Available Bouvier des Flandres

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We have started a pilot program with the Genessee County Humane Society because they have been so willing to work with us. We have decided to take one dog (any mix) off of "death row" and have him/her neutered/spayed and bring their shot record up to date. After being evaluated, we will make them available for adoption. As they are adopted, we have made arrangements to pick up another dog from "death row" and start all over. Through no fault of their own - they do not have the opportunity of being rescued. Just because they are not Bouviers - it doesn't mean that they do not deserve a "second chance" of having a "forever home"

NAME: Emma Joy BREED: English Cocker Spaniel GENDER: Female (spayed) COLOR: Black on White AGE: Born 8/13/08 WEIGHT: 25# BIO: Please meet Emma Joy. As her name implies- Emma is truly a joy. People always comment on how pretty she is. Emma Joy is house trained, crate trained, has had obedience classes, she is socialized and loves to go to doggy day care to play with other dogs. Emma Joy is a very energetic dog that needs to be in a home where she is played with, walked or run every day. She is smart, affectionate and very obedient. So why are we looking for another loving home for her? Emma Joy was purchased when she was only 10 weeks old from a very prestigious kennel in Barrington, IL (champion blood lines). At the time her family had a very old Golden Retriever. They were together for about 6 good months before they had to put their Golden Retriever down. Emma Joy then got very depressed. She would look forward to running the fence lines with the neighbors large dogs. She was taken to doggy day care twice a week - which she absolutely loved. Emma’s mother decided to adopt another female English Cocker that was a month younger as a companion for Emma. The two dogs ended up being very different. Emma is a very high energy dog. She is very independent - will sit by you for several minutes and then she's off exploring. We feel that if she was exercised more it would wear off some of this energy, because she's often quiet and tired after doggy day care. The other dog was very quiet and reserved and became very possessive of all the toys and Emma would usually just back off. They seemed fine together, they were loving, playful companions. But because of the other one’s dominant side, and Emma’s submissive side - future altercations were eminent. This has been a very agonizing, soul-searching time for Emma‘s owner - she loved both dogs. However, she finally decided that the other dog fit in better with her life style - she's quiet and cuddly. Emma needs a home where she's either the top dog or has a male dog to play with and owners who would provide her with daily walks. Because Emma’s owner did not physically have the strength and stamina to accommodate Emma’s exuberance she decided that she had to do what was best for everyone and what was in Emma’s best interest. She feels Emma would be much happier and a real treasure in the right home. Emma is a purebred and has papers. She is neutered, micro chipped and UTD on all vaccinations. You must have a completely fenced and secure yard in order to adopt Emma Joy. Because of her exuberance she most likely would not get along well with cats.

NAME: Violet BREED: Boxer/Hound/Rhodesian Ridgeback mix? GENDER: Female (spayed) AGE: Born October 2004 WEIGHT: Approx 65# COLOR: Light Red/Dark Blond BIO: Well, hi there, my name is Violet. I was surrendered because my owners could no longer care for me. I am a very loving, active girl who is desperately longing to have a great forever home. I am very willing and eager to please. I do know basic obedience commands (i.e. sit, shake, down, wait). I am both house and crate trained. I just love to go on walks and promise to be a loyal and loving companion. I get along well with other dogs. I do get along with older children and people in general. VIOLET‘S FOSTER MOM WROTE: “Violet is an absolutely awesome dog. She is just a doll. She loves to lay in my shop and watch me groom the other dogs. Not hyper by any means. She likes to meet other dogs and is a little forward about it at first, but if the other dog is game - she just wants to play. When she sees the leash she just about jumps out of her skin. She stands by the door with her butt up in the air and her tail a waggin’, and she just can’t wait. I make her sit to get hooked up and then out the door we go. She really wants to be with you. She will go into the kennel area and play with the other dogs, but when I call her, she comes running and walks very nice on the leash. Violet has very good manners with very little need of correction. At first she wanted to haul me around, but with very little correction she now walks very nicely. She sits on command and has lots of common sense. Just an easy going dog, quiet, non barker, she gets in her teasing moods and she will try to get the other dogs going, but if they so much as snap at her, she is done. I cannot understand why no one has adopted Violet yet, people really don’t know what they are missing. She is totally housetrained and a non- jumper. I don’t think I would trust her with a cat. She gets pretty focused on mine and when I tell her to “leave it” she will turn away, but she has that look like she would still like to get a hold of the cat. ” Can't you please find room in your heart and home for me, I have been patiently waiting it seems like forever. I was spoken for a couple of times, but the people adopted puppies from someone else. I am UTD on all vaccinations and heartworm negative. You must have a completely fenced and secure yard to adopt me. I am currently being fostered in Almont, MI. UPDATE **ADOPTION DONATION IS NEGOTIABLE**