alone. Leash trained: Blue walks well on a leash, but can pull a little. He generally ignores other dogs on walks but will notice a squirrel or rabbit. Activity level/requirements:Blue loves to run and play. I have a fenced in yard where he can get the zoomies out, but a daily walk really calms his energy. Once he gets the chance to play, he likes to climb in a chair and sleep. Fence requirements:  I recommend a fenced in yard for Blue. He does well off leash in a yard away from traffic, but anything close to traffic and I wouldn't be so sure. He hasn't tried to jump any fences.   Personality:  Blue is all puppy but one of the sweetest boys you'll meet. He loves to cuddle and doesn't know the definition of personal space which can only make you smile and laugh. He likes to be with his people but also likes to sit and look out the window to see what's going on outside. At this point, he's not much of a barker or noise maker - I think he's barked less than 5 times in two months! Health history:  UTD on vaccinations, he's on an annual heartworm prevention med. He'll be chipped by adoption. Not neutered yet.Blue has had some ongoing stomach issues which require a fiber supplement. The cost is about $30 for a 90 day supply.   Foster comments:  Blue is absolutely amazing and if I could keep him myself, I would. Blue would do well in a home with children and/or another dog because he loves to play and interact. When he cuddles, he flops his head down and it's the sweetest thing you'll see. Foster Location:  Liverpool, NY Volunteer transport can be arranged in the Continental US within a 1,000-mile distance between adopters & foster home. If interstate transport is provided for your adopted dog, there will be an additional charge of $75.00 for the required Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI).  Typically, we are able to transport your adopted dog to within 2 hours of your home. *Dogs can be adopted outside the 1000-mile transport distance; however, adopters must be willing to either fly their adopted dog, drive to a location within the 1000-mile transport range, or make independent transport arrangements for their adopted dog. Transports to far Western states, from Eastern states, may have additional restrictions. ##2800135##

Socialization: Dolly will need slow introductions to meeting new people, as she is a bit timid, but after a little bit she warms up to them and is very affectionate and loving. She is equally shy around men, women and children. She plays well with other dogs, is respectful and not overbearing with others and has become friends with all four of our dogs. We don't know how she interacts with cats. Training: Dolly does know “sit” and will sit very nicely with our other pups while waiting her turn for an after-meal cookie. She does get very excited when we come home and tries to jump up but we are working on her sitting while being acknowledged. Usually, a quick correction of “Dolly – sit” will get her attention and she will stop. She is well-behaved in the house. We haven’t had any instances of inappropriate chewing and she hasn’t counter/table surfed since the first few weeks she was here. When we leave the house, she has not been crated, and she has been perfectly fine in the house. We also don’t crate her at night. Her housetraining is going well. Most of the time she will not have any accidents in the house but we are vigilant about making sure she goes out in the morning and before bedtime, after meals and a couple times a day especially if it’s raining out. We do have a doggie door so she can go out anytime she wants/needs to. Crate trained: We do have a 42” crate for her use. She needs this size since she is very long-legged and smaller crates are too short for her. She will go into her crate when asked with the word “kennel”. We have been feeding her in her crate, so our other pups don’t steal her food since she is a slow eater. Leash trained: Dolly has not had a lot of leash training but is getting better. She pulls when she is on a lease and is very interested in what is going on around her – especially birds, bugs and small animals. We are working with her with a new harness and hope this will help her with her leash manners. Activity level/requirements: Dolly is only 1 1/2 yo and is very active. We have a doggie door, out of which she can come and go anytime she wants and she spends a lot of time outside running our large, fenced yard, chasing birds, bugs and squirrels. Before coming to us, she was in a townhouse and showed high anxiety levels since she wasn’t getting enough exercise. Since having this yard, she has shown no anxiety. Once she comes into the house, she settles pretty quickly and at night just crashes and sleeps soundly throughout the night. She is also very active with our four other dogs and plays with them both in the house and yard. Dolly needs a fenced yard in which she can run. She will not be happy with just being walked since she is so active. Fence requirements: We have a large yard with a woven wire fence (wood enforced top and bottom) that is approximately 52” high. Dolly is very happy with this arrangement. She has never tried to challenge the fence, even when there is something interesting on the other side, although I believe she could make it over this height of fence if she wanted to. Her new home definitely needs a fenced yard that she can safely run off-leash. Personality: Dolly is fun – very active – curious and eager to please. She has settled in nicely and quickly to our home and I think she would adapt quickly to a new home as long as she is mentally/physically active. She will not be happy with being crated all day. When outside, she loves to chase birds and squirrels and at night will chase bugs under the lights. She is also very affectionate and at night she wants to cuddle and be petted while we are watching TV or reading. During the day, she does like to know where her humans are but does not have to be beside them every moment. She does “paw” her human when she wants more petting or attention, but we are working on that. She has blended in nicely with our family and routine. Health history: UTD on vaccinations, is spayed/neutered, microchipped, & on monthly heartworm preventative. Foster comments: Dolly needs a home in which she can be active. Her humans don’t necessarily need to be active – she just needs to be physically and mentally challenged with a yard in which to run and “things” to do like critters to chase, other dogs to play with and an abundance of toys/chew toys. As she gets better on a lead, she would like to go out and investigate the neighborhood and she enjoys car rides. She did come to us as a dog that was previously allowed on the furniture. This has not changed. She is very thin and we’ve done our best to put a little weight on her. She eats 3 times a day, full meals, and still has not gained but a couple of pounds. With her activity level so high, I believe she is burning it off. We also love her pink nose. Foster Location: Cohoke, VA Volunteer transport can be arranged in the Continental US within a 1,000-mile distance between adopters & foster home. If interstate transport is provided for your adopted dog, there will be an additional charge of $75.00 for the required Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI).  Typically, we are able to transport your adopted dog to within 2 hours of your home. *Dogs can be adopted outside the 1000-mile transport distance; however, adopters must be willing to either fly their adopted dog, drive to a location within the 1000-mile transport range, or make independent transport arrangements for their adopted dog. Transports to far Western states, from Eastern states, may have additional restrictions. ##2777667##

Socialization: Harry is a little shy when meeting new people, but he warms up quickly. He is great when meeting new dogs. He is very playful. He has lived in a foster home with other dogs and cats and has never had any issues. He mostly ignores the cats. He does love to look at the bunnies and squirrels in the yard and will point every one out to you. Training: He knows his name and will come when called. He will sit sometimes, but he is a bit of a squiggle butt. He is housetrained and has no issues with chewing or stealing items. Crate trained: He was crated when we first started fostering him, but there has been no need to crate him since we became sure it was safe for him and all the other animals for him to be out. Leash trained: All his outside walks are leashed. He walks well both alone and as part of a group. He does not pull. He looks at the bunnies and squirrels, but does not try running after them. He is friendly with other dogs being walked. Activity level/requirements: We take him for walks around the block 4-5 times per day. In the house he is mostly content with laying around, but is interested in what we are doing so will follow us around to make sure we are not alone. Fence requirements: There is no requirement of a fenced in yard. We believe that he can thrive being walked on a leash. Personality: Harry is the sweetest gentlest soul. He loves to receive love. He does not snuggle on a chair or couch if you are on it, but will lay on it if unoccupied. He is comfortable on his blanket on the dog bed. He is a little shy at first and may stand behind you when meeting new people, but he warms up quickly and loves to be loved. He does like investigating noises in the house, so he may follow you around. Health history: UTD on vaccinations, is spayed/neutered, microchipped, & on monthly heartworm and flea/tick preventative. He is on an allergy vaccine and the adopter will need to continue following his regime and find a dermatologist in their area that can continue making his vaccine. Foster comments: There are not enough nice things I can say about Harry. He has been through so much and has come out the other side with his tail wagging. He is friendly and gentle. He loves everyone he meets. He has been fine with other dogs and cats. We would be looking for a forever home that understands and is able to continue his allergy treatments so that he never has to know another uncomfortable day. We have been fostering him for over a year and are amazed at his progress medically and hope to see that continued. Foster Location: Fleetwood, PA Volunteer transport can be arranged in the Continental US within a 1,000-mile distance between adopters & foster home. If interstate transport is provided for your adopted dog, there will be an additional charge of $75.00 for the required Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI).  Typically, we are able to transport your adopted dog to within 2 hours of your home. *Dogs can be adopted outside the 1000-mile transport distance; however, adopters must be willing to either fly their adopted dog, drive to a location within the 1000-mile transport range, or make independent transport arrangements for their adopted dog. Transports to far Western states, from Eastern states, may have additional restrictions. ##2456883##

Maverick is an 8-year-old male English Setter currently in long-term boarding in Plymouth, IN. He needs an experienced foster, or foster to adopt home. He was an urgent owner surrender when the owners moved.  He would do best as an only dog. He can be dog selective, so if there is another dog in the home, best with a  calmer/indifferent dog (preferrably female). He ignores the cats at the kennel.  He is house and crate trained, but does pull on a leash.  Before rescue he was left alone 17 hours or more while the owner was working, He does have a higher prey drive for squirrels and birds, so would need a fenced yard. He does not like being corrected/pressured by humans in certain situations & will growl if in any stare down/confrontation. For everyone’s safety, he should be muzzled while at the vet or when being handled closely (which he manages well). He rides well in the car. He will need a quieter experienced foster home, someone who is going to give him time to decompress and get familiar with them, the new environment, new routines, etc. & that has time to work with him, since his past life left him neglected & undersocialized.  The rescue will assist with any recommended behavioral training/interventions. Please let us know if you can help Maverick to a better life. To discuss specifics about Maverick, please contact fosterplacement@esrescue.org Medical: He is up to date on all vaccinations, is neutered, & on monthly heartworm preventative.  He has some seasonal allergies that are managed with Cytopoint injections & medicated baths, as needed. Grain free food also helps keep his skin issues in check. Volunteer transport can be arranged in the Continental US within a 1,000-mile distance, to within 2 hours of your home. ##2620040##

This friend has just arrived because their owner could no longer keep them. While owners can provide some history on their pets, our medical and behavioral teams will still evaluate them. Dogs that have lived in homes previously typically have some training established, but we cannot guarantee that those behaviors will remain consistent in a new home environment. They are pending interactions with other animals at the shelter until they have been cleared by our vet. Our staff will spend some time getting to know them and we will update their bio with more information as we learn. If you are interested in adopting this dog, please submit an adoption questionnaire! Our adoption process is on a first-come, best-match basis and we are not able to hold animals. If you are interested in this specific dog but it ends up not being the best fit upon meeting, our adoption counselors will work with you to help find a match! All household members, including children and other dogs, must come along for the meeting to make sure it's a good fit. If a match is made, we encourage same-day adoptions! Our adoption fees include the animals' spay/neuter, microchip, age-appropriate vaccinations and preventatives, fecal testing, heartworm testing, and a small bag of food to get you started.