English Setter puppies and dogs in Walker, Michigan

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. Given that Harlie is fearful with new people, particularly men, an in-person meet and greet will be required to adopt her.  Foster location:  Delton, MI ##2616888##

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 did not have a problem with his previous foster's female English Setter, but he has become more dog selective at the Ranch. Since he is selective with dogs he gets along with he would do best in a home as an only dog. Due to his high prey drive, cats are a no for him. Training: Morgan has done very well with training at the Ranch!  He knows the basics like sit, down and paw.  He may need a refresher on potty training when he gets to his new home, but he is very smart and clever and picks up on things easily! Activity requirements:  Morgan has a high prey drive and pulls hard on the leash. He can be a challenge to walk on leash at this point because of the pulling.  He may benefit from a no pull harness along with continued training. The team at the ranch has been working on loose leash training with him, but this will need to be continued to be addressed in his new home. Fence requirements:  Morgan 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. 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:  Zanet is very shy with new people and needs time and patience to warm up to them. She is wary of strangers and will need a home who is patient and will work with her. She has improved quite a bit since arriving in the US. Once she gets to know you, she will be affectionate and cuddly and she does love a good couch cuddle! 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. 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. Zanet was also tested with cats, and she is completely fine with cats.  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:  Zanet is relatively calm for a young puppy and to expend her energy, some good walks or playtime at the dog park or in doggie daycare would be sufficient. She does enjoy playing with other dogs, and if she has that opportunity, she doesn't need huge amounts of exercise. However, she has not be willing to go potty while on the leash, so she will need a fenced yard in her forever home to ensure she is able to do her business without any trouble. Personality:  Zanet is initially 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 and a fenced yard. 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##