ADOPTABLE Dogs

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Meet Scooter 
At just 11 months old and 64 pounds, Scooter is a big-headed, ridiculously handsome pit mix with an even bigger heart. He’s all puppy enthusiasm wrapped up in a strong, goofy body — and he’s still learning the rules of life.
Scooter hasn’t always had people show up for him. He’s been let down more than once, and we’ve promised him that won’t happen again. What he needs now is a committed, patient family who will continue his training and show him that forever really means forever.
The good stuff:
• Rings the bell to go outside
• Knows “sit”
• Knows “down” (about 50% of the time — he’s working on it!)
• Offers both paws like a total gentleman
• Crate trained/House trained
• Dog friendly
• Has not met a cat
• Kids 8+ (he’s strong and energetic and sometimes forgets he’s not a lap dog)
• Pretty good on leash with minimal reminders
• Professional-level kisser 
Scooter is playful, affectionate, and full of life. He loves to move, loves to learn, and would thrive with someone who enjoys training and keeping an active young dog mentally and physically engaged. A fenced-in yard is a must for this energetic boy — he needs space to zoom and burn off that puppy energy.
Oh, and fun fact: Scooter lines up perfectly to Metallica.  (We’re not saying he’s a metalhead, but… we’re not not saying it either.)
If you’re ready to invest in a loyal, hilarious, big-hearted best friend who just needs someone to believe in him, Scooter is ready to meet you.
Neutered, current vaccines, heartworm negative, microchipped.

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Drake came from the kind of story Detroit sees over and over again.
Found outside in below-freezing temperatures by a concerned Detroit citizen…skinny, filthy, and trying to survive another night.
When Drake came to us, he was 33 pounds UNDERweight.

And somehow, through all of it, he still decided people were worth trusting. Especially the men in his life. He was given the time he needed to decompress, settle in, gain weight, and finally feel safe.

Now Drake is ready for his next chapter. American Bulldog / Pit Bull Terrier Mix
3 years old
88 pounds
MUST have a man in the home
Dog friendly
Cat friendly
Kids 10+
Crate trained
House trained
Up-to-date on vaccines
Microchipped
Heartworm negative & on prevention
Drake has already lived through the hard part. He doesn’t need perfection. He just needs someone willing to finally show him what staying safe forever feels like.

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Meet Brogan Looking for His Retirement Home

Remember Brogan? We originally introduced him as a hospice dog after months of waiting and hoping his bloodwork would improve enough for the medical care he desperately needed. Well… guess what? Brogan proved us all wrong. His bloodwork finally cooperated, and this sweet old man recently had his much-needed dental and neuter. He’s feeling like a whole new dog, and while he’s still a senior with a few achy grandpa joints, there’s plenty of life left in him. He’s officially ready to find the retirement home he deserves.

A little about Brogan:

Around 10 years old ~  Recently neutered & had a dental ~ Current on vaccines ~ Currently on slow-kill treatment for heartworm ~ Takes carprofen for  joints ~ Loves leisurely walks, but he’s just as happy relaxing these days ~ Fenced yard required so he can wander, sniff, and soak up the sunshine ~ Independent and easygoing—not a velcro dog—but he’ll pop in every so often just to see what you’re up to ~ Dog friendly ~ Has not been cat tested ~ Good for baths Brogan doesn’t need excitement. He doesn’t need adventure. He just needs someone willing to give an old soul the soft landing he should have had all along. A comfy bed. A sunny spot in the yard. Good meals. A few strolls around the neighborhood. Someone to love him for however many years he has left. If you’ve ever thought about opening your home to a senior dog, Brogan is waiting. 

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Flo!

She may look older but she’s not a granny! Flo is a 6 year old Spaniel mix.

She loves other dogs

Crate trained

House trained

Happy, happy girl

30 pounds 

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Iggy Pop! 

1 year old, DNA tested, 95 pounds

50% Siberian Husky

20% Boerboel

12% Neapolitan Mastiff

This big guy is dog friendly and fostered with cats too. 

He will need a strong / stern parent(s) to continue his training so he can be the best he can be. 

Crate trained, house trained

 

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VERY SPECIAL FOSTER-TO-ADOPT HOME NEEDED FOR JIFFY 
Jiffy isn’t looking for just any home. She’s looking for the home that will give her all the time she needs to learn that she is finally safe.
Jiffy is about 1 year old and 27 pounds. She came to us from DACC two months ago completely terrified. She weighed only 18 pounds and had pressure sores.
We don’t know her entire story, but we believe Jiffy may have spent much of her previous life confined to a small crate. Even now, her crate is her safe place. When the world feels like too much, that’s where she goes.
She is not going to run up to a new person asking for pets and kisses. She may not want much interaction at all in the beginning. She will need a long decompression period and a person & dog willing to let her progress on HER timeline.
But underneath all that fear is an incredibly gentle little dog. There is not a mean bone in this girl’s body. We have never heard her growl, and about the only time she finds her voice is when she thinks breakfast or dinner should be served. 
JIFFY’S MUST-HAVES:
Securely fenced yard — NO EXCEPTIONS
At least one medium-to-large, confident, social dog in the home — MUST HAVE
A calm, patient household
Someone who understands that trust may take months, not days
Someone willing to give her space and allow her to come to them
Jiffy absolutely thrives around confident dogs and looks to them for reassurance. Interestingly, she also seems to gravitate toward men more than women.
She is house trained, spayed, vaccinated, heartworm negative and microchipped.
She has walked past cats without an issue and doesn’t seem bothered by the chicken hanging out on the other side of the fence. She’ll even jog after a ball… she just hasn’t figured out what she’s supposed to do once she gets there.
And we’re seeing tiny little glimpses of Jiffy learning how to be a dog. She loves Yak chews, and she has even picked up a Nylabone all by herself a couple of times. Those may sound like little things, but for Jiffy, they’re BIG things. 
The TV is still scary though.
But she’s trying.
We’re looking for a foster-to-adopt home because Jiffy needs the opportunity to settle in without anyone putting a deadline on when she should be “ready.”
She doesn’t need someone to force her out of her shell.
She needs someone willing to sit beside that shell for as long as it takes.
If you have a secure fenced yard, a confident dog who could show Jiffy the ropes, and enough patience to let this little girl discover life at her own pace, you may be exactly who we’ve been waiting for.
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Knox! 

5-6 years, 60 pounds, Pit mix

Knox is a calm, cuddly girl that listens SO well. 

Crate trained, house trained

Very sweet girl that lives to please her people. 

No cats or small animals

Will need a meet with other dogs, she prefers calm male dogs. 

She is currently going through heartworm

treatment 

It’s never to early to put in an application for Knox! 

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Tazzy! 

9 month old, Heeler

Must know breed! 

He is true to his breed, a high energy working breed. 

Dog friendly, no small animals

Kids 12+  He likes to herd, because that’s who he is! 

House trained, crate trained

Fun guy ready to have adventures with you!