ADOPTED 2025

NAME: CLEO (Cleopatra) BREED: Bouvier des Flandres GENDER: Female AGE: Born 12/14/24 WEIGHT: approx. 50 # COLOR: Black, natural ears, poorly docked tail BIO: Hi there, my name is Cleopatra, my friends call me Cleo. I was surrendered by my family because I was the last puppy in the litter and my bio Mother did not want me around any longer. My bio Mother and Dad are remaining with my former owner/breeder. When my bio Mother came into heat, she was so jealous of my bio Father’s interest in me that she decided she wanted to eliminate me. This was not beneficial to anyone so my owners decided to re-home me before anything terrible happened. I am a very nervous and skittish little girl, but the rescue thought I had great potential and decided to take me on. My Foster Mom worked her magic and within a couple of weeks had me kennel trained and walking on a leash. I am UTD on all my vaccinations and on heartworm preventative. A spay contract will have to be signed by my Forever Family since I am too young to be safely spayed. I will also have to be microchipped. I get along great with other dogs, not too sure about cats, though. I am currently being cared for in Imlay City, MI. You must have a completely fenced and secure yard in order to adopt me. **UPDATE: Cleo was officially adopted on 7/9/25, by a phenomenal woman in Milan, MI. This is the fifth rescue that she has adopted from Second Chance Bouvier Rescue. Cleo's new Mom has the patience of a saint and the stamina of a bull. Cleo not only has a new Forever Mom, but also has two Bouvier Brothers: Edgar and Ruff. Echo, her last Bouvier from us, went to the Rainbow Bridge at the ripe old age of 14½ years young. Cleo's new Forever Mom proudly calls herself one of our “repeat offenders”. Here is a picture of all four of them. Cleo is by her Forever Mom’s right hand.

NAME: FAITH [remaned] MAZIE BREED: Labrador Retriever/Border Collie Mix GENDER: Female (spayed) AGE: Born 9/18/24 WEIGHT: 30# COLOR: Black w/ a bit of white on chest BIO: Faith and her sister Hope were rescued from an Animal Shelter in Michigan. They, along with their three other siblings, Mother, Father and another male dog were originally being investigated as an animal abuse situation. Before anything could be done, ironically the house they were living in caught on fire. Thankfully the first responders were able to save all of the dogs. We took these two girls in and a couple of other rescues took in the remaining dogs to rehome. Faith is crate trained and almost successfully house trained, but will require a little refresher course, once adopted. Faith gets along fabulously with children, adults, cats and other dogs. Isn’t she the picture of innocence? Because of the situation that she and her siblings were living in, they did not receive very much socializing. They were lucky if they were even being fed (which was usually by the neighbors). We know that her mother was a Silver Lab and her father was most likely a Border Collie. She has the softest coat, just like velvet. Faith loves to play with people and toys. Faith is a little more rambunctious than her sister, but is just starving for that one-on-one love and companionship that she so deserves. Faith is looking for a young family that can play with her and keep up with her activity level. Because of her age and size, we prefer she goes to a home without small children, she is still puppy-brained and still has needle teeth and can get the “zoomies” and accidently trip a child. Faith was too young to be heartworm tested. Faith is UTD on all vaccinations, and micro-chipped with a lifetime registration. So, if you are looking for that special bundle of fur to love and play with, Faith could be the answer. She wants to be your friend, partner in crime and loyal companion. You ABSOLUTELY MUST have a completely fenced and secure yard in order to be considered. Faith is currently being fostered in Imlay City, MI. to work. **UPDATE: Faith was adopted 3/23/25 by a very loving Gentleman in Westland, MI. Once acclimated, Faith will occasionally be accompanying her new Forever Dad.

NAME: GOOSE (renamed) GUS BREED: Bouvier des Flandres (purebred) GENDER: Male (neutered) AGE: Born 11/28/23 WEIGHT: approx. 65# COLOR: Black and Fawn brindle, docked tail, natural ears BIO: Goose was lovingly surrendered to us because his owner felt that it was in his best interest. There was a divorce, new living arrangements and new work schedule as the deciding factors. Rather than crate him and/or board him for hours on end, the family decided they wanted him to be happy and be loved by a family that could appreciate what a great dog he is. Goose is crate trained as well as house trained. Goose gets along fabulously with children, adults and other dogs. (We do not know about cats). Isn’t he gorgeous??? Goose walks well on leash, does well on car rides, is very obedient and just LOVES to play with his toys. Goose is looking for a young family that can play with him and keep up with his activity level. Goose is not a couch potato, but does like laying around being petted and loved on. Goose is heart worm negative, UTD on all vaccinations, on heart worm preventative and micro-chipped with a lifetime registration. If you are looking for that special boy to love and play with, Goose is all of that, plus. He wants to be your friend, partner in crime and loyal companion. Goose is looking for that special someone that has previously been owned by a Bouvier. Someone that understands and that can appreciate and expand on his full potential. You ABSOLUTELY MUST have a completely fenced and secure yard in order to be considered. Because of his age and size, we prefer he goes to a home without small children. Goose is currently being fostered in Imlay City, MI. **UPDATE: Goose was adopted 2/8/25 by a phenomenal family in Barrington, IL. Goose not only has a new Forever Mom & Dad, he also has two other young adults and a small four legged companion named, Zeus, to share his love and kisses with. We couldn’t have found a more loving and knowledgeable family for Goose. I am sure he will think he died and went to doggie heaven.

NAME: HOPE BREED: Labrador Retriever/Border Collie Mix GENDER: Female (spayed) AGE: Born 9/18/24 WEIGHT: 33# COLOR: Black BIO: Hope and her sister Faith were rescued from an Animal Shelter in Michigan. They, along with their three other siblings, Mother, Father and another male dog were originally being investigated as an animal abuse situation. Before anything could be done, ironically the house they were living in caught on fire. Thankfully the first responders were able to save all of the dogs. We took these two girls in and a couple of other rescues took in the remaining dogs to rehome. Hope is crate trained and almost successfully house trained, but will require a little refresher course, once adopted. Hope gets along fabulously with children, adults, cats and other dogs. Isn’t she just the cutest? Because of the situation that she and her siblings were living in, they did not receive very much socializing. They were lucky if they were even being fed (which was usually by the neighbors). We know that her mother was a Silver Lab and her father was most likely a Border Collie. She has the softest coat, just like velvet. Hope loves to play with people and toys. Hope is not as rambunctious as her sister, but is also just starving for that one-on-one love and companionship that she so deserves. Hope is looking for a young family that can play with her and keep up with her activity level. Because of her age and size, we prefer she goes to a home without small children, she is still puppy-brained and still has needle teeth and can get the “zoomies” and accidently trip a child. Hope was too young to be heartworm tested. Hope is UTD on all vaccinations, and micro-chipped with a lifetime registration. So, if you are looking for that special bundle of fur to love and play with, Hope could be the answer. She wants to be your friend, partner in crime and loyal companion. You ABSOLUTELY MUST have a completely fenced and secure yard in order to be considered. Hope is currently being fostered in Imlay City, MI **UPDATE: Hope was adopted 3/22/25 by a very caring Woman in Grosse Pointe Park, MI. It was love at first sight. Normally we pick the adopter, this time Hope picked her new Forever Mom

NAME: JAX BREED: Boxer (purebred) GENDER: Male (neutered) AGE: Born 10/13/24 WEIGHT: 45# COLOR: “Flashy Fawn”, tri-colored, natural ears and docked tail. BIO: Hello there. My name is Jax. I am a purebred Boxer that was surrendered to the rescue because even though my family had enough money to purchase me from the breeder, they didn’t have enough time to spend with me so, regretfully, I was crated practically 24/7. I am looking for a family that preferably has been owned previously, or currently, by another Boxer. Thanks to my Foster Mom, I know most basic commands. It never hurts to have additional training, which I am totally up for. I get along great with other dogs and most cats. I am not a chewer nor am I a barker, however I do love to “talk” to you if you talk to me. I am completely house trained, UTD on all vaccinations, heart worm negative and crate-trained. I do love “baby talk”. I get along great with everyone and love to play with toys. If you know anything about Boxers, you know that we can get the “zoomies” when excited or playing. I am great with young adults, but shouldn’t be left unsupervised with young children due to the possibility of me getting the “zoomies”. I walk well on leash and do well on car rides. I am very smart and very eager to please and would make a fantastic addition to any loving family. So, if you are looking for that perfect addition to your family, I just might be that guy. I am currently being cared for in Imlay City, MI. You must have a completely fenced and secure yard in order to adopt me. **UPDATE: Jax was adopted by a very loving family on 11/23/25 from Waukesha, WI. Jax will be in seventh heaven with his new family that he fell madly in love with at first sight. They were previously owned by two other Boxers that have since gone to the Rainbow Bridge.

NAME: MANGO BREED: Boxer/Shepherd mix GENDER: Female (intact) AGE: Born 4/12/25 WEIGHT: 36# COLOR: Fawn, Black and White, natural ears and tail BIO: Hi there, please meet Mango, her foster Mom’s grandson lovingly named her Mango-Tango after some cartoon character ?. Mango was found tied to a pole, without shelter food or water, in an open field by a policeman that just happened to be driving by. He was kind enough to come back and get her and take her to the nearest animal shelter. Due to the overwhelming fact that all shelters and most rescues are beyond their capacity by the amount of puppies, dogs and cats being found and surrendered, our rescue stepped up and took her in. She was only about 5 weeks old when found, so we had her immediately tested for Parvo before we could put her up for adoption. We have an appointment with our vet on 8/15 to get Mango’s first series of shots administered. We did do a “snap” DNA test and it came back Boxer/Shepherd mix, five weeks old. Mango is just the cutest little thing. She loves everyone and everything. She loves to play with other dogs as well as cats and especially with people. Mango is a real social butterfly. She has great recall when you call her name, “Mango” or “Mango/Tango”. For being so young, she walks very well on leash. Mango is pretty much house-trained. Her Foster Mom has taught her how to use a “bell” to alert you that it’s time for her to go out to potty. Because Mango is so young, we would not recommend she be left alone with toddlers or young children. So, if you are looking for what appears to be the most loving little nugget of fur you have ever seen, please consider Mango. She is very smart and very eager to please and would make a fantastic addition to any loving family. Mango will be UTD on all age-appropriate vaccinations. She is too young to be heartworm tested, so that will have to be done in the spring. A spay contract will have to be signed by her “forever family”, since she is too young to be safely spayed at this time. Mango is currently being cared for in Imlay City, MI. You must have a completely fenced and secure yard in order to adopt her. . **UPDATE: Mango was adopted 9/13/25 by a very loving gentleman in Lowell, MI. This was a match made in heaven. It was love at first sight for both of them. Mango couldn’t have adopted a better Forever Dad.

NAME: SEBASTIAN BREED: Doberman Pinscher GENDER: Male (neutered AGE: Born 8/7/19 WEIGHT: 105# COLOR: Fawn, docked and cropped BIO: Hello there, my name is Sebastian, you may remember me as Moto-Moto (adopted last February 2024). In 2024 I was surrendered due to the passing of my elderly Mom and the fact that my elderly Dad could no longer properly care for me. At that time I weighed over 123#. Due to the proper care and vetting done by the rescue, it was discovered that I had hypothyroidism, which is quite common in larger dogs. This is a very treatable and inexpensive disease to keep under control. I was then adopted by a very loving woman in Waterford, MI. My dreams had come through and I couldn’t have been happier. Very unexpectedly my new Forever Mom was taken to the hospital, where she passed away and I was once again without my Mom. My Mom’s best friend, and a woman that I also loved dearly was kind enough to take me home and get in touch with the rescue that I was adopted from. The rescue agreed to take me back and find me another loving home to call my own. Instead of relocating me back to the rescue facility, my Mom’s best friend asked if she could foster me until I was adopted. She loves me dearly and wished she could keep me, but she is unable to. She has two small dogs, which I get along great with HOWEVER she has a cat, which is a deal breaker. I do not get along with cats and because of my size, they do not get along with me either. Here is a little bit about me: I am not a “barker” but I do love to “talk” to get my point across. I am great with young adults, but due to my size – not toddlers. I really miss my Mom and didn’t have to share her with another dog, but am willing to try if you have another dog. After losing my Mom so suddenly, I am just looking for that one on one bond that I had grown to love and so desperately miss having. I am beautifully docked and cropped and very low maintenance. I am house trained, clean, kennel well and don’t mind having my nails clipped and walk fairly well on a leash. My caregiver, vet and everyone that has met me think I am a fantastic dog. I love, love, love snuggling. I do not have an aggressive bone in my body. I am perfectly happy just laying at your feet while you watch TV. The rescue is looking for a family that knows and/or has had Dobermans in the past. Dobermans are not for everyone. Some tend to think we are smarter than our owners ? So, if you are looking for a loving and devoted friend, I am sure I could be that guy. I am UTD on all vaccinations, heartworm negative, on preventative and micro-chipped. I am currently and lovingly being fostered in Waterford, MI. You MUST have a completely fenced and secure yard in order to adopt me. **UPDATE: Today, 8/23/25 is Sebastian's lucky day. He was officially adopted by his Foster Mom and late Mother's true/best friend in Waterford, MI. She couldn't bear the thought of saying goodbye to him or how traumatic it would be for Sebastian to have to go to another strange home again. He would have lost three women that he knew and loved in a year and a half's time. This is a great day for everyone involved.

NAME: MAJOR BREED: Bouvier des Flandres GENDER: Male (neutered) AGE: Thought 6-8 years young (found out closer to 9 or 10) WEIGHT: 95# COLOR: Dark Gray, docked & cropped We picked up Major at the Romulus Humane Society on 8/26/25. He was picked up at a Taco Bell a couple of days earlier. There were numerous different reports of people seeing him tied to a car door handle at an adjacent fast food restaurant a couple hours earlier. A kind hearted person called animal control and waited for them to come and pick him up when they noticed him wandering around looking for help. He had a choke collar on him with the remnants of a leash attached to his collar. We had to use bolt cutters to get his collar off because it was too small. He did not do well at the shelter and refused to eat anything until the morning we picked him up. He had not had a bowel movement until right after we picked him up. Needless to say, he smells atrocious. Both of his ears are so badly infected that the ear canals are swollen closed. We don’t know if he is deaf, hard of hearing or this is all due to his ears being so badly infected. He is an absolute love. He just wants to be near you. He appears to be housetrained because he has had no accidents in the house. He was the perfect gentleman at the vets office when we took him to gets his ears tended to and his rabies shot. Someone did love this poor boy at one time. We have no idea what his story is. We do know that he is perfectly content just laying at your feet or somewhere that he can see you. We don’t know about cats, but he could care less about other dogs. He acknowledges them, sniffs them and goes and lays down. We know that his eyes are pretty good because he can catch treats when you throw them in the air. Our vet didn’t notice anything worrisome about his eyes when he was examined. He does have a growth on his lower lip that the vet doesn’t want to worry about until after his ears are cleared up. **UPDATE: Major was adopted by the President of Second Chance Bouvier Rescue. He was fully vaccinated, heartworm tested, neutered and microchipped and had the mass removed from his lower lip on the same day. Regretfully after spending a couple thousand dollars having all this done to Major, the biopsy came back showing the mass on his lip is a malignant melanoma. Even though it was completely removed it showed that he has dirty margins and it will regrow and metastasize elsewhere in his body, most likely his lungs, if it hasn’t already. Rather than spend thousands more and put him through anymore agony because his longevity is very minimum, it has been decided to love him and let him live the rest of his life in comfort. He will not suffer, he has done enough of that already. When he shows any sign of pain or discomfort his final journey will be to the Rainbow Bridge. There he will join the other 22 adopted rescues that his “new forever Mom” previously helped to make their final journey. **FINAL UPDATE: Major lost his battle on 8/3/26. Please see his eulogy in “Loving Memory” on home page.