English Setter puppies and dogs in Springfield, Michigan

Socialization:  Zanet is very shy with new people and needs time and patience to warm up to them. She is extremely wary of strangers and will avoid people she doesn't know. Once she gets to know you, she will be affectionate and cuddly, but she startles easily, and it is important to let her come to you in her own time and on her terms. She gets comfortable with women much more quickly than men, but she takes time to feel comfortable with all new people. Once she knows you, she does love a good couch cuddle though! Zanet is very good with other dogs - she is friendly, social and playful with other dogs and interacts extremely well with both large and small dogs. She loves playing with the other puppies at Rescue Ranch, but also plays happily with Kia who is 4 times her size. When she is tired, she likes to snuggle up with her doggie friends. We have not seen Zanet with cats, but I suspect with the right introductions she could live comfortably with a cat, although we cannot guarantee that. I suspect she would be wary and respectful of any cat in her family - while she might try to play, if a cat gave her one swat, she would probably learn quickly to leave him/her alone. Training:  Zanet is still pretty shy but is improving everyday. She doesn’t have any solid commands yet, but she is slowly catching on. Zanet prefers to lay on the couch most of the time, with little spurts of play. She has never had an accident in her kennel or inside at Rescue Ranch. She is a very clean dog. Zanet does great in her kennel - she just tends to just snuggle with her blanket. Crating is always wise for a puppy, but she has not shown any destructive behavior and would probably just sleep on a sofa if left alone. Activity requirements:  Zanet is a young pup and she definitely enjoys her playtime with the other dogs at Rescue Ranch. That said, she is much calmer than the other puppies and is quicker to settle down and rest quietly in a shady spot in the yard, or preferably, on the sofa inside. She walks fairly well on leash, although if she gets afraid, she might put the brakes on and stop moving or try to bolt, so it will be important to have her secure when on a leash walk. Generally, however, she will walk nicely beside you without pulling. Fence requirements:  Fenced yards are always ideal, but Zanet is relatively calm for a young puppy and could probably do well in a home without a fenced yard as long as she got some good walks or playtime at the dog park or in doggie daycare. She does enjoy playing with other dogs, and if she has that opportunity, she doesn't need huge amounts of exercise. Personality:  Zanet is very shy and timid with people, but she is social and friendly with other dogs. She needs to take her time getting comfortable with new people and situations, and she will need a tender and patient family who will give her time and space to feel safe and adjust. Zanet is a very loving and snuggly dog once she is comfortable. She definitely has a more mellow temperament and she loves to lay down and snuggle. Health history:  Zanet had Giardia when she first arrived in the USA, but she has been fully treated for that. She is spayed, microchipped, up to date on all her shots and bloodtests, on monthly heartworm preventions and is fully healthy. Like all dogs originating from Greece or any other endemic country, she will need to be tested annually for Leishmaniasis. Her last test was Negative on 2/17/2026, and she will be due for her next test in February 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:  Zanet is a dog who will need time and patience, but she is definitely worth it. When she reaches the point that she gives you her trust and love, it is beautiful and heartwarming. She is a great cuddler when she's ready! For a puppy, Zanet is very calm and gentle. She is terrific with all other dogs and is very well behaved. She will be a terrific family member for the right home. She will need to go to an adoptive home with at least one other dog that she can learn from. 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. ##2696402##

Socialization:  Harlie is shy with new people and timid in new environments, especially with people she does not know. Once Harlie knows and is comfortable with a person, she will be very affectionate and cuddly, but she needs time to trust and feel safe with humans. She tends to warm up to women more quickly than men, but she has learned to be comfortable with the one man who goes frequently to Rescue Ranch, and she will go to him for pets. Harlie absolutely loves other dogs and warms up very fast to new doggie friends. So far, she has not met any dogs she doesn't like. When she first arrived at Rescue Ranch and joined the play group, she was submissive and a little uncertain with the 4-5 other dogs there, but within 2 minutes, her tail was up and wagging, and she was happily chasing them around the play yard and wresting with the other puppies. Harlie definitely needs a home with at least one other friendly dog in the family. We have not observed Harlie with cats in quite a few months, but the foster home she was born in did have cats and she lived with them for the first 4 months of her life. With careful introductions, she could probably live well with cats, but we cannot say for certain. Training:  Harlie is generally pretty well behaved. Like any puppy, she will occasionally chew on things if they are left lying around or if she gets bored, and she might steal food if it was left sitting out on a counter, but she is not destructive and doesn't chew on furniture or anything like that. She currently settles very well in her kennel at Rescue Ranch and rests calmly there after a play session and/or potty break, but she would do best with a chew toy or two in the create with her as she sometimes chews on her blanket when she gets bored. Harlie knows sit, and has a pretty solid recall. But she is young, so there always room for improvement. She very attentive and picks up on things quickly. I believe Harlie would behave well in the house, and she is easy to correct if she does something that isn’t okay. She is very clean in her kennel as long as she gets time outside before bedtime. Activity requirements:  Harlie is a typical setter puppy and definitely has normal puppy energy. She is used to getting multiple opportunities to run in the large play yard with her doggie friends each day, and she settles calmly afterward, but she would certainly need more than a couple of mellow leash walks each day. A perfect home for her would have a large fenced yard and some doggie friends to play with. We have not done a lot of leash walking with her at Rescue Ranch - she doesn't pull terribly on leash, but she can get startled and might bolt if something scared her, so a secure harness and/or double leash would be recommended, especially in the beginning. Fence requirements:  A home with a fenced yard would be ideal, but we would consider another situation if she had regular access to safe dog parks or doggy day care where she could play and expend her energy. The fence at Rescue Ranch is 6 feet tall and she has never attempted to challenge the fence. I think a shorter fence would be OK for her - she'd certainly be capable of jumping a 4' fence, but she hasn't shown the inclination to try to jump or climb the fence with us. Personality:  Harlie is a very sweet puppy who just needs time and patience to feel safe with new humans. Once she knows and trusts you, however, she is very loving and affectionate. After her playtime at Rescue Ranch, she loves to come inside and snuggle up on the couch and she is happy to have you stroke her long, silky fur. She is very playful with other dogs and has a great temperament with them. With doggie friends, she is very happy and easy-going and gets along with everyone. She is not dominant at all and seems to read the signals from other dogs very well and behaves accordingly. Health history:   Harlie is spayed, microchipped, up to date on all her shots, on monthly heartworm prevention and healthy and in good condition. Like all dogs who originate from Greece or other countries where Leishmaniasis is endemic, she will need to be tested annually. Her test was negative on 4/25/2026 and she will be due for her next test in April of 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:  A home with at least one other friendly and social dog is an ABSOLUTE MUST for Harlie. She adores other dogs and takes her cues from them, so having other friendly dogs in the family will help her trust and feel safe with her human family as well. She needs a family that will give her time and patience to get to know them. She does have typical young setter energy, so she needs exercise at least a couple of times during the day and then will relax well in the house. A family that is willing to invest in training with her would probably be beneficial, but it will be important to start slow and let her take things at a pace that she is comfortable with. 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 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. ##2616888##

Socialization:  Emmy is very social and wants to meet each and every person she sees, almost to a fault. She is social with dogs and will play with them, but first they need to show her that they will listen to her when she says too much is too much. She does not like meeting dogs on leash, so having meetings off leash or on a long line is best. She currently lives with 3 cats and has been good with them. She will try to steal their food or go into the litter box, so that has to be out of reach. She is not afraid of noises or storms, nothing in city living throws her off her game. She is not a fan of the hose, she will want to hide if you're watering the yard or washing down your car. It's not a big deal, but worth knowing. Training:  She is crate trained and sleeps in one nightly, as well as when no human is home. She is on a schedule for potty training and has been very reliable. She has not learned a way to alert you when she needs to go, it shouldn't be that hard to teach. She travels in the car very well, in a crate or outside of one. She does not know any obedience commands. She does like to jump up when greeting new people, something we are working on. She doesn't get on the counters or try to steal from the coffee table. I have been very proactive to teach her that she is not to bother me while eating or to show tons of interest in food on side tables. Given the chance she would try to steal, so setting clear boundaries early is required. Activity requirements:  Emmy is medium energy, she doesn't need tons and tons of exercise. She does need a space to race around and do laps in though. Walks are good, but nothing hits that spot more than a good sprint. She will give chase to birds, squirrels, and rabbits. She is easy to interrupt and redirect.    Fence requirements:  She has not attempted to go under or over the fence at our play field, but she does wear a 20' long line just in case. She will take advantage of an open door right now, so learning to only go through when asked to is big on our training list. An invisible fence may also be an option for her and a home without a fenced yard will also be considered if there is a solid daily exercise plan in place for her. Personality:  She's very snuggly and wants to be cuddled up next to you when you're on the couch. She is not needy and can entertain herself well, or just nap the day away on the couch. She does alert bark if someone walks past the garage screen, but doesn't sit at the windows to comment on the neighbors. She's outgoing and confident, a very well rounded little girl. Health history:   Emmy does not have any health issues and she is spayed, microchipped, up to date on vaccines and on montlhy heartworm prevention. Her next leishmaniasis test is due in March 2027.  This dog originates from Turkey 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:  She'd be fine with a first time dog owner, she could live in a condo or apartment easily. She really likes living with dogs, but doesn't require it. She is a sweet girl and is very easy to have around, so I would expect that she would get adopted quickly!  Foster location: Chicago, 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 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. ##2749616##

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##