English Setter puppies and dogs in Dewitt, Michigan

Socialization:  Dafni has been exposed to many dogs while in foster care. She has 4 foster siblings and other dogs visit the house from time to time. She gets along with all dogs. She is initially shy but quickly adjusts and will play if the new dog is playful. Dafni is very friendly and immediately goes to and snuggles all women she meets. She is shy and more cautious around men. She barks at a man when he wears hats or comes into the room quickly, but will settle on the couch with him after a bit. We do not have cats but I can cat test if needed. Training:  Dafni is crate trained at night. She runs to her crate when she sees her peanut butter kong. She will sleep all night with out a peep from 11 pm to 8 am. We are home a lot and have left her for brief periods of time to free roam inside with our other dogs and all went well. She is great about only chewing on her toys and not phone cords, remotes etc. She will tear up the occasional paper towel left on the floor. She is a sock stealer but we keep laundry basket out of her reach and all is good. She knows sit, touch and leave it. She almost has a down. She is very smart and food motivated, so she's very easy to train! Given that she is still a puppy, she needs reminders to go outside for potty breaks, but overall she is house trained. Activity requirements:  She is the calmest puppy I have ever met! She follows me around all day, chews her toys and is starting to play with my youngest dog. She gets 1 walk a day for 30 minutes and is fine with that. Fence requirements:  Dafni does not need a fenced yard. She would do fine with leash walks and play time. She is just becoming confident enough to pee/poop on a walk. Without a yard, she would need frequent walks/potty breaks until she learns the routine. Patience would be required for her to go potty on a walk at first. Personality:  Dafni is the best snuggle bug. She puts the V in velcro. She is shy but warms up quickly. She is playful when another dog initiates play. She shy and cautious around sudden noises an movements, this is improving with time and patience. Health history:   Dafni is spayed, microchipped, up to date on vaccinations, and on monthly heartworm prevention. She is a healthy girl. Her next leishmaniasis test will be due in 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:  I would adopt Dafni if I could! She is sweet, petite and so adorable. I am looking for someone who will continue to work through her shyness. Although she does well riding in the car, she is nervous when cars drive by. I would prefer her to not have to walk on a busy street for her daily walks. She would do best with a confident playful dog in the home. I noticed she does best on her walks when she goes with my other setter that is calm and not bothered by anything. Foster location: Long Beach, CA 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. ##2621744##

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 in my home, but I feel with proper introductions he would not be a problem for older children but 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 and she was with me. 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. 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. 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 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 & blue jays 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 be fine as an only dog household or possibly a female with about the same energy level. 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:  Casper LOVES meeting new people! He’s never met a stranger. He is very well socialized ~ good with men and women and kids. He can get overstimulated with loud and active kids. He is good with other dogs, but he would also do well as an only dog. He can get jealous with other dogs, but it’s not an aggressive jealousy. He isn’t super playful with other dogs or toys, but has spurts of playing. He has a high prey drive so homes with cats will not be considered. Training:  Casper was most likely a hunting dog, he knows quite a few Greek commands, such as sit, come and let’s go. We have been working on integrating English and hand signals into his vocabulary. Casper is not crated while we are away, but he sleeps in an open crate at night by choice. He is not a huge fan of the crate and will bark when left alone. He has shown that he can be trusted outside of the crate though. No chewing and no destruction. Every once in a while, he does have a marking accident so I simply put a belly band on him when we leave. It’s typically dry when we get home. I would say he’s 99% house trained, but I’m positive he will need more time spent on it in his new home, as there will most likely be some regression. He does great in the car and loves a road trip! Activity requirements:  Even though he is around 8 years old, Casper is very active! He enjoys walks but his walks should not be more than 20 to 30 minutes at a time, as it can exacerbate his cough from his throat condition - especially in hot weather. I would love for him to go to a home where he has a fenced yard because he enjoys being outside, but also someone that will give him daily walks because he loves to go everywhere with his person! Casper cannot be walked with a leash around his neck and he is like a sled dog with a harness, so the best option is a head collar, such as a K9 Bridle or a Halti or Gentle Leader. A front-clip harness that doesn't put pressure on his troat area might also be an option as he cannot have anything that puts stress around his neck. I use the K9 Bridle and he does wonderfully with it. Fence requirements:  A fenced yard is preferred for Casper, but I would consider a home without a fence, depending on the setup of the home.  Personality:  Casper is very, very, very affectionate, if you like personal space, please do not apply! He is a Velcro dog that wants to be wherever his human is. That also includes going up the stairs, down the stairs, in the garage, in the car, etc. He gets FOMO if he gets left behind and he lets you know by loud yips when he knows you are leaving, and he wants you to know he would like to go along. Casper is very social, but to let you know that if he wants something, he will do his loud barks. We have been working on this with a hand signal and ignoring the behavior and not giving into it. Ultimately, he’s just so friendly that he wants to be near everyone. Health history:  Casper arrived in rescue with a dry persistent cough. The vet in Greece treated him with corticosteroid therapy and antibiotics that helped to substantially reduce the coughing. When x-rays were done, the radiographs showed tracheal calcification and mild bronchial calcification. This may occur as an age-related change which is the most likely cause in this case. The treatment is anti-inflammatory drugs like prednisolone systemically and some antitussive drugs to help with the cough. His cough is currently very occasional but it is possible that at some point he might need further treatment if his cough recurs. He takes an over-the-counter daily supplement that is about $35 a month that simply coats his throat and soothes it that reduces his coughing. It is called PawHealer Trachea Soother Syrup and you can purchase on Amazon.  His throat condition is not an issue that bothers him, the implications of it are that he can only do short walks, can't use a collar for walking, and needs a supplement to reduce his cough to minimal and may need treatment again if his coughing worsens again. He also has a bit of an underbite and recently had a dental where some of those teeth were removed to make things more comfortable for him. In our opinion, his smile is the best in the world and his wonky teeth give him so much personality. He is being treated for an antibiotic resistant UTI and has started another round of medication and will be retested when that is completed. His next leishmaniasis test is due no later than 9/23/26. 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:  Casper is an amazing dog, so well behaved, so sweet, and so kind. He was found in a remote area of Greece and was hard to get to which says a lot to me because he will come to anybody. He is extremely birdy, loves to point while we are out on walks. He is not a candidate for hunting though. If I had to guess, I would say that when he developed the persistent cough, that he was dumped at that time. Even though he’s older, he does need a fairly strong and active family, as he can be a lot! I would love to see him be able to go somewhere where he’s around kids or grandkids. He may be eight years old, but he has a lot of life and love left to give!!!! You can find more photos and videos of him on his Instagram @i_love_setters Foster location: Oak Park, IL 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. ##2581653##