English Setter puppies and dogs in East Lansing, Michigan

Socialization: Debbie is very shy around men and new people. She is very attached to her foster mom and will run to her when approached by new people. She has been in her foster home for about 3 weeks and she will still hide from the dad and teenage boy in the house. This is slowly improving but her new family will need to continue to work on her confidence in these situations. She is excellent with the resident dogs, one female and one male, she is very submissive and eager to play with them. There are no cats in the foster home, but Debbie’s foster mom is a vet tech and she has taken her to work several times. Debbie just ignores the resident house cats there. Training: Debbie can sit for a treat or her meal. She will come most of the time when her foster mom calls for her. She will counter surf if there is something left out. Debbie is working on potty training. She is very close to being fully trained but does not ask to go outside just yet. We have crated her a few times when we are gone for an extended period of time and she seems to do well but did have some drooling when we got home. Activity requirements: Debbie enjoys some daily zoomies in the fenced yard. She is working on leash training and would benefit from an Easy Walk harness. I think moderate exercise would be sufficient for her. Fence requirements: Because of Debbie’s low confidence in social situations, I think a fenced yard would be best or daily walks but she loves to run around in a fenced yard. I think a dog park would be overwhelming. Personality: Debbie is a tale of two dogs. In the morning, before the rest of the family is up, Debbie is a playful silly setter who loves to play fetch with her toys, wrestle with her doggy housemates and dance all around her foster mom and seek out couch snuggles. Once the rest of her family gets up she becomes shy and nervous. She will still allow the other family members to pet her but will hide if she can. When visitors come to the house, she will retreat to her foster mom’s lap or hide under the kitchen table. I hope with enough time and patience she will learn that people are safe. Health history: Debbie is spayed, microchipped, up to date on vaccinations, and on monthly heartworm prevention. She has a healed fracture in her front left leg, there is a bumpy callous there but does not seem to affect her mobility. She came to rescue very thin and is slowly putting weight on. She has spondylosis in her lower back. This shouldn’t necessarily affect her day to day life but may result in some stiffness in her back end. She will need a good diet, possibly some joint supplements and to keep a nice lean weight. Her next leishmaniasis test is due by September 2025. Foster comments: We do not know what Debbie’s life was like before rescue but it seems that she did not have many positive experiences with humans and is slowly learning they can be trusted. She is a very gentle soul and needs a home with other dogs to help her build her confidence. Her adoptive family will need to understand that it will take a lot of patience and positive rewards for her to feel comfortable at a new home. Foster location: St. Louis, MO 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. ##2213405##

Socialization: Neda greets new people with a wagging tail and a doggie smile. She wants to make friends! On the more submissive side, Neda will let dogs approach her to see what they will do. She has a very high prey drive and would chase cats, rabbits, birds and squirrels with intent to catch them. Training: Ned is well behaved in the house, she does not need to be crated. She has furniture privileges and will need them in her new home. She understands come inside, breakfast, dinner, ride in the car, NO. She is inclined to bolt for the outside, so we have started using the wait command, before letting her out. It is a work in progress but she does understand. We use a slow feeder with her as she would gulp her food. She does a lot of running and burns through calories. We did feed her three times a day--but she has been able to maintain a good weight now. No counter surfing. She chews the bones and chew sticks we give her. Activity requirements: Neda is a very athletic setter. Our yard has 2.5 acres and is fenced with an electric fence. She will wrestle with our 7 year old english setter for a good hour or so in the morning, then come in for a nap! Now that the blizzards and ice have past, we are walking in the nearby state park several times a week for an hour or so. When Neda is out side, if she is not wrestling, she is on the move hunting. At two years, she could make a good agility dog, running partner. Fence requirements: Neda will need a larger size fenced in yard. She is trained on an electric fence/collar with access throughout the day. A home where she would be stuck inside for a work day would not be good for this girl. She loves watching and chasing birds at the feeder, and stalking the rabbits that foolishly wander into the yard.  Personality: Neda is a well balanced dog. She is a confident dog with a sweet, welcoming personality. She loves to be near her people while inside, and will enjoy a good cuddle. Outside she is all about play: fetch with a stuffed toy or ball. She jumps and twirls in the air, then dashes off. She will come by to stand and watch the sunset. She is a good companion. Health history: Neda is spayed, microchipped, up to date on vaccines, and on monthly heartwotm prevention. When Neda arrived, she was on the thin side and needed to gain about 6 pounds. At this time, she is about halfway there. She is in good condition physically and mentally with no medical issues at this time. Her next Leishmaniasis test is due 09/2025. 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: Neda would benefit from a home with a fenced large yard to explore and hang out. She loves and adores her people and would NOT be happy with being left alone a full work day. She enjoys another dog for company and to share her bed or couch. With enough attention given to her, she is a great companion and could be an only dog. Neda would like to have a home that will engage her with a next step up of activities, she would love to try agility or scent work. She has the drive and the desire to learn. Foster location: Port Crane, NY Requirements: Applicant must have a fence (physical or invisible) to adopt. ##2238172##

Socialization:  He likes to play with both toys and other dogs, and he shares his toys nicely with the other dogs in our household. He also likes to join his brother on the couch and get some attention and cuddles by your side. He loves petting and affection and likes to cuddle with his people on the sofa. He has respected the baby gates and barriers better than previous fosters. He is very treat-motivated but gets confused on what he needs to do to get his treat. With some patience and work his training will continue to improve. There are no cats or children in Atlas’s foster home. He is very affectionate but not always respectful of personal space, so he would need to be watched closely with toddlers or small children to ensure he didn’t accidentally knock them over. We don’t have any cats in the house, but he has demonstrated a strong prey drive with the squirrels and chicken outside the yard. He would likely view a cat as prey or something he can play with, although he is probably young enough to learn to respect a family cat with time, patience and training. Atlas has been living with a large pack of 12 other dogs. He has demonstrated no aggression or dominance behavior, and he gets along well with all of them. He likes to play with his siblings and with a couple of the other dogs in the pack but also seems comfortable doing his own thing. He quickly learned the pack dynamics including which dogs he could play with and which dogs wanted their space. He would do best with a family with another dog to keep him company and provide a friend for him to play with. Training: His recall is good, and he normally comes back to me if I call for him. He was a leg lifter when he first arrived but has since stopped that behavior. When he gets nervous or scared, he sometimes has a dribble, so we have been keeping him in a belly band. More often than not, his belly band stays clean. He isn’t quite 100% perfect with his housebreaking, but he’s getting close. Atlas is crate trained and sleeps in one during the night. He knows he needs to go to his crate for meals and/or treats and then waits patiently to be let back out.  He sleeps peacefully in his crate at night and when we are away from the house, but if he sees you, he likes to remind you that he is in the crate and wants to get out. He does settle down well in his crate but will bark again if he hears or sees something in the dead of night. We have been putting a blanket on one side of his crate so he can’t see anything through the windows during the night, but he can see the other dogs sleeping in crates near him. He got some practice with leash-walking since the weather has improved and he walks very well on the leash.  Activity requirements: Atlas is an energetic puppy with a sensitive side. His preference is for play both inside and outside. He likes to play with his brother outside and then he switches to play with his sister inside. Atlas is a typical, energetic puppy who loves to play with toys, sticks, and other dogs. He will happily play and romp with reciprocating playmates.  He has been very good at checking back in with me when in the yard but loves to run the fence line and bark at the neighboring squirrels and chicken. He likes to stay out and play with his pack and will normally follow his playmates back inside to continue the romping inside. He does calm down nicely indoors, and he likes to sprawl out on the couch. The couch is his safe space, and he is more than happy to share it with someone that will give him affection. Fence requirements: A fence is always preferred. If he doesn’t have a fenced yard to run and play, he will need time at the dog park or a doggy day care to expend his puppy energy and desire to play. He has not challenged the fence, but we are confident that he would come back to us if he got out of the yard. Personality: Atlas is a peppy puppy but is still building his confidence. He loves to play, cuddle and get affection but gets shy and tentative with new experiences. He looks to his pack for cues on how to tackle new challenges, so he would do best in a house with another dog who is more confident. He didn’t handle the first 24 hours of being neutered very well since he was wearing a cone and being asked to maneuver around on a leash, but he observed the rest of his siblings overcoming the obstacles and was back to being a lively puppy in a couple of days. He has claimed the couch as his safe space and likes to plant himself on it whenever there is space. He is not always a fan of the Michigan winter and has been known to stay on the couch while his two siblings want to run headlong into the cold night. He is a great puppy who just needs to continue building his confidence or be helped along with a demonstration by another of his pack mates. Health history:  Atlas is neutered, microchipped, up to date on vaccinations, and on monthly heartworm prevention. He is due for his next Leishmaniasis test in December 2025. 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: Atlas is a very sweet puppy. He started out quite timid and shy but has gradually become more confident and social over time. He loves his foster family and is very affectionate with all the people he knows. He is still a bid timid with new people, but quickly overcomes it if they offer him treats and love. He is a smart puppy who is learning what is expected of him. He now goes straight to his crate for meals or treats and is very good at coming to you when you call him. Atlas loves a good cuddle on the couch, and he is a perfect companion to snuggle up and watch a movie with on a cold winter night. Atlas would really like another friendly dog to play with in his new home. He is social with other dogs and loves to romp and play, and he does so very nicely. He would also benefit from having another dog to learn from. Atlas would do best with a family that is patient and kind – he’s very sensitive, so he needs gentle correction to continue learning what is expected of him. According to the DNA test we did, Atlas’s mom is a purebred setter (combination of English and Llewellyn setter) and his dad was a mix of setter, german shepherd, brittany and a few other breeds. Foster location: Temperance, MI ##2226113##

Socialization: Drake is a sweet, well-socialized, friendly pup. He is friendly both with people including men, women, and children and also with other dogs. He is very friendly to household members and visitors. He has adjusted very easily to our home. He barks sometimes at other dogs during our walks as he wants to meet them. He has been playful with our dogs. He is very tuned to cues of other dogs and acts accordingly. He is neither dominant nor submissive and is confident. He has a prey drive so we don't know how he would be with cats. We do not have cats in our home. He rides very well in car and jumps in. He would do well with kids 4 years old or older. Training: Drake has started responding to his name. He needs basic training. He is very well behaved at home. He loves to romp in the yard with our other dogs and is calm after his exercise needs are met. He has tried to counter surf when he arrived but has been listening to directions and understands "No". He is not crate trained, he sleeps on floor in the bedroom with us. He is not destructive at home and does not chew. He does not like being alone and barks. Activity requirements: Drake is an active dog but calms down and sleeps between his walks. He walks 2 to 3 times daily for 30 minutes. He loves his walks. He zigzags and pulls when he sees a squirrel and bird but is redirectable. He is safe running off leash in a secured fenced in area. He looks for openings in the yard fence but he does not try to jump on/over the fence or climb it and he does not dig. Fence requirements: Drake needs at least 5' tall securely fenced yard to run off-leash safely. A fence is preferred but not required, as he will also do well with an active family who exercises him regularly during the day. He loves playing with other dogs and going for long walks, hiking. Invisible fence may also be considered. Personality: Drake is a very social dog and does not like being alone. He seeks attention at times during the day by coming close for hugs. He loves playing with his foster siblings and being close to you. He loves to eat. Health history:  Drake is neutered, microchipped, up to date on vaccinations, and on monthly heartworm prevention. His levels for Ehrlichia and Anaplasma were low positive prior to his arrival from Greece and he has been treated there with a medication for 30 days. His next SNAP test will be needed on 11/11/2025. His stool was positive for Guardia upon arrival and his subsequent stool test was negative after treatment. His next leishmaniasis test is due October 2025. 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: Drake is a lovely, friendly dog who loves people and other dogs. He will be a loyal companion for a family who loves to be active and is at home mostly. Foster location: Media, PA ##2237915##