English Setter puppies and dogs in Dewitt, Michigan

Socialization:  Morgan has loved every person he has met so far! He is very friendly meeting new people, though he gets excited and jumps on people. He leans into you for hugs and love. Morgan has not been exposed to children, but with proper introductions he would not be a problem for older children. However, with the jumping he might accidentally knock a younger child over. Morgan has never had a problem with my female English Setter since the day I picked him up. He has tried to initiate play with her but is a little more rambunctious than she likes so she doesn't join in. He seems fine entertaining himself or playing with me instead. He was fine with the overnight hosts' female dogs and very chill male dog. He has barked/growled at two dogs at the vet clinic (it might be best to wait outside until it is his turn to see the vet) and barks at neighborhood dogs when they walk by the house and up to our fence. He is sele tive with which dogs he gets along with and might do best in a home as an only dog. Due to his high prey drive, cats are probably a no for him. Training: Housetraining is going very well. He has only had 2 accidents in the house since he has been with me this short time. I suggest using a belly band initially while he learns a new routine. He has quickly picked up our daily schedule and is doing well in this area. We are working on him learning commands (off, woah, come, sit, wait, place, and okay) with a trainer. Morgan has enjoyed the mental stimulation of learning and has picked it up very quickly. He behaves very well inside the house and also in his crate. He is not fond of going in his crate on his own (unless it is thundering and then that is his safe space) but he will go in when encouraged with treats. He will sometimes bark for about 15-20 minutes then settles if I need to be gone for 3-4 hours during the day. He is crated at night next to my bed and sleeps through the night without a peep. Prior to coming to me, there were reports of resource guarding of his toys so we have been mindful of that by providing a separate playtime for Morgan. He is very good when playing with me and lets me take toys out of his mouth to throw without any problem. Continued training in this area would be beneficial for him. The only thing he has bothered in the house was stealing a belly band off the counter & tearing it up. In general, he has not shown signs of destruction to things inside and telling him 'no' has seemed enough for him to learn boundaries of things he needs to leave alone. Activity requirements:  Morgan has a high prey drive and pulls very hard on the leash. He is a challenge to walk on leash at this point because of the pulling and his focus is on anything moving instead of the walk. I am currently using a regular harness but a no pull harness along with continued training would be good for him. We've just started to address this area in our training sessions. He would benefit from being able to run off-leash in a safely fenced area. Fence requirements:  He will need at least a 6' fence that is not climbable, as he can climb over a chain link fence and is an escape artist. Due to reactivity towards some dogs, his adopter would need to prepare for this on walks and use appropriate boundaries and leads. He would not be a good candidate for a dog park. An invisible fence will not be considered for him, and a tall, not climbable physical fence is required to adopt Morgan.  Personality:  Morgan has the biggest heart and absolutely loves people and being with you. Outside he is active and alert at every sound and enjoys watching for critters (squirrels & birds especially get his attention). Inside the house, he is very good (unless he sees something out the window that he needs to let you know about). He loves being part of the family and snuggling next to you on the couch or relaxing in the same room while you do chores. Health history:  Morgan had severe trauma to his lower jaw when he was found in Greece and had been unable to eat for who knows how long. He went through an 8 hour surgery to rebuild his lower jaw so he can eat properly. He is missing the bottom front part of his lower lip, which makes his tongue peek out and adds to his charm with that million dollar smile. He still needs to gain weight and is very food oriented. I separate him from the other dogs while I am preparing his food and while he eats. A slow-feed bowl would work best because he tends to eat his food fast. He doesn't have trouble with sweet potato chews and I haven't given him anything harder. He doesn't have any health concerns with his mouth. He is neutered, microchipped, up to date on vaccinations, and on monthly heartworm prevention. His next leishmaniasis test is due in September 2026. This dog originates from Greece where Leishmaniasis is endemic. They tested negative before coming to the USA, but the parasite can remain dormant in the system for many years, so potential adopters must be willing to commit to annual testing for the next 7 years. Typically, the test needs to be sent to a special lab, but any regular vet can draw the blood and send it to the lab. The cost of the test seems to vary widely by area, but is approximately $150-$250. or if your vet is willing to send the test to a veterinary college lab, cost can be as low as $80. Foster comments:  Morgan has a pretty high prey drive so a home with experience in that area would be a good fit for him. He is such a love and very good in the house. He is a quick learner, eager to please and just wants to be part of whatever you are doing. Morgan would do best as an only dog and he'll need a home with a physical fence that he cannot climb over. Foster location: Kalamazoo, MI  Transport note: We are able to arrange volunteer transport to get dogs from their foster home to their adopter as long as the adopter and the foster are within a 1,000 mile radius of each other and the adopter is located in the USA. If the adopter is more than 1,000 miles from the foster home, adoption would only be possible if the adopter is willing to drive the distance beyond the 1,000-mile transport limit. Long distance adoptions may also be possible if the adopter is willing to pay for a flight for getting their dog from the foster home to their location if the foster feels this is an appropriate arrangement for the specific dog. Canadian adopters would have to drive into the USA to pick up their dog, as we do not transport outside of the USA. ##2581639##

Socialization:  Coco is a very sweet but very shy girl. She loves other dogs but obviously has been unkindly treated by humans because she shies away from people she doesn’t know and takes quite a while to get comfortable with you. Once she knows you, she follows you everywhere and wants to be close to you. Coco initially came into rescue very shy, but she has blossomed while in the care of our team at the Rescue Ranch! She is opening up and is friendly and playful. She may be a bit shy when meeting new people, just need to give her some time to settle in. She is a more submissive dog. NO CATS! CoCo has a high prey drive and loves to chase birds and butterflies all day. She is NOT cat safe. Training:  Currently Coco has a room at the Rescue Ranch. She doesn't love it, and often lets the staff know. She has not shown to be destructive. She would probably do best with someone who works at home or doesn't leave her for long hours at a time. She is well behaved in the house (except for counter-surfing) and is doing well with her housetraining. She does still have occasional accidents, but she will always pee on a potty pad if one is available. She has had accidents in her room at the Ranch, but with time and patience in a home, she should easily learn. Activity requirements:  Coco will need a home with a fenced yard so she can run daily and hunt and point birds and butterflies. She has not been leash walked, but I would think she would be able to be trained. Even though she is 5 (vet thinks she may be closer to 8), Coco needs access to run off her energy each day - at least an hour of being outside, multiple times per day. Fence requirements:  A physical fence will be required for CoCo. Leash walking will not be enough for her. There is no height requirement. An invisible fence is not a good option for her. Personality:  Coco is a favorite at the Ranch - although they all are! She is sweet and kind. She continues to gain confidence every day. I would think there would be some regression when she finds her new home, but as long as her family is patient and caring, she will blossom. She is a sweet soul! Health history:  Coco came to us severely malnourished and in terrible condition. It has taken months for her to recover and get to a healthy weight, but physically, she is now doing very well. With love and patience we are seeing her blossom. She is spayed, microchipped, up to date on vaccinations, and on monthly heartworm prevention. Her next Leishmaniasis test is due April 2027. This dog originates from Greece where Leishmaniasis is endemic. They tested negative before coming to the USA, but the parasite can remain dormant in the system for many years, so potential adopters must be willing to commit to annual testing for the next 7 years. Typically, the test needs to be sent to a special lab, but any regular vet can draw the blood and send it to the lab. The cost of the test seems to vary widely by area, but is approximately $150-$250. or if your vet is willing to send the test to a veterinary college lab, cost can be as low as $80. Foster comments:  Coco is a kind and sweet girl that will need a home with a lot of love and patience. Yes, she is beautiful, but she has been treated unkindly in her past and will need someone that is willing to be patient and earn her trust. We hope for a home with humans that won't leave her for long periods of time and will give her the time and space to continue to blossom! The ideal family would be within driving distance of the Ranch and willing to meet a volunteer or pick her up at the Ranch. Foster location: Delton, MI Transport note: We are able to arrange volunteer transport to get dogs from their foster home to their adopter as long as the adopter and the foster are within a 1,000 mile radius of each other and the adopter is located in the USA. If the adopter is more than 1,000 miles from the foster home, adoption would only be possible if the adopter is willing to drive the distance beyond the 1,000-mile transport limit. Long distance adoptions may also be possible if the adopter is willing to pay for a flight to get their dog from the foster home to their location if the foster feels this is an appropriate arrangement for the specific dog. Canadian adopters would have to drive into the USA to pick up their dog, as we do not transport outside of the USA. ##2714567##

Socialization:  Paso is very friendly, playful, happy and well socialized. He is more dominant rather than submissive. He has not met children, but he loves everyone - he would have a tendency to knock small children down when excited. He has not met any cats. Training:  Paso knows "come" but can have selective hearing. He will need be crated for his own safety when he is alone - as he is a puppy. Paso will need a little work on housebreaking - possibly related to not being neutered yet. Still has puppy behaviors, so will need to be monitored for chewing, etc. Activity requirements:  Paso is an energetic puppy that needs exercise and focused playtime. He has the energy of a typical sporting dog puppy. Burst of energy followed by naptime. Short, casual leash walks are not sufficient for him. He will need playtime in a fenced yard, doggy day care or dog park daily to burn off his energy. Fence requirements:  Fence is preferred, but as long as he has daily access to runs with a human or off-leash time at a doggy day care, Sniff spot or dog park daily, a fence would not be required. An invisible fence may also be an option for him. Personality:  Paso enjoys playing and running - he is happy, social and confident! He has a fearless personality. He can be independent while playing with doggy friends, but loves to have a cuddle with his humans. Health history:  Paso is microchipped, up to date on vaccinations, and on monthly heartworm prevention. Paso has partial cryptorchidism - 1 testicle has descended and the other has not. The rescue will work with the adopter and cover the cost of neutering/surgery if the 2nd testicle does not descend. His next Leishmaniasis test is due Mar 31, 2027.   This dog originates from Greece where Leishmaniasis is endemic. They tested negative before coming to the USA, but the parasite can remain dormant in the system for many years, so potential adopters must be willing to commit to annual testing for the next 7 years. Typically, the test needs to be sent to a special lab, but any regular vet can draw the blood and send it to the lab. The cost of the test seems to vary widely by area, but is approximately $150-$250. or if your vet is willing to send the test to a veterinary college lab, cost can be as low as $80. Foster comments: Paso is a goofy and happy sporting dog puppy! He's very typical for a sporting dog - loves other dogs, people and attention. He also loves belly rubs! Paso needs an active home who will give him the activity and stimulation that he needs. Foster location: Kalamazoo, MI Transport note: We are able to arrange volunteer transport to get dogs from their foster home to their adopter as long as the adopter and the foster are within a 1,000 mile radius of each other and the adopter is located in the USA. If the adopter is more than 1,000 miles from the foster home, adoption would only be possible if the adopter is willing to drive the distance beyond the 1,000-mile transport limit. Long distance adoptions may also be possible if the adopter is willing to pay for a flight to get their dog from the foster home to their location if the foster feels this is an appropriate arrangement for the specific dog. Canadian adopters would have to drive into the USA to pick up their dog, as we do not transport outside of the USA. ##2724662##